Stanislaus County supervisors on Tuesday will review a five‑year Capital Improvement Plan outlining more than $1 billion in infrastructure and facility projects, including a $650,000 upgrade planned for Bonita Park in Crows Landing.
The 2026–2030 Capital Improvement Plan, updated annually, identifies major construction, renovation and equipment needs across county departments. The Planning Commission reviewed the plan on Jan. 15 and determined it is consistent with the county’s General Plan, a finding required under state law before the Board of Supervisors can consider adoption.
The commission found that the proposed projects and related acquisitions — from road repairs and bridge work to park improvements and facility upgrades — align with long‑range land‑use and infrastructure policies. Commissioners also concluded that any easements, property purchases or rights‑of‑way needed to carry out the projects are likewise in conformance. Staff were directed to forward the findings and a General Plan Consistency Analysis to the board.
County officials say the rolling CIP model allows departments to adjust priorities as funding, service demands and project conditions change. The previous 2025–2029 plan included 140 projects valued at more than $1.17 billion. Over the past year, nine General Services Agency projects and eight Public Works projects were completed, while several others advanced into construction. The new cycle adds 34 projects across both departments.
Among the additions is the Bonita Park improvement project in Crows Landing, which carries a $650,000 price tag that is already fully funded. The work, now in the design phase, includes construction of a new walking trail, renovation of the park’s irrigation system, installation of new play and exercise equipment, and electrical upgrades to support safety cameras and other minor improvements. The county estimates the project will be completed by winter 2026.
The Bonita Park upgrades follow a series of recent investments in Crows Landing’s recreational facilities. In September 2025, the county reopened Bonita Pool after a $2.8 million renovation that delivered a new swimming pool, upgraded restrooms, an equipment room, concession stand and improved accessibility throughout the site. Supervisor Channce Condit called the reopening a major step toward expanding youth recreation and community gathering spaces on the Westside.
Just two months earlier, in July 2025, supervisors approved the second phase of the Bonita Pool Project — a $650,000 expansion funded through a Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant. That phase adds a new playground, adult fitness equipment, picnic areas, benches, walking paths and other park amenities, bringing the total project cost to roughly $4.8 million. County officials said the expansion fulfills the long‑term vision for Bonita Park by creating a full recreational space for residents of all ages. The playground and exercise equipment are expected to open by late spring or early summer 2026.
Other new General Services Agency projects in the CIP include electric vehicle charging stations, library improvements in Waterford and Salida, a K‑9 training center renovation, and facility relocations for the Clerk‑Recorder and Workforce Development. Public Works additions include bridge repairs, pavement rehabilitation, intersection signalization, a sidewalk project and an emergency generator installation.
County officials emphasized that a finding of General Plan consistency does not constitute final approval of any individual project. Each will undergo environmental review and return to the Board of Supervisors for separate consideration before construction can begin.
The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to review the full 2026–2030 Capital Improvement Plan during its Jan. 27 meeting.
