Parks, Trails & Public Recreation

Where Debbie stands

From the Coastal Trail to Poplar Beach, public recreation defines daily life on the Coastside. Debbie has worked to bring local, county, regional and state partners together to fund and build the trails, parks and beach amenities residents use every day.

Debbie's record

• Poplar Beach Volleyball Courts & Fire Pits Debbie helped partner with local youth to add volleyball courts and fire pits at Poplar Beach — now a regular gathering spot for residents and visitors alike.
• Carter Park Renovation Debbie supported the long-planned renovation of Carter Park, creating a new performance, recreation and community gathering space near downtown.
• Coastal Trail Extensions & Bridges Through her regional partnership work, Debbie has helped bring county and state resources to new Coastal Trail extensions and bike/pedestrian bridge projects.

What's next

Debbie wants to do a better job maintaining existing trails, start work on the Pilarcitos-to-the-Sea Trail connecting downtown to the Coastal Trail, complete the SR1 Eastside Parallel Trail from El Granada to Miramontes Point Road, and extend the Naomi Patridge Trail. She also supports implementing the Magnolia Park development plan, planning formal volleyball courts with restrooms, completing operations planning for Carter Park, and implementing the Smith Field Master Plan — plus clean-closure planning for the old Poplar Beach county dump to reopen it for future recreation.