Whittier Narrows Recreation Area Splash Pad Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026040814
Public Agency
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
(DPW)
Document Title
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area Splash Pad Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/16/2026
Document Description
The delivery of this project will enhance the recreation area experience and improve water safety next within the recreation area. This Project includes the installation of a splash pad with various activities using water to spray; seating areas throughout; renovated accessible parking and paved path of travel to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act; and irrigation and new climate-appropriate landscaping, including shade trees within and around the splash pad.
Contact Information
Name
Rene Gochez Jacobo
Agency Name
Los Angels County Public Works
Job Title
Senior Capital Projects Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
South El Monte
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Peck Rd and Santa Anita Ave
Zip
91733
State Highways
60 and 605 freeways
Schools
Mountain View High School
Waterways
San Gabriel River
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15301 (a), (b), (d), (f), and (h); 15303 (d) and (e); 15311 (b); and 15329 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and Cl
Reasons for Exemption
The Whittier Narrows Recreation Area Splash Pad. The project, which will construct a new splash pad, paving, shade, and seating areas; renovate accessible parking with resurfacing and remarking the parking and its aisles, and repaving the path of travel where necessary; and install irrigation and climate-appropriate landscaping in place of nonnative grass; is within certain classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment in that it meets the criteria set forth in the above sections. The project provides restoration of deteriorated structures, facilities and mechanical equipment.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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