Blackstone Village Park Project (Valley View)
Overview of the Valley View Specific Plan and Park/Open Space Development
Valley View Specific Plan
The Valley View Specific Plan covers the 2,037 acres of land south of Highway 50 and south of El Dorado Hills Town Center along Latrobe Road. The Valley View development is situated to the East of Latrobe Road and across from the El Dorado Hills Business Park.
The Valley View Specific Plan calls for three separate villages of housing and community development; West Valley Village, East Ridge Village, and White Rock Village. This development contains high-density residential, multi-family residential, and medium density residential.
Park & Open Space Development
There are currently three park spaces within the Valley View Specific Plan that have been acquired by the El Dorado Hills Community Services District. The first site, Valley View Sports Park, is a fully-developed park located adjacent to the Montessori school property. Valley View Sports Park opened in February 2015. There are two other sites that have been acquired and are being evaluated for development.
Park Site # 1: This park site is predominately an Oak Grove located in a ravine area, located north of Cornerstone Drive; this park is suitable for a passive/low-impact design
Blackstone Village Park/Park Site # 2: This park is predominately a wetland area located at Blackstone Parkway and Keystone Drive; this park could accommodate an active/moderate-impact design
Park Concepts & Amenities.PNG)
Blackstone Village Park (Valley View) Full Concept Plan
Amenities:
- 2-5 Year old playground with inclusive elements
- 5-12 year old playground with inclusive elements
- Interpretive signage
- Meandering walking paths
- Fitness Nodes
- Small Grass Area
- Preserved Wetlands
- Open Space
- Restrooms
- Lighted Parking Lot
Current Project Status - Blackstone Village Park
Upcoming Milestones
Spring 2022
Estimated Park Completion
Completed Milestones
September 15, 2021
Construction allowed
September 14, 2021
County permits issued and final plan approved
June 14, 2021
Ground Breaking Celebration
December 10, 2020
Board of Directors awards of construction contract to KYA
August 13, 2020
Board of Directors approves Parkland Dedication Agreement and Acceptance of Grant Deed for Blackstone Village Park (Park Site #2)
August 8, 2019
District Board of Directors reviewed and approved Blackstone Village Park (Park Site #2) Conceptual Park Design and Construction Cost Estimate
July 16, 2019
District Parks & Planning committee review of concept designs and recommendations to Board of Directors
June 25, 2019
District Parks & Planning committee review of LLAD Member Input for Park Development
June, 2019
Resident survey closed. Thank you for your feedback.
May, 2019
Postcard being sent to residents requesting survey feedback for park concepts
April, 2019
Community meeting at the Blackstone Clubhouse
February, 2019
Letter sent to Blackstone residents with results of community engagement/comment cards
September, 2018
Community engagement meeting at the Valley View School Gymnasium
June, 2018
Initial designs for Park Site #1 and Park Site #2 received by the District
Feburary, 2015
Valley View Sports Park opened
