Investing in Santa Clara’s Parks

Since 2013, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding has helped enhance Santa Clara’s parks through a combination of grants, donations, and city funds. Today, the City Council continues its commitment to transforming parks and recreational spaces into vibrant, welcoming community hubs.

New residential developments also contribute by either providing parkland and amenities or paying "in-lieu" fees, based on a rate of 2.6 to 3.0 acres per 1,000 new residents. These contributions, supported by the Mitigation Fee Act and the Quimby Act, help fund the acquisition, expansion, and revitalization of parks across the city (see  Santa Clara City Code 17.35).

Each park project is guided by data, community feedback, and legal standards to ensure thoughtful and impactful spaces that bring people together to play, relax, and connect.

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