Groundbreaking ceremony for Ramsay Park Renaissance Project today

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The City of Watsonville held a groundbreaking ceremony for Ramsay Park's new Renaissance Project, an inclusive community recreational park, playground and athletic space.

Ramsay is Watsonville's largest park and a well-loved recreational resource. The Renaissance Project is five years in the making and promises to allow access to the park's pump track, skatepark, tennis courts and Soccer Central to people during construction of the new development. 

"We are thrilled to embark on this transformative journey towards revitalizing Ramsay Park," wrote the City of Watsonville Mayor Vanessa Quiroz-Carter in a press release. "We look forward to the positive impact that this project will have on our community for generations to come."

The upgraded facilities include a renovation to the Sotomayer soccer field, a different multi-use sports field, an inclusive and sensory playground, small and large dog play areas, as well as a 3,500 sq. ft. nature center with culturally relevant exhibits and educational programs.

Funding for the Ramsay Park Renaissance Project took a total of $33 million and came from Measure R, State Grants via Assembly Member Robert Rivas, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and the City of Watsonville.

For more information about the Ramsay Park Renaissance Project, please visit the City of Watsonville's website at watsonville.gov/2252/Ramsay-Park-Renaissance-Project.