About the Park Project

    The Palm Avenue Community Park project is slated to be Fremont's newest community park. The 13-acre site offers beautiful views of the surrounding hills and is immediately adjacent to residential neighborhoods, with highway 680 to the south.

    To date, the project has completed its Environmental Site Assessment, Historical Resource Evaluation for all buildings on site, and associated environmental Phase 1 reports. Demolition of existing structures will begin in Spring 2026, except for the barn. Structural evaluation of the barn is currently underway, as is further environmental evaluation for the site, as it is being prepared for its next use as a public park.

    Guided by the  2022 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, this future park may include sports fields, courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, open lawns, and more. Like other Fremont Community Parks—such as Warm Springs and Los Cerritos—Palm Avenue Community Park will serve the entire city and include restrooms and parking. Design considerations like traffic, access, and amenities are still being reviewed.

    Over 1,600 community members shared feedback through a community survey and outreach events, with findings presented to the Recreation Commission on September 3. A second community survey generated an additional 1,123 responses. Results from Survey #2 and a draft of the Proposed Park Plan will be presented at the April 1st, 2026 Recreation Commission meeting.

    As part of the project’s implementation phase, a bid opening for the demolition of remaining structures, with exception to the barn, was held on October 30, 2025. The project was awarded by City Council on December 2, 2025. Construction demolition is planned for Spring 2026.

    Upcoming Meetings

    • April 1, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.  – Recreation Commission Meeting*

    Stay updated on upcoming meetings and project updates by joining the interest list.

    Past Meetings

    • Sept 3 | 7:00 p.m. – Recreation Commission Meeting*
    • Sept 11 | 6:00 p.m. – Community Site Walk & Discussion (Map)
    • Oct 15 | 7:00 p.m. – Recreation Commission Meeting*

     *View the agenda center 72 hours prior for more details. 

    Next Steps
    Park Location
    Palm Avenue Demolition Project
    Park Design Standards of Community Parks