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Chapter 4: Policies, Actions and Projects
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Bikeways, Trails, Parks and Recreation Master Plan
PARKS
Morgan Hill is committed to providing an integrated and diverse park system by balancing
development and investment in different types of parks and open spaces. The planned park
system is designed to best meet needs and preferences expressed by community members
through the master planning process.
The following Park Classifications table describes the types of existing and recommended
parks and open spaces. The classification system was updated and customized to best reflect
the current use of Morgan Hill’s parks as well as the priority for future investment and
development.
Table 4-1: New Park and Open Space Classifications
Park
Classification
Typical
Size
Service
Area
Description
Mini Parks
1 acre or
smaller
Immediate
neighborhood
(up to
quarter-mile
walk)
Mini Parks provide open space to residential
neighborhoods. Due to the limited size and
high maintenance costs for limited
recreational value, Mini Parks are not
recommended for residential neighborhood
parks in the future.
Mini parks can also be small parks with
specific functions such as community
gardens or social gathering spaces. This type
of Mini Park is appropriate for Downtown or
other dense mixed-use areas.
Neighborhood
Park
1-3 acres
Walking
distance
(half-mile
walk)
A Neighborhood Park is intended primarily
for the enjoyment of nearby neighbors within
a short walk or bike ride. These parks often
include limited recreation amenities—such as
playgrounds, sport courts, and open turf play
areas. They serve as social gathering spaces
and may also include natural areas.
Small
Community
Park
3-10
acres
Citywide
Small Community Parks serve the needs of
the entire City and are destinations for
residents from across the City as well as
adjacent neighborhoods. They provide more
amenities than neighborhood parks and allow
group activities.