Badger Park Redevelopment Master Plan Project
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025090049
Lead Agency
City of Healdsburg
Document Title
Badger Park Redevelopment Master Plan Project
Document Type
MND - Mitigated Negative Declaration
Received
Present Land Use
The 20-acre project site is currently developed with a 37,500-square-foot (sf) turf field; play area; community garden; dog play area; picnic areas; utility infrastructure; electrical substation, and a parking lot for 46 vehicles. A portion of the park is forested and is impacted by invasive vegetation. The General Plan designates the site as Park/Open Space, and the site is zoned Public Use (P)
Document Description
The 20-acre project site is located at 750 Heron Drive in Healdsburg, CA and is identified by the APNs 002-221-021, 002-281-012, 088-141-012, -015, -016. Existing facilities include a recreation field, playground, dog run, community garden, picnic areas, and a 46-space lot. City infrastructure on-site includes three wells, the Fitch Water Treatment Building, a PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric) substation, and a UV treatment (shade) structure. The site contains forested areas with invasive vegetation, terraces to the Russian River with two promontories, and is bordered by residential uses to the north, west, and east, and the Russian River to the south. The General Plan designates the site as Park/Open Space and the site is zoned Public Use (P).
The Badger Park Redevelopment Master Plan Project (proposed project) would implement a Master Plan to redevelop Badger Park with expanded community uses, improved river access, and invasive species management. Key components include a central field, 67-space parking lot with drop-off loop, ADA-compliant playground, relocated dog park, expanded community garden, and a permanent restroom. Additional features include sports courts, picnic areas, two overlooks, two trail bridges, widened trails, bank stabilization, creek crossings, and Russian River kayak access. Invasive vegetation would be removed to enhance habitat and views. Areas are reserved for future utility infrastructure, including a previously approved cryptosporidium treatment facility. Park hours (6:00 AM–11:00 PM) would not change.
Contact Information
Name
Ellen McDowell
Agency Name
City of Healdsburg Community Services/Park and Rec Dept.
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Nick Pappani
Agency Name
Raney Planning & Management, Inc.
Job Title
Consultant
Contact Types
Consulting Firm
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Healdsburg
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
South Fitch Mountain Road and Heron Drive
Zip
95448
Total Acres
20
Parcel #
002-221-021, 002-281-012, 088-141-012, 015 and 016
Railways
Sonoma - Marin Area Rain Transit
Schools
Healdsburg Elementary School and Junior High
Waterways
Russian River, Dry Creek
Township
9N
Range
9W
Section
21
Base
MDBM
Other Location Info
Schools cont. St. John the Baptist Catholic School, Pine Tree Preschool, Live Oak Preschool, Healdsburg Montessori School, Healdsburg Fitch Mountain Elementary School, Marce Bacerra Academy, Little Lambs Preschool, Rio Lindo Adventist Academy
Notice of Completion
State Review Period Start
State Review Period End
State Reviewing Agencies
California Air Resources Board (ARB), California Department of Conservation (DOC), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Bay Delta Region 3 (CDFW), California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Transportation, District 4 (DOT), California Department of Water Resources (DWR), California Highway Patrol (CHP), California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), California Natural Resources Agency, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region 1 (RWQCB), California State Lands Commission (SLC), Central Valley Flood Protection Board, Office of Historic Preservation, State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality
Development Types
Recreational (Park Improvement (20 acres))
Local Actions
Master Plan, Variance to allow minor improvements within the 100-foot Russian River setback
Project Issues
Biological Resources, Geology/Soils, Noise, Tribal Cultural Resources, Vegetation, Wetland/Riparian, Archeological/Historical
Public Review Period Start
Public Review Period End
Attachments
Draft Environmental Document [Draft IS, NOI_NOA_Public notices, OPR Summary Form, Appx,]
Notice of Completion [NOC] Transmittal form
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