Grand Opening of Renovated Central Park Playground Set for October 19

A renovated playground in Central Park is scheduled to be the scene of a grand opening ceremony hosted by the Department of Public Works on Saturday, Oct. 19.

The public is invited to join Mayor Bill Bogaard, Councilmember Steve Madison, and other City officials to celebrate and enjoy a morning of refreshments and fun activities for all ages. The program will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.

The 9.2 acre Central Park, located at 275 South Raymond Avenue is Pasadena’s first park and was constructed in the early 20th Century. The park retains historical character, and its architectural elements and style designed by Ralph Cornell in the 1926 Master Plan. Historic features of the park including lawn bowling, clubhouse, formal walkways, and stately trees are present to this date. Little has changed since its creation to respect the history of Central Park.

The $412,000 playground renovation project includes the expansion of the playground in both size and play opportunity. New equipment includes separate play structures and swings for ages 2-5 abd 5-12. A variety of freestanding play equipment is also included. New gathering places with picnic tables are available at the north and south ends of the playground. Additional work includes a decorative fence along Fair Oaks Avenue to separate the playground from the adjacent sidewalk, the removal of the meaning asphalt park walkways and replacement with new concrete walks, replacement drinking fountains, and additional shade trees in the project area.

DD Systems, Inc. completes the park improvements. Play equipment was supplied by Landscape Structures, Inc.

For questions or additional information regarding the grand opening ceremony, please contact Yesenia Alvarado, Public Information Coordinator at (626) 744-7033 or yalvarado@cityofpasadena.net.