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Solvang council backs master plan draft that proposes park upgrades, storybook 'Hans Christian' zone and pickleball courts
Summary
Consultants presented a draft Parks & Recreation Master Plan calling for maintenance upgrades, new play and tourist‑focused 'visionary' projects (including a Hans Christian Andersen storybook area and bandstand), permanent pickleball courts, and a funding roadmap that includes grants, impact fees and possible parcel taxes. Council named two members to a citizen‑staff committee to guide the effort.
Consultants presented a draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan to the Solvang City Council on March 23, laying out maintenance priorities, new park elements and larger, tourism‑oriented visions that would be phased and funded through a mix of grants, user fees and potential new local revenue tools.
Greg Melton of Melton Design Group said the plan responds to community input and national recreation trends by organizing projects into three tiers: sustainable maintenance, service expansions and visionary projects. He said the draft favors shaded picnic spaces, enhanced bandstand facilities, adventure/nature play and new accessible trail connections.
"We put together a three‑tier approach to decide what part of the parks…
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