Van Buskirk Park Revitalization Project
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025061207
Lead Agency
City of Stockton
Document Title
Van Buskirk Park Revitalization Project
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
6/30/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) is a Responsible Agency for this project under CEQA. This project is set to receive financial assistance from the National Park Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund Program, and State Parks administers the LWCF funds to approved projects. The Project will expand Van Buskirk Park in the City of Stockton by 30 acres to a total size of 192.71 acres. The Project will construct a community garden, nature-based waterplay splash pad, nature-based shade structure, walking pathways with nature-based furnishings, multipurpose lawn, skate park, BMX track, bike trails, 2 new basketball courts and bathroom, with landscaping, lighting, and fencing throughout. The Project will also renovate existing basketball courts.
Contact Information
Name
Kristen Way
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Liszet Burgueno
Agency Name
City of Stockton
Job Title
Junior Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Stockton
Counties
San Joaquin
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
734 Houston Avenue, Stockton San Joaquin County
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
San Joaquin
Final Environmental Document Available at
https://www.stocktonca.gov/services/public_works/projects studies/van_buskirk_revitalization.php
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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