PALMDALE – Courson Park, located at 38226 10th Street East, has closed for about a year to allow for construction of a new pool and pool house as part of the Courson Arts Colony West (CACWest).
“Due to Courson’s advanced age, some of the utilities that we’ll be turning on and off during the construction are connected to other areas throughout the park,” stated Director of Recreation and Culture Keri Smith. “With power and water available only intermittently during the construction, we will need to close the entire park until completion.”
“While the park is closed, however, we’ll be recruiting volunteers to help assist with park beautification projects,” Smith added. “Details will be announced soon.”
The Courson Arts Colony West (CACWest) is the second phase of a two-phase development known as the Courson Arts Colony. Phase I, Courson Arts Colony East, broke ground in March 2017. The project is a livable, interconnected new construction arts-oriented community of 81 apartment units in two buildings targeting single adult and families with incomes between 23.4%-50% of the Area Median Income, with a focus on low-income and homeless veterans.
CACWest will be designed to provide a safe environment with amenities appropriate for large families. The project will consist of two modern three-story buildings plus a stand-alone arts gallery, an artwalk, classrooms, small amphitheater and construction of a new pool at Courson Park.
Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the amenities at nearby parks, including Desert Sands Park, located at 39117 3rd Street East, and McAdam Park, 38115 30th Street East.
For more information, call 661-267-5611.
[Information via news release from the city of Palmdale.
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Ron Mitchell says
I grew up in Palmdale, 1951-1962 and learned to swim in this pool. My Uncle Dan helped to build the pool. I have a lot of good memories at this park and am glad to see that it will be refurbished for the next generation of children and adults alike. Much has changed in Palmdale since my youth and when the population was just a few thousand people. I hope this new project will bring a good safe, fun place for the citizens to gather and have fun.
AV supporter says
I must admit that area Palmdale could use some updates but what they are not telling the public is that when the construction is over they’re going to increase the value of that area rent prices will triple once again low income families in that area are going to have to move so the wealthy can move in
AV Supporter 2 says
The wealthy aren’t going to be able to move into housing that is income based.
What a nice project.
Tim Scott says
There might be some reality to the concern. This is a very nice project. If it is well managed it probably will lead to improvement in the area, which could show up in property values and rents. That could impact the people who are already living in the surrounding area.
I’m pretty confident that Palmdale will manage any complications that arise, but it doesn’t do any harm to be thinking ahead.