The City of Pasadena Public Works Department Invites Residents to Attend the Third Community Event for the Jefferson Park Stormwater Capture Project Feasibility Study and Community Outreach Effort

PASADENA, Calif. – The City of Pasadena Public Works Department will be hosting a third public outreach event for the Jefferson Park Stormwater Capture Project Feasibility Study. The City invites the community to join the project team for an open house on Tuesday, June 9, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Jefferson Branch Library, Children and Teen Services, 1500 E. Villa St. Community members are invited to view conceptual above-ground park designs, share input, and connect with the project team.

In addition, project partner Amigos de Los Ríos will lead an educational activity focused on nature-based and beautification enhancements.

In June 2025, the City secured a $191,180 Public Education and Community Engagement grant from Los Angeles County’s Safe, Clean Water (SCWP) Program to support a comprehensive outreach and engagement plan that will accompany the Feasibility Study. The grant funding, awarded through the voter-approved SCWP Program, ensures that residents play a central role in shaping the project’s vision and design.

The Feasibility Study is intended to evaluate both underground stormwater capture infrastructure and potential above-ground park enhancements, focusing on strategies to improve stormwater runoff management and address water quality compliance while creating meaningful park improvements, such as new recreation areas and play structures, outdoor classrooms, and enhanced urban greening, among other potential improvements to be considered.

This third public outreach event for the project is one of many opportunities to participate in the planning process and provide early feedback to help shape the feasibility study. To ensure broad community participation, the City will be hosting a series of bilingual community events, such as pop-up activities at the park, interested parties’ meetings, community surveys and partnerships with surrounding community partners.

For more information on the Jefferson Park Stormwater Capture Project Feasibility Study and upcoming outreach opportunities, please visit bit.ly/JeffersonParkProject or contact the Stormwater Program Administrator at SWAdministrator@cityofpasadena.net.