The new community center at Pathfinder Community Regional Park in Rowland Heights will include a 19,500 square foot multi-purpose area, tennis and basketball courts, and splash pad, as well as a computer room. The new 21,000 square foot Hacienda Heights Community and Recreation Center, located at 1234 Valencia Avenue, will include performance areas, walking trails, fitness stations and picnic tables.

“Each of the new community centers was designed with input from the public and are a fine example of how local partnerships can meet the needs of our residents,” said Supervisor Knabe. “I’m proud that even in tough economic times, we have funding for important projects that impact residents’ everyday lives.  These new community centers will boost the overall quality-of-life for residents in the area and provide them with an outstanding place where they can experience a cultural event, exercise, access a computer – there will be something for everyone!”

The total cost of the Rowland Heights Community Center is approximately $18 million and was made possible with funding from the office of Fourth District Supervisor Don Knabe. The total cost of the Hacienda Heights Community and Recreation Center is $21.2 million and will be funded by the Puente Hills Landfill-Community Benefit and Environmental Trust Funds, as well as 4^th District Capital Project Construction Funds. Both community centers are slated to open to the public in late 2014.

The Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles (CDC) is overseeing the development of the new $4.029 million park funded by the office of Supervisor Knabe.  Orange Grove Park will include a new graded roadway and pedestrian ramp, parking for 15 vehicles, a unique sundial entry plaza with celestial bodies and orbit patterns depicted in colored concrete with a sandblasted finish, restrooms, shaded picnic areas, playgrounds, walking paths, and an exercise course with fitness equipment.

The park landscape will feature a wide range of drought tolerant plant material containing both native and non-native species such as oak and sycamore trees that will shade the site.  Water usage will be controlled and monitored by a satellite-linked irrigation controller and drainage that has been designed to retain water onsite and direct excess runoff to several bioretention areas.  Construction is scheduled for completion in February 2014.

“It is exciting to break ground on a project developed with input from the residents, and designed by a team of professionals whose goal is to ensure that Hacienda Heights residents have new green space where their children can play, and neighbors can gather to enjoy their community,” said Supervisor Knabe.

Orange Grove Park is made possible with the support of the County’s Fourth Supervisorial District, the CDC, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, community members, and the design team of Katherine Spitz and Associates.

The park is located at 14517 Orange Grove Avenue, in Hacienda Heights.  Once completed, it will be operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation.  For more information on park services, please call (310) 965-8602.

• Don Knabe, Chairman Pro-Tem, Supervisor, County of Los Angeles
• Sean Rogan, Executive Director, CDC
• Russ Guiney, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation

WHAT: Following active community involvement during the three-year planning and design stages, Los Angeles County officials will join in the groundbreaking celebration for the future 5.5-acre Orange Grove Park.

The Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles (CDC) is overseeing the development of the new $4.029 million park funded by the office of Fourth District Supervisor Don Knabe.  Orange Grove Park will include a new graded roadway and pedestrian ramp, parking for 15 vehicles, restrooms, shaded picnic areas, playgrounds, walking paths, and an exercise course with fitness equipment.  The park will feature a unique sundial entry plaza with celestial bodies and orbit patterns depicted in colored concrete with a sandblasted finish, and a wide range of drought tolerant plant material containing both native and non-native species.

Orange Grove Park is made possible with the support of the County’s Fourth Supervisorial District, the CDC, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, community members, and the design team of Katherine Spitz and Associates.

WHEN:          Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 3:30 p.m.

WHERE:        14517 Orange Grove Avenue, Hacienda Heights, CA  91745

MEDIA
CONTACT:   Elisa Vásquez, CDC, (626) 586-1762

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The annual event will be held at Pathfinder Community Regional Park in Rowland Heights, with more than 1,500 participants and more than a dozen restaurants.  The night will feature a live band, The HoDads, with dancing, wine tasting, and great food.

Pathfinder Community Regional Park is a hidden beauty atop the hill overlooking the city lights.  Ticket prices are $10.00 per person in advance and $12.00 at the door.  This includes a taste from each of the sponsored restaurants.  In addition, children’s tickets are available for $5.00 each.  For information and advance tickets please call (626) 333-1369.

Supevisor Knabe joins community officials in celebrating the groundbreaking of the new Orange Grove Park in Hacienda Heights.

The annual event will be held at Pathfinder Community Regional Park in Rowland Heights, with more than 1,500 participants and more than a dozen restaurants. The night will feature a live band, The HoDads, with dancing, wine tasting, and great food.

Pathfinder Community Regional Park is a hidden beauty atop the hill overlooking the city lights. Ticket prices are $10.00 per person in advance and $12.00 at the door. This includes a taste from each of the sponsored restaurants. In addition, children’s tickets are available for $5.00 each. For information and advance tickets please call (626) 333-1369.

The $345,623 project will reconstruct and repave Hacienda Boulevard’s roadway between Richview Drive to Glenmark Drive. Additionally, the project includes constructing adjacent sidewalks, ramps, curbs, gutters, signage, landscaping, and an irrigation system. The funds for this project are included in the Fourth Supervisorial District’s Road Fund Budget. This project is scheduled to start in June 2010 and be completed in July 2010.

It is important that we constantly look for ways to improve the roads and increase motorist safety in our County, said Supervisor Knabe. By improving Hacienda Boulevard, not only will the residents of Hacienda Heights benefit, but so will the residents of neighboring cities and our other unincorporated communities that travel this route.