OUR PARK SYSTEM

Tracy’s park system includes some 85 parks covering 364 acres, with numerous athletic courts, sports facilities and fields. The City of Tracy also operates the following special recreational facilities:

> Joe Wilson Community Pool, located in Dr. Powers Park, hosts swim lessons, water aerobics classes, recreation and lap swimming, and lifeguard certification.

> Tracy Community Center features a 4,400-square foot main hall, two conference rooms, and a commercial kitchen, and can be rented for events. (Other facilities that can be rented include the Transit Station, Civic Center, and Tracy Sports Complex Meeting Room.)

> Lolly Hansen Senior Center offers a wide variety of classes, activities, special events and programs to anyone 50+.

> Tracy Branch Library features computer workstations, a reference collection, and a circulating collection of library materials.

> Grand Theatre Center for the Arts hosts a variety of exhibitions and performances. Arts classes are offered, and the facility can be rented for private events.

Parks By Type

The Parks, Recreation & Trails Master Plan Update defines six types of park: neighborhood parks, community parks, linear parks, sports complexes, special use parks, and mini parks. Open space/conservation areas, while not part of the parks system, may also provide recreational value in the future. Please see Chapter 3 for more detailed park type definitions.

Neighborhood Parks

Neighborhood parks provide a variety of recreation opportunities within walking or biking distance of residents in one or more neighborhoods. The park system today features 24 neighborhood parks covering 106.4 acres. (This includes five parks currently planned or under construction at Tracy Hills and Ellis.)

Linear Parks

Linear parks include trails and other recreational amenities. Linear parks may follow canals or other rightsof-way, and are effective ways to knit neighborhoods together and connect the city to its natural surroundings. Tracy's park system includes seven linear parks with 12.9 acres.

Community Parks

Community parks include specialized attractions and/or a mix of active and passive recreation amenities to serve a substantial portion of the community or the entire city. These parks often include large group gathering spaces and specialized facilities, such as amphitheaters, swimming pools, sports complexes, community centers, and large-group venues. Tracy has five community parks with a total of 66.7 acres.

Sports Complexes

These parks are devoted primarily to fields, courts, and other facilities for organized athletics. Sports complexes also include elements that create an enjoyable park experience for families and spectators. Tracy has four sports complexes totaling 131 acres, including Tracy Sports Complex and Legacy Fields.

Special Use Parks

These types of parks encompass downtown plazas, public gathering spaces, stand alone special facilities, and unique park experiences. Tracy has three special use parks: Civic Center Plaza, Front Street Plaza, and Ellis Dog Park (coming soon), totalling 7.5 acres.

Mini Parks

Mini parks provide basic recreation amenities for nearby residents in a specific neighborhood or subdivision. Today, the City has 42 mini parks totaling 39.8 acres.

OPEN SPACE/ CONSERVATION LANDS

Open space/conservation lands may include trails and/or public access with low impact on the environment. While Tracy lacks these park types today, they will help make our system more complete in the future.