Project Area

The Bella Breeze Park will be located within the Twelve Bridges community, bordered by Bella Breeze Drive, Cabra Street, and a nature preserve.

Map showing the final preferred concept for the bella breeze park

Master Plan

The Bella Breeze Community Park Master Plan was approved and adopted on March 12, 2024.  The ultimate park configuration and concept is above and can be downloaded for view. 

Environmental

On September 24, 2024, City Council approved an Addendum to the 1997 Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the Revised Twelve Bridges Specific Plan for the Bella Breeze Park Project. The 1997 Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (1997 SEIR) prepared for the Revised Twelve Bridges Specific Plan was certified by the City in August 1997 (State Clearinghouse No. 97022074). The 2024 Addendum was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) with the intent to:

  • Analyze potential environmental impact(s) of the proposed Bella Breeze Park Master Plan Project
  • Determine whether any new significant environmental impacts, that were not previously identified in the certified 1997 SEIR, would occur
  • Establish whether previously identified significant impacts would be substantially more severe as a result of the development.

As described within the document, the evaluation confirms that the impacts from the proposed project would not be more severe than those previously identified in the certified 1997 SEIR and no new significant impacts would occur.

Phase 1 Implementation

concept map showing phase 1 of bella breeze park

Design of Phase 1 improvements is underway and will include:

  • Restroom near the play areas
  • Two shaded playgrounds
  • Jogging/walking loop
  • Large shade structure with picnic area
  • Large central grass field
  • Two minor picnic areas
  • Informal grass areas
  • On-site gravel parking with 40-50 stalls. 

Field lighting will be deferred to a later phase of construction. 

Phase 1 will develop approximately 7 acres of the site. For a graphical depiction of Phase 1 improvements, concept is above and can be downloaded for view. 

Phase 1 Schedule

We anticipate Phase 1 construction drawings and specifications to be completed by the end of 2024. Construction is anticipated to begin spring 2025 and will likely take 9-12 months to complete. 

FAQ

Thank you for your continued interest in the Bella Breeze Park Master Plan. The following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) has been compiled based on the feedback to date.  

Park Phasing
  • How much of the master plan will be built in the first phase? Phase 1 will develop approximately 7 acres of the site. For a graphical depiction of Phase 1 improvements, the concept can be downloaded for view.
  • How many phases will it take to build out the master plan? It is anticipated that three or more additional phases may be required to build out the master plan.
  • What will be built in phase 1? 

    Phase 1 improvements will include:

    • Restroom near the play areas
    • Two shaded playgrounds
    • Jogging/walking loop
    • Large shade structure with picnic area
    • Large central grass field
    • Two minor picnic areas
    • Informal grass areas
    • On-site gravel parking with 40-50 stalls. 
  • How long will it take to build out the master plan? 5-20 years.
Parking/Off-site
  • How much parking will be accommodated on-site vs offsite (on-street)? The City programs the fields and will attempt to balance the programming of the fields with the available parking. The preferred concept will provide approximately 180 stalls.  
  • Does this project include improvements to the offsite roadways (traffic control, speed reduction, red curbs, parking restrictions)? The project will include recommendations for pedestrian safety improvements such as crosswalks. Additional offsite improvements are not included as part of the project.
Safety
  • Which park elements are proposed to be lighted and how will they be controlled? Lighting is planned for the fields, walkways, and parking lot. Lighting is not currently included for the pickleball or basketball courts. Lighting would be controlled via timers and park programming.
  • Will there be security cameras and emergency call boxes? Yes, security cameras will be included.
Athletic Fields
  • Can the ball field orientation be improved to a more optimal field orientation? There are limitations given the overall park design and grading. Additional features, such as a batter’s eye, can also be considered where orientation adjustments are not possible.
  • What is the size of the multi-sport covered field? The concept plans currently show a building size of approximately 120’x200’.
  • Will the soccer field be artificial turf for year-round play? The current plans show natural grass. Artificial turf carries a substantially high initial cost, however, additional feedback on this topic is welcome. Artificial turf may be considered pending review of community preferences and budgetary/phasing considerations.
Park Amenities
  • How were the amenities in the preferred concept selected? Community Survey #1 priorities and write-ins, recreational use/programming/deficiency feedback from the City, and evaluations of appropriate programmatic adjacencies were used to develop the program of amenities. 
  • How will the noise associated with Pickleball be addressed? Noise levels will be managed below the required code thresholds.
  • Is a stormwater basin required? Yes, regulations and permitting require that we treat the on-site stormwater prior to release off-site.
  • Why doesn't the preferred concept include a splash pad? The maintenance costs of a splash pad are cost prohibitive to the City; also, it was a less desired amenity based on the community survey feedback.
  • Can the preferred concept include combination/overlay of tennis/pickleball rather than just pickleball? The first survey indicated a higher demand for pickleball. The second survey confirmed pickleball continues to be in high demand. 
  • Will there be exercise stations? The master plan focuses on locating and labeling major/priority amenities. Lower-priority and/or minor low-cost amenities, such as fitness stations, will be included as each phase of the park is designed and the details are worked through.
  • Will playgrounds be accessible/inclusive? All playground equipment will meet required accessibility codes, and additional feedback on the extent of inclusive elements in the playground and throughout the park is welcome. 
  • Will there be benches and seating along the trails? Yes, benches, trash receptacles, and other seating elements will be incorporated throughout the park.
  • Can the play areas have rubberized play surfacing instead of bark? Currently, the preferred concept shows bark which is preferred by the City. Rubberized surfacing has higher capital costs, frequency of vandalism (cutting and burning), and replacement/repair costs.

Previous Outreach Resources

Community Outreach Survey #1
The Community Outreach Survey is now closed. Thank you for your participation! The results have been compiled and can be viewed.
Workshop #1 - Virtual
A virtual workshop on Zoom was held on October 17th. Thank you for joining us! If you missed it, you can view the recording or download the PowerPoint presented during the workshop. 
Park and Recreation Committee Documents

December 6, 2023 meeting

Workshop #2 - In-Person 
An in-person workshop was held on December 11th. Thank you for joining us! If you missed it, you can view the PowerPoint presented during the workshop. 
Community Outreach Survey #2
Community Outreach Survey #2 is now closed. Thank you for your participation!  The results have been compiled and can be viewed.

 

Field Work

As part of the park master planning process, you may see field work through Spring 2024. The purpose is to collect information about existing conditions of the project site. You can expect to see professionals on site wearing safety vests and gear as needed. They will be using equipment to perform these duties and collecting information necessary to design the park.

Field work will include:

  • Design/engineering professionals photographing existing conditions on/around the site for design layout and context purposes.
  • Biological resource professionals observing and documenting biological resources that may be on/adjacent the project site.
  • Cultural resource professionals observing and documenting cultural resources that may be on/adjacent the project site.
  • USA/Utility marking professionals locating existing utilities for survey purposes.
  • Survey professionals collecting geospatial information about the site’s topography, adjacent roadways/ramps, sidewalks, lighting, fences and existing utilities for base mapping purposes.
  • Geotechnical engineering professionals investigating subsurface conditions to provide evaluation/recommendations for structure foundation design, pavement design and soil fertility.