Park Revitalization
City Of San Fernando Park & Recreation Master Plan
(PDF, 12MB)The San Fernando Park and Recreation Master Plan (referred to as the Master Plan) serves as a guide and implementation tool for the management and development of parks and recreational facilities for the City of San Fernando. The Master Plan process complements the defined strategy of the 1987 General Plan and Open Space Element, setting forth the vision to designate, as appropriate, open space land for the following purposes;
- Open space for the preservation of natural resources such as animal and plant life and ecological areas.
- Open space for the managed production of resources such as agricultural land areas or major mineral deposits.
- Open space for outdoor recreation such as areas particularly suited for park and recreation purposes.
- Open space for public health and safety such as areas which require special management or regulation because of hazardous conditions including earthquake fault zones and unstable soil areas.
- Open space dedicated to creating experiences that provide for good citizenship, a sense of community, and a better quality of life.
The Master Plan also reflects the defined goals and strategies of the 1992 Parks Action Program as follows;
- Provide both active and passive park facilities and recreation programs that address the leisure time needs of all ages, income levels, ethnic groups, and physical capabilities to enhance the overall quality of life of San Fernando as a whole.
- Promote community health and fitness through active recreation programs.
- Engage and maintain community support for parks and recreation programs.
- Use San Fernando's park and recreation system to help create a strong community image for San Fernando.
- Maintain all parks at the highest level possible to provide a pleasant and safe experience for users.
Current Park Revitalization Projects
San Fernando Park Opportunity Plan | Stakeholder Advisory Group
This project aims to revitalize urban spaces in the city by conducting a comprehensive inventory of vacant land, park spaces, and potential park spaces, including overlooked areas such as parking lots and medians, in order to identify opportunities for future use and development. The City is working collaboratively with local community members to develop the San Fernando Park Opportunity Plan (SF POP) to prioritize these spaces based on their potential for positive impact.
In parallel, the SF POP project will foster deep community engagement through activities like walk audits, focus groups, and workshop meetings, all facilitated with the invaluable support of Kounkuey Design Initiative, Inc., and Pacoima Beautiful. Furthermore, the SF POP will generate concept designs for the highest-priority spaces, ensuring that these revitalization efforts align with the unique needs and desires of the communities they serve.
The stakeholder advisory group will review and critique the engagement plan and shall consult KDI throughout the project term on methods and findings and make a final SF POP recommendation to the City Council.
The Stakeholder Advisory Group (12-15 members) Roles and Responsibilities include:
- Attend all stakeholder advisory group meetings (minimum of 4)
- Collaborate and provide feedback on engagement plans
- Comfortable with being recorded during meetings
- Provide recommendations on:
- Asset mapping and physical considerations
- Prioritization metrics and engagement findings
- Draft recommendations
- Final report overview and findings
If you are interested in participating as a Stakeholder Advisory Group member, please contact Ms. Adriana Carías, project manager via email at adriana@kounkuey.org or call (213) 263 9077.
The initial community feedback opportunity is in the form of the SF POP Survey, which gathers your ideas for the use of San Fernando's open spaces. Scan the QR code on the flyer to take the survey. Everyone who completes the survey is placed in a drawing for a chance to win a $25.00 gift card to a local restaurant.
Las Palmas Park Revitalization Project
(PDF, 6MB)The California Department of Parks and Recreation awarded 4.2 million to the City for the Las Palmas Park Revitalization Project as part of the Statewide Parks Development and Community Revitalization Grant Program and Governor Newsom Administration's "Outdoors for All" initiative.
The revitalization project includes the construction of a new multipurpose athletic field, a splash pad, a Tennis/Pickleball court, and new landscaping throughout the park. The project will also renovate the learning center, the patio restrooms, and the playground, which will include ADA accessibility and shading. Other park improvements include renovations to the basketball court, baseball fields, walking paths, and picnic shelters. Lighting will be installed on the walking paths the baseball fields and the picnic shelters. The outdoor exercise equipment, restrooms, and the concession stand all will be refurbished as well.
