Cathedral City officials on Thursday will officially open the 7.5-acre, nearly $8.5 million Esperanza Park, which was funded by California State Parks.
The ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at that part at 30610 San Diego Drive, in the historic Dream Homes neighborhood.
Among those expected to attend are Public Works Director and emcee John Corella, Mayor Nancy Ross, Cathedral City Councilman Ernesto Gutierrez, Desert Recreation District Assistant Manager Troy Strange, California Department of Parks and Recreation District Environmental Coordinator Jacqueline Borboa, Coachella Valley Association of Governments Executive Director Tom Kirk, and Felipe Ortiz, field Representative for the office of Assemblyman Greg Wallis.
Funding for Esperanza Park was provided by a California State Parks’ Statewide Park program grant in 2021.
The park will feature a children’s play area with modern playground equipment, a shaded picnic area with barbecue spaces and an outdoor fitness area with exercise equipment. It will also feature amenities such as basketball courts, large and small dog parks, a multi-use field and soccer fields and a connection to the Coachella Valley Link multi-modal corridor.
“The completion of Esperanza Park reflects Cathedral City’s ongoing commitment to enhancing outdoor spaces for its residents, providing free-to-use facilities that create memorable gathering places for families and community members of all backgrounds,” according to a city statement.