City of Marina

06/19/2026

City of Marina offices will be closed today, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

This day honors the end of slavery in the United States and serves as an important time to reflect on our ongoing collective journey toward liberty, equality and justice.

Emergency services will remain fully operational, and regular business hours will resume Monday, June 22.

06/19/2026

🌟 Glorya Jean Tate Park is now officially open! 🌟

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Grand Reopening Celebration, it was truly a special and monumental day for the community. This beautifully enhanced park offers something for everyone, and City staff were overjoyed to finally see families discover all the brand new amenities during the event! Some of the highlights include:

Basketball courts for friendly competition 🏀
Fitness areas to stay active and energized 👟
Pickleball Courts for all skill levels 🎾
A fun and engaging playground for children 🛝
Dog parks for our four-legged friends 🐕
Open spaces to relax, gather and enjoy the outdoors 🌱

A huge shoutout to our Recreation & Cultural Services Department for their hard work, creativity and dedication in bringing this spectacular event together for the community. This event was a major success thanks to their hard work, and we appreciate everyone on the team for making the day a celebration the community won’t forget for years to come! 👏

06/18/2026

🗣️ Help protect Marina’s water future! The City of Marina invites the community to provide virtual public comment at the California State Lands Commission’s meeting on Tuesday, June 23, and urge commissioners to deny CalAm’s desalination project lease.

💧This proposed lease would allow an industrial wellfield to be built through Marina’s protected dunes and beaches, threatening the city’s drinking water supply for a project that regional water data shows is unnecessary.

🏛️The City will open City Council Chambers (211 Hillcrest Ave) at 11:30 a.m. on June 23 as a central location for the community to gather, watch the meeting broadcast and provide public comment. Residents can also participate remotely via Zoom through the commission’s website at slc.ca.gov.

Find more facts and background information at ProtectMarinaWater.org.

California American Water (CalAm), a private, for-profit water corporation, has proposed a desalination project that would be constructed in, around and through the City of Marina. The plant would use slant wells to draw fresh and brackish (salty) water in aquifers under the City, including the sign...

06/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined last week’s virtual Q&A session! 💬

During the session, City staff shared information about the condition of current public facilities, long-term financial needs and what options are being considered as Marina plans for the future. Residents also had the opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from staff about the facts, challenges and next steps.

If you missed this meeting, it is now available to watch online here: CityofMarina.org/1428/City-Facilities-and-Budget 💻

Community input continues to play an important role as the City evaluates next steps for Marina’s facilities and long-term needs. 🤝
To learn more, visit: CityofMarina.org/1428/City-Facilities-and-Budget

Missed out on the Community Workshops or the Zoom Q&A Session? The full video is now available on the City's YouTube Channel. This Q&A provided residents with another opportunity to learn and ask questions about Marina’s City facilities, budget challenges and what may be considered moving forward....

06/17/2026

🚧 Paving Alert – Imjin Parkway

Pavement restoration work is scheduled at the intersection of Imjin Parkway and Second Avenue in Marina on June 18 and 19. Crews will work overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Please follow all posted detours and traffic control signs. Motorists are encouraged to plan for possible delays and use alternate routes when available.

Thank you for your patience as we complete these roadway improvements.

06/16/2026

The City of Marina is pleased to welcome Kristan Maurer as our new Fire Chief! 🎉

Chief Maurer joins our community with more than 26 years of fire service experience, most recently serving as a fire chief in Washington State. We are thrilled to bring her leadership, operational excellence and commitment to community safety to Marina.

Please join us in giving Chief Maurer and her family a warm welcome to our City! 👋

06/16/2026

Marina residents, families and local artists of all ages are invited to help design artwork for the future all-inclusive playground. 🎨

A community art meeting will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on June 30 at the Rocky Han Community Center, (211 Hillcrest Ave.). Attendees will view the designated artwork locations, learn about upcoming opportunities to create art and find out how to get involved.

No prior art experience is necessary to help shape this meaningful space for children of all abilities. 🛝

06/15/2026

🏛️ The City Council meets this Tuesday, June 16, at 6:30 p.m. Stay informed and participate in person, online or by phone:

📍 In person: City Council Chambers (211 Hillcrest Ave.)
💻 Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/730251556 (ID: 730 251 556)
📞 Phone: 1-669-900-9128 (ID: 730 251 556, *Press 9 to speak)

Review the full agenda at CityOfMarina.org/AgendaCenter

06/08/2026

🚨 Last call! The deadline to complete our Downtown Community Feedback Form is June 9 at 5 p.m.

We want to ensure our plans for traffic improvements, public spaces and housing developments truly reflect what you want to see. 🗳️

Take five minutes to pull up the form and help shape our downtown’s future: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/bkE8vWg 📲

06/04/2026

Join us for the Grand Reopening of Glorya Jean Tate Park this Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 🎀✂️

Come check out the brand-new playground, basketball and pickleball courts, fitness area and dog parks! It is a great new gathering spot for Marina residents to play, connect and spend time outdoors. 🌳

Bring your family, invite your neighbors and help us celebrate this special community space. See you there! 🎉