Children's Sensory Garden Project

The City of Marina is preparing to develop a volunteer-led, approximately 1,600 square foot sensory garden in the upland area of Locke Paddon Park, adjacent to the library parking lot. This project will feature carefully arranged flower and vegetable beds alongside interactive and natural play elements such as a mud kitchen, benches, stumps, and boulders, designed to foster curiosity, environmental learning, and hands-on exploration for children. Utilities including electrical service and dedicated water access will support both gardening activities and the operation of interactive features, with the plantings and layout expected to adapt over time based on community input and seasonal needs. The initiative is being managed by the City of Marina, with senior planner Philip Angelo as the primary point of contact, and Janette Leonidou representing a key external partner. The project is listed as a forecast with no solicitation number or set-aside classification, indicating it is in the early planning phase as of June 8, 2026. The garden will be situated on city-owned land and represents a community-driven effort to create an accessible, educational outdoor space that blends horticulture with natural play, enhancing public engagement and environmental literacy in the Marina community.