Groundbreaking participants are, from left, Capital Projects Manager Megan Gideon, Parks and Recreation Director Kate Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Verna Sulpizio-Hull, Mayor Martha Guerrero, Councilmember Quirina Orozco and Councilmember Dawnte’ Early. Photo courtesy of City of West Sacramento

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) – On April 17, the City of West Sacramento celebrated the groundbreaking of the highly anticipated Westacre Park Renovation and Expansion Project. City Council members, community members and project partners gathered at the park site to mark the beginning of this transformation.

West Sacramento Parks & Recreation Director Kate Smith welcomed attendees and expressed gratitude for the many individuals and partners contributing to the project.

“This marks the start of an exciting upgrade for Westacre Park, a space that will soon become a vibrant hub for recreation, fitness and fun for residents of all ages,” said Smith. “Every element of this project was shaped with input from the community, for the community.”

West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero reflected on the site’s deep roots in the neighborhood, formerly home to Westacre Elementary School, and praised the collaborative spirit behind the renovation.

Looking at the Westacre Park Renovation and Expansion Project rendering, from left, are City of West Sacramento Parks and Recreation’s Erin Ayala, City of West Sacramento Director of Economic Development and Housing Traci Michel and West Sacramento Rotary’s Katie Villegas. Photo courtesy of City of West Sacramento

“Today’s groundbreaking is not just about infrastructure, it’s about building a stronger, more connected West Sacramento,” Guerrero said. “From a splash pad and skate park to inclusive play areas and updated courts, Westacre Park will be a space where families gather and generations thrive.”

District 2 Councilmember Quirina Orozco shared a personal story about the 12-acre park’s importance to her family and highlighted future connectivity enhancements.

“Soon, families will be able to safely walk or bike here from both sides of the freeway, thanks to the Sycamore Trail overpass,” Orozco said. “This project truly represents our city’s commitment to equity and access.”

The upgrades will feature a skate park and pump track, splash pad, basketball, pickleball and futsal courts, improved soccer fields, modern restrooms, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant parking, shade structures and enhanced lighting. Completion is expected in mid-2026.

Funded by a $7.8 million Proposition 68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant, the project also received generous support from Sutter Health and the West Sacramento Rotary Club, who contributed to the creation of a new labyrinth and reflexology path.