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City of Santa Ana Washington Square Park Feasibility Study <br />July 2025 <br />1. Executive Summary <br />In response to a 2022 offer from a property owner representative to sell four parcels in the Washington <br />Square Neighborhood for potential park development, the City of Santa Ana (City) conducted a feasibility <br />study to evaluate the site's suitability. The proposed location includes four parcels which sit within an <br />underserved area identified as Park Gap Area 15 in the City's Parks Master Plan (PMP), and within a <br />designated Environmental Justice Community. Neighborhood residents have shown strong support for a <br />public park, with 99% in favor during community outreach, and the Washington Square Neighborhood <br />Association (WSNA) has actively advocated for the project with City officials. <br />This study, led by Public Works Park Services with input from multiple City departments, found that the <br />project strongly aligns with the City's General Plan, Open Space Element, and PMP goals, including <br />increasing park equity, access, and environmental justice. Three development options were considered, <br />with estimated costs to acquire and develop ranging from approximately $6 million to $10.4 million <br />depending on park size and features. <br />Option 1 — $5,866,900 <br />Option 2 - $7,895,300 <br />Option 3 - $10,371,500 <br />No estimate of costs associated with eminent domain or relocation is included, traffic impacts are minimal, <br />and the site may support stormwater infiltration strategies. The proposed neighborhood park is viable, fills <br />a documented service gap, and presents a strategic opportunity for land acquisition, community health <br />improvement, and potential grant opportunities. However, no funds are currently allocated for acquisition <br />or development of a park at this location. <br />Page 4 <br />