The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the award of two competitive grants in support of local park development. The City has secured $550,000 through Measure A from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD), and an additional $193,992 from Proposition 68 State of California Parks and Water Bond of 2018.
RPOSD is a special district of Los Angeles County that collects property tax revenue and grants it out to cities, non-profits, and other agencies for new and improved open space, parks, and programs. Passed in 2018, Proposition 68, or the Parks, Environment and Water Bond, is a statewide ballot measure that authorizes general obligation bonds for state and local parks, environmental and restoration projects, and water infrastructure and flood protection projects.
These grant funds will be utilized for the construction of two new pocket parks: Grevelia Pocket Park and the Dr. Beatriz Solis Memorial Park located at Berkshire Pocket Park. This investment reflects the City’s ongoing commitment to expanding public open space and enhancing recreational amenities for the South Pasadena community.
Construction of both parks is currently in progress, with completion anticipated by the end of September 2025. Upon completion, these projects will provide accessible green space for residents and contribute to the City’s long-term goals for environmental sustainability and community well-being.
The City of South Pasadena expresses its appreciation to the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District and the State of California for their continued support of local park and open space initiatives.
