Dr. Beatriz Solis Memorial Park (Photo – L.A. County)
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, along with Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, joined the City of South Pasadena on Tuesday to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Dr. Beatriz Solis Memorial Park, a new community space honoring the life and legacy of a longtime South Pasadena resident and nationally respected advocate for education, equity, and inclusion.
By News Desk
The ribbon cutting ceremony took place at the park’s location at 2006 Berkshire Avenue and marked a significant milestone in the city’s ongoing investment in parks and open space.
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis reflected on the park’s significance and her sister’s enduring legacy.
“My sister, Dr. Beatriz Solis, devoted her life to ensuring that communities too often left behind had a voice and the resources to thrive,” Solis said. “She believed public spaces, like public health, should uplift people and bring them together. The Dr. Beatriz Solis Memorial Park reflects those values, offering a place for healing, wellness, and community connection. I am deeply honored to see her legacy live on in a space that will serve families for generations, and I thank the City of South Pasadena for helping make this meaningful tribute a reality.”
The City of South Pasadena supported the project by allocating $275,000 in Measure A funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District, underscoring its commitment to expanding accessible, high-quality public spaces.
“This beautiful new park is a lasting tribute to Dr. Beatriz Solis and the remarkable impact she had on this community and beyond,” Barger said. “Her advocacy for parks and open space helped make this project possible, and I commend the City of South Pasadena for investing in a space that will serve residents for generations. This partnership reflects what can be achieved when local and County governments work together to improve quality of life.”
City and County leaders said the new park will serve as a lasting community asset while honoring Dr. Solis’ advocacy for equity, wellness, and inclusive public spaces.
Dr. Beatriz Solis Memorial Park (Photo – L.A. County)
(L-R) Kathryn Barger, Janet Braun, and Hilda Solis (Photo – L.A. County)
Ribbon cutting ceremony at Dr. Beatriz Solis Memorial Park (Photo – L.A. County)
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