Many of us moved to North Natomas because of the proposed regional park. We can all remember the exciting conversations had with sales representatives during our model tours discussing the future of our neighborhood and the wonderful Regional Park that would be the center of it all.
In our minds, we imagined this community as the next land park (or better). Many have since been discouraged at the lack of development of our park. We drive by the vast undeveloped field and wonder if our vision will ever come to fruition. But together we can make it happen.
In our minds, we imagined this community as the next land park (or better). Many have since been discouraged at the lack of development of our park. We drive by the vast undeveloped field and wonder if our vision will ever come to fruition. But together we can make it happen.
On June 14th city leaders held a community meeting and forum to discuss the planned development of the park and to gain public input on how to spend the funds already approved for the next phase of development.
Initial proposed options, including development along Natomas Park Blvd and along the opposite bank of the pond, were set aside due a debate over juristiction and funding sources. New options that were favored included a dog park on the west side of the park and development of the perimeter of the park.
Regency Park and Natomas Park residents are clearly getting organized. On the one hand, this is great because the more people involved the quicker our park can become a reality. But on the other hand, they will be representing their own interests, not necessarily those of our community. As you well know, much of their side of the park has already been somewhat developed, while our side continues to lag behind. At the very least we should have a path for our kids to get to Inderkum High School instead of having to trample through weeds and the current dirt path. Also, it would be great for the current bike/walk trail that circles the pond to connect to our neighborhood so that we can enjoy the walk to the pond without having to cross back and forth over North Park Drive.
Regency Park and Natomas Park residents are clearly getting organized. On the one hand, this is great because the more people involved the quicker our park can become a reality. But on the other hand, they will be representing their own interests, not necessarily those of our community. As you well know, much of their side of the park has already been somewhat developed, while our side continues to lag behind. At the very least we should have a path for our kids to get to Inderkum High School instead of having to trample through weeds and the current dirt path. Also, it would be great for the current bike/walk trail that circles the pond to connect to our neighborhood so that we can enjoy the walk to the pond without having to cross back and forth over North Park Drive.
The city is still accepting public comment and input. Whether you share these specific views or have your own ideas, it is imperative that we have a strong contigency from Creekside to have our concerns represented at these public forums and ensure that the broadwater side of the park is equally developed. Stay tuned for announcement of the next public meeting!
