PNR News and Events

Newly Completed Projects

Trails Guide to the Arroyo Seco
PNR has recently completed a trails guide to the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena. This pocket sized guide will be available at the City Parks reservation desk, at the PNR office, or by calling 626.744.4321. 

Smart Irrigation at the Gamble House
PNR recently got a donation to retrofit existing irrigation at the Gamble House. Rainbird's donation allowed us to replace inefficient heads with MP rotators which are much more efficient putting down larger water droplets and allowing less transpiration.

Brookside Park
A new safety gate and trash enclosure have been constructed at the park in the historic 'arroyo stone' style in order to enhance the pedestrian experience there.

Projects Underway

The concept behind the improvement project on San Gabriel Medians was to help beautify the area through the installation of a drought tolerant demonstration garden in the median while reducing heat island effect. The funding was a joint effort by Pasadena Water and Power and Public Works.

Phase One of the project consisted of removing existing concrete pavers and irrigation. The improvements consisted of constructing drainage swales to capture water with accent rocks. Water wise irrigation products were installed to eliminate runoff and reduce evaporation.

Phase Two of this improvement will be completed in early Fall when the weather cools down. Public works will install drought tolerant trees and plant materials that will add interest and beauty to the area to complete this project. If you have any questions please call Ana Quintanilla (626) 744-7387

Robinson Park
The park renovation is now under construction, with a anticipated completion in December, 2009. This will be a full size football/baseball field (with 2 baseball diamonds). The contractor is near completion with the demolition work and has started working on rough grading.

Memorial and Washington Parks
New handrails for these parks have been sent out to bid for construction. While upgrading all the steps and ramps to the accessibility standard, the new handrails emphasize aesthetic design which aligns with the historic nature of the two parks.

Central Park
A play equipment replacement project has commenced with a design discussion meeting attended by interested community members, the project architects, and City staff.

New York Drive Improvement Project
Construction will resume on the landscaping of New York Drive Median Islands. This project will eventually continue up to Altadena Drive.

Memorial Park and Central Park
A restroom replacement project has begun with a design discussion meeting attended by interested community members, the project architects, and City staff.

And Coming Soon...

And also coming soon....New ocean-themed Brookside Park playground (Reese's Retreat), Renovation of the Casting Pond in the Lower Arroyo Seco, Renovation to the Lower Arroyo Seco Park main entrance, Repair of trail wall and bench above Rose Bowl Aquatic Center, Oak Grove Disc Golf course map and new interpretive kiosk, .....and more!