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Corona highlights park upgrades, Green Alleys and civic campus at Sheridan Park reopening
Summary
City officials showcased recent park and infrastructure upgrades — including Sheridan Park's new playground theme, a third splash pad, a 34-alley Green Alleys repaving and LED retrofit, and improvements to the senior center and veterans memorial — as part of a broader reinvestment strategy.
A city presentation Tuesday evening spotlighted a string of recent public-works and recreation projects in Corona, including a themed reopening of Sheridan Park, a third city splash pad at Victoria Park, and a Green Alleys repaving and lighting retrofit that officials said will improve safety and stormwater absorption.
The presentation framed the work as part of the city’s parks master plan, adopted in 2024, that staff said is the roadmap for upcoming projects. A presenter said the projects are the result of public outreach and surveys that shaped the plan and praised community participation.
“The parks needed a lot of help…so now we’re getting shade. It’s something the community’s been asking for,” the presenter said, noting investments in shade structures and tree canopies around play areas to help keep children cool. “I cannot wait for the ribbon cutting. I cannot wait.”
City staff described the Green Alleys project as repaving 34 alleyways (about 2.75 miles), installing 138 LED fixtures and improving infiltration to reduce runoff in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Officials said the work was funded in part through a grant targeted by CALR and will aid trash pickup, safety and residential access.
Other projects highlighted included a senior center façade refresh with ADA accessibility and parking-lot lighting upgrades and planned improvements to the veterans memorial intended as an inviting venue for reflection and education. Staff also noted the recent demolition of an old police building that has been vacant for roughly 15–17 years and said the cleared site offers opportunities to expand summer concerts and other civic events.
Why it matters: City leaders said the combined projects address long-standing maintenance backlogs, improve neighborhood safety and accessibility, and increase opportunities for community gathering and arts programming.
The presentation also outlined technology and mobility investments — from traffic-detection sensors meant to improve corridor signal timing to a real-time information center intended to share drone and 911 information with responders. City officials said these systems aim to reduce travel time and improve emergency response.
Next steps: Several projects mentioned are complete or near completion; others (including park canopy plantings and Skyline master-plan amenities on a recently acquired 292-acre site) will be delivered over the coming months as part of the parks master plan.
