HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-21-2025 PRC Minutes - Special MeetingCity of San Luis Obispo, Parks and Recreation, 1341 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-3934, 805.781.7300, slocity.org
Date: November 21, 2025
Subject: Parks and Recreation Commission annual park and facility tour
Schedule:
8:15am: Meet at Parks and Recreation Dept Office (1341 Nipomo St)
8:30am – 9:20am: Santa Rosa Park
9:30am – 10:20am: Meadow Park/Meadow Center
10:30am – 11:15am: Mission Plaza (Meet w/ Downtown SLO Staff)
11:20am – 12:00pm: Jack House/Gardens
12:00pm – 12:30pm*: Lunch/Meeting at Parks & Recreation Dept office
*staff are available through 1pm for any additional items and conversation
PRC and Staff Attendance:
PRC: Chair Rick Blair, Vice Chair Kari Howell, Commissioner Kincaid,
Lance, and Stowe were all present. Commission Duperron (attended
Mission Plaza and Jack House property). Commissioner Murphy (Absent)
City Staff: Director Avakian, Manager Hyfield, Manager Tolley, Public
Works Deputy Director Cruce, Parks Superintendent Harvey, and Parks
Supervisor Niles.
Summary:
Staff provided historic background on each park site and facility, including
timelines of key amenities (e.g., inclusion of the skate park and roller rinks,
meadow center building, Jack House property oversight and operations),
outlined the variety of amenities and why they are included at each unique
park, and example activities which occur at each park based on the unique
amenities and demographics of users, including the various community
and City special events.
Parks maintenance shared the recent park improvements, as well as
challenges of maintaining each unique park and facility, including the
staffing models for daily and weekly operations. PRC comments ranged
from impressed with the amount of variety for all ages and interest levels,
as well as the potential for expanded uses at the parks to be assessed for
future discussions.
The PRC will be discussing the Park Tours activity in detail as a formal
agenda item at the January 7, 2026 Parks and Recreation Meeting.
Location #1:
Santa Rosa Park (1050 Oak Street)
- Barbecue/Seating Areas (2 Large areas)
- Baseball Field (youth)
- Horseshoe Pits (Large)
- Hockey/Roller Rink - lights
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Skate Park - lights
- Softball Field – lights
- Walking Paths
Example Activations: hockey (youth/adult), basketball, skate/scooters,
horseshoe tournaments, small & large gatherings (work, family, clubs), softball &
baseball, recreational activities and classes, art in the park, festivals.
Location #2:
Meadow Park (2333 Meadow Street) - 16 acres
- Barbecue/Seating Area
- Community Garden
- Community Room/Facility
- Horseshoe Pits
- Multi-Use Court (Basketball/Pickleball) -lights
- Sand Volleyball Courts (2) -lights
- Playground (2)
- Restrooms
- Softball Field
- Walking Paths
Example Activations: basketball, pickleball, horseshoe, softball, small & large
gatherings (work, family, clubs), recreational sports (frisbee, flag football, soccer)
recreational activities and classes, community meetings, events (internal and
external),
Location #3:
Mission Plaza (989 Chorro Street) – 3 acres
- Amphitheater (small)
- Café Kiosk
- Creek Walking Path
- Restrooms
- Seating Tables
Example Activations: small & large gatherings (businesses, non-profits, cultural,
family, clubs), community events (internal and external), art displays.
Location #4:
Jack House and Gardens (536 Marsh Street) – 1 acre
- Carriage House
- Garden Walk
- Gazebo
- Historic Jack House
- Pergola Shade/Stage Area
- Restrooms
Example Activations: small & large gatherings (businesses, non-profits, cultural,
family, clubs), community events (internal and external), music, weddings, art
Meeting Concluded at 12:45pm
APPROVED BY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: 01/07/2026