The
Parks Planning and Development Services Division ensures the quality of
landscaping for community development through the plan review and
installation inspection process. Included are medians, landscape
strips along roadways and other public right-of-way improvements.
This division procures and manages the development of the park
and trail system in Modesto. This system includes class I, II, and
III trails, lanes and surface bicycle routes, trail heads,
signage, access points and the planning and policies that allow
for such access. The park system includes 72 neighborhood,
community, and regional parks. The Parks Planning and Development
Services Division ensures
public participation in the design and development process of new
parks, while forming Park Partners groups to assist in the
improvement of existing parks.
Policies for the financing of future parks, management of
Capital Improvement Projects and updates to design standards are
also a part of this division's responsibilities.
P.O. Box 642, Modesto, CA 95353