City parks staff on Thursday outlined ongoing maintenance work, recent playground projects and timelines for several capital projects, telling the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission that crews maintain about 370 acres citywide and that several park projects are expected to be completed over the next 12–18 months.

"We maintain about 370 acres, citywide," Jorge Acevedo, Park Services superintendent, said as he reviewed day‑to‑day operations including mowing, irrigation and pressure washing. Acevedo highlighted in‑house concrete and irrigation repairs, and described a field renovation that imported about 2,000 cubic yards of sand to raise turf above a high water table so that a lawn can reopen by the end of the month.

Mike Ortiz, Parks/Public Works senior deputy director, told commissioners the 10th and Flower Park project is currently out to bid with contractor proposals due Dec. 18; if the procurement proceeds on schedule, Ortiz said he expects a construction contract award in February and a park opening by the end of calendar 2026. He also said the Cypress Fire Station is in active construction with a 2026 completion target and that Santiago Park Phase 2 is finished and will have a ribbon cutting soon.

The staff presentations included recent public–private partnerships. Acevedo noted that the Sandpoint Park playground was delivered in collaboration with Kaboom and partners including Pacific Life Foundation and First Financial; staff constructed an ADA path and installed rubberized surfacing. "It was a great project," Acevedo said, crediting volunteers and multiple city teams for delivery.

Commissioners asked about equipment used by youth sports teams and whether sponsors could help fund replacements. Staff said athletic equipment is allocated during the annual budget process and that flags and play clocks will be prioritized for next year as funds allow; staff also suggested sponsor recognition could be part of partnership agreements.

The report closed with invitations to upcoming events, including a ribbon cutting for Santiago Park and the City’s River's Edge openings. No formal action beyond review was taken on the projects at Thursday’s meeting.