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<br /> STAFF REPORT <br />DATE: 10/20/2025 <br /> Discussion <br /> <br />TO: PARKS COMMISSION <br />FROM: Assistant Public Works Director – Adam Swanepoel <br />AGENDA ITEM: Ridge Park Concept Design <br /> <br /> <br />CORE STRATEGIES: <br /> <br />☒ Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☐ Efficient, reliable, innovative services <br />☒ Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☐ Balanced Finances now and future <br />☐ Managed Growth ☐ Resilient Infrastructure <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: <br /> <br />As part of the 2025 Work Plan, a concept design has been developed for Ridge Park with the goal of <br />transforming the existing neighborhood park into a vibrant community park. This initiative aligns with the <br />recommendations outlined in the Parks Master Plan and provides a strategic vision that accommodates <br />future growth and phased development. <br /> <br />A key driver for the concept design is the planned playground replacement scheduled for 2026. City staff <br />have identified the need to relocate the playground due to persistent wet soil conditions and the need to <br />improve accessibility for all users. By establishing a comprehensive concept now, the City can ensure that <br />upcoming improvements, such as the playground relocation to fit within a long-term, coordinated plan <br />that supports future investments and community needs. <br /> <br /> <br />ISSUE BEFORE PARKS COMMISSION: <br /> <br />What concept plan would the Parks Commission like to see implemented and are there any suggested <br />changes to the concept? <br /> <br />PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: <br /> <br />Bolton & Menk has developed two separate concept plans for Ridge Park, each informed by feedback <br />collected through a community survey administered by Public Works staff. The survey targeted residents <br />living in the Cardinal Ridge, Parkview Estates, and Torre Pines developments. <br /> <br />A total of 90 mailings were sent to homeowners within these neighborhoods. The survey included six <br />questions designed to gather input on community preferences and park usage. In response, 25 residents <br />completed the survey online, while an additional eight submitted responses by mail, resulting in a total of <br />33 responses. This community feedback played a key role in shaping the design options presented in the <br />concept plans.