Capital Projects
Eaton Plaza
Eaton Plaza is a project in progress that will serve to beautify downtown and establish a much needed green space in the heart of office buildings that house Federal, County and City employees. Originally included in the 1966 master plan for downtown, Eaton Plaza will finally fulfill its original intention – a multi-use park for the entire community. In August of 2006, PRCS held a grand opening ceremony for Phase I completion of an open-air amphitheater which is now home to Movies in the Park!
Universally Accessible Park
PRCS has launched plans to develop a seven acre park with a unique universally accessible design. Through this design, it will be possible for all citizens, disabled and able-bodied, to recreate together. The park, located in West/Central Fresno, will feature a one-of-a-kind universally accessible design that combines a Miracle League baseball field with a Shane’s Inspiration tot-lot, a universally accessible skate park and water world splash pad. The project completion goal is December 31, 2008.
There are a number of different opportunities to support the success of this project. Please contact 559-621-2945 today!
BMX Bike Park at Mosqueda Community Center
PRCS will construct a 30,000 square foot concrete bike park at Mosqueda Community Center. The bike park will be the only facility in the City of Fresno to accommodate the estimated 2,000 freestyle bicyclists. The park will feature ramps, slopes, railings, bowls and other features which are critical for freestyle bikers. In addition, the park will have a drinking fountain, walking path, irrigation modifications, landscaping, seating for spectators and lights specifically geared for a bike park.
The bike park, located on the south side of Mosqueda Community Center’s main building, will share restrooms, parking and other facilities with the center. PRCS received a competitive grant from the State Urban Parks and Healthy Communities Program for $600,000 which will be matched with $200,000 from Proposition 40 funds. Wormhoudt Incorporated has been selected as the Design Consultant for the bike park and construction will begin in 2007.
Todd Beamer Park
PRCS will construct a neighborhood park located at Maple and Plymouth Avenues across the street from Copper Hills Elementary School on a 6.9 acre parcel of land. The park is being dedicated to an American hero of September 11th, Todd Beamer. The former Fresno State baseball player is known for his historic “let’s roll” exclamation in the face of the Flight 93 hijacking.
The park will feature a children’s play area, walking paths, picnic shelter, turf play area, softball/soccer field, a concrete skate park, water splash/play area, dog park, restrooms, on-site parking and irrigation and landscaping. Construction is expected to begin in December of 2007.