Harvey West Park Design and Program Assessment

The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with CMG Landscape Architects, is nearing the completion of the Harvey West Park Design and Program Assessment. This assessment will outline both short- and long-term improvements to enhance the park's facilities, usability, and overall community experience.

Project Overview

Harvey West Park is one of Santa Cruz's most beloved community spaces, offering a variety of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. The Design and Program Assessment aims to address key areas for improvement, including:

Park Design Enhancements: Improved circulation, drainage, and landscaping
Facility Upgrades: Modernizing sports fields, pool, recreation facilities, restrooms, playgrounds, and picnic areas
Cost Estimates and Phasing Strategies: Provide rough order of magnitude cost estimates and begin to identify funding strategies

Upcoming Meetings:

The Harvey West Park Design and Program Assessment is scheduled for the October 13, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street. The agenda and staff report will be posted here on October 9: https://ecm.cityofsantacruz.com/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings/Search?dropid=4&mtids=118

Assessment

250923 - Harvey West Park Recommendations Report(PDF, 14MB)

Attachment 1- HW Park Discovery Report(PDF, 11MB)

Attachment 2 - HW Park Community Outreach Summary(PDF, 4MB)

Project Documents

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, department staff, along with the project consultant group (CMG), held a community meeting at the London Nelson Community Center, which included a project overview presentation, followed by an open house with interactive activities. Document links to the community meeting can be found below:

Harvey West Park Community Meeting Presentation(PDF, 10MB)
Workshop Station 1 - Existing Conditions(PDF, 7MB)
Workship Station 2 - Concepts(PDF, 13MB)
Workshop Station 3 - Improvement Areas(PDF, 14MB)

Stay Informed
For updates on the Harvey West Park Design and Program Assessment, visit this page regularly or sign up for notifications. If you have questions or would like to submit feedback, please contact: Noah Downing Park Planner 831-420-5362

We appreciate your participation in this important planning effort and look forward to shaping the future of Harvey West Park together!