Le Grand Community Park

The Le Grand Community Park project involves the development of an approximately 20-acre community park located on the west side of South McKee Street in Le Grand, Merced County, California. Funded through the Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program and supported by the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024, the project is designated as a statutory exemption under Public Resources Code section 21080.57. The scope of work includes the construction of perimeter walking trails, ADA-compliant paths, basic utility connections, and surface water management features. Landscaping requirements consist of native habitat plantings and non-irrigated cover cropping areas, with the installation of irrigation infrastructure for native vegetation establishment as needed. Administrative oversight is managed by the Merced County Community and Economic Development Department, with Ana Browning serving as the primary point of contact. The project site is identified as Assessor Parcel Number 318-110-009. Financial records indicate the payment of various environmental and regulatory fees to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the State Water Resources Control Board, including costs for environmental impact reports and water right applications. The project is currently categorized as a forecast with the NAICS code 237990.