Santa Clara County Local Parks & Recreation News Articles and Digest

Parks & Recreation Sustainability

Natural Resources Agency Launches Plan to Increase Outdoor Access in California

11/15/2023
State and local leaders gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate a new plan that will increase access to the outdoors for all Californians, regardless of who they are or where they live.

From Los Gatan...

Environment Parks & Recreation County of Santa Clara

County Parks Closing Trails Temporarily to Complete Healthy-Forest Projects

11/13/2023
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As part of the Sanborn and Upper Stevens Creek Forest Health Plan, adopted in August 2023 by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, Santa Clara County Parks is closing a few hiking trails.

From CapPublicRadio...

Parks & Recreation State of California

How to Visit a California State Park for Free

11/12/2023
A pilot program that allows Californians to visit many state parks for free—after checking out a pass from their local library—is helping increase access for more people of color and lower-income residents, according to research from the California State Parks Foundation.

From SFGate...

Parks & Recreation

Beachside Trail Close to Finally Getting Built on Central Coast

11/07/2023
A beachside trail connecting the communities of Morro Bay and Cayucos could finally be built after 20 years. This happened after Chevron decided to sell land needed for the trail to be built.

From SFGate...

Business, Economy & Jobs Parks & Recreation

What a Theme Park Giant Merger Means for California

11/05/2023
Two theme park giants, Six Flags and Cedar Fair, announced they are merging. It could have potential impacts on California theme parks like Six Flags Magic Mountain, Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.

From San Jose Spotlight...

Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation City of Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale Officials Nix Artificial Turf on Athletic Field

10/27/2023
Residents who live in a historically underserved, low-income community fought to add more green spaces in their neighborhood at the Sunnyvale City Council meeting.

From MiceChat...

Parks & Recreation History

Two Disneyland Voices Are Moving On

10/27/2023
Camille Dixon, the announcer for Disney California Adventure, and her husband, Bill Rogers, the voice of Disneyland, are moving on from this work. They have been at the parks for more than 40 years combined.

From YubaNet...

Art & Culture Parks & Recreation

California State Parks and Partners Launch ‘Arts in California Parks’ Program

10/26/2023
Through this new program, artists, culture bearers, and California Native American tribes will be eligible to receive funding to create artwork throughout state and local parks.

From Palo Alto Online...

Education Families & Children Parks & Recreation

New Magical Bridge Playground Opens at El Carmelo Elementary

10/23/2023
A new location for a Magical Bridge Playground, a playground accessible to people of all abilities and ages, opened at El Carmelo Elementary School.

From Milpitas Beat...

Parks & Recreation Sports City of Milpitas

Tennis Players at Hall Memorial Park Fight to Save Courts from Pickleball Conversion

10/20/2023
Milpitas’ Pickleball Pilot Program has been using half of the tennis courts at Hall Park, and a large community of Hall Park tennis players are now fighting to save their tennis courts from being permanently converted.

From Palo Alto Online...

Business, Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation City of Palo Alto

A Cubberley Breakthrough? Council Looks to Strike a Deal to Spur Redevelopment

10/16/2023
Eager for a breakthrough after a decade of scuttled plans and shattered dreams, the Palo Alto City Council endorsed a proposal to expand the city's control of Cubberley Community Center through a long-term ground lease.

From Palo Alto Online...

Parks & Recreation Animals

Meet Newest Addition to Barron Park Donkey Project

10/13/2023
The famed Barron Park donkeys got a new member, April, who has joined the company of residents Perry and Buddy.

From Los Altos Town Crier...

Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Animals Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

Midpen Project Aims to Make it Easier for Wildlife to Cross Highway Safely

10/03/2023
Inspired by community concerns about the lack of safe passage for animals crossing Highway 17, Los Altos-based Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has launched a multi-year project to build a wildlife undercrossing and a recreational trail overcrossing.

From Palo Alto Online...

Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Animals City of Palo Alto

Palo Alto Eyes New Sites for Pet Projects

09/29/2023
Dog owners in south Palo Alto have plenty of reasons to get excited as they watch the city add new fenced play areas for their furry companions. But things are different in the north, where supply hasn't kept up with demand.

From Mountain View Voice...

Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation City of Mountain View

Mountain View Drafts New Plan for Parks, Open Space, Seeks Community Input

09/26/2023
Mountain View is looking to expand its park system with an ambitious plan that will bring more parks, trails and open spaces to the city, laying the groundwork to create what's called the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan.

From Gilroy Dispatch...

Parks & Recreation Crime & Justice City of Gilroy

Parking Lots to Remain Closed at Las Animas Veterans Park, for Now

09/20/2023
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Residents who live near Las Animas Veterans Park say illicit activities in the area have decreased since city officials shut down two of its parking lots months ago.

From San Jose Inside...

Families & Children Parks & Recreation County of Santa Clara

County Revives Grant Program to Build Playgrounds for Kids and Adults With Disabilities

09/20/2023
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Up to $2 million will be available for projects in each of the five supervisor districts to build playgrounds for kids and adults with disabilities.

From San Jose Spotlight...

Parks & Recreation Neighborhoods City of San Jose Valley Transportation Authority

East San Jose Walking Trail Will be Expanded

09/14/2023
Twenty years after East San Jose residents began advocating for more open spaces in their community, city leaders have completed a key step in expanding the neighborhood’s celebrated Five Wounds Trail.

From Palo Alto Online...

Parks & Recreation Neighborhoods City of Palo Alto

Neighbors Cheer as Work Kicks Off on Boulware Park

09/07/2023
Palo Alto city leaders gathered on a dusty field to celebrate the city's first expansion of a park in at least two decades.

From San Jose Inside...

Families & Children Parks & Recreation City of San Jose

Raging Waters Announces Permanent Closure of San Jose Water Park

09/06/2023
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City officials are reportedly scouting for a new operator of the park, located on 23 acres on South White Road in East San Jose.

Santa Clara County Local News: Parks & Recreation