Pala Vista Park officially opened on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

In 2016, the City purchased the one-acre property at 234 Pala Vista Drive on the corner of Civic Center Drive, north of Highway 78, to create more park space for residents and to improve a key entry point into the city. In addition to creating outdoor green space for Vista residents, the park construction included the widening northbound Civic Center Drive, from Pala Vista Drive to Postal Way, to reduce traffic congestion. On September 22, 2020, the City Council approved the park design and plans for construction 

NAMING OF THE NEW PARK
In September 2021, the City asked for the community's input via a survey on the naming of its newest park. On October 12, 2021, the City Council adopted "Pala Vista" for the new park's official name, based on the community's input. 

PARK AMENITIES
The new park will include two children's playgrounds, a tree climbing structure, natural turf space, benches/seating areas, water fountains, decorative security fencing, and public art. The park will incorporate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access. The park project also includes the widening of northbound Civic Center Drive from Pala Vista Drive to Postal Way and the undergrounding of the utility lines along the park property. 

PROJECT UPDATES

• 10-9-23 City of Vista Assessment of Coast Live Oak at Pala Vista Park
• Project Fact Sheet
• February 8, 2022 Paving Public Notice
• October 13, 2021 Project Update
• August 24, 2021: The City Council discussed the naming of the new park
• June 9, 2021: City Council broke ground on the future park site 
• March 23, 2021: The City Council approved the construction contract
• February 27, 2020: The city was awarded a $2.3 million Statewide Park Program grant

 TIMELINE

• Construction began: May, 2021
• Completion anticipated: Winter, 2023

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS
PAL General Engineering, Inc with Dudek Engineering for construction management and inspection services.

PARK DESIGNS
The park designs are reflective of the input from residents and other members of the public.

• Park Site Plans
• Playground Equipment
• Landscape Planting

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 

• City Council Meeting, June 11, 2019   Agenda Packet
• Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting April 22, 2019 Commission Minutes
• Informational Pop-Ups, March-April, 2019 (4)
• Parks & Recreation Commission, July 23, 2018 Commission Minutes
• Community Workshops: March 15, 2018 Meeting Notes. March 24, 2018 Meeting Notes. 

CONTACT

City Manager’s Office
Imelda Huerta, Assistant City Manager
E:  ihuerta@cityofvista.com
P: 760.643.5200