FORT JONES NEWS | LOCAL PUBLIC-INTEREST REPORT • OCTOBER 2026
The Town of Fort Jones filed a California environmental notice on August 13, 2026 for a proposed community park on approximately 3.47 acres near Douglas Street and Highway 3. The plan would transform a previously disturbed vacant site containing an abandoned concrete building and basement into a neighborhood recreation area.
What the official documents show
The town’s proposal includes demolition and lawful removal of the old building and basement, modest site grading, new playground equipment and safety surfacing, accessible pedestrian pathways, benches, waste receptacles, signs and limited landscape restoration. The project identifies Fort Jones Elementary School and nearby Scott Valley schools as relevant local context. The town classified the proposed work under exemptions for small structures and minor alteration of land.
Why this matters locally
A park near the town center could provide more usable outdoor space for families and people with mobility limitations. But an environmental notice is not a statement that construction bids have been awarded or that a playground has opened. Residents should review the detailed site plan, funding, maintenance responsibilities and actual construction dates.
What residents can watch next
Fort Jones News will report separate decisions about financing and construction when verified. Readers can send site observations and suggestions for accessibility or recreation to the editorial team.
Primary source
Town of Fort Jones — Central Community Park Project, August 2026.
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