Summary of Parks Master Plan 2030 Facility Recommendations Facility Classification Jessie Street Marsh Relevant Plans Type of Improvement Recommended in Plan Description Potential Environmental Issues / Impacts  Biological Resourcessensitive habitat, nesting birds Jessie Street Marsh Management Plan (1998) Trail connection and resource management  Improve connection from marsh to Santa Cruz Riverwalk  Address design issues and public concerns with Jessie Street Marsh Management Plan Moore Creek Preserve Open Space Moore Creek Interim Management Plan (2002) Parking improvements, amenities, new trail, habitat management, signage      Consider parking area off of Highway 1 New trail and entry signage Improve cattle grazing fencing Habitat management Explore opportunities to enhance access and connectivity Neary Lagoon Wildlife Refuge Open Space Nary Lagoon Management Plan (1992) Replace walkways, maintenance  Replace floating walkways  Biological evaluation of maintenance activities and recommendations for restoration Pogonip Open Space Open Space Pogonip Master Plan (1998) Trail improvements, clubhouse renovation, caretaker residence, grazing, potential new parking, trails assessment       DeLaveaga Park Lower DeLaveaga Park and George Washington Grove Community Park Potential new parking, potential new recreational use (pickleball), pedestrian bridge, renovations and amenities       Restore/renovate Pogonip Clubhouse Implement Sycamore Grove Interpretive Trail Consider caretaker residence Enhance restoration efforts Renovate cattle grazing infrastructure and begin grazing Construct road, parking lot, infrastructure, site improvements  Explore modifications to Master Plan:  Conduct trails assessment  Consider parking lot near Emma McCrary Trail Create additional parking area Construct pedestrian bridge over Branciforte Creek Renovate restrooms Ball field renovations Consider artificial turf Consider as potential location for pickleball courts  Aesthetics-parking  Biological Resourcessensitive habitat, special status species, nesting birds  Geology/Soils and Hydrology/Water Quality: potential erosion  Biological Resourcessensitive habitat, special status species, nesting birds  Aesthetics-parking  \Biological Resources-sensitive habitat, special status species, nesting birds  Cultural Resources – historic  Geology/Soils and Hydrology/Water Quality: potential erosion  Aesthetics-parking  Biological Resourcessensitive habitat  Water QualityBranciforte Creek B-2 737 Summary of Parks Master Plan 2030 Facility Recommendations Facility Classification Depot Park, Bicycle Trip Bike Park & Scott Kennedy Fields Community Park Harvey West Park Relevant Plans Depot Park Master Plan (2001) Type of Improvement Recommended in Plan Description Bike park and playground improvements, amenities, potential new uses     Bike park improvements-durable ramps Additional playground equipment/facilities Explore lighting field to increase use Explore new uses for the parcel at 101 Washington Street Community Park Facility use expansion and renovation Ken Wormhoudt Skate Park at Mike Fox Park Community Park Facility improvements and repairs and new programs       Upgrade sports field complex Expand playground Consider adding a small amphitheater to Wagner Grove Repairs and improvements to skate park Consider addition of lighting Increase programming to teach skateboarding San Lorenzo Park Community Park Renovation, amenity upgrades, new and expanded uses; partnerships  Consider comprehensive park renovation with upgrades and possible renovation or removal of pond  Increase programs and events/concerts  Consider permanent or seasonal food truck court  Partner with County to provide recreational facilities on County-owned land West Cliff Community Park Partnerships for plan preparation and implementation  Partner with stakeholders to develop and implement integrated plan for West Cliff and East Cliff Drives Beach Flats Park Neighborhood Park Park Amenities  Potential installation of outdoor table game near Beach Flats Community Center  Add bicycle parking racks  Replace playground matting Bethany Curve Neighborhood Park Landscaping and Improvements  Plant native gardens  Renovate paths  Include in West Cliff Drive Master Plan Branciforte Dog Park Neighborhood Park Park amenities  Provide dog play features, shade structures and seating Central Park Neighborhood Park Park amenities  Improve playground area  Add picnic tables Chestnut Park Neighborhood