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San Marcos to use $5M state grant and local funds for park upgrades and playground replacements
Summary
Presenter said the city secured a $5,000,000 state grant requested by Assembly Member Darshana Patel to support improvements at six parks; replacements and repairs at Mulberry Park, Discovery Children's Park, Rich Marr and Bradley Park were highlighted along with Woodland Pool maintenance.
The Presenter said San Marcos will direct a $5,000,000 state grant toward upgrades at six city parks and highlighted recent and planned playground and facility work. "That includes a $5,000,000 state grant requested by our own assembly member, Darshana Patel," the Presenter said, noting Patel's staff was present.
Specific projects mentioned included replacement of playground equipment at Mulberry Park and Discovery Children's Park, installation of shade sails at Rich Marr Playground, temporary climbing-structure repairs at the bike park, and design work for a larger playground at Bradley Park. The Presenter also noted Woodland Park Pool was recently replastered, preserving swim lessons and safe programming.
The address framed these as maintenance and accessibility investments, emphasizing grant-seeking to stretch local tax dollars: "We treat [grants] all the same way, carefully, responsibly with a long term perspective," the Presenter said. Officials did not provide a complete list of the six parks named for the $5 million grant nor a project timeline in the address.
