Bob Hart Square Rendering

Downtown Merced is undergoing major improvements, including renovations at Bob Hart Square and along West Main Street as part of a larger revitalization effort. Upgrades to Bob Hart Square include an expanded plaza, new seating areas, additional trees, and a stage. The project, which began in March, also includes rerouting access to nearby parking lots by closing entrances on Canal Street and adding new ones on 16th Street. The area is being redesigned to serve more as a community gathering space than a parking zone. A series of three concerts is planned to celebrate the completion of the project, with the first event expected in October to mark the reopening of the square.