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Merced parks staff say they are coordinating with high‑speed rail authority to protect community services
Merced Parks and Recreation Commission · September 22, 2025
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Parks Director Chris Jensen said staff are working with the high‑speed rail authority to keep Merced as a phase‑one station option, to preserve services at the Merced Senior Community Center and youth center, and to secure partner agreements to minimize disruption if relocations are needed.
Chris Jensen reported the city is actively engaging the California High‑Speed Rail Authority to keep Merced in the initial station phasing and to plan for how parks and recreation services would be affected by any station location or construction.
Jensen said staff…
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