Residents of San Mateo can look forward to significant improvements at East Hillsdale Park, as the City Council has awarded a construction contract to Suarez and Munoz Construction Inc. for the renovation of the playground. The existing play equipment, which has reached the end of its useful life, will be replaced with new, inclusive playground structures that meet current safety standards. Construction is expected to take approximately 12 months, during which the park will be closed to the public.

In addition to the East Hillsdale Park project, the meeting also highlighted necessary repairs at Laurelwood Playground. The wooden play equipment, installed around 15 years ago, has shown signs of severe weathering and damage. The safety surfacing also required maintenance due to worn spots. Recent renovations have included repairs and painting of the playground, which has successfully passed safety inspections. The improvements also involved restoring the poured-in-place surfacing to ensure a safe play environment for children.

These upgrades reflect the city’s commitment to maintaining safe and enjoyable recreational spaces for the community. Future meetings will address additional contracts for construction management services and the procurement of new play equipment, ensuring that these projects continue to move forward efficiently.