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Swisher officials outline repair and maintenance plan for Castaic Park
Summary
City leaders and the Park & Recreation Board reviewed a long list of repairs at Castaic Park — from pavilion roof and burned beam repairs to fence and infield work — and asked staff to collect contractor quotes and include items in next year’s budget.
City of Swisher officials and the Park & Recreation Board spent a substantial portion of the meeting detailing maintenance priorities at Castaic Park, asking staff to get quotes and to include key items in next year’s budget. Chair (speaker 1) opened the discussion and noted the city’s insurance list of assets at the park, including the scoreboard, restrooms, pavilions and playground equipment, to clarify ownership and maintenance responsibility.
Board members pressed for specific fixes: a burned beam in a pavilion that may need patching or full replacement; new siding for the concession stand; and a metal roof as an option. A Park and Recreation Board member (speaker 3) urged the council to consider durable surfacing for the parking area: “Chip and seal and stripped,” the member said, arguing that striping and a more durable surface would reduce parking confusion during tournaments. Staff committed to collecting quotes on roofing, siding, dirt/grading, and fence adjustments and to bring recommendations back to the park board for prioritization and budgeting.
Members also discussed ownership and hazard issues for site structures. Council and board members noted bleachers were donated and that dugouts’ materials were city-purchased; the outfield fence was identified as a current safety concern that could be partially addressed with volunteer labor. For the infield, the board cited a contractor’s rough quote of about "$14,000" to redo the surface and discussed options for donated labor to lower costs, with the caveat that the city would still need equipment and a maintenance plan to preserve improvements.
The meeting concluded with direction for staff to obtain multiple cost estimates and to fold prioritized repairs into the next budget cycle rather than attempt large-scale projects before winter. The board emphasized incremental work now and budgeting for larger capital replacements in 2026 and beyond.
