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Pinto Lake County Park Skatepark

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The project at Pinto Lake County Park in Watsonville, California, involves the construction of a new public skatepark and associated environmental enhancements to comply with Santa Cruz County Design Criteria. The skatepark will replace 9,733 square feet of non-functional turf and existing asphalt, transforming underutilized space into a sustainable recreational facility while reducing water use and eliminating irrigation needs. As a Large Project under county standards, it requires full compliance with Low Impact Development measures and Best Management Practices to manage stormwater runoff, including the redesign of an existing biofiltration planter to detain runoff from a 10-year, 15-minute storm event at the 5-year pre-development release rate, consistent with Salsipuedes Creek Watershed regulations. A cobble-lined swale and area drains will convey runoff to the upgraded planter, ensuring effective water treatment and detention. Three mature London Plane trees will be removed during site preparation, but six new trees will be planted in their place, resulting in a net gain of three trees and increased canopy coverage. All landscaping, including the biofiltration planters and surrounding areas, will be populated exclusively with native understory species to support local biodiversity, enhance habitat value, reduce maintenance, and promote pollinator activity. The project is classified as categorically exempt under CEQA Section 15303 due to its minimal environmental impact and alignment with county goals for water conservation and sustainable land use. Site work will occur entirely at 757 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, with inspections and acceptance handled by Santa Cruz County Parks, overseen by the Environmental Planning Division. No contract value, pricing, or federal acquisition regulations are specified, as the documentation reflects environmental planning and design approval rather than a formal procurement or contracting solicitation. Performance and delivery details are not defined by schedule or term, and no official contract type or acquisition instrument is indicated, making this a planning-phase environmental compliance document for a public infrastructure initiative.

General Info

New skatepark at Pinto Lake Park replaces turf with sustainable design, native plants, net tree gain, and stormwater compliance.

Agency

California → Santa Cruz County

NAICS

237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA, 95076

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Pinto Lake County Park Skatepark Project Notice of Exemption

PDF•notice-of-exemption

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Timeline

PostedJul 14

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → Santa Cruz County

Contacts2 people available

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Organization / Agency

California → Santa Cruz County

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Mariana Colibri-UrgoParks Planning Manager

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Britta Denise HardestyPrincipal Planner Environmental Planning

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The project consists of the construction of a new skatepark and associated site improvements at Pinto Lake County Park, including modification of an existing biofiltration planter along Green Valley Road to comply with County Design Criteria (CDC) stormwater requirements. The skatepark will provide a public recreational facility serving County residents and park visitors. Associated improvements include removal of an existing asphalt path, installation of a cobble-lined swale and area drains to convey runoff to the modified biofiltration planter, and implementation of Low Impact Development (LID) measures and Best Management Practices (BMPs) to minimize hydrologic and pollutant impacts. The total new and replaced impervious area associated with the project is 9,733 square feet, classifying the project as a Large Project under the County Design Criteria and triggering full LID and BMP compliance requirements. The biofiltration planter will be redesigned to provide stormwater treatment and detention consistent with CDC requirements, including detention of runoff from the 10-year, 15-minute storm event at the 5-year pre-development release rate, as required for projects within the Salsipuedes Creek Watershed. To accommodate the proposed skatepark, three (3) mature London Plane trees will be removed as part of site preparation. All remaining on-site trees will be protected in place pursuant to the recommendations of a certified arborist retained for the project. In response to the tree removals, six (6) new trees will be planted on-site, representing a net gain in tree canopy. In addition, all biofiltration planters and associated landscape areas will be planted with 100% native understory species, enhancing habitat value, supporting local pollinators, and reducing long-term landscape maintenance needs. The skatepark footprint will be constructed on areas currently occupied by unused turf grass that required irrigation to maintain. The replacement of non-functional turf with the skatepark hardscape and native plantings will result in overall water savings, consistent with the County's water conservation goals and the State's urban water use reduction objectives. The remainder of the site will be retained in its natural state, further minimizing the project's environmental footprint.