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APPROVE PROPOSED DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS FOR BRENTWOOD PARK
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DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/MAINTENANCE SERVICES DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CONTACT INFORMATION: ROBERT RYAN, MAINTENANCE SERVICES DIVISION MANAGER, (714) 754-5123
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the Parks and Community Services Commission approve the conceptual design plan, and other park components for the proposed improvements at Brentwood Park, 265 Brentwood Street, Costa Mesa.
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BACKGROUND:
Brentwood Park, originally constructed in 1978 as a 1.5-acre park, was expanded to 2.6 acres after the City acquired the additional space following the closing of Park Private Day School in 2007. The playground equipment currently in use was installed in 1995, making it one of the longest serving playgrounds in the City. Although the playground equipment and rubberized surface remain safe for use, the playground has become outdated and unsightly due to its age, with significant fading and deterioration of metal components and paint.
The park presently features a single playground structure intended for children aged 5-12, a sand volleyball court, a reservable picnic shelter, lighting and a large turf area. Brentwood Park is an integral part of the community in serving the nearby residents with recreational amenities. The proposed improvements will enhance the playground equipment, add swings, improve lighting, and provide seating options to support the playground.
The replacement of the playground equipment was added by City Council in Fiscal Year 2021-22 as a Capital Improvement Project. In April of 2025, staff was made aware of a potential grant opportunity offered through a partnership between GameTime/Great Western Recreation, a playground equipment design and manufacturing company and California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS). The grant would fund half of the cost for qua...
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