The Hart Park Pickleball & Fitness Circuit Project is approximately 75% complete, with all of the underground work finished and the courts, fencing, lighting, and walkways installed and nearing completion. The final connection to the storm drain system is scheduled to be installed in the next two weeks. The landscaping work will then begin, along with installation of amenities, including the second of two shade canopies, drinking fountain, trash receptacles, and exercise equipment. Project completion is anticipated for late April.

To receive updates, please email CSInfo@cityoforange.org.

When will construction be completed?

• Construction is anticipated to be complete in early 2026.

How many courts are being built?

• The facility will include 10 pickleball courts.

What will be the hours of operation?

• The pickleball court hours of operation will follow park hours, 5AM-11PM. Hours subject to change

Will the courts be fenced in?

• Yes! Each court will be separated by 4’ fencing with pedestrian swing gates. Perimeter fencing will be 6’ with windscreens.

Will the City be charging a fee to use the courts?

• No. Because a majority of this project was paid for with Federal funds, the City of Orange is currently unable to charge fees for the use of the courts.

What are the rules of the Pickleball courts?

• Pickleball courts are to be used only for their intended purpose.
• All courts are available for use on a first come first use basis with the exception of City programs, maintenance and permitted events which have priority.
• All courts will follow open play rules.
• Drop-in play is limited to one game to 11 points if players are waiting.
• Players may not hold or reserve courts for other players.
• No private or paid lessons or instructions.
• No unauthorized tournaments or events.
• Do not leave children under 12 unattended.
• Do not hang on nets.
• The following items are prohibited:
  • Propulsion/use of wheeled recreational devices
  • Unleashed pets
  • Food

How do I reserve a court?

• Courts will not be reservable.

Will there be a restroom?

• Restrooms are available during park hours on the north and east sides of Hart Park.

Will the courts be lit?

• Yes, the courts will be lit and available on a timer until the facility closes.

What other amenities are included in this project?

• 4 pieces of outdoor fitness equipment
• Water bottle filling station
• Seating
• Trash receptacles
• Bike rack
• Shade sails
• Paddle Racks

The City of Orange is making necessary improvements to Yorba Dog Park at Yorba Park. The improvements project began in October 2025 and is estimated to be completed in January 2026, barring any unforeseen circumstances. 

The current decomposed granite entry paths will be replaced with concrete pavers and a retaining wall. These upgrades are designed to improve safety, reduce maintenance needs, and address drainage issues. Additional enhancements include ADA-compliant gate access, irrigation system repairs, and turf restoration.

Important Notice:
All three dog parks within Yorba Dog Park have closed for necessary improvements. We’ll share updates as soon as we have a reopening date. Thank you for your patience. Please email csinfo@cityoforange.org if you have any questions. 

MIG, Inc. has completed a preferred conceptual design for the New Park in West Orange. This conceptual design was presented to the Park Planning and Community Events Commission on March 19, 2024.

Orange County Flood Control District is concurrently working on the Santa Ana Riverbed levee improvement project. A portion of the levee project will affect the Santa Ana River Trail adjacent to the New Park site, and as such, the City’s park project is on hold until the County finalizes their project.

Orange County Flood Control District anticipates completing its design in Spring 2026. Once those plans are finalized, the City’s consultant team will begin preparing the final design and construction documents for the New Park in West Orange.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AN INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION ENV NO. 1886-24
Notice of Availability

The City of Orange is announcing the release of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the Orange Westside Linear Park (proposed project), aka - New Park in West Orange, a Community Services Capital Improvement Project. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the MND will be available for public review and comment during the following period:

Public Review Period:
December 5, 2025 – January 12, 2026

During this review period, residents, stakeholders, and interested agencies are invited to review the environmental document and submit written comments regarding the project and its environmental analysis.

Copies of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration are available for public review at the following locations:

• Orange City Hall, Offices of the City Clerk and Community Development Department, 300 East Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866

• City of Orange Official Website: https://www.cityoforange.org/our-city/departments/community-development/planning-division/current-projects

How to Submit Comments:

Written comments may be submitted by email, postal mail, or in person to:

Community Development Department, Planning Division
City of Orange
300 E. Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92866
Attention: Arlen Beck, Associate Planner, or via email at abeck@cityoforange.org

All comments must be received by 5:30 P.M. on January 12, 2026.

To obtain further information about the proposed project, please contact Arlen Beck, Associate Planner, Community Development Department at (714) 744-7272 or via email at abeck@cityoforange.org.

At the City Council meeting on November 15, 2022, the City Council approved the allocation of $1.75 million in park development fees to construct a new skate park at Grijalva Park. A skate park was originally identified as a future amenity in the 2005 Grijalva Park Masterplan.

On October 24, 2023, the City Council awarded a design contract to Grindline Skateparks, Inc. Grindline subsequently developed a preferred conceptual design for the project, incorporating feedback received through community meetings and stakeholder outreach. The conceptual design was presented to the Park Planning and Community Events Commission on March 19, 2024. Final plans and construction documents were approved in October 2025.

