On July 18, 2023, the Fremont City Council authorized the reconstruction plan for Vallejo Mill Historical Park. The upcoming site development improvements include the addition of a dog park in a natural setting with existing trees, bark mulch surfacing, four feet high fencing, and park user and maintenance access gates and entry areas. The plan also includes four new pickleball courts including a sports court and parking lot pathway lighting. New parking will include ADA accessible stalls and provisions for future electric vehicle chargers. The park is scheduled to close on January 18, 2024 and will be completed by summer 2024 barring unforeseen conditions and weather delays.
The City is working on a comprehensive transition plan to assist unhoused community members currently sleeping in tents and vehicles within the park. The plan includes outreach, connection to intensive supportive services, temporary shelter placements, and stable housing options. These efforts began in September, and City staff is visiting the park on a weekly basis to meet with those who live there to better understand their needs.
For more information visit our Park Planning and Relocation Efforts webpages.