The Carson City Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss a concept design for a new 10-acre park proposed within the Lompa Ranch North Specific Plan Area (SPA), which is currently under development. The meeting is scheduled for Dec. 3, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center.
The SPA is located within central Carson City, north of East 5th Street, south of Highway 50, and has land on both the east and west sides of the freeway.
The SPA will be creating designs for for a 10-acre park on the west side of the freeway, and a three-acre park on the east side. However, commissioners will only be discussing the 10-acre park during the meeting.
Provisions of the plan state that before the 750th residential unit issues a certificate of occupancy, the park must be approved by Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space and constructed by the developer.
A “meandering path” must also be constructed along a north/south route, connecting 5th Street to the northern boundary of the SPA area, and an east-west multi-use path must be constructed to connect 5th Street with the east side of the development as well as connect the SPA’s park and recreation facilities within the development.
According to the plan provisions, the parks created must be maintained through a Landscape Maintenance District. The standards also say that opportunities for joint use of park and open space facilities should be a priority, including the incorporation of one or more dog parks.
Provisions also state a neighborhood splash pad and/or water feature need to be included.
According to the draft map design, the 10-acre park includes a “ranch themed” children’s play area along with a ranch style shade structure. The park will also include three interpretive panels about the history of Lompa Ranch and the Lompa family.
The design also includes a concrete monument sign, a bench, bike rack, and pet waste station at the entrance to the walking path, along with an ADA restroom enclosure.
There is a grassy area that can be used as an adult soccer field, as well as a native/undisturbed park area for “informal use.”
There does not appear to be a water feature or dog park, though dogs seem to be allowed on the trails given the pet waste station.
The Commission invites all public input on the design. More information on the design, and the meeting in general, can be found here.