The construction bid package was released in November 2025, with bids due in January 2026. Award of the construction contract is scheduled for consideration by the City Council at its April 14, 2026 meeting.

To receive project updates by email, please contact csinfo@cityoforange.org.

Grijalva Masterplan

• Grijalva Master Plan Community Workshop March - 2026 
• Grijalva Master Plan Presentation to Council - September 2022
• Grijalva Master Plan Presentation to Council – February 2019

Grijalva Park Extension Conceptual Master Plan – October 2005 

• Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration
• Mitigation Monitoring Report
• Exhibits
• Appendix A – Site Photographs
• Appendix B – Skate Park Lighting Plan and Light Spill Analysis
• Appendix C – Air Quality Modeling Output
• Appendix D – Biological Constraints Survey
• Appendix E – Focused Survey Results for LBV – Technical Letter
• Appendix F – Jurisdictional Delineation
• Appendix G – Landfill Closure Plan and Post Closure Monitoring and Maintenance Plan
  • Figure 1 – Area Location Map
  • Figure 2 – Project Site Location Map
  • Figure 3 – Aerial Photograph of Grijalva Site and Surrounding Areas
  • Figure 4 – Schematic of Proposed Landfill Cover
  • Figure 5 – Aerial View Showing Soil Stockpile Location
  • Figure 6 – Aerial View – Soil Stockpile Sampling Locations
• Appendix H – Floodplain Delineation
• Appendix I – Assessor’s Parcel Maps, General Plan, And Zoning
• Appendix J – Traffic Impact Study
• Appendix K – Memo Operational Imitation For Parking Control
• Appendix L – Notices and State Clearinghouse Correspondence
• Appendix M – Public Comments Letters
• Appendix N – Technical Letter (Response to Comments)

On October 20, 2021 the Orange City Council officially cut the ceremonial ribbon that signaled the completion of a six month refresh of Handy Park.

The six-month project, which began in May of this year, replaced the old modular building with a new, attractive pre-fabricated building. Over at the picnic area, the overhead shelter was replaced, and a shade structure was installed over new hardscaping. The parking lot was rehabilitated with new paving, lighting upgrades, and new pedestrian walkways.

Youth sports have already started their fall seasons at Handy, and in just a few short weeks the Community Foundation’s Field of Valor will display 1776 American Flags on the Handy Park Fields, from Saturday, November 6 to Saturday, November 13. Each of the flags will pay tribute to the service of a Veteran or a currently active U.S. Military Service Member.

Handy Park was originally built in 1978, and this refresh will ensure that the park will continue serving our residents and visitors well into the future. We invite you come out and enjoy a day at Handy Park.

Re-opened April 13, 2019

After an extensive, top-to-bottom, refurbishment, Shaffer Park re-opened on April 13 with a grand ribbon cutting and community celebration. Nearly all of the park’s old infrastructure was replaced and upgraded. The old community building was demolished and rebuilt with a brand new community building with a kitchen and adjacent patios, which is now available for rental. A walking path now meanders around the park, adorned with water wise landscaping that is served by an updated irrigation system. We’ve installed a shaded, outdoor exercise circuit, complete with gym equipment that you don’t need a membership to use, and also added shade structures the tot lot. The sports field was also reconfigured and new, energy efficient lighting added. We hope that our community enjoys the renovated Shaffer Park, and that our residents continue to enjoy it for generations to come

Yorba Park and the Yorba Dog Park re-opened on April 7, 2018.

Yorba Park is built on the site of a closed landfill that operated between 1960 and 1963. A Vapor Extraction System (VES) was installed to capture the landfill gases that had been detected at the site so they don’t vent to the surface. The City has continued operation of the Park, and until recently, monitored and managed the VES.

In 2015, a Settlement Agreement was reached between the City of Orange and the County of Orange that identified necessary rehabilitation improvements to the Yorba Park site, and the party responsible for implementing the improvements. There were four project phases.

• Phase I - Grading Project: this includes clear and grub, grading and associated work, and rehabilitation of the parking lot. Completed July 2017.
• Phase II - Vapor Extraction System (VES) replacement (County of Orange Project). Completed January 2018
• Phase III - Park Re-Establishment: this includes a new irrigation system, turf/shrub establishment, replacement of the dog park fence and amenities, and the addition of picnic tables, benches and trees as funding is available. Completed on April 2018
• Phase IV - Restroom Replacement: The existing building has been shuttered for over a decade. This new building will bring back a needed restroom facility. Completed January 2018

The regrading of the park provided an opportunity to make improvements to the Park. These improvements include installation of trees, picnic tables, drought tolerant shrub plantings strategically placed to improve the aesthetic experience while both visiting and driving by the park, a designated path leading to the Santiago Creek Bike Trail from the Park parking lot, and renovation of the existing Yorba Dog Park. Also included is the installation of a restroom facility. All aspects of the renovation and improvements to Yorba Park are consistent with the environmental mitigation measures identified in the approved Mitigated Negative Declaration 1674-01 and 2004 Addendum.

• November 1999 - Master Plan for Park Facilities, Recreation, and Community Services
• April 1993 - Recreational Trails Master Plan