Through July 13, locals can fill out a survey on what they’d like to see for the planned Palm Avenue Community Park, with construction tentatively scheduled for spring 2026. The 12-acre site is off 680 Freeway, between Mission Boulevard and Paseo Padre Parkway, and offers a view of Mission Peak and the hills. Currently, the field is owned by the city and fenced off from surrounding neighborhoods for safety.
According to a post from community group Shape Our Fremont, originally a 19.8-acre parcel had been designated for parkland, after the city purchased it from the Souza estate in 1999. In 2013, the city sold off 7.6 acres—on the Mission Boulevard side—for a housing development.
The online park survey asks for age, area of residence and type of park / activities people are most interested in. For example, people can choose from sports and fitness, playgrounds, paved trails, or nature and walking trails.
The city held a community meeting on Tuesday, June 24, with about 50 attendees. They also solicited comments at the June 20 Street Eats and June 26 Central Park Concert. In a spot survey, people could look at proposed amenities and designs, and put a sticker by what they would most like to see, or leave a note if they have an idea that they don’t see represented.
Connie Chao from City of Fremont shared that based on feedback, the city will narrow down plans to three design options. The historic barn, owned by the city, may be included as part of the new community park. However, this depends on budget and how much money is required for restoration of the barn.
Learn more and take the survey on the City of Fremont website in the Parks Planning & Design department.
