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District 7 Update: Investing in Our Parks and Community Spaces
Apr 04, 2026, 9:36 PM • Bien Doan
Summary
Councilmember Bien Doan highlights significant investments in District 7's parks and community spaces, emphasizing projects that enhance safety, accessibility, and community engagement. Key developments include the upcoming construction of the Fair Swim Center Tot Lot starting November 2025, the ongoing Fossa Night House Exhibit at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, and a new lighting project at Mariposa Park slated for late 2026. The Turnkey Parks master plan on Communication Hill is advancing toward City Council approval. Additionally, the HVAC upgrade at Seven Trees Community Center is complete, and playground replacement at Bellevue Park is planned for late summer 2026. Restoration efforts at the Japanese Friendship Garden and the Kelley Regional Stormwater Capture and Park Improvement Project are progressing with community input and scheduled construction through 2027. Improvements to the Th…
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Key positions and references
Key positions
- Support for park and community space investments
- Prioritizing safety and accessibility improvements
- Advocating for community engagement in project planning
- Seeking City Council approval for Turnkey Parks plan
Agenda items and issues mentioned
- Fair Swim Center Tot Lot construction
- Fossa Night House Exhibit at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
- Mariposa Park lighting project
- Turnkey Parks master plan and naming on Communication Hill
Meetings and events mentioned
- Initial community meeting for Kelley Regional Stormwater Capture Project
- Upcoming community input opportunities for Kelley Project
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