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San Bruno approves parks assessment with prioritized projects, $35M–$63M plan range
Summary
The City Council adopted the San Bruno Parks Assessment and a capital recommendations list. Consultants estimated full implementation could cost $35.3–$63.0 million with priority‑only recommendations costing $13.6–$27.3 million; the report sets immediate priorities and recommends increased maintenance funding.
The San Bruno City Council unanimously approved a final parks assessment on Nov. 12 that inventories the city’s park assets, rates their condition, and lays out prioritized recommendations and planning‑level cost estimates.
Consultant Lauren Ivy Thomas of MIG presented the assessment, which reviewed 20 parks and found playgrounds, dog parks, drinking fountains and sports fields among the assets in poorest condition. The presentation said most parks have capacity for additional recreation amenities but that many assets are aging and will require replacement or renovation. "The assets in the poorest condition include the playgrounds, the city's dog parks, sand play areas in general, drinking fountains, sport fields," the consultant said.
MIG presented a planning‑level capital cost range of $35.3 million (low) to $63.0 million (high) to implement all recommendations across the system. For a smaller set of priority recommendations the consultant estimated $13.6 million to $27.3 million. The consultant identified three priority sites for near‑term action: Forest Lane Park, Beayshore Circle Park, and Bair Lions Park, and recommended a separate playground priority list (Herman Park, North City Park, Lomita Park).
Staff and council discussed funding strategies and grant opportunities; the community services director noted the city is pursuing park development grants and that some playground vendors offer matching or partial grants to reduce local costs. Council members pressed for neighborhood outreach and plans to phase improvements so work can proceed as funds become available. The council adopted a resolution approving the parks assessment and directed staff to use the document as a tool for prioritizing park investments and pursuing grants.
Council members also emphasized maintenance needs and accepted staff recommendations to consider a tiered maintenance approach and to evaluate additional maintenance funding as improvements are scheduled. The resolution passed unanimously, 5–0.
