ATTENTION Bocce Lovers In Huntington Beach!...It's that time again!..."Bocce Courts 4 HB (Huntington Beach)" - Round 2...Make your voices heard and leave a COMMENT, re the Edison Park Conceptual Plan, if you have a desire to see Bocce Courts at Edison Park (Edison Community Center, right across Magonilia St., from Edison High School)...
For More Information: Edison Park Conceptual Plan: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/3467e1031de94d37b78aeb93084c007b?fbclid=IwAR3hFbZn3HtDnQn8EodBCTG7B7VmgVqsoSBNnvBe6u3CQ12cMVfASN7DMh8
(From the website, above):
This is the official City of Huntington Beach Edison Park Conceptual Plan Project website. We greatly appreciate all the groups and community members who have shown interest in participating and sharing informational updates about the project. To help with the consistency of the information being distributed, please reference this site and the information posted here as the official City website. If you have questions, please call 714-374-5302.
If you would like to be notified about updates and opportunities for community input, please submit your email here. The Comment button under "Community Voice" will continue to be available on this website for the entirety of the project...
Direct Link for Your Comment in Support of Bocce Courts at Edison Park*:* https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/c61d96b633b14719915d07b508f70d93
If, the above LINK does not work for your comment, try the Original LINK and follow instructions to comment, The Comment button under "Community Voice" - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/3467e1031de94d37b78aeb93084c007b?fbclid=IwAR3hFbZn3HtDnQn8EodBCTG7B7VmgVqsoSBNnvBe6u3CQ12cMVfASN7DMh8
As an example, this was MY COMMENT that I posted, Wed., May 17, 2023:
My name is John Redaelli...I'm a resident here in the city of Huntington Beach for well over 20 years...I led the successful effort in lobbying the city (HB) for (4) Synthetic Resin Bocce Ball Courts at Murdy Park...
My report to the city "Bocce Courts 4 HB (Huntington Beach)" that started the ball rolling in this successful effort can be found at SlideShare - https://www.slideshare.net/johnredaelli/9112017-revised-bocce-courts-4-hb-huntington-beach?fbclid=IwAR2H_gAcSdKf0cdTEvVR6fiRplv0CppU6ElVy5fiwVFJAxBHpUyq9ib9Jwg
I hope I'm not too late for this effort (Edison Park Reconfiguration Plans)...I believe the addition of the (4) Bocce Courts at Murdy Park, not only has brought joy to old and new bocce players alike, but, has also contributed immensely to a more friendly and welcoming park...
Like at Murdy Park, I hope the city (HB) will give some thought and consideration for (4) Bocce Courts at Edison Park...Thank You So Much, City Of Huntington Beach!...
JR
e-mail: jjrinhb@aol.com (END)
Upon successful COMMENT submittal, you should receive a notice like I did - "Great! Your feedback has been collected..." (As shown below)...
It was advised to me by Eric Barraza, Recreation Coordinator, at the Edison Community Center (Who I met and spoke to, Wed., May 17, 2023), Eric, explained to me at this point in time, the best way to show support for Bocce Courts at Edison Park is to MAKE A COMMENT for that support...It's a numbers game, the MORE SUPPORT shown, the BETTER!...The greater the chances for consideration and success...
Other Resources For This Information:
At, the Official HB City Website (Scroll down): https://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/residents/parks_facilities/parks/edison-park.cfm
At, RJM Design Group (The same designers for the improvements at Murdy Park, including the [4] Synthetic Resin Bocce Courts): https://rjmdesigngroup.com/edison-park-conceptual-plan-community-outreach/ ...And, "Refined Conceptual Plan - Option A (11-15-2021)" - https://rjmdesigngroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/EDISON-CONCEPTUAL.jpg
At, Surf City Break: More Community Input Sought For Edison Park Conceptual Plan - https://surfcitybreak.com/edison-park-community-input/
As I did before in late 2017, in preparation for persuading/lobby the city HB, with all your support and help, for the Bocce Courts that were eventually built and completed in the early months of the year 2020, at Murdy Park, I again took more photos at Edison Park, of an area that I feel will be IDEAL for Bocce Courts...Same as before (late 2017), the same LARGE AREA within the park, behind nearby Magnolia Fire Station 4 - https://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/government/departments/fire/fire_operations/firestations/facility_show.cfm?id=19 ...Close to PARKING and RESTROOMS...(See the photos I took - Thur., May 8th, 2023, at Facebook)...
