Moraga Seeks Public Input Before Parks Vote

LAMORINDA, CA — Which parks need attention first, and which improvements would make the biggest difference? Moraga’s updated draft parks plan puts those and other choices before residents after more than a year of community outreach, planning, and public meetings

Residents can weigh in on Moraga’s next 20 years of parks and recreation priorities before the Town Council considers adopting an updated master plan Nov. 18.

The updated draft and supporting documents address parks, trails, recreation facilities, open spaces, programs, and funding priorities. Recommendations cover Moraga Commons, Rancho Laguna, West Commons, and Hacienda de las Flores.

The draft follows more than a year of outreach and public meetings. A November 4 revisions memo explains changes following the Oct. 12 Parks and Recreation Commission review.

At Rancho Laguna, revisions emphasize preserving the park’s natural character, designated off-leash dog hours, community programming, informal activities, and passive recreation. Planners removed language suggesting future sports programming on the lawn.

Near Moraga Commons, planners shifted discussion of a potential community center toward the Montessori preschool site and parkland to the northeast, preserving the existing South Commons parking lot and lawn.

The alternative requires further feasibility analysis and coordination over parking, landscaping, creek setbacks, trails, and preschool operations.

Adopting the master plan would establish priorities for future investments. Individual projects would still require funding, additional planning, and applicable environmental review and approvals.

The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. in Town Council Chambers, 335 Rheem Boulevard. Residents can email written comments to publiccomment@moraga.ca.us by 3:30 p.m. that Wednesday, speak during public comment, or submit comment cards at the meeting. The town will stream the meeting on its YouTube channel.