Sunset Whitney Recreation Area (SWRA) Master Plan

The proposed project (Sunset Whitney Recreation Area or “SWRA”) entails the conversion of a defunct golf course into a public recreation area, utilizing to the extent possible the conversion and enhancement of existing improvements such as using former paved cart paths and bridges for paths and trails. The recreation area is anticipated to include numerous improvements and amenities over the course of time, including the development of the “Hub Area” located off of Midas Avenue where the golf course parking lot, clubhouse, tennis courts and driving range area formerly existed. The Hub Area is anticipated to include improvements and amenities including, but not limited to: turf and picnic areas; walkways and connective paths; a Veteran’s Memorial area that would include honor walls, a rose garden, art, flags, and connective paths; an entry/arrival location with a rose garden and pergola, perimeter fencing and maintenance access; an outdoor plaza area that would include a concrete plaza, a recessed turf area, art, a pavilion, a dry creek bed, a bridge and a stone path; an art walk/passive area that would include paths, turf, art and a bridge connection; an adventure park and mountain biking area that would include a picnic pavilion, bike rack and picnic tables; an amphitheater area that would include natural terrace seating and a shaded picnic area; a recreation center that would include an approximately 18,000 square foot multi-use building; a natural preserves area for wildlife and restoration that would include viewing areas, interpretative panels, an arboretum and oak woodlands; a pond and shade structure area that would include boardwalks, a picnic pavilion area, and pond restoration; an active play area that would include play structures such as swings, a spinner and a treehouse tower; a pickleball court area that would include 14 standard courts, 2 champion courts, lighting, built in bleachers, shaded areas and court viewing and event space; and a maintenance area that would include a shop and yard, office space, trash enclosures, and landscape material bays. In addition to the Hub Area, other improvements and amenities for the SWRA would include, but not be limited to: natural paths and a cross country trail; a 1-mile loop; natural pedestrian/bike trails with simple mountain bike obstacles off the trails; Sunset Boulevard Park which would include multi-age playgrounds, picnic areas and shade structures and trees, and a trail connection to the sidewalk on Sunset Boulevard; an Argonaut Avenue Play area that would include a play area and a picnic area. Access to the project would be provided via the existing vehicular driveway and parking area off of Midas Avenue. There are numerous other pedestrian/bike points of access to the SWRA, including formal access points along Midas Avenue, Argonaut Avenue, Whitney Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard.