Merced Heights Playground Lower Lawn Terrace Renovation

Completed and Opened to the Public May 19, 2023!

Scope of Work

We installed a new plaza, pathway, seating, natural lawn and separate synthetic turf dog play area, plantings, and adult exercise equipment. The project included an upgraded, accessible entrance at the field level on Shields Street, as well as accessibility improvements between the lower lawn entrance and Byxbee Street side playground entrance. The site now features a tile mosaic on the wall above the plaza that recognizes specific community members who have invested a lot of time over many years, caring for the park and advocating for its renovation.

Funding

Total project budget: $ 1,670,000 , including:

• $1,329,000 Local Assistance State Grant
• $291,000 General Fund
• $50K 2012 Bond Forestry Program

The construction contract award for this project was approved by Recreation and Parks Commission on February 17, 2022 ( PDF ); Recreation and Parks Commission approved a contract amendment on October 12, 2023 ( PDF ). This construction contract award obtained and complies with all city, state, and federal regulatory approvals, including any that are specific to this project’s funding sources.

**Project Schedule**

Planning , 2019

Design , 2021

Construction contract awarded , February 6, 2019

Construction begins , Early 2022

Open to the Public , May 19, 2023

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