Upcoming Projects

Forebay Park, located in Pollock Pines, is a 12-acre park currently undergoing renovations. El Dorado County acquired the park in 2014 from the El Dorado Irrigation District.

Upcoming Project Activities

• Anticipated Summer 2025: Break ground.
• Anticipated Spring 2025: Begin construction bid process.

2024 Project Updates

• August 21, 2024: Community meeting was held to present updates and progress made on renovations (presentation slide deck(PDF, 4MB)). 
• June 2024: Contractor prepared the schematic site master plan and playground concept.
• January 23, 2024: Contract executed with contractor to provide phase 1 schematic planning and civil engineering design services.

Forebay Park Site Schematic Master Plan

Project Background

• November 6, 2023: Community meeting held to discuss the park project and phased plan, and receive a presentation from the Pollock Pines People Playground.
• September 12, 2023: Board adopted the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and approved a phasing plan.
• December 13, 2022: Board approved second amendment to agreement with Helix Environmental Planning, Inc. to prepare the CEQA initial study.
• October 18, 2022: Board approved the Forebay Park conceptual design and directed staff to proceed with the environmental review process and develop a phasing plan based on available funding and community priorities.
• August 18, 2022: Parks and Recreation Commission approved the Forebay Park conceptual design and authorized the CEQA process.
• August 3, 2022: The ad-hoc committee appointed by the Parks and Recreation Commission met to make recommendations on the bubble diagram.
• July 27, 2022: The revised bubble diagram from the first public meeting was discussed at the Parks and Recreation Commission.
• May 18, 2022: A survey was sent out at the end of March 2022 and results were compiled to develop a bubble diagram which was presented at the first public meeting to solicit feedback. The bubble diagram was revised based off the first public meeting input. 
• May 10, 2022: Board approved amendment to agreement with Helix Environmental Planning, Inc. to conduct design work and environmental studies.
• November 9, 2021: Board allocated $3 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding for Forebay Park renovations.
• September 21, 2021: Board approved the Parks and Water Bond Act of 2018 (Prop 68) Per Capita Grant Program project funding to fund the restroom replacement.
• March 23, 2021: Board authorized submittal of a Parks and Water Bond Act of 2018 (Prop 68) Per Capita Grant Program application to fund the restroom replacement.
• June 25, 2019: Board authorized submittal of a Parks and Water Bond Act of 2018 (Prop 68) Grant Program application for site renovations and improvements. The grant was not awarded.
• September 28, 2015: Community meeting held to discuss park priorities, improvements, facilities, and park name.
• June 2, 2015: Community meeting held to identify park priorities and improvements, and to discuss facilities and park name.

Phase 1 Proposed Renovations

• Two asphalt parking lot areas
• Access roads
• ADA accessible restrooms
• Inclusive playground
• Senior exercise equipment

Documents

• Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Forebay Park Improvements Project(PDF, 8MB)
• Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Forebay Park Improvements Project(PDF, 1MB)
• Appendices for the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Forebay Park Improvements Project(PDF, 6MB)
• Notice of Intent for the Forebay Park Improvements Project(PDF, 109KB)

Forebay Park Conceptual Phased Plan

The County has begun planning the development of Diamond Springs Community Park. A concept has been approved by the Board of Supervisors, which includes ball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, an accessible playground, restrooms, and a picnic area. 

2024 Updates:

• May 21, 2024: Board adopted Resolution #081-2024 to declare the property as exempt surplus land per Government Code Sections 54220-54234.
• February 27, 2024: Board authorized entering into negotiations with the Boys and Girls Club to transfer the property to the Boys and Girls Club for the purpose of developing a park in Diamond Springs.

CEQA Documents: 

• Final Environmental Impact Report for the Diamond Springs Community Park Project(PDF, 27MB)
• Findings of Fact(PDF, 300KB)
  • Appendix A - NOP and Scoping Comments(PDF, 18MB)
  • Appendix B - Air Quality, GHG, and Energy Data(PDF, 34MB)
  • Appendix C - Biological Resources Report(PDF, 9MB)
  • Appendix D - Archaeological Resources Inventory Report(PDF, 7MB)
  • Appendix E - Geotechnical Engineering Study(PDF, 16MB)
  • Appendix F - Phase I Environmental Site Assessment(PDF, 116MB)
  • Appendix G - Noise Data(PDF, 8MB)
  • Appendix H - Transportation Impact Study(PDF, 14MB)
  • Appendix I - Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program(PDF, 253KB)

• Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Diamond Springs Community Park Project(PDF, 27MB)
  • Appendix A - NOP and Scoping Comments(PDF, 19MB)
  • Appendix B - Air Quality, GHG, and Energy Data(PDF, 43MB)
  • Appendix C - Biological Resources Report(PDF, 21MB)
  • Appendix D - Archaeological Resources Inventory Report(PDF, 12MB)
  • Appendix E - Geotechnical Engineering Study(PDF, 17MB)
  • Appendix F - Phase I Environmental Site Assessment(PDF, 132MB)
  • Appendix G - Noise Data(PDF, 17MB)
  • Appendix H - Transportation Impact Study(PDF, 38MB)

• Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report and Notice of Public Scoping Meeting for Diamond Springs Community Park(PDF, 4MB)
• Initial Study for the Diamond Springs Community Park Project(PDF, 8MB)
• Notice of Availability of the 45-day Public Review of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Diamond Springs Community Park Project(PDF, 163KB)
• Notice of Public Hearing to Approve and Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the Diamond Springs Community Park Project(PDF, 160KB)

Chili Bar Put-In, located in Placerville, is currently undergoing renovations. The extent of these upgrades is yet to be determined, as the County is investigating the infrastructure.