George Izay Park Public Engagement

The George Izay Park 3D renderings and architectural analysis will be presented to City Council on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 at Council Chambers, time to be announced. During this presentation, floor plans, renderings, and a 3D video will be presented detailing proposed improvements for the Burbank Little Theater and the Olive Recreation Center.

View the 3D renderings on the "Renderings" tab of this website.

The  City of Burbank  Parks and Recreation Department in collaboration with  RJM Design Group  is conducting public engagement and outreach to help identify and determine the needs of Burbank residents and stakeholders regarding future improvements to George Izay Park and its amenities, facilities and buildings. Information gathered during this process will guide the ultimate vision and development of a Park Master Plan.

Explore this site to learn more about this exciting project and how to get involved in the upcoming community outreach process. This site will be regularly updated as the project progresses, so be sure to check back frequently to stay up to date on the latest George Izay Park news and Master Plan development.

The George Izay Park Public Engagement process is anticipated to be complete by August of 2022. The project includes a number of public outreach opportunities, conceptual master plan development, and final report findings and presentation to the City Parks and Recreation Board and City Council. The Conceptual Park Master Plan and Report are expected to be presented to Park and Recreation Board on August 11, 2022 and City Council in September, 2022. Check back under Project Updates to view the Park Master Plan in August.

Check out the  video summary  of the community outreach process.

The City of Burbank operates 27 parks, several recreation centers, cultural and art entertainment venues, 2 public pools, 2 adult centers, 1 nature center, 1 golf course, tennis courts, open space, hiking trails, and other recreational amenities such as: a skate / BMX bike park, pickleball courts, bocce ball court, and a roller / ball facility. To learn more about these amenities, visit the  City's website .

Check out the map below to see where George Izay Park is located, or visit the  City's GIS Parks and Recreation Facilities Locator  to learn more about each park and recreation facility.

George Izay Park has many park and recreation facilities and amenities, including; the Burbank Walk of Fame, 3 parking lots. 4 baseball fields, batting cages, a concessionaires space, 4 handball courts, 1 horseshoe pit, 12 picnic tables, 1 playgrounds (2 play structures for ages 2-12), 2 outdoor restroom buildings, 2 tennis/pickleball courts, the Joslyn Adult Center (congregate meal hall, recreation rooms), Olive Recreation Center (gym, classrooms, Sports Office), the Burbank Little Theater, the Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center (gallery, classroom and pottery studio), and the historical Lockheed F-104 Starfighter Jet.

Explore the virtual 360 park tour photos below!

Snapshot Images of George Izay Park

George Izay Park

Olive Recreation Center

Joslyn Adult Center

Critical to the development of any project is coordination and information sharing within the community. Throughout the Public Engagement and Outreach Process, City Staff and RJM will be collecting input via Virtual Online Surveys, Workshops, a Multi-Modal Survey, and Stakeholder Interviews. Therefore, as this project progresses, so will the information presented on this website.

If you miss a survey or workshop opportunity, don’t worry. At any point in time you can provide direct feedback to the design team via the “Feedback” button below.

Your comments will be reviewed by the team on a regular basis.

If you want to be notified about upcoming public engagement opportunities, please provide your name and contact information via the "Feedback" button below.

The City of Burbank Parks and Recreation Department in collaboration with RJM Design Group conducted public engagement and in-person outreach to help identify and determine the needs of the Burbank residents and stakeholders regarding future improvements to George Izay Park and its amenities, facilities, and buildings. Information gathered during this process has guided the ultimate vision and development of the George Izay Park Master Plan.

The Master Plan and public engagement processes was presented to Park Board on Thursday, August 11th, 2022 at the Council Chambers from 6:00pm-8:00pm. View some of the exhibits from the Master Plan Report below. The full report can also  be viewed here .

Based on recent feedback recieved prior to and after the Park Board presentation regarding master plan nomenclature, "turf" refers to natural grass. There are no plans or recommendations for use of artificial turf.

The 3D renderings presented to Park Board on November 14, 2024 are below. An update will be shared after the City Council presentation on December 17th, 2024.