Facilities & Park Development

As the City of Dublin continues to grow, central to our development is our dedication to enhance the overall quality of life here...to create an environment where people love where they live. Our priority is to create and improve park, recreation, and cultural facilities for all current and future residents of Dublin.  To that end, the City has several projects in the works, and we invite you to look at the many stages of our parks and facilities development.

These projects are being developed in accordance with the City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

Facilities and Park Development Projects

(as of May 2021)

Don Biddle Community Park

Project Completion: 

2022

Total Estimated Project Cost:

 $21,000,000

Work has begun on the future Don Biddle Community Park.  The new 30-acre community park will be centrally located in Dublin on a portion of the former Camp Parks Army Base property. The Land Use Development Plan provides reference to the location of the park and overall development of Dublin Crossing.  Upon completion, the 30-acre community park will feature a wide variety of amenities, including both tennis and basketball courts, a playground, swing sets, a picnic/BBQ area, a community garden, veterans art, and much more.  The park is named for former Dublin Vice Mayor Don Biddle, who served the community in a multitude of public service capacities for over forty years.

For more information, see the Dublin Crossing Community Park's Master Plan.

Public Art - Don Biddle Community Park

 

Estimated Project Completion:

 2022

Total Estimated Project Cost:

 $680,000 (Public Art Fund)
This public art project will be located at the Don Biddle Community Park that is being built as part of the Dublin Crossing development. This project will feature a plaza containing four statues, created by artist Steven Whyte.  The artwork, entitled, Crossroads, features four larger-than-life bronze figures, representing veterans of different eras, branches of service, and demographics, standing at attention before four flags.  The figures are an older male Caucasian Seebee from World War II, representative of tradesmen who left established careers to join the war effort and trained at the newly established Camp Parks; an African-American airman from the Korean War period, when Camp Parks was a U.S. Air Force facility; a Caucasian male Marine from the Vietnam era; and a modern-day Latina or Filipina reservist.  

Dublin Heritage Park Cemetery Renovation

Estimated Project Completion

: September 2021 

Total Estimated Project Cost:

 $1,500,000

The City has initiated a renovation of the Pioneer Cemetery. In Fall 2020, the City Council approved plans for the project in the Dublin Heritage Park along Donlon Way. While the Dublin Pioneer Cemetery is currently an active cemetery, there are no plots available for purchase. With the upcoming renovation of the cemetery, residents will have the opportunity to memorialize loved ones with a monument in their honor.

 

The main path through the cemetery is Hawthorn Way. New hawthorn trees will be planted along this pathway, and memorial plaques may be purchased in someone’s honor and mounted at the base of a tree. A new walkway, made up of engraved memorial pavers, is also part of the renovation. Additionally, new benches and boulders will be installed, which can be purchased in memoriam and also hold the cremains of loved ones. The space adjacent to Old St. Raymond Church will also be renovated to include an enhanced gathering space. This space will provide a welcoming area for individuals, small groups, and private functions utilizing Heritage Park.

 

Funding for the project comes from a developer contribution from the Schaefer Ranch project. Construction began in Spring 2021 and is expected to be completed by fall. Those interested in the memorial program can email HeritagePark@dublin.ca.gov.  

Fallon Sports Park - Phase Three

Estimated Project Completion: 

September 2022

Total Estimated Project Cost: 

$10,598,000

Fallon Sports Park is a 60-acre community park bordered by Fallon Road, Central Parkway, Lockhart Street, and Gleason Drive. Phases 1 and 2 of the park have been completed, and Phase 3 represents the final phase of park development.  The third phase of the project provides for the design and construction of the remaining 14 acres of Fallon Sports Park, referred to as the Upper Terrace. On December 17, 2019, City Council approved the concept design that includes a cricket field, four sand volleyball courts, two Little League fields, and multi-sport batting cages. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on May 20, 2021.

Wallis Ranch Future Park

Planning Process Expected Completion:

Summer 2021

Total Estimated Project Cost: TBD

Concept designs for a future park adjacent to the Wallis Ranch Community are now underway.  Input from residents was collected through an online survey, which garnered nearly 1,100 responses, along with community meetings held in March and April. Planned features of the park include lighted tennis courts, pickleball courts, a dog park, and public restrooms.  Feedback from the public is being used to incorporate additional facilities, which will go into three conceptual design alternatives being developed by Callendar Associates.

On June 5, the City is holding an in-person community meeting at the future park location, where residents can review and provide input on the three proposed concepts. 

For more information on the park’s planning process or to sign up for updates, visit www.dublin.ca.gov/2289.

Recently Completed Projects:

Imagine Playground at Dublin Sports Grounds 

Project Completion

: Completed

Total Estimated Construction Cost

: $5,065,000
The Imagine Playground at Dublin Sports Grounds project provided for the rehabilitation of the existing playground into an all-abilities playground at Dublin Sports Grounds, located at Dublin Boulevard and Civic Plaza. This rehabilitation included the design and construction of an all-abilities playground, an all-inclusive picnic area, upgraded landscape, parking facilities, and pathways to improve accessibility and connectivity to other park features including the sports fields, and a new ADA-compliant restroom facility.

