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The memorandum discusses the Citywide Sustainable Park Maintenance Annual Report, which provides an update on park maintenance accomplishments and challenges, including the 2025 Park Condition Assessment scores. It highlights the need for improved maintenance standards and resource allocation to meet community expectations. The report indicates a decline in maintenance staffing and an increase in parkland, leading to a growing deferred maintenance backlog. The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department aims to use higher-level standards in future assessments to better identify gaps and guide resources effectively.
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The report is addressed to the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee from Jon Cicirelli.
It recommends accepting the annual report on citywide sustainable park maintenance.
The report includes updates on park maintenance accomplishments and challenges, as well as 2025 Park Condition Assessment scores.
The City of San José introduced Park Maintenance Standards in 1992, updated in 2021.
The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department (PRNS) conducted two park condition assessments in 2025: a higher-standards PCA and a traditional assessment.
The average score for parks in the traditional assessment was 85% in 2025, while the higher-standards assessment score was 78%.
Staffing for park maintenance has declined from 227 FTEs in 2003 to 183 FTEs in 2025, while parkland has increased by 22%.
The deferred maintenance backlog for parks and recreation facilities was estimated to exceed $550 million in 2024.
The report emphasizes the need for adequate funding and staffing to maintain parks effectively.
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rPRCPRRRRRR 02/12/26 NSE AGENDA: ITEM: TO: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE FROM: Jon Cicirelli SUBJECT: Citywide Sustainable Park Maintenance Annual Report DATE: January 26, 2026 Approved Date (d)2 2/5/2026 RECOMMENDATION Accept the annual report on citywide sustainable park maintenance, including current service levels and areas of improvement. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME This report provides the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee with an update on park maintenance accomplishments and challenges, as well as the 2025 annual Park Condition Assessment scores. Based on 2025 scores, the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department will use the higher-level standards in future assessments to better support datainformed decisions on maintenance priorities and resource allocation. BACKGROUND The City of San José first introduced Park Maintenance Standards in 1992 to establish a consistent, measurable framework for maintaining neighborhood and regional parks. These standards became the foundation of the City’s Sustainable Park Maintenance Program, guiding how park resources are prioritized and managed across the system. The standards were updated in 2021...
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This document outlines the Park Maintenance Standards for the City of San José, detailing the responsibilities of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) in maintaining the park system. It includes specific maintenance standards for various park features, such as athletic courts, fields, benches, bike parks, and playgrounds, emphasizing cleanliness, safety, functionality, and the absence of graffiti and hazardous litter. The standards aim to reflect community expectations, although the department acknowledges it may not be resourced to meet all higher standards outlined.
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The PRNS is responsible for maintaining the park system in San José.
Maintenance is conducted by employees and contractors seven days a week.
The document specifies higher maintenance standards than the current minimum requirements.
Standards include cleanliness, safety, functionality, and the absence of graffiti and hazardous litter.
Specific standards are provided for various park features, including athletic courts, fields, benches, bike parks, and playgrounds.
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PARK MAINTENANCE STANDARDS – HIGHER LEVEL STANDARDS City of San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services 2025 Attachment A Park Maintenance Standards 1.0 Introduction The responsibility for the City of San José park system lies with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS). The Parks Division of PRNS maintains and operates the park system, connecting people to healthy lifestyles and nature, offering equitable access to public life, and contributing to San José’s identity with unique destinations and events. Parks and trails are maintained by park maintenance employees and contractors working seven days per week. 2.0 Parks Maintenance Reference 3.1 provides the current parks maintenance standards or requirements employed by parks maintenance personnel in performing their daily work. It specifies minimum workmanship requirements. These standards are also employed in the annual Parks Condition Assessment (PCA) and for periodic inspection of park sites. This covers maintenance items only for park sites. Capital features are covered in other documents. This document provides ideal standards much higher than provided in reference 3.1. The Department...
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Attachment B outlines the Park Maintenance Standards for the City of San Jose, detailing the responsibilities of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) in maintaining park facilities. The document includes sections on park maintenance policies, definitions of terms, and specific maintenance standards for various park features such as athletic courts, fields, benches, dog parks, and drinking fountains. It emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and functionality across all park areas.
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The document is structured into sections covering introduction, maintenance standards, definitions, policies, and detailed standards for various park features.
PRNS is responsible for maintaining the park system, ensuring equitable access and promoting healthy lifestyles.
