Bear Gulch Park Community Safety Enhancements

Bear Gulch Park

$1.7 Million Funding Request

Bear Gulch Park is a vital neighborhood park serving communities with growing demand for affordable recreation. This project will rehabilitate the aging playground and upgrade the park amenities to improve accessibility and support inclusive play.

Account:

HUD-EDI

Project Timeline

This project is tentatively scheduled to begin construction FY27/28

Project Benefits:

  • Replace aging equipment with updated safer play structures
  • Improve access, and reduce heat exposure  
  • Enhance safety and emergency gathering capacity  

The project will improve public safety, and strengthen community resilience through a safe, shaded, and environment for both daily use and emergencies.

Bear Gulch Park

Local Representatives 

Congressman Pete Aguilar 

State Senator Eloise Gomez Reyes 

Assemblymember Robert Garcia

Project Contact 

Hope Velarde Management Analyst II Hope.Velarde@CityofRC.us 

Michael Parmer Director of Engagement and Special Programs Michael.Parmer@CityofRC.us