We need to play CATCH-UP!...Have you made your COMMENT yet?... At, the website, in support of (4) Synthetic Resin Bocce Courts at Edison Park?...Right here - https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/c61d96b633b14719915d07b508f70d93 (Again, if that LINK, does not work for you, try the general website) - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/3467e1031de94d37b78aeb93084c007b ...Please, share the word and tell all your HB Bocce Friends to consider doing the same, COMMENT! And, show SUPPORT...
We did it once before, with ALL YOUR SUPPORT, maybe we can do it all again?!...
As Always, Thank You So Much For Your Time, Effort, and All Your Support!...For the LOVE Of Bocce!...
John Redaelli
NOTE: This POST was first posted (5/19/2023) at our dedicated GROUP Page at Facebook: Bocce Courts 4 HB (Huntington Beach) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/131918470769517
Just For Fun: Many CONSTRUCTION photos highlighting the progress made from start of construction (July 2019) to the final completion of the (4) Synthetic Resin Bocce Courts at Murdy Park (Early Months, 2020). Also, including very recent photos of proposed IDEAL locations for new Bocce Courts at Edison Park - https://www.facebook.com/groups/131918470769517/media
PS. For The LOVE Of Bocce (VIDEO): "Breaking Balls"... https://tubitv.com/movies/504581/breaking-balls
Breaking Balls
2017 · 1 hr 13 min
TV-PG Documentary · Sport
As three bocce ball competitors prepare for the 30th Anniversary Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce Tournament, they intensify their training.
Starring Aaron Goldhammer Anthony Rizzo, John Vourlis
Directed by John Vourlis
In addition, in the meantime, for those that are interested, there is a group of friendly Bocce Players that meet every Tuesday, and Thursday mornings about 9:30am-10:00am, till about noon 12:00pm, that have fun playing Bocce!...And, have introduced the game to many interested people that are unfamiliar and new to Bocce...Those that know the game can play there, too...Or, play there any time on their own during regular park hours (Park curfew 10:00 pm to 5:00 am)...Murdy Park: https://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/residents/parks_facilities/parks/murdy-park.cfm
Murdy Park Address: 7000 Norma Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Phone (714) 960-8895
(If you call ahead, you can verify the availability of a Bocce Ball set that you can play with, if, you don't have your own set)
Skateboarding and bocce ball part of Edison Park revamp - https://www.ocregister.com/2009/06/24/skateboarding-and-bocce-ball-part-of-edison-park-revamp/
By JAIMEE LYNN FLETCHER | Orange County Register June 24, 2009
HUNTINGTON BEACH- Plans to revamp Edison Community Park could include a new skate park, bocce ball courts and playing fields, among other additions.
The city this month received Planning Commission approval for a master plan to reconfigure the 40-acre Edison Park in the 2100 block of Magnolia Avenue.
The park is home to batting cages and two baseball diamonds; tennis, basketball, volleyball and racquetball courts; picnic and play areas; a community center and 132 parking spaces.
The city wants to utilize the park’s open spaces and add a playing field, expand the parking lot by 124 spaces and construct a new parking lot with 120 spaces, build a skate park and install two bocce ball courts, according to a city report.
The master plan is expected to be implemented in four phases over the next eight years.
Phases one and two are expected to focus on constructing the new parking lot and fields. Phase three would introduce new park facilities, such as the skate park. The final phase would be the expansion of the existing parking lot.
The redesign of walkways and removing and replacing about 200 trees would be worked on throughout the eight-year construction period.
City officials said plans are preliminary and there is not yet a cost estimate or an anticipated construction start date.
Although the basic plan was approved, specifics may have to come back before the Planning Commission as the project moves forward.
tweet tweet tweet - https://twitter.com/twenty2John/status/1661452678969593857?s=20
Our GROUP page at Facebook: Bocce Courts 4 HB (Huntington Beach) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/131918470769517
PS. For The LOVE Of Bocce (VIDEO): "Breaking Balls"... https://tubitv.com/movies/504581/breaking-balls
Breaking Balls 2017 · 1 hr 13 min
TV-PG Documentary · Sport
As three bocce ball competitors prepare for the 30th Anniversary Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce Tournament, they intensify their training.
Starring Aaron Goldhammer Anthony Rizzo, John Vourlis
Directed by John Vourlis
Info at IMBd: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6673164/?ref_=tt_mv_close
At, You Tube: Here's Bocce Ball in Huntington Beach (3:16)