The standards specify minimum workmanship requirements and are used for annual assessments and inspections.
Each park feature has specific cleanliness, safety, and functionality standards that must be met.
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Attachment B 2023 Park Maintenance Standards Table of Contents 01 1. Introduction; 2. Park Maintenance; and 3. References 02 4. Definitions 03 5. Policies Across Park Site Features 04 6. Detailed Standards 21 04 6.1 Athletic Courts 05 6.2 Athletic Fields 06 6.3 Benches, Tables, & BBQs 06 6.4 Bike Parks 07 6.5 Developed Unirrigated Land 08 6.6 Dog Parks 09 6.7 Drinking Fountains 10 6.8 Exercise Stations/Par-courses 11 6.9 Hardscape 12 6.10 Miscellaneous Buildings (Not Restrooms) 13 6.11 Ornamental or Landscaped Beds 14 6.12 Parking Lots 15 6.13 Playgrounds 16 6.14 Restrooms 17 6.15 Skate Parks 18 6.16 Trees 19 6.17 Turf (Natural Turf only) 20 6.18 Undeveloped areas within Parkland 20 6.19 Waste Receptacles 20 6.20 Water Management Additional Notes PARK MAINTENANCE STANDARDS 1. Introduction The responsibility for the City of San Jose’ park system lies with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, PRNS. The Parks Division of PRNS maintains and operates the park system, connecting people to healthy lifestyles and nature, offering equitable access to public life, and contributing to San José’s identity with unique destinations and events. Parks and trails are...
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Attachment C contains the 2025 Park Condition Assessment Scores by Park, detailing scores for various parks across different council districts for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025. The document lists parks, their respective scores, and notes on maintenance responsibilities and conditions.
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The document includes scores for parks in council districts 1 through 10.
Scores are provided for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025 under categories 'Traditional' and 'Higher Standards'.
Some parks are noted as closed due to disrepair or added to maintenance responsibility in 2024.
Certain parks were assessed as part of Lake Cunningham Park until 2024.
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Council District 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 Park Name Attachment C 2025 Park Condition Assessment Scores by Park 2023 2024 Calabazas Park Frank M. Santana Park Gleason Park Gullo Park Hathaway Park John Mise Park Marijane Hamann Park Murdock Park Payne Ave Friendship Park1 Rainbow Park San Tomas Park Saratoga Creek Park Starbird Park Basking Ridge Park Charlotte Commons Chynoweth Park Coy Park Danna Rock Park Edenvale Community Center Edenvale Garden Park Golden Oak Park1 Great Oaks Park Meadows Park Melody Park Metcalf Park Miner Park Palmia Park Parkview I Park Parkview II Park Parkview III Park Piercy Park Raleigh Park Ramac Park Shady Oaks Park Silver Leaf Park Vista Park Waterford Park Backesto Park Bestor Art Park Bonita Park Brenda Lopez Memorial Plaza 95.23% 98.72% 95.83% 93.94% 80.21% 82.04% 89.52% 75.42% 89.19% 71.22% 84.75% 80.90% 94.32% 95.68% 84.85% 93.54% 86.74% 97.22% 73.97% 79.88% 80.17% 76.85% 82.95% 90.74% 85.10% 81.75% 75.91% 88.20% 91.36% 95.08% 92.53% 77.31% 93.27% 86.93% 88.21% 82.98% 91.67% 92.32% 88.10% Park Facility added to maintenance responsibility in 2024 Closed due to disrepair 3 Assessed as...
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Attachment D contains the 2025 Park Condition Assessment Analyses, detailing the condition of parks and civic grounds. It includes assessments based on traditional and higher-level standards, with various metrics measured across different council districts. The document presents averages for traditional and higher-level assessments, as well as a list of park assets and their respective health percentages.
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Assessment includes parks and civic grounds.
Two levels of assessment: Traditional and Higher Level.
20 amenities measured.
Average scores for Traditional Parks PCA range from 79% to 89% across council districts.
Higher Level Parks PCA averages range from 69% to 90%.
List of park assets includes parking lots, dog parks, playgrounds, and more.
Health percentages for various park assets are provided.
