Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger joined the City of South Pasadena today in celebrating the ribbon cutting of Dr. Beatriz Solis Memorial Park, a new community space honoring the life and legacy of a longtime South Pasadena resident and nationally respected advocate for education, equity, and inclusion.
The ribbon cutting ceremony took place at the new park, located at 2006 Berkshire Avenue. The event marked an important milestone for the community and the City of South Pasadena’s ongoing investment in parks and open space.
“This beautiful new park is a lasting tribute to Dr. Beatriz Solis and the remarkable impact she had on this community and beyond,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “Her advocacy for parks and open space helped make this project possible, and I commend the City of South Pasadena for investing in a space that will serve residents for generations. This partnership reflects what can be achieved when local and County governments work together to improve quality of life.”
The City of South Pasadena supported the project by allocating $275,000 in Measure A funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District, demonstrating a strong commitment to expanding accessible, high-quality public spaces.
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, who also attended the ceremony, reflected on the park’s significance and her sister’s enduring legacy.
“My sister, Dr. Beatriz Solis, devoted her life to ensuring that communities too often left behind had a voice and the resources to thrive,” said Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. “She believed public spaces, like public health, should uplift people and bring them together. The Dr. Beatriz Solis Memorial Park reflects those values—offering a place for healing, wellness, and community connection. I am deeply honored to see her legacy live on in a space that will serve families for generations, and I thank the City of South Pasadena for helping make this meaningful tribute a reality.”
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