Glen Helen Ribbon-Cutting Projects

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A photo of the waterslides entrance sign and grass and trees lining a concrete walkway at Glen Helen Regional Park.

The community was invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony as well as enjoy the special events afterwards with extended park hours, the swim complex and waterslides, and a movie in the park at no cost on May 24, 2024.
A illustrated map of Glen Helen Regional Park identifying all new park projects.

Glen Helen Project Map

Regional Parks has been busy working on many beautification projects around the park. From new picnic shelters and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant restrooms and parking to new rodeo-themed waterslides and splashpad, these projects aim to improve the park experience for our communities to enjoy.

Prop. 68 Per Capita Grant Funding

Thanks to the Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS), a grant program offered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Regional Parks has been able to work on many projects throughout the park under this grant funding, including:

  • New Rodeo-themed splashpad
  • New ADA picnic shelters & parking
  • New ADA compliant restrooms
  • New island bridge
  • New entry monument

County General Funds

Thanks to the the support by the County Board of Supervisors, Regional Parks has been able to install three (3) new rodeo-themed waterslides. Other projects funded by county general funds include the splashpad, picnic shelters, restrooms, new entry monument, and interior road and parking lot improvements.

Community Development Block Grant

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Program supports community development activities and stronger more resilient communities. Regional Parks was awarded the CDBG grant to install a new concrete boat dock with park seating and viewing areas.

ARPA Funding

The American Rescue Plan Act funds were used to fund a new park solar lighting system. Installation of lights throughout the interior road and parking lots yield sustainable energy efficient lighting and promotes safety for park visitors.

New Playgrounds Coming Soon!

Thanks to additional funding by Rep. Pete Aguilar (33rd Congressional District), Regional Parks received $1 million in federal funding for playground renovations under the Community Project Funding Playground Restoration Project on May 10, 202 at Glen Helen.

Rep. Pete Aguilar, Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., Regional Parks Director Beahta Davis, and Trevor Leja, Deputy Executive Officer stand at Glen Helen playground with a large check for $1 million.
From left to right, Regional Parks Director Beahta Davis, back row left, Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., Deputy Executive Officer Trevor Leja and front, Rep. Pete Aguilar, 33rd Congressional District.
A photo of a colorful playground in sand with grass and trees at Glen Helen Regional Park.
Existing Playground slated for renovations with funding support by Rep. Pete Aguilar.

Another new playground to look for will be located on the large lake island (see map).

Project Photos

Picnic Shelters

Meadowlark & Pinehill

A photo of a large picnic shelter in disrepair at Glen Helen Regional Park with blue sky, trees and grass.
Meadowlark Before
A photo of a newly built large picnic shelter at Glen Helen Regional Park with blue sky and grass.
Meadowlark After
A photo of a small picnic shelter in disrepair with grass, trees and picnic tables inside the shelter.
Pinehill Before
A photo of a small new picnic shelter with grass, trees and trashcans flanking the shelter that says Pinehill.
Pinehill After

Restrooms

A photo of a brown concrete block restroom that is in disrepair at Glen Helen Regional Park.
Before
A photo of a brown concrete restroom that in newly constructed ADA compliant at Glen Helen Regional Park.
After

Island Bridge

Before
A photo of a new bridge with concrete walkway and pre-fab wood railing at Glen Helen Regional Park.
After

Small Bridge

A photo of a small wooden bridge with wood planks in disrepair with metal railing.
Before
A photo of a small bridge with new wood planks with metal railing.
After

Waterslides

Before
After Entrance
During
After Waterslides

Splashpad

Before
After

Park Lighting

New solar power lights are added to interior roads and replaces some old bulb lights throughout the park.

Interior Roads No Lighting
Old Bulb-Style Lighting
A photo of a new black solar power light pole flat panel with a LED light extending downward taken overhead with the view of a parking lot beneath it and a tree on the right.
New Solar Light Panel
New Solar LED Lights

New Entry Monument

New Entry Monument
New Entry Monument