Project Funded by:
• Proposition 50 - River Parkways Grant Program
• Los Angeles County - Proposition A Grant
• Caltrans - Dept. of Transportation - Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation program
• City of Glendale
The Glendale Narrows Riverwalk project represents an effort to redevelop over half a mile of the City of Glendale's frontage along the Los Angeles River. Multiple freeways, intense urban street traffic, power corridors, and flood control infrastructure impact this area, making it an ideal site for the development of parks and open space.
Upon completion in 2012, this project will provide the local community with added outdoor recreational opportunities through the following components:
A pedestrian, bicycle and equestrian trail extending approximately a half mile along the north side of one of the three only remaining soft bottom segments of the Los Angeles River. Vista points with seat walls and benches will provide rest stops. Native landscapes and a linear arboretum will provide educational information through information kiosks and interpretive signage. The entire trail system will be ADA accessible.
A parking lot, ramp to the trail and equestrian area, and a staging area for hikers and bicyclists will encourage the local community to make use of the recreational facilities. The trail along the river will extend in later phases into Atwater Village and Griffith Park.
A park with picnic areas and amenities such as benches, picnic tables, seat walls made of river rocks and boulders will provide an aesthetic and functional setting for family outings.
Restoration and enhancement of of an equestrian area adjacent to the trail will provide a staging area for equestrians.
The project site will be landscaped with native California plants which are naturally drought resistant. Trees will be planted throughout the project area. Habitat improvement of the vegetated area of the adjacent Los Angeles River channel will be done by removing the invasive species, encouraging native species to flourish.