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Greenfield wins $6 million state parks grant for planned recreation center
Summary
City officials announced a $6 million California Department of Parks and Recreation grant that, combined with prior Prop 68 funds, advances a planned $22—$25 million recreation center on nine acres at 12th and Apple; city staff said an architect has been hired and next steps include design and continued grant-seeking.
Greenfield announced on May 12 that it has been awarded a $6,000,000 grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation to support construction of a new recreation center.
Mayor (Speaker 4) told the council the award will be combined with an earlier $8.5 million state parks grant from Proposition 68, moving the project closer to reality. "This is moving us closer on our recreation center project," the mayor said, noting the city has purchased nine acres at 12th and Apple and has hired an architect.
City staff described the project as a multi-stage effort that will require additional funding and design work. The administration estimates total project costs at roughly $22 million to $25 million and said the $6 million award reduces the city's remaining funding gap but does not fully fund construction. Staff said they will continue seeking grant support and public-private partnerships to complete the financing plan.
Council members and department staff framed the center as a priority for youth and senior programming. Parks and recreation director Jesus Perez said the additional funding will support the department's goals to expand year-round arts and sports programming and increase facility capacity for community events.
Next steps identified by staff include completing schematic design with the city's architect, updating cost estimates, and identifying additional funding sources. No binding contract for construction was presented at the May 12 meeting; staff asked the council to allow continued design work and grant-seeking ahead of a future appropriation decision.
