MacArthur Park Basketball Court Cooling Paint Demo

The City of La Mesa is preparing to conduct a demonstration project to repaint an existing basketball court at MacArthur Park using a cooling paint formulation designed to reduce surface temperatures. This initiative is part of an effort to evaluate the effectiveness of advanced reflective coatings in improving comfort and safety for park users during hot weather. The project is listed as a forecast in the city’s procurement system with a posted date of June 10, 2026, indicating it is currently in the planning phase and not yet open for bids. The work will be performed at the basketball court located in La Mesa, California, with a ZIP code of 91942, and no set-asides or NAICS codes have been specified at this time. Primary contact for the project is Patrick Macpherson, Assistant Planner, who can be reached via email or phone for inquiries. Additional points of contact include the City of La Mesa Parks and Recreation Department and the La Mesa Parks and Recreation Foundation, both of which are involved in the oversight and support of the project. The initiative is being tracked through the state’s CEQA network, with a project identifier linked to the website provided. While the contract has not been formally solicited, stakeholders and potential vendors are encouraged to monitor future updates for formal procurement notices, as the demo could lead to broader implementation if successful.