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State Streets residents press council to prioritize Moon Park safety; PACS urges Marina View, Wilson and community gardens
Summary
PACS commissioners urged prioritizing C-rated parks close to park deserts, including Marina View and Wilson, and recommended funding for community gardens. Dozens of State Streets residents urged immediate conceptual design and safety work at Moon Park, citing obstructed sight lines and proximity to an unfenced bike trail.
The Parks, Arts, and Community Services (PACS) Commission urged the Costa Mesa City Council on March 31 to prioritize several parks rated low in a recent assessment and to fund community gardens, while residents from the State Streets neighborhood made a strong public push for Moon Park improvements.
Dr. Kelly Brown, PACS chair, and Cheyenne Wright, vice chair, told council the commission relied on a playground assessment, a values matrix and a draft open-space master plan to form recommendations. "We have a dozen parks that are in need of some love," Wright said, describing a visual map showing 'park deserts'—neighborhoods where residents must walk more than 15 minutes to reach a park.
PACS recommendations: The commission urged the council to prioritize Marina View and Wilson parks…
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