For the County of Yolo Planning and Public Works Department
South of Davis, California

In association with Environmental Science Associates, Questa created a Master Plan for the 320-acre Grasslands Park. The site mixes naturalized grassland areas, leased active recreation facilities (model plane soaring, horseshoe pits, and an archery course), and natural/created habitat areas.

The Master Plan: 1) provides a baseline inventory of environmental conditions, including wildlife habitat needs and management issues; 2) provides a forum for public input on recreation uses; 3) identifies locations, size, and appropriate uses for park areas; 4) develops an efficient circulation system for the multiple access needs (pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular, etc.) of park users and management entities; 5) identifies signage and park elements needed to complete the park and unify the site's uses; 6) locates active park uses in appropriate locations that are compatible with passive uses and habitat enhancement areas; 7) coordinates Plan goals, policies, and management issues with existing regulations, interim guidelines, and the County's Open Space and Recreation Element; 8) defines appropriate uses, park elements, and habitat protection areas for adjacent lands to be acquired.