Eureka Celebrates DaYAS Park Opening, Approves Bayside Village Fence Upgrade

Eureka residents can look forward to the grand opening of DaYAS Park on September 13th, following a Eureka City Council meeting where the park's completion was celebrated. The meeting, held on September 2nd, also saw the approval of a fence replacement project at the Bayside Village transitional housing development.

The meeting, attended by Mayor Kim Bergel and council members Castellano, Moulton, Bauer, and Fernandez (Councilmember Contreras Delores was absent), covered a range of topics. Robin Prasko, Environmental Project Manager at the Community Services Department, detailed the features of the newly completed DaYAS Park (formerly known as the 2030 Park), highlighting its inclusive playground equipment, barbeque areas, parkour course, and gender-neutral restrooms. The parks grand opening will feature a ribbon cutting, roller hockey and futsal demonstrations, a community mural unveiling, a scavenger hunt, and lawn games, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The council encouraged attendees to utilize alternative transportation due to limited parking.

Council members discussed potential conflicts arising from the shared-use multi-sport court, deciding to observe usage patterns before implementing specific scheduling. Public comments on the park included appreciation for the improvements alongside concerns regarding the project's cost ($6.4 million and six years to complete) and design, as voiced by Mr. Par, who noted the baseball field remains unusable. Misty offered words of support for those struggling with addiction, emphasizing the importance of compassion.

The Bayside Village fence replacement project, presented by Assistant Planner Henry Baker, received council approval. The project modifies the existing Coastal Development Permit (CDP) to replace a section of chain-link fence with wrought iron and install new gates. The council found the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approved the CDP modification, contingent on fulfilling specific conditions, including obtaining necessary encroachment permits. Councilmember Castellano moved to approve the resolution, which was seconded and passed unanimously by the present council members.

A public hearing on the Bayside Village fence replacement is scheduled for a later date. Other announcements included a strategic visioning session on September 6th at 8:30 AM in the council chambers and the Defend Democracy Fair on September 14th at Madaket Plaza.

For more information on the council meeting, including agendas and minutes, visit [https://www.eurekaca.gov/662/Agendas-Minutes](https://www.eurekaca.gov/662/Agendas-Minutes).

Citizens interested in participating in future city council discussions or learning more about upcoming events are encouraged to check the city's website regularly.