PASADENA — The city of Pasadena is inviting the public to the groundbreaking on Saturday, July 8, of work on the One Arroyo Trail Linkages Project, which aims to revitalize the Arroyo Seco’s trail system.
Officials say the project is vital to “restoring Pasadena’s cherished open space for future generations.”
The project connects three distinct areas to improve trail conditions – Hahamonga, Central Arroyo and the Lower Arroyo. It includes reopening the historic Mayberry-Parker bridge.
The Arroyo Seco itself consists of nearly 1,000 acres of urban forest. While its 22 miles of potential continuous trails serving as a “vital resource for Pasadena residents,” Pasadena officials said longtime heavy use, erosion and deferred maintenance have rendered some trails unsafe or not accessible.
“We are thrilled to initiate this project, which not only enhances the safety and accessibility of our trails but also preserves the natural beauty of the Arroyo Seco for generations to come,” said Pasadena Mayor Victor M. Gordo in a statement. “This project represents a significant investment in our community’s health, well-being, and enjoyment of our unique urban open space.”
Gordo also offered thanks to state Sen. Anthony Portantino’s office, the Pasadena Community Foundation and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for support on the project.
City Councilmember Steve Madison, echoed Gordo, in a statement, noting that the Arroyo Seco is the “crown jewel of west Pasadena.”
“… We’re so excited to break ground on this project to improve miles of well-loved trails in this beautiful natural resource,” said Madison, whose Council District 6 includes much of the Arroyo. “A project of this type is long overdue, so thank you to the One Arroyo Foundation for helping get shovels in the ground.”
The groundbreaking will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at Brookside Park, Picnic Area G (south of the park), 360 N. Arroyo Blvd.
For more information about the One Arroyo Foundation visit OneArroyo.org.