Park Park amenities and signage  Add signage Potential Environmental Issues / Impacts  Aesthetics – lighting  Cultural-historic resources  Aesthetics - lighting  Biological Resourcessensitive habitat, nesting birds B-3 738 Summary of Parks Master Plan 2030 Facility Recommendations Facility Classification Relevant Plans Type of Improvement Recommended in Plan Description El Portal Park Neighborhood Park Park amenities  Consider installing art work or interpretive elements Frederick Street Park Neighborhood Park Expanded playground, renovation, and park amenities      Improve off-leash dog area Expand playground with new equipment Renovate/replace volleyball court Improve drinking fountains and stairs to Harbor Install drainage and erosion control in picnic areas Garfield Park Neighborhood Park Expanded playground and park amenities     Expand/upgrade playgrounds Add maintenance shed Improve drinking fountains Tree root pruning Grant Park Neighborhood Park Park amenities  Replace restrooms  Add tot-lot swing John D. Franks Park Neighborhood Park Park amenities  Add picnic tables, play equipment and fitness equipment La Barranca Park Neighborhood Park New use  Convert turf areas to demonstrate garden using recycled water Laurel Park Neighborhood Park Park amenities  Fencing  Install parcourse equipment and volleyball sleeves  Install underground electrical connections for community events  Improve garden area for potential senior and teen gardening programs Lighthouse Avenue Park Neighborhood Park Playground expansion  Playground expansion to offer more features Mimi De Marta Dog Park Neighborhood Park Park amenities  Add dog play features and additional seating Mission Plaza Park Neighborhood Park Minor improvements  Add interpretive signage on history of site and surrounding area Neary Lagoon Park Neighborhood Park Park amenities  Consider lighting tennis courts Potential Environmental Issues / Impacts  Aesthetics – lighting  Biological Resourceslighting B-4 739 Summary of Parks Master Plan 2030 Facility Recommendations Facility Classification Relevant Plans Type of Improvement Recommended in Plan Description Ocean View Park Neighborhood Park Minor improvements     Pacheco Dog Park Neighborhood Park Park amenities  Add dog play features, seating, tables Poets Park and Beach Flats Community Garden Neighborhood Park Round Tree Park Neighborhood Park Signage and additional recreational uses  Add parking signage  Consider additional recreational uses-exercise area, tot lot, community garden Scope Park Neighborhood Park Park amenities  Restore or paint new mural Sgt. Derby Park Neighborhood Park Park amenities, accessparking improvements, expansion of use  Improve entrances, parking  Joint-use with Santa Cruz City Schools-use of equipment and develop artificial turf field  Expand skate park, tennis/pickleball facilities, playground  Add parcourse  Evaluate adding restroom  Resurface pathway Star of the Sea Park Neighborhood Park Park amenities  Consider additional facilities, such as community garden, pickleball court, basketball court, soccer field, play equipment Trescony Park Neighborhood Park Minor improvements and signage  Provide porta-potty  Add signage  Improve pathway Tyrrell Park (Museum of Natural History) Neighborhood Park Landscaping     Potential Environmental Issues / Impacts Consider fencing off-leash dog use area or relocating Upgrade playground equipment Provide paved surface road Add native gardens  Continue to pursue permanent community garden space for Beach Area Convert landscaping to demonstrative gardens Add habitat features Add bike parking Upgrade plaster whale sculpture B-5 740 Summary of Parks Master Plan 2030 Facility Recommendations Facility Classification Relevant Plans Type of Improvement Recommended in Plan Description Potential Environmental Issues / Impacts University Terrace Park Neighborhood Park Structural improvement, park amenities and new mini-soccer field  Add permanent restroom with maintenance shed  Update playground equipment  Consider a mini soccer field (synthetic) Westlake Park Neighborhood Park Structural improvement, park amenities and new mini-soccer field  Potential restroom  Install walkway around lake Westside Pump Track (Leased) Neighborhood Park Minor improvements  Consider paving pump tack Civic Auditorium Community, Recreational and Cultural Facility Renovation and additional facilities  Renovate  Explore possibility indoor pickleball league  Cultural-historic resources