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Seacliff Village Park Now Open

December 11, 2015 by Seb Frey

After nearly twenty years of work by our community, the Seacliff Village Park is now open! Despite the damp conditions for the event, dozens of community members came out for the ribbon cutting. Food was provided by Manuel’s Restaurant and Severino’s, and many children got their first chance to break in the new play structures.

Before the ribbon was cut, a number of people who had been instrumental in the park’s creation made a few remarks, including Kate Minott (the 2nd District Parks Commissioner and Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks) and Zach Friend, the our 2nd District County Supervisor. A complete video recording of the remarks and ribbon cutting is available here, along with a number of photographs.

Video of the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Seacliff Village Park Opens December 10!

December 4, 2015 by Seb Frey

It’s been years in the making, and now, finally, Seacliff Village Park opens December 10! There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newest Santa Cruz County Park on Thursday, December 10th from 1 to 3 PM.

Located at the corner Sea Ridge Road and McGregor Drive, the new Seacliff Village Park is a 1.4-acre facility that will feature many wonderful elements. These include five play structures including swings, a climbing net, and a lighthouse themed play area. There will be a small plaza area, multiple walkways, a picnic area, drinking fountain, bike rack, and benches. Public art from local artist Kathleen Crocetti will also be incorporated in our new park. Ms. Crocetti’s work includes 38 stained concrete pylons with mosaic tops that feature local Seacliff imagery.

Seacliff Village Park Groundbreaking

August 2, 2015 by Seb Frey

It’s finally happening – Seacliff Village Park will soon become a reality! The public is invited to attend the Seacliff Village Park groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, August 3rd from 10 AM until 12 noon. The ceremony is to be held at the park site at the corner of McGregor Drive and Sea Ridge Road in Aptos.

The first phase of the park’s construction will be performed by Earthworks Paving Contractors, who have 144 days to complete this first stage of the development. This work will include a lighthouse-themed play structure, a picnic area, a small plaza, drinking fountain, bike rack, benches, several walkways, and drought tolerant landscaping.

Phase 1 will also include a public art component by artist Kathleen Crocetti, who will cast 38 stained concrete pylons topped with mosaics along the park pathways. The public is invited to join in the creation of the artwork by attending design meetings or participating in the onsite artwork construction. For more details please visit www.scparks.com.

Please join County Supervisor Zach Friend, Parks staff, the Seacliff Improvement Association and Earthworks Paving Contractors, Inc. for this FREE event on August 3rd, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. All are invited to attend to hear speakers share, and reminisce about how Seacliff Village Park became a reality.

New Park coming to Seacliff

September 17, 2014 by Seb Frey

The Santa Cruz Parks Department is planning to build a new county park on the parcel at McGregor Drive and Sea Ridge Road – it’s a plan that has been in the works for years, but is now apparently coming close to becoming reality.

According to the Parks Department, they plan to break ground on the project in the spring of 2015. Money has been earmarked for the project by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, although that money is not yet in the bank and is one factor which could delay the start of the work.

The work will be carried out in phases, with phase 1 consisting of a play structure, a picnic area, landscaping, and a path. Phase 1 is expected to take 4-6 months to complete.

The park does not yet have a name. The Santa Cruz County Parks Commission will be voting on a name at the next commission meeting, on October 20th at 7:00 PM, to be held at the Parks Department main offices at Simpkins Swim Center. Members of the public are welcome to attend.