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We want your input as we begin updating the Open Space and Conservation and Recreation (OSCR) Elements of the City’s General Plan.
Take the SurveyHelp shape the future of Glendale’s parks, open spaces, and recreation! The City wants to hear from you. Join us for one of our upcoming meetings.
Learn MoreThe purchase of the 2.3-acre site at 1000 S. Central Ave.—formerly the JOANN Fabric and Crafts Store—marks the first major parkland acquisition in over 25 years.
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The City of Glendale strives to continuously improve and upgrade its parks facilities to ensure safety, enhance the community, and improve comfort for patrons. Community Services & Parks collaborates with Public Works to complete capital improvement projects in parks across Glendale and works with the Glendale Unified School District on various joint use projects.
View the latest Capital Improvement Program update provided to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission. Updates are given approximately every six months.
Recently Completed Projects:
- Emerald Isle Park Playground Replacement Project
- Fremont Park Master Plan
- Pacific Park Shade and Water Play Feature
Current Projects:
- Adams Square Mini Park & Mayors Bicentennial Park Playground Replacement Projects
- Babe Herman Restroom Renovation Project
- Central Park Block Project
- Dog Park
- Elk Mini Park Playground Replacement Project
- Open Space and Conservation and Recreation Element (OSCR) Update Survey Available
- Pac/Ed Artificial Turf Multi-Purpose Field - Design for Replacement
- Pacific Park Natural Grass Field Project
- Sports Complex Field #3 Artificial Turf Field Project
- Verdugo Park North Master Plan
- Wilson Mini Park Playground Replacement Project
Conceptual/Pre-Planning Stage:
- 1000 South Central Park Project
- Cerritos Elementary School Multi-Purpose Field
- Scholl Canyon Landfill Project
- Wilson Middle School Multi-Purpose Field
Capital improvements are projects of large size, fixed nature, or long life, which provide new or additional public facilities or services. Also included in this broad definition of the term are:
- major replacements and reconstructions
- items of large equipment such as furniture and other equipment when purchased as a part of the initial projects;
- and acquisition of land needed for projects within and beyond the immediate five-year period.