Here’s something to root for. Big changes could be coming to Cooper Gulch, as foretold in the City of Eureka press release below:
The City of Eureka is excited to announce its application for the Prop 68: Statewide Park
Development and Community Revitalization Program. This funding opportunity helps fund park
projects in critically underserved communities. The city is working hard to improve all city parks
with the focus of this grant application being to revitalize Cooper Gulch Park.
A robust community input process took place from October 2020-February 2021 with the support of
neighborhood community group, Cooper Gulch Common Grounds. We would like to thank the
countless individuals who attended the meetings and responded to the survey, along with those who
reached out directly with their input. The conceptual design now available for your viewing is a
direct reflection of this community engagement.
This process resulted in a grant request for $8.4 million for the following park improvements:
Construction of two new, accessible playgrounds for ages 2-12 including a fenced area
designated for ages 2-5
New ADA accessible restroom featuring low-flow toilets and LED lighting
The existing ballfields will be renovated to be multi-use field supporting baseball, softball,
soccer, and special events and will include, new bleachers, new dugout, new scorer’s table,
and drainage improvements to extend the fields usable season
A universally accessible loop trail will be added to the park, curving through and around the
park to support jogging, walking, bicycles, strollers, and skateboards
Upgraded recreational trails throughout the park including upgraded neighborhood
entrances and a new entrance at 14th Street
Group picnic/barbeque area including new picnic tables and ADA accessible tables, and
picnic areas throughout the park
New native plants and trees and creation of rain garden/bioswale to divert Park and parking
runoff
A rentable concession stand
Outdoor environmental classroom to support educational and performance opportunities
Outdoor fitness equipment along trails
Upgrade and improve irrigation for the Park
The community center will be renovated to be more energy and resource efficient and
provide diverse programming opportunities for all ages and abilities
Disc golf course will be renovated with new baskets, launch pads, safety and shared signage,
and paths
Parking improvements including ADA access and rain gardens/bioswales to manage
stormwater
Lighting will be improved throughout the Park to allow for extended nighttime use and to
increase public safety
A notice of award should occur in Fall 2021 should this project receive funding. Due to the success of
the 20/30 Park grant award of $6.3 million from the previous Prop 68 grant cycle, which is currently
being designed this summer, our city is well positioned to again be successful in this competitive
grant program.
We would like to thank all of our community partners who made this project proposal possible:
Cooper Gulch Common Grounds
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