Parks and Recreation 8/11/26

The City of Corona Parks and Recreation Commission held a meeting on August 11, 2026, providing extensive updates on community services, park projects, and special events. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the City Park project, including the recent bid release for construction, with 12 pre-qualified contractors invited to bid and bids opening scheduled for August 27, 2026. The construction contract is planned for City Council approval on September 16, 2026, with construction anticipated to begin in late fall 2026 and a projected three-year timeline for completion. The commission also discussed field allocation policies, addressing challenges related to lighted fields and ongoing efforts to improve field maintenance and irrigation in-house to reduce costs. Additionally, the meeting covered the successful summer programming and special events, including the inaugural Corona 5000 race, with plans for a new three-year term contract with OC Marathon. Grant funding efforts were highlighted, including a recent $275,000 Cal Recycle grant application for water refill stations and a $1.7 million grant for the Skyline Trail Project. The commission approved the continuation of the OC Marathon contract and received updates on various capital improvement projects such as new stadium seating and park beautification efforts. Overall, the meeting emphasized ongoing procurement activities related to construction contracts, grant applications, and facility improvements, alongside community engagement and program growth.