For Project Information, click each link below:
Overview of the Valley View Specific Plan/Open Space Development
Community Engagement Findings
Annual Assessmetns & Valley View LLAD #50
Where are we now? - Park Concepts & Amenities
Surrounding Area Parks
Current Project Status
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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
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
Community Engagement Findings
September, 2018
In September, 2018, the District held the first community engagement meeting, introducing the preliminary concepts for both park sites. Approximately 100+ members of the community attended the engagement event and provided feedback on the concept designs and proposed amenities. Comment cards were provided at the meeting to enhance community feedback for the projects.
February, 2019
In February, 2019, the District sent a letter (Full Letter) to the Blackstone HOA for distribution to residents with the details of the comment card findings. The results were as follows:
Park Site # 1
A total of 94 comments were received for Park Site # 1. Based on ranking and feedback provided, the most desirable amenities wanted by the community were as follows:
| Rank | Amenity |
| #1 | Trails |
| #2 | Bridges |
| #3 | Benches |
| #4 | Bocce Ball Courts |
| #5 | Open Turf Area |
Park Site #2
A total of 103 comments were received for Park Site # 2. Based on the interest and feedback received, Park Site # 2 appears to be the more favorable site to be developed. A list of 13 amenities were provided to rank in order of preference, results are listed below:
| Rank | Amenity | Rank | Amenity |
| #1 | Restroom Facility | #8 | Pickleball |
| #2 | Open Turf | #9 | Volleyball and Dog Park |
| #3 | Adult Fitness | #10 | Horseshoe Pits and Enviro Art |
| #4 | Tennis Court(s) | #11 | Interpretive/Educational Signs |
| #5 | Children’s Fitness/Playground | #12 | Low-use water Splashground |
| #6 | Bocce Ball Courts | #13 | Skate Elements |
| #7 | Basketball |
April, 2019
In April, 2019, the District held community feedback meetings at the Blackstone Clubhouse, presenting the findings from the comment cards and revised designs for Park Site #1 and Park Site #2. Additionally, the District presented the anticipated increases to the Valley View LLAD assessment for each site and concept.
Annual Assessments & Valley View LLAD #50
Among other annual taxes and assessments on Valley View residents’ property taxes (e.g. CFD, ZOB), and HOA dues, there is a Landscape Lighting Assessment (Valley View LLAD #50). That LLAD partially pays for maintenance costs of public parks in the Valley View Specific Plan.
What is an LLAD?
The Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 allows local government agencies to form Landscape & Lighting Maintenance Districts for the purpose of financing the costs and expenses of landscaping and lighting public areas. This act can be used by any local agency including cities, counties, and special districts such as school districts and water districts. The many approved uses include installation and maintenance of landscaping, statues, fountains, general lighting, traffic lights, recreational and playground courts and equipment, and public restrooms. Additionally, the Act allows for acquisition of parks and open spaces, plus the construction of community centers, municipal auditoriums or halls to be financed. Notes or bonds can be issued to finance larger improvements under the Act. Click here for more general information about Lighting and Landscape Assessement Districts.
Valley View LLAD #50
The Valley View LLAD is located in the Blackstone subdivision in southern El Dorado Hills. This LLAD includes several park sites, including a community park, however, only one park has been built to-date. The Valley View Sports Park was opened in February, 2015. LLAD members are not assessed for improvements that have not been developed/installed.
The current annual assessment of $121.13 per year for LLAD #50 is based on the District's Fiscal Year 2018-19 Final Annual Engineer's Report. The assessment currently includes the repair and maintenance of the park and scheduled deferred maintenance and replacement of park amenities.
Valley View Sports Park includes:
- Two multi-use sports fields
- Covered picnic area
- Play structures
- Concrete paths
- Restroom
- Eight fabric shade coverings
- On-site parking.
