Ana Montenegro Park

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The City of Baldwin Park is excited to share with residents and visitors Ana Montenegro Park. To be located at a vacant lot on the corner of Maine Avenue and Joanbridge Street, Ana Montenegro Park will help fulfill the City’s mission to create more greenspace in the community. It will be the first new park established in the City since its incorporation in 1956.

In late 2022, the City acquired the 8,342-square-foot parcel for the purpose of building a mini-park and addressing issues of equity and environmental justice in the northern quadrant of the City. The park will be named after former Baldwin Park City Treasurer Ana Montenegro, one of the first Latinas elected to public office in California and a dedicated local teacher.

Ana Montenegro Park will fit seamlessly into the City’s existing Comprehensive Park Master Plan, which envisions connectivity to the adjacent San Gabriel Bike Trail. It will be located less than a quarter-mile from the Emerald Necklace and Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area Bike Trail.

Ana Montenegro Park

Ana Montenegro Park will provide a range of benefits to the community, such as:

· Amenities, like picnic areas, playgrounds and fitness equipment

· Sustainable landscaping designed to create and maintain an inclusive and welcoming space for all visitors

· Artistic installations celebrating Baldwin Park’s culture and history. The artwork pays homage to Ana Montenegro’s passion for cultural programs.

· Trails for exploration and connecting visitors to the City’s broader network of paths and trails

· Educational signage telling the story of Ana Montenegro and providing details about the local environment and history

The City has received $761,672 in grant funding to develop the park from the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy. The City will contribute $359,874 in matching funds, which are derived from Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District’s Measure A and Technical Assistance Program and the City’s Community Enhancement Fund. The total estimated cost for the park is $1.1 million.

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1. Why is the City creating this park?                                                                                                                                                                                            a. The vision for Ana Montenegro Park is to create a place where members of the community can come together, enjoy the range of amenities offered and appreciate the cultural significance of the work done by Ana Montenegro. It adds to the City’s ongoing goal of expanding greenspace throughout the community, creating more spaces for residents and visitors to relax, exercise or connect with one another.

2. Who is Ana Montenegro?                                                                                                                                                                                                              a. Ana Montenegro was elected Baldwin Park City Treasurer in 1976, one of the first Latinas to be elected to office in California. A true trailblazer, Ana Montenegro was a strong advocate for women and cultural programs during her time in office. She was also a proud high school teacher. Her impact on Baldwin Park’s history and culture is immeasurable.

3. How can I share my ideas about the park?                                                                                                                                                                             a. The City will be hosting two Community Engagement Meetings, during which members of our community can help shape the vision for the park. Residents who can’t make it to these in-person meetings can also share their feedback via an online survey.

4. When will the park open?                                                                                                                                                                                                            a. The park is scheduled to tentatively open in late 2025.

5. How long will construction take?                                                                                                                                                                                               a. Construction on Ana Montenegro Park is slated to start in 2025. This timeline is subject to change. The City will update the community through this webpage and our other communication channels as the project progresses.

6. Will there be related road closures?                                                                                                                                                                                         a. No, the City does not foresee any road closures.

7. How can I stay up to date about developments for the park?                                                                                                                                    Keep tabs on the latest developments for the park through this webpage and the City’s social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, and X.