Park Design
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Your input is wanted! The City is interested in gathering community feedback from nearby residents about the features they would like to see at their neighborhood park. Community park design meetings for Arnie Quinones and Palmdale Oasis Park were partially completed prior to COVID-19 and design is currently on hold. Community meetings were held during summer 2019 for the Rancho Vista and Sam Yellen park projects are finalizing construction drawings and permits. To view the current updates and concept maps for these projects, select the corresponding tab below. Eligible projects will be submitted for state and/or county grant funds for construction. If you would like to receive project updates and future community meeting updates, please subscribe to your neighborhood park mailing list.
If you would like to receive project updates, please subscribe to your neighborhood park mailing list. We encourage residents to attend meetings to provide input. Meeting dates will be published on this page, emailed to park subscribers and posted on Facebook as the information becomes available.
- Rancho Vista Park
- Sam Yellen Park Phase II
- Arnie Quinones Park
- Palmdale Oasis Park
- Melville J. Courson Park
Your voices were heard and we listened! Thanks to feedback from 105 park design surveys and 168 community meeting attendees, we are excited to announce the results of the community’s hard work and vision for Rancho Vista Park.
Rancho Vista Park Key Elements:
- A variety of amenities from quiet spaces, an inclusive playground, walking path, interactive dry streambed, and picnic areas
- Restroom located away from residential homes
- Small parking lot for ADA access only
- Plenty of open grassy areas for free play
- Entry plaza and overlook off Bolz Ranch Road
- Safety lighting and open sight lines for added security
- Plenty of shade, trees, and plants
What’s next for Rancho Vista Park?
The City’s grant application to the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Grant and Local Services was unfortunately not funded and will be submitted for future upcoming rounds. Visit www.parks.ca.gov for more details. Park permits and construction drawings are in progress - Stay tuned!
Your voices were heard and we listened! Thanks to feedback from 96 park design surveys and 157 community meeting attendees, we are excited to announce the results of the community’s hard work and vision for Sam Yellen Park, Phase II.
While a lot of really great ideas were discussed, to keep the project within budget the most popular elements were included in the design.
Sam Yellen Park Expansion Key Elements:
- 6 futsal courts
- An expanded playground
- A 1,500 square foot activity center
- Walking path and additional exercise stations
- Community event area with tiered grass seating area
- Shaded picnic areas and plenty of shade for all
- Additional restroom building
- Multiuse turf area
What’s next for Sam Yellen Park?
The City’s grant application to the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Grant and Local Services was unfortunately not funded and will be submitted for future upcoming rounds. Visit www.parks.ca.gov for more details. Park permits and construction drawings are in progress - Stay tuned!
Community Park Design Meetings
Thank you to all our community members who took our survey and participated in our Arnie Quinones Park Part I Community Engagement meeting. Results from our community engagement are now available below for review. Part II of our community meetings will be coming soon – stay tuned!
Community Park Design Meetings
Thank you to all our community members who took our survey and participated in our Palmdale Oasis Park Part I Community Engagement meeting. Results from our community engagement are now available below for review. Part II of our community meetings will be coming soon – stay tuned!
Community Park Design Meetings
The City of Palmdale is conducting a comprehensive study that will gather community input and provide guidance for future revitalization of the Melville J. Courson Park. We invite you to be a part of the planning process by subscribing above to receive email updates, surveys, and information on our upcoming community park design meetings.
The Melville J. Courson Park is located on 10th Street East, between Palmdale Boulevard and Avenue R. The City is looking to renovate the existing park by developing new recreational features and enhancing other major park features.
Meeting Registrations
Part I: An overview and discussion of proposed park amenities Register Here
Part II: Presentation of a site plan for resident review & comment Register Here