"City staff estimate it would cost approximately $1.2 billion to meet its goal of adding 87 more acres of parkland. That figure is based on Mountain View's current population, and does not account for future growth. "Significant funding would be needed to develop new parks or to update our parks," Assistant Community Services Director Kristine Crosby said at the Jan. 27 council meeting."
"Mountain View has 46 parks and school fields, 35 of which are city owned while 11 are subject to a joint use agreement with the Mountain View Whisman School District. Historically, the city has aimed for 3-acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. The city currently exceeds this goal with 4.74-acres of parkland per 1,000 residents, according to Crosby. However, it drops to 1.94-acres per 1,000 residents when North Bayshore - which includes Shoreline Park, a 750-acre regional recreation area -"
Mountain View is finalizing a decade-long parks and recreation strategic plan to expand and improve access to parks, open spaces and trails, prioritizing underserved neighborhoods. The plan proposes adding 87 acres of parkland and includes 50 action items across a nearly 300-page document, with expected council adoption in May. City staff estimate development costs at about $1.2 billion based on current population, excluding future growth, creating a substantial funding gap. The city is considering placing a revenue measure on the November ballot; a 2024 voter-approved tax measure partially supports parks and biodiversity. The city has 46 parks and fields; parkland per 1,000 residents is 4.74 including North Bayshore and 1.94 excluding it.
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