There are concerns about access to the former Buck Norred Ranch,
now the Mounted Ranger Unit. There are residents of the neighborhood
near the Mounted Ranger Unit who have concerns about problems caused by
increased usage of the park and Coyote-Alamitos Canal next to their
houses. Other members of the community are concerned about restrictions
on neighborhood access to the park.
Friends of Santa Teresa Park held a special meeting on May 6th,
2004 with a large community turnout. Matt Freeman, president of our
Association, attended that meeting along with a follow-up meeting on
June 3rd, 2004. There was much discussion back and forth. The areas
discussed include Coyote-Alamitos Canal, the Bear Tree Lot, the Pyzak
Ranch, Curie Drive, the paddock on Curie and San Ignacio, the Bonetti
House, the Buck Norred Ranch buildings, the Mounted Ranger Facility,
and the Mine Trail. But at the follow-up meeting, the Park and Rec
department presented a solution to move a trail up and around the
private property. They indicated they could have it completed this fall.
View minutes from the May 6th, 2004 meeting
View minutes from the June 3rd, 2004 meeting