Orange Park Plans Big Changes: What Do Residents Want?

The City of Orange wants to hear from its people about how to upgrade Grijalva Park, a former landfill turned 42‑acre green space. The park already offers trails, playgrounds and a sports center with basketball and pickleball courts, but officials see room for more. In 1999 the city bought the land and has been adding features in stages, aiming to make it a top‑tier recreational spot that blends active play with quiet nature and smart design. During a recent Master Plan meeting, leaders explained their goal: to turn Grijalva into a place where every age can find fun and relaxation. They asked the community to decide on new additions such as extra walking paths, more sports courts, a venue for local theater productions, a center for seniors, and even a BMX track for trick‑savvy kids. Residents can share their thoughts by filling out a survey online at cityoforange. org.The park’s history as a landfill is part of its story, and the city wants to honor that past while building bright futures. The planned upgrades could turn Grijalva into a model of how urban spaces can grow responsibly and inclusively. Residents’ input will shape whether the next phase adds more play areas or focuses on cultural and senior services. Everyone’s voice matters, so the city encourages people of all ages to weigh in before the next design decisions are made.