As of Saturday, 4/6/24, Saratoga Park is open and the can be enjoyed by the public!
Be sure to attend the Saratoga Park Party/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with District Board Members scheduled for: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 5-7 PM at Saratoga Park! Parking is limited. Pease consider walking or biking. FREE dinner and family games will be provided. All you need to bring is a picnic blanket or lawn chairs!
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Project Description
Saratoga Estates, an Elliott Homes development, located just north of Highway 50 and east of Wilson Boulevard, has four (4) exciting amenities being developed. The project includes a trailhead, landscaped open space, a public park and a recreation trail. All of the projects have been completed except the Saratoga Park that is schedule for completion in Spring 2024.
The Saratoga Trailhead and Landscaped Open Space (Lot M) are completed. The Trailhead is located southern starting point connection for the Promontory Trail, which extends from Saratoga Estates to Promontory Community Park. The Trailhead is located off of Saratoga Way at Saratoga Estates Drive, and includes a small parking lot, shade structure, and bike fix-it station. The Trailhead connects to the Promontory Trail, which extends from Saratoga Way to Alexandra Drive (approximately 3 miles). The landscaped open space is located on the south side of Saratoga Way and includes a dry riverbed, trees, and drought tolerant landscape. The trailhead and open space were completed and opened in June 2022.
The Saratoga Public Park (Lot I Park Site) and Recreation Trail were issued for public bid in September and both started construction in April 2023. The future 2.1 acre Saratoga Public Park and 2,300 lineal foot Recreation Trail will be the final two amenities constructed. Saratoga Park is located on the NW corner of Saratoga Way and Wilson Blvd and is planned to include three main play areas - a 2-5 year-old playground, 5-12 year-old playground with inclusive play elements, and an Adventure Play Area between the two playgrounds. Other amenities include three shade structures over picnic table areas (2) and two benches, grass areas near playgrounds, lighted parking lot, and a two-stall restroom. The Recreation Trail will provide access from Platt Circle, in Crescent Ridge, through Saratoga Estates and outlet to the Promontory Trail system. As noted above, there have been delays in permitting the construction work at the park since the contractor submitted plans. On January 12, 2023 the CSD Board reassigned the trail work to Hemington Landscape Services, and construction will begin as soon as scheduling and weather permits. Olympic Land Construction will remain the contractor for the park and both began construction in Spring 2023.
For Project Information, click each link below:
Project Description
Full Saratoga Project Design & Amenities
Current Project Status Updates
Full Saratoga Project Design & Amenities
Project Amenities:
- Trailhead (Completed)
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- Small Parking Lot
- Shade Structure (20 foot)
- Picnic Tables (2)
- Bench (1)
- Bike Fix-it Station
- Bike Rack
- Landscaped Open Space (Completed)
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- Dry Riverbed
- Trees
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Public Park (Completed) - The District's 29th Park!
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- 2-5 Years Old Play Area with Inclusive Play Elements
- 5-12 Years Old Play Area with Inclusive Play Elements
- Adventure Play Area
- Poured in Place Surfacing on all three play areas
- Grass Areas (2)
- Shade Structures (3)
- Prefabricated two-stall restroom
- Drinking Fountain
- Picnic Tables (6), benches (5) - 4 inch (2) and 6 inch (3)
- Trash Cans (3)
- Barbecue (1)
- Lighted Parking Lot (9 spaces)
- Recreation Trail (Completed)
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- 2,300 lineal feet of Decomposed Granite (DG) and Cement Trail.
Current Project Status (all 4 sites)
Upcoming MilestonesApril 17, 2024
Saratoga Park Party & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 5-7 PM - Free Dinner & Games
Completed Milestones
April 6, 2024
Park Opening
April 2024Final walk through, Inspections and Sign-offs, and County Approval.
July 2023 - March 2024Park construction.
July 13, 2023At the July 13, 2023 EDHCSD Board meeting, the Board accepted the new Saratoga Trail.
To learn more about the Districts' Trail System, click here.
April - June 2023
Recreation Trail and Park construction work.
January 12, 2023
CSD Board reassigned the trail work to Hemington Landscape Services from Olympic Construction.
Summer 2022
Grand Opening for Trailhead and Landscaped Open Space (Lot M)
The District hosted a Grand Opening for the Trailhead on June 27, 2022. Staff, Board members, and the community were invited - as well as the Trojans Mountain Bike Team from Oak Ridge High School.
For a video tour of the Saratoga Trailhead, see here!
Spring 2022
Ground Breaking and Start of Construction for Saratoga Park (Lot I Park Site) and Recreation Trail
December 2021
Award Bid for Saratoga Park (Lot I Park Site) and Recreation Trail at December CSD Board Meeting to Olympic Land-Construction
December 2021
Concrete sidewalk and walking path for trailhead poured, and shade structure installed.
November 2021
Four Bids for the Saratoga Park (Lot I Park Site) and Recreation Trail were received by 3:00pm on Monday November 15, 2021 and Bid Opening Occured at 3:00pm. This date was extended from 10/22/21 and 10/27/21 due to trades being backlogged and being unable to finalize costing.
October 2021
Questions regarding RFP for the Saratoga Park (Lot I Park Site) and Recreation Trail must be asked by Monday, October 11, 2021
September 2021
Job Walk held September 23, 2021 for companies interested in Bidding on the Saratoga Park (Lot I Park Site) and Recreation Trail RFP
September 2021
Request for Proposals (RFP) – “Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals” Released September 8, 2021 for Saratoga Park (Lot I Park Site) and Recreation Trail; Notice runs in Mountain Democrat on September 8, 2021 and September 15, 2021
September 2021
Request for proposals for Saratoga Park (Lot I Park Site) and Recreation Trail is developed
September 2021
The District held a pre-construction meeting with Developer, Elliott Homes, and Contractor, Hemington Landscape, to kick-off the Trailhead and Landscaped Open Space (Lot M) project.
July 2021
Construction drawings approved for Saratoga Park (Lot I Park Site) and Recreation Trail by the District’s Board of Directors
June 2021
Construction drawings approved for Trailhead and Landscaped Open Space (Lot M) project by the District’s Board of Directors.
