Monrovia Canyon Park Grand Re-Openings 06/26 and 06/27/2025

 

Lots of photos to share with two grand re-openings for Monrovia Canyon Park, some of the changes, something that is still there, and culminating at the waterfall.

*Click on any of the photos for larger versions.

Crowd gathers at the new amphitheatre before the VIP grand re-opening on Thursday morning 6/26/2025.

Eugene Suk with a special presentation for previous Park Superintendent Mr. George Hills.

Mr. Hills was presented with his own copy of the mural (of Mr. Hills) on the wall of the Nature Center.

New plaque for Monrovia Canyon Park.

Ribbon cutting on Thursday 06/26/2025.

Crowd gathering at the Entrance Station for the public grand re-opening this morning 06/27/2025.

Ready for the public ribbon cutting 06/27/2025.

Now, on to some of the changes in the park.

New picnic and meditation area near the turnoff for Camp Trask.

Samson has been moved to the porch in front of the Nature Center.

The entrance kiosk is now enclosed and air-conditioned.

Another view of the new amphitheatre.

Fireman's Flat with several new BBQ's.

Additional parking at the cabin.

New picnic tables at the upper parking lot.

View scope at the lookout at the upper parking lot.

You can see part of the amphitheater in the lower right of the photo.

The memorial plaque for United States Marine Lance Corporal Raul Mercado near the cabin and just below the amphitheatre is still there.

And, of course, the waterfall.