Monterey Park Secures $6 Million Grant to Rehabilitate Barnes Park Aquatic Center

Barnes Park Aquatic Center (File Photo – cityofmontereypark)

Monterey Park has been awarded $6 million through the California State Parks Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program to support a major rehabilitation of the Barnes Park Aquatic Center, city officials announced.

By News Desk

The funding will allow the city to modernize and expand the aquatic facility, paving the way for a wider range of competitive, leisure, and recreational programming for residents. Planned improvements aim to enhance community access to high‑quality aquatic amenities and strengthen the park’s role as a central gathering space.

The grant is part of a highly competitive statewide allocation totaling $42.6 million dedicated to expanding outdoor recreation and improving public spaces. Only 18 projects across California were selected for LWCF funding this cycle, placing Barnes Park among a small group of awardees recognized for their community impact.

For a full list of funded projects, see the official announcement from California State Parks.