More parking spaces are on the way at Stampede in Old Town Temecula.
The Southside parking lot near Murrieta Creek and Old Town Front Street, outside the country music venue, is also known as the Roger Epperson Memorial Parking Lot, and is getting 22 additional parking spaces, new pavement, and lighting.
The project’s second phase starts this week. Crews are removing and replacing pavement, restriping asphalt, replacing parking lot lights, and upgrading handrails. The work is being done in four phases.
The $1.2 million Southside Parking Lot Reconfiguration project began in July and is expected to be completed by January 2025, a Temecula news release states.
However, assuming no unforeseen circumstances, the project could be completed before the end of the year, Betsy Lowrey, assistant to the city manager, said.
The city has worked with nearby businesses and residents, including Stampede, to address concerns about temporary parking loss. Parking is available in a gravel lot across the street at the intersection of First Street and Old Town Front, Lowrey said.
Phases 3 and 4 of the project, which do not yet have a start date, will involve the same work, such as asphalt repaving and lighting improvements, but in different parking lot locations, said Ron Moreno, public works director.
In addition to the repaving, the Southside parking lot is one of several areas near Murrieta Creek being renovated to prevent flooding. The Murrieta Creek Flood Control project, which intends to shield Temecula businesses and residents along Murrieta Creek from flooding, was awarded $39.3 million in federal funds earlier this year.
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Stampede is billed as the largest country music venue on the West Coast, offering concerts, line dancing lessons, and dinner, according to its website.
The Stampede’s façade has been enhanced in recent years, Lowrey said in a statement, “it’s a brilliant welcome at the entrance through the southern arch into Old Town Temecula.”
Additional Information on the Southside Parking Lot Reconfiguration project can be found here.
