Washington Park Pasadena

Over the years, ONYX has been involved in numerous enhancements to the historic Washington Park, with its most recent contribution being the establishment of a new community house.

Location

Pasadena, California

Principal

Steve Kuchenski AIA

Design Lead

Steve Kuchenski AIA

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Details

The Community House features a multi-purpose room, kitchenette, gender-neutral restroom, storage room, accessible office for recreation staff, public Wi-Fi, and shaded outdoor gathering space.

Washington Park Pasadena

In addition, new outdoor restrooms have been added to the park.

Washington Park Pasadena
Washington Park Pasadena
Washington Park Pasadena

Previous improvements include installation of ramadas for the picnic area and updated information displays.

Careful grading preserved the historic river rock walls, while providing alternate paths for accessibility.

Washington Park Pasadena
Washington Park Pasadena

ONYX originally worked with the City of Pasadena, Friends of Washington Park, and the Theodore Payne Foundation in the early 2000’s to implement an updated master plan.

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