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Merced outlines CP42, playgrounds and zoo renovations, eyes fall plaza opening
Summary
Parks Director Chris Jensen updated the commission on the CP42 regional sports park (about $10 million invested to date), inclusive playground installs, Merced Applegate Zoo renovation focused on a new black bear exhibit, and active construction at Bob Hart Square with a late‑October/early‑November target.
City staff reported multiple capital projects in construction or design across Merced.
Chris Jensen said the city has invested about $10 million to develop CP42, a community sports park south of Mission and Tyler, and formed a joint powers authority with the Merced High School District, Merced County and the Merced County Office of Education to administer the two‑site project. Jensen said the southern portion is under construction now and staff are vetting contractors and assessing the cost of additional fields, restrooms and parking to shift…
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