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ATTACHMENT D 2025 Park Condition Assessment Analyses 227 Parks & 41 Civic Grounds Assessed on a Traditional and a Higher Level Assessment 20 Amenities Measured 85% Traditional Parks PCA Average Higher Level Parks PCA Average Parks Only 2024 Council District 1 Traditional 87% Traditional 83% Higher Standards 78% 2 89% 83% 75% 3 89% 87% 76% 4 85% 84% 69% 5 88% 89% 79% 6 79% 86% 80% 7 88% 87% 78% 8 83% 75% 71% 9 88% 88% 83% 10 84% 90% 88% 2024 Traditional 86% 89% 2025 Traditional Higher Standards 84% 76% 90% 83% Parks Only Maintenance Responsibility Parks Maintenance Contracted Page 1 of 2 78% 2025 ATTACHMENT D 2025 Park Condition Assessment Analyses Parks Only Assets Parking Lots Undeveloped Land Hardscape Courts Dog Parks Playgrounds Exercise Stations Waste Receptacles Restrooms Trees Planted Areas Skate Parks Water Management Benches Picnic Areas Bike Parks Developed Land Athletic Fields Turf Drinking Fountains Parks Only HPI % 9.9% or less 10-19.9% 20-29.9% 30-39.9% 40-49.9% 50-59.9% 60-69.9% 70-79.9% 80-89.9% 90-99.9% Page 2 of 2 2024 Traditional 95% 94% 94% 94% 79% 86% 89% 87% 82% 88% 89% 91% 84% 91% 78% 96% 89% 84% 81% 76% 2024 Traditional 89% 84% 86% 87% 90% 79% 87% 85% 88%...
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Attachment E is a call for community engagement to improve local parks through a survey. It emphasizes the importance of park satisfaction and encourages residents to provide feedback to identify needs and implement changes.
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The attachment encourages community members to participate in a survey about local parks.
It highlights the importance of park satisfaction.
The goal is to identify needs and implement changes in local parks.
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Attachment E HELP US IMPROVE OUR PARK SYSTEM! ¡AYÚDANOS A MEJORAR NUESTRO SISTEMA DE PARQUES! Your park satisfaction is important to us! Help us find improvements in your local park by taking a small survey. We maintain green public spaces through community engagement. ¡Tu satisfacción con el parque es importante para nosotros! Ayúdanos a encontrar mejoramientos en tu parque local respondiendo una pequeña encuesta. Mantenemos espacios públicos verdes a través de la participación de la comunidad. ESCANEA AQUÍ Your input helps us identify needs and implement changes at your local parks! Tu opinión nos ayuda a identificar necesidades e implementar cambios en tus parques locales!
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The Citywide Sustainable Park Maintenance Annual Report outlines the performance and resources related to park maintenance in San José. It discusses assessments conducted in 2025, comparing traditional and higher standards to highlight gaps between community expectations and available resources. The report emphasizes the importance of community perception, with surveys indicating a desire for improved park maintenance. It also details the use of contractors and volunteers to manage park maintenance amidst staffing reductions. The report calls for better integration of capital data and a focus on long-term funding for park maintenance.
Key points
Park Condition Assessments provide a citywide view of park maintenance performance.
2025 assessments used two service levels: Traditional and Higher Standards.
Community surveys indicate a gap between expectations and current park conditions.
Contractors and volunteers are utilized to manage park maintenance with reduced staffing.
Deferred infrastructure maintenance backlog is estimated at $554 million.
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Citywide Sustainable Park Maintenance Annual Report Neighborhood Services and Education Committee February 12, 2026 Avi Yotam, Deputy Director Torie O’Reilly, Division Manager Claire Cioni, Program Manager Eddie Moreno, Parks, Recreation & Facilities Supervisor Measuring Our Efforts 2 Park Condition Assessment Community Perception • Two assessments in 2025: Traditional and Higher Standard • 20 Categories • Pass/Fail Standards • Teams of 2-3 Staff • Park User Survey • City Manager’s Community Satisfaction Survey • Statistically Valid Voter Survey Bridging Gaps • Healthy Places Index to prioritize equity • Contractors and volunteers to stretch resources Annual Park Condition Assessments 3 • Park Condition Assessments provide a consistent, citywide view of park maintenance performance and resources. • 2025 assessments used two service levels: Traditional and Higher Standards. • Comparing the two standards highlights the gap between budgeted capacity and community expectations. • Park quality is influenced by multiple factors, including maintenance, capital needs, and community values. • Results inform maintenance priorities, resource allocation, and transparent communication with...