The City of Costa Mesa is expanding Shalimar Park and improving and upgrading existing amenities. The park can be expanded by narrowing Shalimar Street to approximately 24 feet to accommodate two-way traffic and incorporating the additional space into the park. In addition, there could be opportunities to add play elements to the adjacent street cul-de-sac.

The latest in a series of public input meetings was held at Shalimar Park in the evening on Friday, May 17, 2024. Community Works Design Group shared conceptual drawings and asked residents to choose their favorite potential park themes and amenities. Over 120 residents and their children enjoyed music, food and the City’s Mobile Rec games while placing stickers next to various pictures on boards which will be used to further develop a cohesive vision of the expanded park and its amenities.

Residents and the general public are encouraged to attend the upcoming City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 6, at 6 p.m. in the City Council chambers to view the revised park designs generated from the community’s input on May 17.  Virtual participation in the meeting is also possible via Zoom. Click here to view the Regular City Council meeting agenda and Zoom directions at the top of the agenda or call the City Clerk’s office at (714) 754-5225 or cityclerk@costamesaca.gov for assistance.

Please check back regularly for updates on Shalimar Park.