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The City of East Palo Alto is excited to embark on a mission for the improvement and expansion of Martin Luther King Junior Park.
The City of East Palo Alto is excited to embark on a mission for the improvement and expansion of Martin Luther King Junior Park.
What is important about this Master Plan?
What is important about this Master Plan?
Welcome to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Master Plan! Over the next year, the City will develop a Master Plan to guide the park’s improvements and expansion to better suit the needs of the residents. Community participation is a fundamental part of the master plan process, and we look forward to your input through a variety of meetings and events. All events and announcements will be posted on this website as well as distributed through the City newsletter and community groups.
Site Analysis
Site Analysis
During the initial phase of this process, we will examine the existing conditions, opportunities, and constraints for the park’s expansion and renovation.
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions
A major part of the process involves reviewing the current conditions that exist in the park and identifying opportunities to improve.
Initial Concepts
Initial Concepts
We will develop preliminary options based on initial site analysis and input from the community engagement process.
Sports Field Concept
Sports Field Concept
With this option, Martin Luther King Jr. Park would become a true sports complex dedicated to providing extensive options for several community based organizations
Multi-Generational Concept
Multi-Generational Concept
Creating a more inclusive and inviting experience for all, this concept would add several more amenities to the park as well as an improved playing field
Potential Park Designs
Potential Park Designs
Based off community feedback from our meetings, here are the new concept options for Martin Luther King Junior Park as of December 15, 2021
Intergenerational Park with Dedicated Baseball Field
Intergenerational Park with Dedicated Baseball Field
Intergenerational Park with 1 Multi-Use Field
Intergenerational Park with 1 Multi-Use Field
Sports Park with 2 Multi-Use Fields
Sports Park with 2 Multi-Use Fields
Design Updates
Design Updates
Following community feedback and further development studies, here are the new concept designs for Martin Luther King Junior Park as of February 17, 2022. Further studies may impact design.
Get Involved!
Get Involved!
Here is a list of opportunities for you to get involved and share your thoughts on the Master Plan. Join us to explore all the exciting possibilities for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park.
Upcoming Events
Initiation of CEQA Review- Spring 2022 (In Progress)
Past Events
Community Workshop 1- Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Meeting Video: https://youtu.be/tNdVRrWut_s
Presentation Slides: MLK Jr. Park Master Plan Community Workshop #1
Community Workshop 2- Thursday, December 16, 2021
Meeting Video: https://youtu.be/7kINK3rKTs8
Presentation Slides: MLK Jr. Park Master Plan Community Workshop #2
Community Workshop 3 – Thursday, January 27, 2022
Meeting Video: https://youtu.be/6u7v071jtlo
Presentation Slides: MLK Jr. Park Master Plan Community Workshop #3
City Council & Planning Commission Joint Study Session- Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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