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Title: Provide Feedback on the Emerson Park Amenity Upgrades & Beautification
Project
Release Date: June 23, 2023
Department(s): Public Works, Parks & Recreation
Categories: City News, Parks & Recreation, Parks Projects
Intro: Community members are invited to provide feedback on conceptual layouts
for the grant funded upgraded amenities and beautification of Emerson Park.
Details:
The City of San Luis Obispo invites community members to complete the online survey to
provide feedback on the conceptual layouts of Emerson Park. The survey will be open through
July 18.
In December 2021, the City was awarded a California State Parks Prop 68 grant of $2.81 million
to help create better access to parks for people of all abilities and income levels and to revitalize
Emerson Park, a three-acre neighborhood park in downtown San Luis Obispo.
When this project is complete, the park will feature new and upgraded amenities including the
addition of shade and lighting, a new dog park, upgraded and expanded playgrounds for
children of all ages and abilities, a restroom, a new educational section of the community
garden, a renovated and expanded multipurpose courts, an upgraded blacktop, fencing and
landscaping, and new public art installations.
Feedback Opportunities
The City values community input and has organized several opportunities for feedback on the
conceptual layouts of the park. San Luis Obispo community members can provide feedback via
the following:
Take the Open City Hall survey (online) through July 18 at
www.slocity.org/OpenCityHall
Attend the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting in August. Get the agenda
information here: www.slocity.org/government/advisory-bodies/agendas-and-
minutes/parks-and-recreation-commission
Emerson Park is in the downtown core of San Luis Obispo at 1341 Nipomo Street, adjacent to
the Parks and Recreation Department main office building. Current amenities at Emerson Park
include two bocce ball courts, an old basketball court, community garden plots, a weathered
black top, playground, picnic tables, turf area with an old backstop, and new exercise
equipment.
To receive updates from the City, please register for City News via e-notifications
at www.slocity.org/subscribe or follow the City of San Luis Obispo on social media.
Media Contact: Greg Avakian, Parks & Recreation Director, gavakian@slocity.org,
805.781.7120
DraŌ Press Release
Proporcione comentarios sobre el proyecto de mejoras y embellecimiento de
servicios del Parque Emerson
Los miembros de la comunidad están invitados a proporcionar comentarios sobre los diseños
conceptuales para las comodidades mejoradas financiadas por la subvención y el embellecimiento del
Parque Emerson.
La ciudad de San Luis Obispo invita a los miembros de la comunidad a completar la encuesta en línea
para proporcionar comentarios sobre los diseños conceptuales del Parque Emerson. La encuesta estará
abierta hasta el 18 de julio.
En diciembre de 2021, la Ciudad recibió una subvención de Parques Estatales de California de $2.81
millones para ayudar a crear un mejor acceso a los parques para personas de todas las habilidades y
niveles de ingresos y para revitalizar Emerson Park, un parque de barrio de tres acres en el centro de San
Luis Obispo.
Cuando se complete este proyecto, el parque contará con servicios nuevos y mejorados que incluyen la
adición de sombra e iluminación, un nuevo parque para perros, parques infanƟles mejorados y
ampliados para niños de todas las edades y habilidades, un baño, una nueva sección educaƟva del jardín
comunitario, una cancha (de uso mulƟpropósito) renovada y ampliada, un blacktop mejorado, esgrima y
paisajismo, y nuevas instalaciones de arte público.
Oportunidades de retroalimentación:
La Ciudad valora el aporte de la comunidad y ha organizado varias oportunidades para recibir
comentarios sobre los diseños conceptuales del parque. Los miembros de la comunidad de San Luis
Obispo pueden proporcionar comentarios a través de lo siguiente:
Tomen la encuesta en Open City Hall (en línea) que estara abierta hasta el 18 de julio en
www.slocity.org/OpenCityHall
Asista a la junta de la Comisión de Parques y Recreación en agosto.
Obtenga la información de la agenda aquí: www.slocity.org/government/advisory-
bodies/agendas-and-minutes/parks-and-recreaƟon-commission.
