On November 13, 2025, the South County Regional Park Townhall Meeting took place at the Tracy Community Center from 5pm to 7pm. The meeting’s purpose was to receive input and ideas from the community on the new park that San Joaquin County will be developing.
The park’s land was purchased 20 years ago for the sole purpose of building a regional park. The park will be 100 acres of land and located north of Legacy Fields. San Joaquin County will be funding this project with more than one source (grands, county funds and private donations) and the board has made it clear that the park is a priority.
They’re in the 2nd phase of working on the park and it’s only the beginning. The park will provide space for nature, recreation and community engagement. It’ll offer spaces for local events, educational programs and social gatherings. The primary goals are to enhance green space, foster environmental sustainability and conservation.
Katie DeMaio, the president and CEO of AIM Consulting, openly shared a way that the community can benefit from having a regional park in San Joaquin County.
“This park will benefit the community of Tracy by having activities within Tracy without having to travel out of town, whether it’s educational resources for our kids like school field trips. It’ll just enhance the quality of life for those who live here in the county.” DeMaio expressed.
The park’s landscape will be designed to feel emersed, and there will be several places for activities, such as kayaking, hiking trails, walking trails, BMX pump tracks, lookout points, spots for farmer’s markets, sports and picnic areas.
The Park’s Commissioner, Germaine Clark, conveyed her feelings on what she believes are perks to building a regional park in our county.
“The park does appear to be beneficial towards relaxation, and I like the idea of possible camping space for the boy scouts and the girl scouts.” Clark conveyed.
With the development of the park, they’re focusing on energy-efficient designs, water management, and biodiversity preservation.
Ashika Lai, the Park’s Administrator, mentioned how the park will benefit towards the quality of life for the community.
“Several people have spoken up very loudly that they need a place to recreate, and the community has really wanted water access and so this gives us direct access to the shortcut and the Delta which will address a need that the community has had for a really long time. I think it’s going to be a very welcome addition to the park system.” Lai shared.
The meeting was public to anyone wanting to attend, and this was not the last time that they’ll host public meetings with the community during the regional park’s development.
