Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger today announced that more than $60 million has been secured to support the comprehensive restoration and rapid rebuilding of all Altadena parks destroyed or damaged in the Eaton Fire.
Supervisor Barger delivered the announcement alongside Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation Director Norma E. García-González, community partners, and residents during an event held inside the renovated Loma Alta Park gymnasium. Large renderings illustrating the future of Eaton Canyon Natural Area, Farnsworth Park, and Charles White Park helped set the stage for the County’s long-term recovery plans.
Supervisor Barger emphasized that while the County has secured a major funding milestone, the $60 million raised so far represents only about one-third of the over $190 million needed to fully restore all impacted park spaces. She called upon philanthropic, nonprofit, and private-sector partners to join the effort to complete this ambitious community restoration.
“Altadena’s parks are the heart of this community, so securing strong partnerships is essential for the thousands of displaced Eaton Fire survivors eager to reconnect,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “From little league games at Farnsworth Park to cultural festivals at Charles White Park to hiking in Eaton Canyon, these parks hold cherished memories. We are committed to bringing them back stronger than ever.”
Director García-González echoed that sentiment, noting that Supervisor Barger’s leadership has been critical in driving the recovery forward. “We commend the leadership and dedication of Supervisor Barger to prioritize rebuilding and restoring these cherished LA County parks for Altadena residents,” said García-González. “As we approach Thanksgiving, I am truly moved by the sponsors who make this park renewal possible. And to realize our goal of reopening all our Altadena parks, we welcome new partnerships.”
During the event, Supervisor Barger provided a detailed update on Altadena’s unprecedented era of park investment. She described the significant progress made across multiple park sites and outlined several major restoration efforts already underway.
Altadena Trails recovery work has secured $800,000, with completion anticipated in December 2026. The Landscape Recovery Center at Eaton Canyon Natural Area has received $2.9 million in funding. The Eaton Canyon Nature Center project has secured $16.2 million, but additional funds are needed to restore this educational treasure.
Barger also highlighted the upcoming renovation of Charles Farnsworth Park, which will occur in two major phases. Phase one will focus on creating a new Reflection Garden, supported by a $5 million investment and projected to begin construction in late spring 2026. Phase two, which involves broader enhancements across the entire park, will begin around the same time and is supported by $4.1 million in funding. The Altadena Golf Course is also moving toward recovery, with its first phase of restoration expected to be completed by December 2025.
These efforts follow several completed park projects. Loma Alta Park underwent a $3.4 million renovation earlier this year and reopened in May 2025, while Altadena Triangle Park reopened the following month after its own improvements. Earlier this week, The Walt Disney Company contributed an additional $5 million toward renovating Charles White Park, bringing the total secured for that site to $10.5 million, with groundbreaking planned for spring 2026.
Altadena residents expressed heartfelt gratitude for the progress made so far. “We truly appreciated how Loma Alta Park has continued to bring our community together since the fires,” said Altadena residents Lawrence and Lorena Dean. “We’re looking forward to the return of the golf course and the full restoration of all parks in Altadena, so our neighborhoods can keep thriving and gathering in the spaces that mean so much to us.”
While major strides have been made, Director García-González noted that the department sustained over $250 million in damages from the Eaton Fire, and funding is still required to complete remaining fire recovery projects. The Los Angeles County Parks Foundation is accepting tax-deductible contributions to support a number of key areas, including Altadena Trails, additional restoration efforts within the Eaton Canyon Natural Area, the rebuilding of the Eaton Canyon Nature Center, major improvements needed for the Davies Building and surrounding facilities at Charles Farnsworth Park, and continued recovery of the Altadena Golf Course.
The following funders and donors are supporting Altadena parks’ recovery: California Conservation Corps, California State Parks, Fire Aid, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, LA Clippers Foundation, Los Angeles Conservation Corps, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Pasadena Rotary Club, State of California, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, The Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, Theodore Payne Foundation, The Walt Disney Company, and Tree People.
Together with community partners, donors, and local families, Supervisor Barger reaffirmed the County’s commitment to restoring every park touched by the Eaton Fire, ensuring that Altadena’s beloved outdoor spaces remain safe, vibrant, and resilient for generations to come.
B-roll of damaged and destroyed Altadena parks and of today’s event is available here. Photos are also available here. Click here to view a summary of Altadena parks recovery projects that includes costs and donors per park.