Controversial Park Plan to Be Considered
A controversial proposal to turn 130 acres in Anaheim Hills into a public preserve will be considered Wednesday by the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission.
Commissioners will review a master plan for Deer Canyon Park Preserve that calls for a parking area for 30 cars, trails for horseback riding and hiking and a restroom.
The restroom is planned for the northern entrance to the park, to be connected to Santa Ana Canyon Road by a three-quarter-mile entrance road.
In recent months, the city’s Community Services Department has held three community meetings to seek residents’ comments.
The plan has drawn opposition from several property owners.
“They don’t want the area compromised with development and additional people using it,†Park Planner Richard Mayer said.
According to a staff report, “the improvements proposed in the master plan are designed to enhance the public’s enjoyment of the area while facilitating the city’s ability to appropriately maintain and manage the area.â€
Cost of the project is projected at $1 million, with the money to come from the Highlands housing development Mello-Roos Assessment District.
The land for the park was dedicated to the city in 1993 by Presley of Southern California, developer of the Highlands subdivision adjacent to the site.
The city staff is recommending approval of the master plan for the park.
The commission will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Ave. Information: (714) 254-5160.
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