PKC - Item 3C - Park Amenitites Potential Civic Center Project
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PARKS COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIR AND PARKS COMMISSION
FROM: TOM BOECKING, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: JULY 7, 2026
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL CIVIC CENTER AMENITIES
SUMMARY
The purpose of this agenda item is to obtain feedback from the Parks Commission regarding the
types of park, recreational, environmental, and educational amenities that should be considered
as part of a potential future Civic Center. The Commission's input will help identify community
priorities and guide future planning efforts to create a welcoming, accessible, and multi-
functional public space that serves residents of all ages.
DISCUSSION
The City continues to evaluate long-term opportunities to enhance public facilities and
community gathering spaces. As part of these discussions, the concept of a future Civic Center
has been identified as an opportunity to create a centrally located destination that not only
provides municipal services but also serves as a vibrant community space. Because parks and
recreation amenities play an important role in promoting health, wellness, community
engagement, and quality of life, staff is seeking input from the Parks Commission regarding the
recreational features that should be considered if the City pursues development of a future Civic
Center.
The Commission's feedback will assist staff in identifying community priorities and developing
future conceptual plans. A Civic Center provides an opportunity to integrate civic functions with
recreational and public open spaces that are accessible to residents of all ages and abilities.
Amenities could support passive recreation, active recreation, community events, cultural
programming, and environmental sustainability.
Potential amenities for discussion include, but are not limited to:
• Community gathering plaza for special events and civic celebrations
• Open lawn areas for informal recreation and community activities
• Children's playground with inclusive and accessible play features
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• Outdoor performance stage or amphitheater
• Walking paths and landscaped gardens
• Public art installations
• Picnic shelters and seating areas
• Outdoor fitness equipment
• Shade structures throughout the site
• Multi-purpose event space
• Dog-friendly amenities
• Community garden
• Outdoor game areas (chess tables, table tennis, cornhole, etc.)
• Bicycle parking and connectivity to existing trails and sidewalks
• Sustainable landscaping and drought-tolerant demonstration gardens
• Botanical Garden
• Nature interpretation trail with educational signage
• Multi-purpose classroom for environmental workshops
• Teaching kitchen for nutrition and healthy cooking classes
• Makerspace for STEAM education and creative programming
• Flexible meeting rooms for community organizations
• Environmental education center or exhibit room
• Volunteer headquarters for community clean-up and stewardship programs
• Youth leadership and civic engagement space
• Senior lifelong learning classroom
• Community demonstration plaza for workshops and public presentations
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests that the Parks Commission provide feedback regarding desired park and recreation
amenities for a potential Civic Center development.
Attachment A: Civic Center Renderings