Save Our Park
Continental Park is where our community breathes, plays, connects, and finds peace.
Let’s protect what makes it special!
A Community’s Stand Against a Misguided Farmers Market
Raising serious concerns about transparency, ethics, and the misuse of public office.
In late October 2025, residents learned that a weekly, Saturday farmers’ market was set to start on November 1st at Continental Park. The initiative, spearheaded by a resident and promoted by Commissioner Raquel Regalado, was already being promoted on social media and through a distribution of flyers, despite not having obtained permit approval from the Parks and Recreation Department.
This premature promotion immediately raised red flags. Vendors were being recruited, and a November 1st start date was promised, well before any formal community input or approval had taken place. Residents of the community were left frustrated - wondering how such a significant change to their neighborhood park was moving forward full steam ahead without their knowledge or consent.
What Are
Our Concerns?
Safety
Our neighborhood already faces increased traffic and frequent speeding.
Introducing additional traffic from a weekly market could further compromise pedestrian safety, especially for children and seniors.
We have asked the County to conduct a traffic and safety study and have not received a response on this.
Limited Parking
Parking poses a challenge. Continental Park currently lacks the infrastructure needed to support a recurring Saturday market.
Without accommodations, we will likely see vehicles overflow into nearby residential streets, green spaces, and other unintended areas, impacting both the safety and character of our neighborhood.
Community Experience
Preserving the weekend park experience is important.
While organized sports like baseball, soccer, and volleyball bring vibrancy and community spirit, the park also serves as a peaceful retreat for walking, biking, and relaxation.
A bustling, recurring Saturday market could upset this balance by introducing overcrowding and noise.
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