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This page was last updated on January 26, 2026.

Summer 2025 through 2027 — Anticipated construction phase

The existing Community Center will be demolished for the new combined facility to be built, while Clarke Swim Center is projected to remain open to the public throughout the construction period. Please refer to specific timeframe details below.

General Construction Notes

Typical construction hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with weekend work authorized as necessary. Please be advised that some noise is anticipated in connection with the construction and barriers, such as fencing, will be used throughout the project for pedestrian safety.

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Spring 2025 — Design phase complete

Mid-June through December 2025 — Lake and pond projects

The project includes increasing the size of the Nature Lake and decreasing the size of the concrete pond. Once the Nature Lake is expanded, the new shoreline will be revegetated with native shrubs and trees (see attachment).
The additional soil from the Lake expansion will be placed in the open field southwest of the expansion area (see attachment). Once the soil is installed, the area will be planted with native trees, and the exposed soil will be seeded with a native wildflower mix.
In preparation for construction on the pond, the draining process will begin mid-July 2025 and take approximately two weeks.
Fencing has been erected around the Heather Farm pond. The closed area encompasses the entirety of the pond and a portion of the canal trail near the nature lake. The pond will be inaccessible to the public during the construction, meaning there is nowhere to fish at Heather Farm; fishing in the nature lake remains unpermitted.
The pond will be refilled with water during the fourth quarter (October-December 2025).

August 2025 — Existing Community Center building closes

January 2026 — Site secured and tree removal activities begin

Fencing will be installed around the project area to secure the site. This work is scheduled to be completed by the end of January.
Trees within the project area will be removed to prepare for construction. Tree removal will begin on January 26, with approximately 75 trees slated for removal. This work is anticipated to be completed by the end of the month.
- Please note: in alignment with the City’s commitment to sustainability and responsible resource management, staff is partnering with Bay Area Redwood to repurpose the removed redwood trees into artisanal wood products. Additionally, for every one tree removed, two will be planted on the park premises.
- Interested in helping plant trees? Sign up for the Community Service Day project on Saturday, April 18 (registration opens February 17).
Throughout the duration of the project, appropriate traffic control measures and signage will be in place to ensure public safety and minimize potential disruptions.