Upper Portion of the park closed to vehicles, Nov 4–6. See more trail and area closures including Big Slides in the Meadow View playground.
Work continues on a project to enhance public safety by maintaining already existing fuel breaks and shaded fuel breaks along a 4.3-mile network of fire roads in Sam McDonald Park. Trails in the work area will be closed on weekdays.
To finish construction of the multi-use sports field and sports courts, crews are scheduled to continue work on Saturdays, Oct 19 through Nov 16. On Nov 4 –22, the entire park will be closed, including the pump track.
Bicycle Sunday, the weekly event that allows for non-motorized use of Cañada Road along Crystal Springs Regional Trail, will be canceled during holiday weekends to meet increased staffing needs at other parks in the area.
On Nov 5 & 6, as a safety precaution due to a Red Flag Warning of high fire danger, visitors to Sam McDonald Park are restricted from having campfires or using BBQs in drop-in picnic areas.
The area south and west of the park, which was burned by the CZU Lightning Complex Fire, remains closed. Other trails remain closed due to storm damage.
Among the three concepts presented, the most popular with the community was boulder canyon, which reflects a natural aesthetic and will incorporate rocks of varying sizes to serve as play and relaxation areas.
Work is scheduled to occur on Saturday, Oct.5 and possibly Oct. 12 as construction crews strive to maintain the project schedule and complete key projects before wet weather begins. Construction activity will not begin before 9 a.m. and will conclude no later than 5 p.m.
Construction crews on site Sat., Sep 28; early pump track closure continues
Construction activity includes the parking area, an ADA-accessible trail, restrooms and a stacked seating/viewing feature.
New county park under construction honors former Supervisor Horsley, a champion of protecting beach and making it available to the public.
Realize Flood Park construction crews are scheduled to be in the park Saturday, Sep. 21. Early closure of the pump track at 5 p.m. will continue to Sunday, Oct. 6.