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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.
(as of March 2021)
Don Biddle Community Park
The City of Dublin has developed a master plan for 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. 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.
Dublin Crossing Community Park's Master Plan.
This public art project will be located at the Don Biddle Community Park that will be developed as part of the Dublin Crossing development.
1. Permanent Public Artwork: Artist selection for a permanent public artwork will take place to coincide with the design of Phase I in FY 2016-2017. Artwork design and installation will begin in FY 2016-2017 and is scheduled to be completed in 2020.
2. Temporary Sculpture Exhibit Pads: In FY 2018-2019, an area will be identified within Phase II for a Temporary Sculpture Garden. This project will provide for pads to be designed and installed to accommodate a program of temporary sculptures.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $1,500,000
The City will initiate a renovation of the Pioneer Cemetery in Fiscal Year 2020-21.
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
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.
Completed
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
These projects are being developed in accordance with the City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Facilities and Park Development Projects
(as of March 2021)
Don Biddle Community Park
Project Completion:
2021Total Estimated Project Cost:
$21,000,000The City of Dublin has developed a master plan for 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. 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.
Dublin Crossing Community Park's Master Plan.
Public Art - Don Biddle Community Park
Estimated Project Completion:
2021Total Estimated Project Cost:
$750,000 (Public Art Fund)This public art project will be located at the Don Biddle Community Park that will be developed as part of the Dublin Crossing development.
1. Permanent Public Artwork: Artist selection for a permanent public artwork will take place to coincide with the design of Phase I in FY 2016-2017. Artwork design and installation will begin in FY 2016-2017 and is scheduled to be completed in 2020.
2. Temporary Sculpture Exhibit Pads: In FY 2018-2019, an area will be identified within Phase II for a Temporary Sculpture Garden. This project will provide for pads to be designed and installed to accommodate a program of temporary sculptures.
Dublin Heritage Park Cemetery Renovation
Estimated Project Completion
: Summer 2021Total Estimated Project Cost: $1,500,000
The City will initiate a renovation of the Pioneer Cemetery in Fiscal Year 2020-21.
Recently Completed Projects:
Imagine Playground at Dublin Sports Grounds
Project Completion
: CompletedTotal Estimated Construction Cost
: $5,065,000The 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:
CompletedTotal Estimated Construction Cost:
$1,281,000
Sunrise Park
Project Completion:
CompletedTotal Estimated Construction Cost:
$500,000This 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
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:
CompletedTotal Estimated Project Cost:
$43,831,000The 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:
CompletedTotal 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
: CompletedTotal Estimated Project Cost:
$831,100 (State Housing Grant Funded)Jordan Ranch Park
Project Completion:
CompletedTotal Estimated Project Cost:
$2,299,000This 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:
CompletedTotal Estimated Project Cost:
$17,779,000Fallon 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:
CompletedTotal 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:
CompletedTotal Estimated Project Cost:
$2,939,000This 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.