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CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
 
Agenda Item: 15R. 


Date Prepared:  1/5/2026 Council Meeting Date: 1/13/2026

PRESENTER:
Chris Calcaterra 
TO:Mike Faust, City Manager 
THROUGH:
Kevin Burke, Deputy City Manager 
FROM:  Chris Calcaterra, Parks and Recreation Director 
SUBJECT:
Special Use Park Naming - Vistancia Commerical Core 

Purpose:

Discussion and possible action to adopt the recommended name, Discovery Park, for the Special Use Park, located at El Mirage Road and Westward Skies.
Summary:

This developer built special use park encompasses 13.68 acres, of which approximately 12 acres are considered usable for park development. The park is located adjacent to the recently constructed American Leadership Academy (ALA) K-12 school.  This special use park currently includes a baseball and softball field as well as a lighted multi-purpose field.  It will also include shaded inclusive playgrounds, shaded picnic ramadas, a lighted basketball court, restrooms, and a parking lot facility.  Future amenities include a lighted pickleball court and light features for the baseball and softball fields.  This park is currently under construction and is expected to be added to the city’s parks inventory at the beginning of FY27.

Staff Recommendation:

Staff recommends that Council approve the name “Discovery” for the Special Use Park, as reviewed and recommended by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities Board.

Contact Name and Number:  
Chris Calcaterra, 623-773-8703