Las Palmas Park Conceptual Design(PDF, 6MB)
User groups, organizations, and patrons of Las Palmas Park were invited to play an important role in the planning process and design of the Revitalization Project. Serval community meetings were hosted by the Recreation and Community Services Department, a series of Focus Group meetings and Pop-up events were also held to gather feedback on the design elements of the project.
The communities' feedback guided the Conceptual Design for the Las Palmas Revitalization Project, which was presented to the City Council on September 5, 2023. The City Council made the following recommendation to the Plan:
- Maintaining mature trees and replanting trees that have been removed (including along the parking lots and walkway)
- Security Cameras
- Incorporate historic signage
- Include enhanced ball containment netting (Field 1, Field 2, and basketball courts)
- Include additional/enhanced lighting along the walking path and parking lots (especially in darker areas)
- Shade structure over the playground equipment
- Include ADA improvements (parking & sidewalk)
- Include recycled water for the splashpad
- Include drinking fountains with bottle filling feature
- Ensure wattage in concession stand has capacity to power different equipment at one time
- Incorporate dual use warning track/walking path and/or pedestrian gate along mural wall
- Consider cost estimates to rehab the mural
- Incorporate a barrier between play area and parking lot to protect children
RCS is asking the San Fernando community to provide additional feedback regarding the Conceptual Plan before it is finalized on September 18, 2023. Follow the link below to provide your feedback.
Community Engagement
Additional Feedback regarding the Las Palmas Project is being gathered in collaboration with RJM Design Group who will begin the process of preparing a Conceptual Plan for the Las Palmas Park Revitalization project once the community voice has been heard. The Conceptual Plan will guide the renovations and facilities improvements at the Park. Explore this site to learn more about this exciting project and how to get involved in the upcoming community outreach process. Please use the following links below to provide your feedback.
Provide Feedback
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Community Survey
A community survey is also being conducted to help guide the conceptual plan. We invite park patrons, families, and local stakeholders to help us with the planning and design of this project by completing this short survey. This survey should take less than 10 minutes and your responses will be kept confidential. Click the button below to take the survey.
Take the Survey
Ir a la Encuesta
If you prefer to provide your input in person a series of meetings and Pop up will be conducted between March and May 2023. The date, time, and location of these in-person meetings are listed in the table below.
Layne Park Revitalization Project
The City of San Fernando received funds for the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization grant program to improve the recreational opportunities for the residents in and around the Layne Park neighborhood.
On May 12, 2021 and June 2, 2021, the City hosted in-person meetings to gather input from the community members. The feedback will help guide the design of the Layne Park improvements.
Construction for the Layne Park Project will start on February 27, 2023, and is expected to be completed by August 31, 2023. Stay tuned for information on the Grand Re-Opening that will celebrate the new Revitalized Layne Park!
(PDF, 7MB)
Pioneer Park Revitalization Project
The Pioneer Park renovation project aims to enhance the safety, accessibility, and overall quality of the playground for the community's enjoyment particularly for children and their families. The proposed renovations replace outdated and potentially hazardous equipment with modern, compliant structures that incorporate shading and are ADA assessable.
A new feature that will be added to the playground will be outdoor fitness equipment, so parents can exercise while watching over their children as they play. The new playground's proposed design places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and accessibility and it includes features that cater to children with diverse abilities, ensuring that every child can enjoy the space fully.
To ensure that the Pioneer Park Playground Renovated project aligns with the desires and needs of the residents neighboring the park a series of community meetings will be held to gather feedback on the new playground amenities. The first community meeting is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at Pioneer Park, followed by a presentation to the Parks, Wellness, and Recreation Commission on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 6:30 P.M. at the City Council Chambers were the public will have an opportunity to comment on the project. The final community meeting will be on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. at the Pioneer House.
Pacoima Beautiful our Partners in the community engagement effort will be out canvassing the neighborhood and gathering feedback as well. Share your thoughts on the new playground design by participating in the community meetings and talking to Pacoima Beautiful staff.
