FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: City of Dinuba Collaborates with CSET and Community Partners to Transform KC Vista Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 30, 2023

City of Dinuba Collaborates with CSET and Community Partners to Transform KC Vista Park

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[Tulare County, CA] - In a united effort to embody the City of Dinuba's mission of "Together, A Better Community," the City has partnered with Community Services Employment Training (CSET) and its Sequoia Community Corps division, along with other local organizations, to revitalize KC Vista Park. Guided by the City's 2020 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the project aims to elevate residents' quality of life and enhance the overall well-being of the community.

To celebrate these transformative improvements, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and groundbreaking for the Nature-Based Walking Trail and Basketball Courts will take place on December 7th from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at 1851 E Kamm Ave, Dinuba, CA 93618. This event marks a significant milestone in creating a more vibrant and connected community in Dinuba.

This collaborative initiative is possible through strategic partnerships between the City of Dinuba, CSET, Local Conservation Corps Nature-Based Solutions Grant, and Alta Health Care District. Corpsmembers from the Sequoia Community Corps will actively engage in hands-on experiences working at KC Vista Park.

CSET Executive Director Mary Alice Escarsega-Fechner expressed her enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, "We are thrilled to collaborate with the City of Dinuba in revitalizing KC Vista Park. This joint initiative highlights the power of collaborative partnerships in creating a lasting impact on our community.”

The project's primary objective is to enhance park infrastructure and promote urban gardening at KC Vista Park and in the City of Dinuba. It will help improve biodiversity for native butterflies, sustainability through permeable pathways and energy-efficient lighting, and mitigation of extreme heat in a disadvantaged and vulnerable area. This includes the introduction of a solar-lit walking path, complemented by nature-based signage, catering to both active and passive recreation and fostering a diverse recreational experience for the community.

Particularly noteworthy is the emphasis on the basketball courts as part of the project's objective to provide a recreational space that encourages physical activity and community engagement. The newly planned basketball courts will further contribute to the multifaceted nature of KC Vista Park, creating spaces for both organized sports and casual play.

The project underscores the City's commitment to collaboration through strategic partnerships. By fostering and maintaining effective collaborations, the joint efforts of participating organizations, including the Sequoia Community Corps, ensure the successful realization of shared goals.

Join us on December 7th, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at 1851 E Kamm Ave, Dinuba, CA 93618, as we break ground on the Nature-Based Walking Trail and Basketball Courts at KC Vista Park. 

About Community Services Employment Training (CSET): For over 45 years, CSET has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for Tulare County residents. CSET inspires self-reliance through innovative pathways and collaboration, annually serving over 11,000 local residents. To learn more about CSET's impact in Tulare County, please visit www.cset.org or call (559) 732-4194.

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