Emerson Park se encuentra en el centro de San Luis Obispo, en 1341 la Calle Nipomo, adyacente al
edificio de oficinas principal del Departamento de Parques y Recreación. Los servicios actuales en
Emerson Park incluyen dos canchas de bochas, una vieja cancha de baloncesto, parcelas de jardín
comunitario, una parte superior negra desgastada, parque infanƟl, mesas de picnic, área de césped con
un viejo tope trasero, y nuevo equipo de ejercicio.
Para recibir actualizaciones de la Ciudad, regístrese en City News a través de no Ɵficaciones electrónicas
en www.slocity.org/subscribe o siga a la Ciudad de San Luis Obispo en las redes sociales.
COMING SOON: EMERSON PARKAMENITY UPGRADES & BEAUTIFICATIONPROJECT
Join us at the Monday Meet Up Event!
June 19, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Emerson Park, 1341 Nipomo, SLO 93401
Enjoy local food trucks, music, and games! Entry is free
Para obtener más información, visite sloparksandrec.org
Feedback Opportunities
The City values the input from our
community and have organized
opportunities to receive community
feedback on the Emerson Park
conceptual layouts in conjunction
with the Prop 68 State Grant.
Provide feedback on the EmersonPark conceptual layouts
For more information, please
scan the QR code or visit
sloparksandrec.org
Your input is greatly appreciated!
Monday Meet Up:
June 19, 2023 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Emerson Park,1341 Nipomo,
SLO 93401
Online Survey: June 19–July 18
Parks and Recreation
Commission Meeting:
August TBA
Provide your input at the following:
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Proporcione comentarios sobre los diseños
conceptuales del Parque Emerson
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6/6/23
Juanita Iriarte
City of SLO Administration
990 Palm Street
#1
San Luis Obispo CA 93401
Phone: (805)540-9484
E-Mail: jiriarte@slocity.org
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Online Survey Questions
Emerson Park Amenity Updates and Beautification Project
Introduction:
The City of San Luis Obispo is looking for community feedback for the upcoming
Emerson Park Revitalization Project.
The City was awarded a California State Parks Prop 68 grant of $2.81 million in
December 2021 with funding meant to create better access to parks for people of all
abilities and income levels and to revitalize Emerson Park, a three-acre neighborhood
park. The City initially held five virtual public meetings from January – March 2021 prior
to receiving the grant funding.
Emerson Park is in the downtown core of San Luis Obispo at 1341 Nipomo Street,
adjacent to the Parks and Recreation Department main office building. Current
amenities at Emerson Park include two bocce ball courts, an old basketball court,
community garden plots, a weathered black top, playground, picnic tables, turf area
with an old backstop, and new exercise equipment.
The required grant deliverables will feature new and upgraded amenities including the
addition of shade and lighting, a new dog park, upgraded and expanded playgrounds
for children of all ages and abilities, a restroom with a solar roof, an upgraded
community garden with a new educational section, a renovated and expanded
multipurpose courts, an upgraded blacktop, decorative fencing and landscaping, and
new public art installations.
1. Do you live in the City of San Luis Obispo? Yes/No
2. Do you live in the neighborhood near Emerson Park? Yes/No
3. How many people live in your household including yourself?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
E. Five
F. Six+
4. If any, what are the ages of the children in your household? (Check all that
apply)
a. 0 to 2 years
b. 3 to 5 years
c. 6 to 12 years
c. 13 to 18 years
d. N/A
5. How would you get to the park most of the time:
A. Walk
B. Ride my bike
C. Drive
6. What are the amenities you would use when visiting the park? (Rank by
importance)
Basketball
Playground Use
Online Survey Questions
Emerson Park Amenity Updates and Beautification Project
Dog Park
Fitness Court
Yoga on the Lawn
Bocce Ball
Small community/family gatherings
Community Garden
7. Out of the two concept layouts for the Emerson Park which option do you prefer?
A. Concept Plan Layout 1
B. Concept Plan Layout 2
8. What do you like about layout 1?
9. What do you like about layout 2?
10. What design style would you like the playground at the Emerson Park to have??
A. Seven Sisters/California State theme
B. Community Garden/Garden Celebration theme
C. Model after the original schoolhouse/elementary school theme
D. Other: __________
11. Would you like to be included in future notifications regarding Emerson Park?
Contact Information.