SGP updates draft
June 2023 UPDATE
June 6
The City broke ground on Phase 3 of improvements to San Gabriel Park on June 6, 2023.
Phase 3 of the San Gabriel Park improvements project includes:
- a large multi-use performance pavilion
- a splash pad plaza
- entry monuments
- roadway and parking improvements
- shade shelters
- a new restroom building
- a new skate park
The Grove (areas 9 & 10), which includes picnic tables and food trucks pads, will not be included as part of phase 3 construction, and is being considered for a future phase. The construction of an additional parking lot (area 5) is will not be included in phase 3 construction, and is being considered as part of the Recreation Center Feasibility Study.
The $7.5 million project is expected to be completed in spring 2024.
City Council approved a contract with Choice Builders LLC to complete the construction of Phase 3.
Funding for the improvements was approved by voters in a 2008 bond.
Access to the park will not be affected; however, short-term road closures and detours are expected to happen throughout construction. A portion San Gabriel Park loop trail is expected to be closed during periods of construction.
The San Gabriel Park Master Plan, which was completed in June 2015, identified improvements to be completed in phases to limit park disruptions.
2019
Phase 2 of the San Gabriel Park improvements was completed at the end of 2019. Improvements included additional pavilions, a new restroom, two new playgrounds, swings and a basketball court under the College Street bridge. In addition, lights were also added to the two sand volleyball courts and restoration was completed to the two additional springs along the San Gabriel River.
2018
Phase 1 of the San Gabriel Park improvements was completed in September 2018. Improvements in these phases included two new restrooms, a new playground and swings, new picnic pavilions, parking improvements, and directional signage. In addition, one of the springs along the San Gabriel River was restored back to a more natural habitat.
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