City of Pasadena Public Works Department Invites Residents to Attend the Kickoff Event for the Jefferson Park Stormwater Capture Project Feasibility Study and Community[...]

PASADENA, Calif - The City of Pasadena Public Works Department will be hosting its first public outreach event for the Jefferson Park Stormwater Capture Project Feasibility Study. The City invites the community to join the project team on a guided community walking tour to discuss community needs and site considerations at Jefferson Park, 1501 E. Villa St., on Thursday, March 12, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The walk will include multiple stops throughout the park and is anticipated to take around 45 minutes. The tour will begin at the picnic tables on the corner of Monte Vista Street and Hamilton Avenue. Attendees will be invited to share feedback on existing park needs, ask questions, and sign up for future project updates.

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 will 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.

The first 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 [email protected].