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Report presenting the preferred concept design for the Centennial Trail Park North project (project no. pk2302). (Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission receive a report on the preferred concept design for the Centennial Trail Park North project and provide feedback prior to its presentation to City Council in January 2027.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Centennial Trail Park North project will transform an underutilized segment of the Centennial Way Trail between BART Road and Sequoia Avenue, adjacent to the South San Francisco BART Station, into a new neighborhood park. The project's grant funding requires a play area and an outdoor classroom. Based on community input, the park program also includes an open lawn and a skate space.
Community Workshop 1 and Survey 1. The first community workshop was held on Saturday, August 1, 2026 along the Centennial Way Trail near the South San Francisco BART Station. An online survey was conducted from August 1 through August 16 and received more than 40 responses. The most requested park features were a designated teen space, climber play feature, companion slide, swings, and native plants.
Community Workshop 2 and Survey 2. The second community workshop was held on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the north trailhead of the Centennial Way Trail. The workshop was organized into four stations: project background and a summary of Workshop 1 feedback; two conceptual design alternatives (the Waterways concept and the Transportation concept); a distinct play area theme for each alternative; and information on the proposed skate space, outdoor classroom/teen space, and public art. Participants provided feedback through written comments on the plans, sticker voting, and a survey offered in English and Spanish in both printed and online formats. The online survey remained open through October 21, 2026.
Thirteen people...
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