Hakone Gardens Koi Pond Renovation
Summary
The council put $2.5 million into fixing the century-old koi pond, which loses over 30,000 gallons of water a week and is too shallow for healthy koi.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
$2.5 million moved from the Park Development Unallocated Fund into the project budget.
Visitors to Hakone Gardens, the koi, and residents who value the historic garden.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 7, 2026
The council committed $2.5 million of park development funds to renovate the 100-year-old koi pond, which loses over 30,000 gallons of water a week. Hakone Foundation will match it with $2.5 million more. Construction is targeted for November 2027 through mid-2028, with the garden closed for roughly eight months.
Joint Session - Saratoga Youth Commission - Oct 7, 2026
The council put $2.5 million into fixing the century-old koi pond, which loses over 30,000 gallons of water a week and is too shallow for healthy koi.
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