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Hemet advances $8.5 million concept to reimagine Western Park, council favors mobile stage

Hemet City Council · April 16, 2026
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Council directed staff to advance a community‑chosen concept for a multi‑generational redesign of Western Park — including a splash pad, full basketball court and flexible amphitheater — and authorized ad hoc follow-up to refine features and pursue grants.

The Hemet City Council on April 14 backed staff’s recommendation to advance a community‑informed concept to reimagine Western Park as a multi‑generational civic plaza, approving the concept and directing an ad hoc committee to finalize design details so the city can seek grant funding.

Public works staff and consultants from Community Works Design Group presented three concept options developed after robust outreach, including online surveys and in‑person events. Consultants said…

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