Here are some photos from the Celebration and Rededication of the Yorba Linda parks damaged during the Freeway Complex Fire. The ceremony for all damaged parks (Box Canyon, Bryant Ranch, Jean Woodard, and Eastside Community) was held at Box Canyon Park and the enthusiasm from all the parents and children was readily apparent. The children could not wait to start climbing on the castle and pirate ship! A few of the parents could not wait either!!
Today was a big day, signifying our community’s resilience and hope. It was a day of celebration and healing for the neighbors and the community.  I hope everyone in Yorba Linda has an opportunity to visit all of our community parks, especially the newly repaired parks.

In November 2008, the Freeway Complex Fire destroyed 117 Yorba Linda homes and damaged three of our Parks. As of this date, there are 94 units completed, under construction or in plan check. The latest information regarding our Community’s re-building efforts is as follows:

17 apartments are finaled
10 single family dwellings (SFD) are finaled
39 SFD under construction
20 SFD currently in plan check; 6 of which are approved
8 condo units are approved

This has not always been an easy process for the residents who lost their homes. I appreciate their patience and perseverance as they commit to remaining a part of our beautiful community!
Some of the homeowners have not decided whether they will rebuild.

Parks:
Jean Woodard Park: Repair to damaged irrigation and landscaping progressing

Eastside Park: play equipment has arrived and is being installed; grading and slurry seal work underway

Box Canyon Park: contractor has received play equipment and is preparing to install; drainage work and pads for gazebo are going in

The much needed rains has caused some delays but we should be near completion within 5-6 weeks!