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Tustin staff outline playground, park and public-art updates; Legacy Park Phase 2 to be value-engineered
Summary
Deputy Director Buescher and Director Clann reported the new playground’s pour is complete with an April 10 readiness target; Old Town curb-and-gutter and parklet work is underway; Legacy Park Phase 2 will be value-engineered to reduce costs with a projected 2027 finish; a community-designed mural at the Tustin Family Youth Center and a micro-gallery pilot with Tustin Unified were also discussed.
Deputy Director Buescher told commissioners that cement work for a new, universally accessible playground is complete and the play area inspection and finishing steps are expected in early April, with a goal of opening by April 10. Staff also said picnic-shelter materials are moving through plan check and the shelter project should be ready for a summer grand opening once materials arrive.
Work in Old Town is progressing with curb-and-gutter installation and a partial closure of El Camino Real to allow parklet construction while keeping one travel lane open so businesses can remain accessible. Staff said they are coordinating schedules to host a first sunset market on May 21.
On Legacy Park Phase 2, Director Clann said the project will undergo a value-engineering review in the coming months to reduce scope and cost; officials expect bidding in the second half of the year and a phased completion in 2027. The review will substitute domestic equipment and trim some higher-cost elements to bring the project within the city’s budget.
Staff also reported public-art activity: the public-art commission approved a community-designed mural for the Tustin Family Youth Center; the design will go to city council on April 7 for final approval, and community painting is planned for the third week of April under artist oversight. Separately, staff proposed a micro-gallery pilot (a locked display box for rotating student artwork) to be installed at the Columbus Tustin Recreation Center in partnership with Tustin Unified; an MOU with the school district is in development.
Commissioners and staff discussed dog-park turf conditions and potential annual closures (30–45 days) for overseeding or targeted turf replacement due to heavy use in the large-dog area. Staff said they considered artificial turf during design but public-works maintenance concerns led the department to retain natural turf at this time.
