Re-Imagining Ambrose 12/3
Hello Bay Point Community, You’re invited to a hands-on community workshop to help shape the future of Ambrose Community Center and Park! As part of the ongoing green infrastructure improvements at Ambrose Center Park—bioretention basins, bioswales, and permeable pavement—we are gathering community input to ensure these upgrades reflect local needs. This project will reduce flooding, improve water quality, provide shade, and beautify the space. Date & Time: Wednesday, December 3 from 6 - 7:30 PMLocation: Ambrose Community Center, Board Room, Light refreshments providedRSVP + Community Survey: https://tinyurl.com/AmbroseCenterParkBy RSVPing, attending and completing the survey, you’ll be entered for a chance to win one of five $20 gift cards! Your voice is critical to shaping both the park improvements and the long-term community resilience of Bay Point. We hope you’ll join us and help co-create this effort.Please leave comments on the map below about where you like to walk, sit, or ride a bike, or where you enjoy recreational or playground areas, or any place that needs more shade or vegetation. https://ccrcd.hyphae.net/survey.html#map-with-commentsThis workshop will focus on:Parking lot design conceptsHow you currently use the parking lot and surrounding park spacesCommunity priorities for stormwater improvements, flood reduction, and park access & mobility PLUS: Your Input on a Future Resilience HubContra Costa County and the Ambrose Recreation & Park District were awarded a grant through the PG&E Resilience Hub Grant Program to study the feasibility of converting the Ambrose Community Center into a Resilience Hub, a community-serving facility designed to support residents before, during, and after emergencies such as flooding, extreme heat, wildfire smoke, or power outages.A potential Resilience Hub could provide:Off-grid backup powerCooling and heating reliefFood preparation & storage capabilitiesEmergency sheltering spaceCommunity resources and services tailored through your inputWe look forward to seeing you at the event!Ambrose Recreation and Parks District / CCRCD + Hyphae Project Team
