Parks
Touring the Puente Hills Landfill Slated to Become the Future “Griffith Park of the San Gabriel Valley”
Puente Hills Landfill Park is expected to open in 2027, with 140 acres of trails and stunning vistas all the way to the ocean
Baldwin Park Gets Funds for Another Pocket Park
The city can’t seem to stop building parks, and this latest installment will make use of a pair of empty lots near the San Gabriel River.
Diversity Plaza’s New Splash Pad Cools Off Walnut’s Creekside Park
The already great Creekside Park now has a beautiful new splash pad, picnic area, and quality restrooms
Covina to Begin Construction on Recreation Village
The new facility will be next to the Metrolink station and include a variety of opportunities for fitness and amusement
City Leaders Kick Off Planning For Reconnecting MacArthur Park
Reconnecting MacArthur Park is a multi-year planning effort laying the groundwork for closing Wilshire Boulevard between Alvarado Street and Carondelet Street
Covina Skatepark is Now Open
The park’s mellow design is perfect for younger and older skaters, and it’s located just over a mile from the town’s renowned skate shop, Pawnshop Skate Co.
Eyes on the Street: El Monte’s Merced Ave Linear Park
This is just the beginning. A series of multimodal paths are coming to the area, connecting to the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area and Rio Hondo.
Freeway Drivers Keep Slamming into Bridge Railing in Griffith Park
Drivers keep smashing the Riverside Drive Bridge railing - plus a few other Griffith Park bike/walk updates
Eyes on the Street: Boyle Heights Myers/Mission Roundabout Completed, Short Bike Paths Open
Connected to the Sixth Street Viaduct, Boyle Heights' Myers/Mission Roundabout project includes two short bikeway segments now open on Myers Street and Mission Road
Pomona is Developing a Bike Park for All Skill Levels
The project is being led by a homegrown BMXer
