Community Services Department's major project under way is the construction of a gymnasium at Grijalva Park at Santiago Creek.
This page was last updated in March 2010.
Grijalva Park at Santiago Creek and Gymnasium/Sports Center
Estimated Completion Date: March 2010
Click here to view pictures of the gymnasium/sports center construction, two renderings of the gymnasium's front lobby and meeting room facilities, and the rendering of the finished project.
Background
The Grijalva Park Extension Landfill Cap Project was completed in October 24, 2006. A portion of this work was paid for with a Brownfield’s Cleanup Grant from the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This landfill remediation was approved by the regulatory agencies including the EPA, Orange County Health Care Agency, and Regional Water Quality Control Board- Santa Ana Region (RWQCB).
On December 13, 2005, the City Council approved the conceptual master plan for the City’s Grijalva Park at Santiago Creek extension property that will complete the 42-acre community park. The conceptual site plan includes a gymnasium/sports center, aquatic center, community building, skate park, outdoor amphitheater, tot lot, picnic shelter, restrooms, open space area, trails, circulation, parking and landscape improvements. The design embodies the valuable natural features and embraces the rich history of the site.
Integrated Design Services, Inc. (IDS) has been hired for design and construction management services and Rengel + Co. Architects has been hired to complete the Architectural and Engineering plans for the Gymnasium/Sports Center.
In February 2008, the City awarded the project to RC Construction and construction began in April 2008.
Construction Details
The Grijalva Park at Santiago Creek Gymnasium/Sports Center and associated site improvements (Phase I construction) include the following elements:
Building – the building will be tilt-up construction consisting of a gymnasium that includes one full size basketball court and two cross-courts, a dance room, one classroom with separation curtain, staff offices, lobby, restrooms, and storage rooms. The building also has an associated courtyard to the south and trellis elements on the north and south side entryways.
Landscape – the project includes the planting of trees, shrubs and ground cover in the areas adjacent to the building and includes the placement of hydro-seed (turf) over the large open areas to the north and south of the building. In addition to this a new irrigation system will also be installed. The project includes hardscape features and other amenities such as concrete walkways, dirt & gravel (DG) paths, pavers, wood bridges, large rocks, trash enclosure, benches, seat walls, fences, and gates. The project will also feature a new monument sign at Walnut Street (similar to the existing sign at Spring Street and Prospect). There will be three kiosk stations adjacent to the creek to identify environmental/natural aspects of the area.
Parking/Streets – the project includes the construction of a parking lot to service the gymnasium. This includes a drop-off lane, accessible parking areas, parking lot planters, some decorative pavers, and two driveway approaches onto the existing park road. There will be a new connection made at Walnut to allow for the construction of a new park road to extend the existing park road to the north. The project includes a new cul-de-sac at McPherson and a minor alignment adjustment to Spring Street at the previous intersection with McPherson. There will also be a re-striping of the parking stalls along Spring Street. The project also includes a DG fire access road to the north side of the building.
Utilities – the project includes the construction of new utilities to service the building – including sewer, gas, electrical, potable water, underground fire-water, data, telephone, and cable. The project also includes storm drain lines and inlets, along with utility items such as an electrical transformer, backflow preventors, fire hydrants, irrigation control boxes, post indicator valves, and Fire Department connections. This project will also include the infrastructure for utility service to future facilities as planned in the Grijalva Park Master Plan (i.e. aquatic center, community building, etc).This includes the sizing of utilities to handle future loads of all proposed park amenities.
