Proposed sale of Eastern Greenbelt Park property, Norco
St. Charles Parish
Summary
The parish sold unused Norco park land back to Shell for $100,000 total ($20,000 plus $80,000 through the sewer district), well above appraisal. A Norco parent asked to keep the park for kids; the council pointed to its park master plan and sheriff's enforcement on Good Hope Street.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Parish and sewer district collect $100,000 — 20 times the $5,000 combined appraised value — earmarked for Norco recreation.
Norco recreation programs get a $100,000 infusion; Shell regains the encumbered land.
Some Good Hope Street families lose nearby open space they used for kids' bike riding.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Jun 1, 2026
The parish sold unused Norco park land back to Shell for $100,000 total ($20,000 plus $80,000 through the sewer district), well above appraisal. A Norco parent asked to keep the park for kids; the council pointed to its park master plan and sheriff's enforcement on Good Hope Street.
Parish Council (trimmed) - May 19, 2026
Two introduced ordinances would let the parish sell portions of Eastern Greenbelt Park in Norco — one for $20,000 and one for $80,000 — with a June 1 hearing.
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - May 4, 2026
The administration wanted to sell park land at 500 Good Hope Street in Norco for $100,000, but asked to postpone the deal indefinitely — and the council agreed. Residents may want to watch what happens next with this public property.
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