The budgeted deferred maintenance scheduled for Valley View Sports Park in the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 includes:
| Reserve Component (Asset) | Budget |
| Wrought Iron Fence Painting | $461.00 |
| Bark/Plants/Trees/Turf Replacement | $2,563.00 |
| Railing Painting | $1,082.00 |
Deferred maintenance assets identified in the Browning Reserve Deferred Asset Study that are not scheduled to be repaired or replaced for Fiscal Year 2018/2019:
| Reserve Component (Asset) | Budget |
| Share cost maintenance vehicle | $1,388.00 |
Where are we now? – Park Concepts & Amenities
Park Site #1
| Concept A – Amenities | Concept B – Amenities |
| 750 linear feet of Paved Accessible Paths | 3,870 linear feet of Paved Accessible Paths |
| Group Picnic Area | Group Picnic Area |
| Bicycle Racks | Pedestrian Bridges |
| Preserved Open Space | Benches |
| Horseshoe Pits | Bicycle Racks |
| Bocce Ball Courts | Preserved Open Space |
| Open Turf Area | Interpretive or Educational Exhibits |
| Interpretive or Educational Exhibits | Environmental Art |
| Environmental Art | Stone Stairway |
| Click Here for the Concept A drawing and estimated assessment | Click here for the Concept B Drawing and estimated assessment |
Park Site #2
| Concept A – Amenities | Concept B – Amenities | Concept C – Amenities | Concept D – Amenities |
| Group Picnic Area | Group Picnic Area | Group Picnic Area | Group Picnic Area |
| Restroom | Restroom | Restroom | Preserved Open Space |
| Ages 2 – 5 and 5 – 12 Play Areas | Ages 2 – 5 and 5 – 12 Play Areas | Ages 2 – 5 and 5 – 12 Play Areas | Picnic Shelter with Tables |
| Benches | Benches | Hillside Play Area | Benches |
| Bicycle Racks | Bicycle Racks | Benches | Large Open Turf Area |
| Preserved Open Space | Preserved Open Space | Bicycle Racks | Interpretive or Educational Exhibits |
| Tennis Courts | Tennis Courts | Preserved Open Space | Pedestrian Bridges |
| Basketball or Volleyball Court | Horseshoe Pits | Tennis Courts | Environmental Art |
| Horseshoe Pits | Bocce Ball Courts | Horseshoe Pits | |
| Bocce Ball Courts | Large Open Turf Area | Bocce Ball Courts | |
| Interpretive or Educational Exhibits | Interpretive or Educational Exhibits | Open Turf Area/ (1) U8 Field | |
| Environmental Art | Environmental Art | Interpretive or Educational Exhibits | |
| Environmental Art | |||
| Click here for Concept A Drawing and estimated assessment | Click here for Concept B Drawing and estimated assessment | Click here for Concept C Drawing and estimated assessment | Click here for Concept D Drawing and estimated assessment |
Option 3 – Do not build a park at this time
This option does not define when the park will be reconsidered for construction and it does not preserve the funds that are now available to build a new park in the Blackstone Community. Should this option be the selection of the Board of Directors, then it is likely that the funds for constructing this park will be allocated to other facilities, such as for community-wide facilities. An example of such a community-wide facility is Community Park and Promontory Park.
Surrounding Area Parks
Creekside Greens Park
Creekside Greens Park is located off of White Rock Road, on Concordia Drive. This park is 1.71 acres and was opened in 2004. To visit the park information page, click here. It is adjacent to a wetland preserve and offers the following amenities:
| Creekside Greens Park Amenities |
| Lawn Area |
| Children’s Play Structure |
| Picnic Tables |
| Barbeques |
Heritage/Carson Creek Project
The park project at the Heritage Carson Creek development is a partnership between Lennar Corporation and the El Dorado Hills Community Services District. This park will be located approximately a mile from the Valley View Sports Park, and is located on Carson Crossing Road near Heritage Parkway.
Construction plans have been approved for this park by the District in January, 2019, proposals were received May 16, 2019 and construction is scheduled to occur throughout Summer 2019.
The amenities at this park include:
| Heritage at Carson Creek Park Project Amenities |
| Lighted Tennis Courts (3) |
| Group Picnic Shade Structure |
| Restroom with Drinking Fountain |
| Shade Structure with BBQ and tables |
| Lighted Pickleball Courts (2) |
| Ages 5-12 Playground |
| Open Turf with area for U12 soccer |
| Class I AC Bike Trail |
| Passive Turf Area |
| Access Path to Bike Trail |
Click Here to see the Schematic Site Plan drawing
Current Project Status
Upcoming Milestones
2020-2021
Estimated Park Completion
Completed Milestones
August 13, 2020
District Board of Directors reviewed and approved Valley View Village Park Conceptual Park Design and Construction Cost Estimate for Park Site #2
August 8, 2019
District Board of Directors reviewed and approved Valley View Village Park Conceptual Park Design and Construction Cost Estimate for Park Site #2
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 adn Park Site #2 received by the District
Feburary, 2015
Valley View Sports Park opened
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does the District maintain the trail system within the Blackstone Community?
No, the trail system is maintained by the developer (Lennar) and the HOA.
What will the District put in place to enforce the dawn to dusk park hours?
If a parking lot is placed in the southern park (Park Site #2), there will be a gate to close the parking lot when the park is not open.
Will the parks being proposed connect to the existing trail system?
One of the amenities being propossed inlcudes walking trails in both parks that would be accessible from the existing trail system
Who do I contact if I have further comments or would like more information?
We encourage you to take our survey, click here, to provide feedback. You may also email valleyviewparksinfo@edhcsd.org.