Clover Park

Project Completion:

 Completed

Total Estimated Construction Cost:

 $1,281,000

This developer-built project provided for the design and construction of a two-acre​ neighborhood square in the Irongate Development. The design began in the fall of 2016 and was dedicated in October 2020.  The square was designed in accordance with the​ Neighborhood Square Standards contained in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

Sunrise Park
Project Completion: 

Completed

Total Estimated Construction Cost:

 $500,000
This project is a developer-built 10.75 nature community park in the Irongate Development and a portion of the property is bounded by Clover Park to the south.  The park opened in October 2020.  The park design features walking trails connecting the surrounding neighborhoods, a bike trail, native landscaping and an overlook at the top of the hill. 

Dublin Police Services - Public Safety Complex
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Project Completion:

 

Completed

Total Estimated Project Cost:

 

$21.5 million
In order to meet the growing needs of the community, Dublin Police Services moved into a new location on Clark Avenue at Dublin Boulevard in February 2020.  The new Dublin Police station anchors the City's Public Safety Complex, which includes the existing Alameda County Fire Department administrative offices.

Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Complex - Phase I

Project Completion: 

Completed

Total Estimated Project Cost:

 $43,831,000
The Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Complex, also known as "The Wave," was completed and opened in May 2017.  The facility is located at 4201 Central Parkway in Emerald Glen Park.  Phase I includes a 31,940 square-foot facility with an indoor pool for swim lessons, fitness classes, and lap swimming; an outdoor competitive pool for water polo and swimming; a playground pool, also known as the "Splash Zone"; and a slide tower with speed slides and loop slides.  A concession stand was added to The Wave in May 2018.

Public Art - Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Complex

Estimated Project Completion:

Completed

Total Estimated Project Cost:

$258,000 (Public Art Fund)
This public art project, Thank You, Water: An Offering of Gratitude to the Spirit of Alamilla Spring, is located along the boardwalk outside of the Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Complex, "The Wave." The budget for this project was based on one percent of the estimated building valuation for the Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Center, and was approved by City Council in July 2013.  Artist selection and design was completed in Fiscal Year 2013-2014.  Artwork fabrication and installation was completed in August 2018.  For more information on this public art piece, visit www.dublin.ca.gov/tyw.

Dublin Sports Grounds Renovation

Project Completion

: Completed

Total Estimated Project Cost: 

$831,100 (State Housing Grant Funded)

This project provided for improvements to baseball fields #4, #5, and #6, which includes new dugout shade structures, scorekeepers booths, trash and recycling receptacles, as well as a concrete paving and drinking fountain for field #6.

Jordan Ranch Park 

Project Completion:

Completed

Total Estimated Project Cost: 

$2,299,000
This 4.4-acre park, located in the Jordan Ranch development, opened in February 2018.  The park includes a shaded playground with areas for tots, ages two to five years, and youth, ages five to 12 years; group picnic area with tables and barbecues; spaces for informal family picnics; open space meadow for informal sports, games, and passive activities; a basketball court; trail access; and a restroom.  

Fallon Sports Park - Phase II

 

Project Completion: 

Completed

Total Estimated Project Cost:

 $17,779,000 
Fallon Sports Park is a 60-acre community park bordered by Fallon Road, Central Parkway, Lockhart Street, and Gleason Drive. Phase I of the park was dedicated in July 2010.  This project provides for the design and construction of Phase II of the park.  The lower terrace consists of two synthetic turf lighted soccer fields; a 90-foot lighted baseball diamond; restroom and concession building; adventure playground; group picnic area; four lighted bocce ball courts; expanded parking; and landscape and street frontage improvements along Central Parkway and Fallon Road. 

Public Art - Fallon Sports Park

 

Project Completion:

 Completed

Total Estimated Project Cost:

 $280,000 (Public Art Fund)
This public art project, Elatus, is situated at Fallon Sports Park.  This 60-acre community park is bordered by Fallon Road, Central Parkway, Lockhart Street, and Gleason Drive. The budget for this project is based on one percent of the building valuation of both Fallon Sports Park Phase I and II.  Phase I of the park was dedicated in July 2010.  Construction was completed in Winter 2018.  Artist selection for this project took place in Fiscal Year 2014-2015.  Artwork design and construction began in Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Sean Diamond Park 

Project Completion:

Completed

Total Estimated Project Cost:

 $2,939,000
This project is a five-acre neighborhood park which includes a central gathering point with lighted rose garden and public art, playgrounds for children ages 2-to-5 and 5-to-12. The park also features a tennis court, picnic area with shade structure, informal lawn area, grass volleyball court, restroom building, and pathways for circulation and exercise within the Positano Development. The project was awarded in March 2017 and was completed in April 2018.  The park was designed in accordance with the Neighborhood Park Standards contained in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.