Help Design Tango Park

The City of Milpitas has completed its public outreach phase and would like to thank the community for their valuable input throughout the process.  The City of pleased to announce that the Final Conception Plan has been approved by the Milpitas City Council.

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About the Project Site

Budgeted in the City's adopted 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (Project no. 2023), the project provides for the design and construction of two park site parcels, offset from one another that will be separated by a road extension.

• Park Site 1: Located north of the proposed residential development at 1905 Tarob Ct (Toll Brothers)
• Park Site 2: This site will be an expansion of Augustus Rathbone Park, an existing 0.75-acre park situated between Expedition Lane and Jubilee Drive.

Community Meeting #1 Recap

Meeting #1A: In-person Meeting held on September 10, 2024 - Completed

Meeting #1B: Virtual Meeting held on September 19, 2024 - Completed

Community Meeting #2 Recap

Meeting #2A: In-person Meeting held on January 15, 2025 - Completed

Meeting #2B: Virtual Meeting held on January 22, 2025 - Completed

Community Meeting #3 Recap

Meeting #3: In-person Meeting held on May 5, 2025 at the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Commission (PRCRC) meeting - Completed

Process and Timeline

As the project progresses, a more defined timeline for each outreach will be updated on this webpage. Please email Michael Runchey to receive project update and notifications.

Next Steps:

Following the approval of the Conceptual Plan, the City has begun developing construction documents for the new Tango Park.  Based on the current timeline, construction is anticipated to begin in Summer 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Why is Tango Park important for the community?

A: The Milpitas Metro Specific Plan’s open space policies were developed in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan’s development process to ensure that open space and recreational facilities in the Plan Area meet the needs of residents, workers, and visitors in a manner that is consistent with the City’s overarching vision for the park system

This new park holds immense significance for our community. The park will promote community health by providing a green space where residents can exercise, relax, and connect with nature. It becomes a place for families, friends, and neighbors to gather, fostering social bonds and reducing social isolation. Moreover, the park’s environmental impact cannot be overlooked—trees and plants will improve air quality and act as buffers against noise pollution from nearby roads. It also adds to the neighborhood’s aesthetics, becoming a landmark that contributes to our community’s identity.

Q: What is a standard park project schedule?

A: The planning and design development will take approximately 18 to 24 months to complete.  The project will begin with community engagement anticipated to start summer of 2024 and the development of the final conceptual design expected by spring/summer of 2025. The project will move into the construction drawing phase following the completion of the preferred concept design. The Construction is anticipated to start early 2027.

Q: What is being done to make sure the community is being heard?

A: Multiple outreach materials and methods will be utilized to maximize outreach to the community and accommodate community members with schedule conflicts and limited availability. Project messaging and materials will be provided in multiple languages to encourage participation from as many community members as possible.

Email Michael Runchey (mrunchey@milpitas.gov) for any questions or concerns you have.