San Lorenzo Park Redesign

The San Lorenzo Park Visioning Project is in its final review stages, marking the culmination of over a year of extensive community engagement and input. Our goal is to create a park that reflects the community's vision and enhances the natural beauty of Santa Cruz.

Explore this Project Webpage to learn more about the community-driven process that has shaped this vision.

Project Overview

The Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Santa Cruz is working on redesigning San Lorenzo Park. The city has hired Bionic Landscape, Inc., a landscape architecture firm, to conduct a needs assessment, engage the public, develop a vision, set goals and principles, and prepare design concepts improving the park. Throughout this process, there will be various opportunities for feedback, including engagement with stakeholders, community meetings, surveys, and public meetings at important stages for guidance. The process is intended to transition from analyzing current conditions and community needs and desires, to establishing goals to meet those needs and desires, to exploring different design scenarios, to developing concepts for improving the park. Your participation in this project is welcomed!

Project Status & Timeline

San Lorenzo Park Visioning Project

The visioning project is nearing its final review stages after more than a year of robust community engagement and input.

The Parks & Recreation Department aims to present the final vision for both the San Lorenzo Park Uplands and Riverlands to the Parks & Recreation Commission on June 9, 2025. The agenda report can be found on June 5th at the following link: Parks and Recreation Commission

San Lorenzo Redesign Final Report

Funding & Grants

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Grant

In July 2024, California Marine Sanctuary Foundation (CMSF) received a $71 million grant from NOAA for the Monterey Bay region, with $8 million allocated to three projects in the City of Santa Cruz, including San Lorenzo Park.

NOAA Grant Allocation: A $2.5 million portion of the NOAA grant will enable the Parks & Recreation Department to fully design, permit, and construct the natural restoration, flood management, and limited recreational improvements in the San Lorenzo Park Riverlands.

Stay Informed

Keep an eye on this page for regular updates as we move forward with this exciting project. Your input and support have been invaluable in shaping the future of San Lorenzo Park.

Location

137 Dakota St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060  View Map

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