City of Morro Bay, CA
11/05/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/05/2024 17:14
City of Morro Bay City Announces Franklin Riley Park Maintenance Project
MORRO BAY, California - The Public Works Department, in collaboration with the Morro Bay Historical Society is pleased to announce the Franklin Riley Park Maintenance Project aimed at revitalizing and updating the park for the benefit of all community members.
In 2023 the City was awarded a Habitat Conservation Fund Grant (HCF) through the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990, which provides funds to the State of California for local agencies to enhance and restore public recreation spaces.
Park renovations will include updating the trail surface and realignment, providing more stability and walking clearance from vegetative debris. Three existing benches will be replaced along with the addition of a new bench, a bike rack, two historical and informational panels, as well as a small boulder installation representing the Morro Rock.
The city has partnered with California Conservation Corps (CCC) members from the Los Padres Center for the trail installation. Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, November 12th until November 21st with a pause for the holidays and commence again on December 2nd. Weather permitting, we estimate a completion date by December 5th, 2024.
Questions may be directed to the City Maintenance Division Manager, Carlos Mendoza, at 805-771-1803.