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Celebration and Re-Dedication of Yorba Linda Parks

Jan Horton — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:42:11 +0000

Here are some photos from the Celebration and Rededication of the Yorba Linda parks damaged during the Freeway Complex Fire. The ceremony for all damaged parks (Box Canyon, Bryant Ranch, Jean Woodard, and Eastside Community) was held at Box Canyon Park and the enthusiasm from all the parents and children was readily apparent. The children could not wait to start climbing on the castle and pirate ship! A few of the parents could not wait either!!
Today was a big day, signifying our community’s resilience and hope. It was a day of celebration and healing for the neighbors and the community. I hope everyone in Yorba Linda has an opportunity to visit all of our community parks, especially the newly repaired parks.

EQUESTRIAN FEASIBILITY STUDY

Jan Horton — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:10:12 +0000

On July 23, the public outreach meeting for the proposed Equestrian Center was held at the Yorba Linda Community Center. Approximately 30 people were in attendance to provide the consultants input regarding their concerns, direction regarding the type of amenities to be included at the site and the need for the facility.
The list of amenities the equestrian groups would like to see included at the proposed center are:

100-200 box and outside stalls
A 25 ft x 250 ft covered arena with seating
Two lunging arenas
Warm up area
Hot walker
Wash stalls
Tack Room
Veterinary Hospital
Rest rooms/ Showers
Managers Office
Residence for caretaker
Fountain and a Horse Statue
Dog/skate park
Trail head
Picnic area
Community Multipurpose Building
Community Garden
Community/ Youth/ Therapeutic Activities

Consultants did mention that not all of these amenities will fit into the area being designated on the lake bed. This was a wish list and would be a starting point to see what would work in that area. The consultants are continuing to work on identifying which parcels of land in that area are available for development.

Concerns voiced at the Meeting:

The equestrian culture is disappearing due to lack of facilities and opportunity. Feels this Center would help keep this recreational interest intact in our Community.

There are fewer and fewer places to board horses in the area.

Hard to identify Yorba Linda residents who would be interested in boarding horses at a facility in Yorba Linda.

Is this facility being built for outside community members or just for residents?

The lakebed needs to be protected as a sanctuary for everyone in the community, not just equestrians. People also use this area to walk their dogs, bike, and walk.

Keep the area in its natural state.

No one is interested in seeing the entire lakebed developed/ destroyed.

Not interested in hosting weddings or other community events in the area.

Area is in a flood control plain and is zoned for open space. City may not want to take the liability for the area.

Home owners in the area have not been notified this was being studied.

Residents other than equestrians have not been talked to regarding this project.

Do not mind the Equestrian Center but does not feel the City should pay for it. It should be run as a private business venture.

There was be additional meetings regarding this project. If you are interested in giving input call the City Parks and Recreation Department at: 714-961-7100. When you call you have the opportunity to sign up for email updates on this project.

RE-BUILDING YORBA LINDA PARKS

Jan Horton — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:46:22 +0000

A public input session will be held at the regular meeting of the Parks Recreation Commission, Thursday, April 16 in City Council Chambers. The Landscape Architect, Richard Fisher, will be in attendance and will be prepared to provide samples of playground structures that are similar to the original design. In addition, new playground design ideas suggested will also be considered. Please plan to attend if you would like to give input into the process of restoring our City’s valuable resource!