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.

Image shows the concept design for Merced Lower Terrace Lawn split dog and people zones

Project Schedule

Phase	Timeline
Planning	Spring 2019
Design	Spring 2021
Construction contract awarded	February 6, 2019
Construction	Spring 2022
Open to the Public	May 19, 2023

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Documents and Materials

Commission Materials

Community Meetings - Notes and Presentations

Additional Project Documents

Merced Heights Playground Lower Lawn Terrace - Concept Design, March 3, 2021 (PDF)