Project Background
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Located in El Monte’s high-density residential River East neighborhood, Zamora Park is a 4.48-acre existing public park. While considered the park and recreational anchor of the community, Zamora Park, built in 1969, is underused due to outdated amenities. In February 2017, community members working with First 5 LA presented an assessment of Zamora Park to City officials documenting the most pressing concerns of the park, including out-of-date playgrounds, deteriorating tables and benches, and limited lighting that creates unsafe conditions for park users.
The Zamora Park Renovation project will transform this community space into a multi-benefit asset, with over 100 shade trees, stormwater capture elements, walking paths, fitness equipment, new playgrounds, a refurbished basketball court, a splash pad, and an enhanced bus stop where approximately 50 children catch the bus daily. The renovation will also better integrate the two well-used community buildings on site, a community center and art center, into the park space. |
Construction Photos
December 2025
Included: continued pathway and planting installation, turf installation, and mosaic artwork installation.
November 2025
Included: basketball court resurfacing, pre-fabricated restroom delivery and installation, continued planting and pathway installation.
October 2025
Included: community-made mosaic tile event, splash pad installation, permeable paver installation, soil preparations, and start of planting.
September 2025
Included: continued concrete work, playground and fitness equipment installation, splash pad system installation.
August 2025
Included: continued concrete work, bench installation, playground footings, and splash pad holding tank excavation and initial work.
July 2025
Included: continued concrete work, including seat walls, as well as bike rack installation.
June 2025
Included: underground utility work, concrete forms and pouring for mow curbs and sidewalks.
Stormwater Planters
These stormwater planters will help capture and treat all rainwater that falls on the site. They will allow water to collect and infiltrate through specialized soil and gravel that will remove pollutants before the water continues down through the soil and into the underground aquifer. The stormwater planters will help keep our watershed healthy.
May 2025
Included: Grading, underground utility work, and excavation for stormwater planters.
April 2025
Included: Start of construction and demolition. 94% of materials removed from the site were able to be recycled.
Park Design
Construction Announcement
Zamora Park Location
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