Otis Gordon Park to Receive New Restrooms and Park Equipment

Otis Gordon Sports Park, one of the City of Duarte’s most popular parks since its opening in 1995, will receive much needed permanent restrooms and new park playground equipment thanks to $180,000 in State grant funds. The 5-acre facility, used by senior citizen softball leagues, the Recreation Department for its summer t-ball, spring youth mini soccer, and adult softball programs, plus many outside groups including DYAC, and the Hawks, will see these improvements in late 2010.

In order to minimize expense and expedite the process, a prefabricated restroom has been approved for the site. Prefabricated restroom buildings have been previously utilized by the City at Beardslee and Encanto Parks. The recommended restroom facility will be a customized CXT Kodiak, similar to those found at National Park sites. Restrooms are anticipated to cost approximately $130,000 including installation.

The playground equipment at adjoining Andres Duarte Satellite Park will also be replaced at an approximate cost of $50,000. The current equipment is the oldest in the City and does not meet many of the State and Federal guidelines for safety and accessibility.

Funding for the project was made available through a grant from the State of California 2002 Resources Bond Act. The guaranteed application process also does not require a match of City funds, creating no impact to the City’s General Fund. For additional information on this upcoming capital project, contact the City’s Parks and Recreation Dept. at (626) 357-7931.