DeLaveaga Park Audrey Stanley Grove Community, Recreational and Cultural Facility Additional facilities and expanded use  Expand use of amphitheater for private and public events during the Santa Cruz Shakespeare off-season  Add permanent restroom, dressing room and small concession areas DeLaveaga Park DeLaveaga Disc Golf Course Community, Recreational and Cultural Facility Facility fees  Consider a pay-for-play facility to improve maintenance, including tree protection, erosion control, invasive species removal, plant restoration  Traffic, noise  Biological resourcessensitive habitat, special status species, nesting birds  Noise DeLaveaga Park DeLaveaga Golf Course and Maintenance Yard Community, Recreational and Cultural Facility Implement adopted plan with recommended expanded facilities, improvements and resource management  Implement Golf Course Master Plan-new clubhouse, new irrigation system to conserve water, tree management  Biological Resourcesnesting birds Depot Park Freight Building Community, Recreational and Cultural Facility Minor improvements  Potential addition of exterior storage  Upgrade interior space and potential interior connection to restroom  Potential addition of kitchenette  Cultural-historic resources Civic Auditorium Concept Design Study (2012) and Business Planning Study (2015) DeLaveaga Golf Course Master Plan (2002) B-6 741 Summary of Parks Master Plan 2030 Facility Recommendations Facility Classification Relevant Plans Type of Improvement Recommended in Plan Description Potential Environmental Issues / Impacts Harvey West ParkHarvey West Pool Community, Recreational and Cultural Facility Further study and potential renovation  Consider use and business plan study to improve operations and funding opportunities, identify renovations and increase community use Harvey West Park Kids Kottage and Wagner Cottage Community, Recreational and Cultural Facility Restroom improvements  Improve restrooms Harvey West Park Scout and Clubhouse Community, Recreational and Cultural Facility Community, Recreational and Cultural Facility Minor renovation  Minor renovation to improve function and appearance, such as enhancing entry and patio areas Facility-structural renovations  Seek funds to continue renovate and update building, including remodeling restrooms and kitchen area, interior improvements, and redesigned Teen Center exterior yard  Cultural-historic resources Louden Nelson Community Center Pogonip Clubhouse Community, Recreational and Cultural Facility Pogonip Master Plan Structural improvement  Restore/renovate Clubhouse  Cultural-historic resources Santa Cruz Wharf Community, Recreational and Cultural Facility Santa Cruz Wharf Master Plan (2014) Plan implementation  Inter-department coordination to implement Wharf Master Plan  Renew lease for Wharf Yard and consider workshop and storage structure  Biological Resourcessensitive habitat, nesting birds  Cultural-historic resources Not Adopted environmental review underway Surfing Museum Community, Recreational and Cultural Facility Landscaping  Consider removal of turf and replacement with native plants and/or plaza DeLaveaga Park – Lower DeLaveaga Park Office Other Minor improvements  Add covered space for tool/equipment storage at existing office and maintenance shed B-7 742 Summary of Parks Master Plan 2030 Facility Recommendations Facility Classification Relevant Plans Type of Improvement Recommended in Plan Potential Environmental Issues / Impacts Description Downtown Other Potential new parklets and mini-parks; tree protection  Seek opportunities to build parklets, plazas and miniparks with potential recreational facilities on top of parking garages  Seek opportunities to improve connections to San Lorenzo River  Continue installation of tree protection fencing Harvey West Park Ranger Station Other Potential ranger station relocation  Consider relocating ranger station Santa Cruz Riverwalk Other Plan implementation, partnerships and site amenities  Implement SLURP  Multi-department/agency partnerships  Install amenities-artwork, site furnishings, amenities No recommendations:  Beach Flats Community Center  Moore Creek Overlook  San Lorenzo Park Lawn Bowling San Lorenzo Urban River Plan (2003)  Carmelita Cottages  Park Maintenance Yard  Senior Citizens Opportunity  City Hall Complex  Rincon Park  Town Clock  Biological Resourcessensitive habitat, special status species, nesting birds  DeLaveaga Archery Range  Riverside Gardens Park B-8 743