Nipomo receives $1.8 in state funding to build two new park projects. The report placed the development in San Luis Obispo. San Luis reported that pro Tem Limón has been a tremendous partner to Nipomo, and I’m incredibly grateful for herleadership in securing this $1.8 million investment in our community,.

San Luis reported that these are projects our community has envisioned for years, and this funding gives us a real opportunity to move them forward, creating new places for people to gather and recreate while making it safer and easier for families to walk and…. Don Miller reported that it's a real good feeling,. I think that this park will become a real anchor and a draw for the Olde Towne,.

Miller reported that we've been working on this for probably, I would say 30 years off and on,. Miller reported that all of this is through the Olde Towne Nipomo Association. We've been pursuing it at least since 1992 because that's when we were chartered. Actually, my dad and mom were pursuing before that time, so it's been a good 30 years or….

The County described the future pocket park as a venue that may feature a small playground, gazebo, gathering space, veterans memorial, historic interpretation recognizing the Dana Adobe and Pacific Coast Railroad, and areas for passive recreation. Paulding pointed out the project will also help create pedestrian and trail connections between nearby historic resources, natural areas, public spaces, and local businesses.

The County added the park is named in honor of Jim O. Miller, a founding board member of the NipomoCommunity Services District and longtime advocate for the Nipomo community who firstenvisioned creating a park in Olde Towne. Reports differed on some details. Reports differed on the location.

San Luis said, “Pro Tem Limón has been a tremendous partner to Nipomo, and I’m incredibly grateful for herleadership in securing this $1.8 million investment in our community,”.

Paulding reported that this project will add an important recreational amenity to Nipomo Community Park, but itsbenefits go well beyond recreation,.

Jason Lee reported that it would be really nice to have an actual designated trail right here where you're not have to walk on on the road, especially when school is getting out and there's cars everywhere,.

Jason Lee reported that a new trail would be really nice.

Paulding reported that the Osage Street connection is badly needed by the students and families who walk and bike through this area every day. This investment allows us to begin building the perimeter trail while also addressing a longstanding safety need in the community.

NIPOMO, Calif. (KEYT) – San Luis Obispo County announced Thursday it has received $1.8 million in state funding to help build two new park projects in Nipomo.

The significant financial investment was secured by State Senator and Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón and will help advance two long-planned park and trail projects in Nipomo, Jim O. Miller Park in Olde Towne and the first phase of a perimeter….

The County said the funding was included in AB/SB 113 and signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. Estimates indicated that located about a mile west in the Nipomo Community Park, the Perimeter Trail has been planned since the park's last Master Plan was updated in 2012.

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