Welcome to Thee Hill at Sunset View

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Avian Life and Native Flora

These are just a few of the amazing birds and native plants you can find here. To discover even more, check out the Merlin Bird ID app for quick bird identification and the iNaturalist app to explore and learn about all kinds of wildlife in the area.

This hill is the former Washington Blvd. which was closed down. Eventually, it became a project in 2009 named the “Central Arroyo Abandoned Park Road Improvements,” but work had not begun due to a lack of funding.

In 2011, a resident wrote a letter to the City asking for the renovation of the asphalt wall. Not only was the disrepair causing an eyesore, but there was an increase in graffiti, litter, and disturbances of the peace.

The project, renamed the “East Arroyo Neighborhood Connector Trail Improvements,” was initially funded in FY 2013 and fully funded in FY 2015.

This ramp provided for the improvements of a former Washington Boulevard roadway segment into a recreational trail. The work included removal of a portion of the existing
asphalt paving, drainage improvements, trail improvements, habitat restoration plantings, and site amenities. The Washington Boulevard roadway segment is a former roadway that provided access into the Central Arroyo Seco from North Arroyo Boulevard It was regularly used as an access route to the Central Arroyo from the surrounding neighborhoods as well as a standalone exercise route due to its considerable slope. The location fell into disrepair and had been targeted by vandals.

Construction began in 2017 and is consistent with the Land Use Element Policy 9.2 on the Arroyo Seco by planning and implementing restoration of the natural area of the Arroyo. It is also consistent with Policy 9.5 by its encouragement and promotion of the stewardship of Pasadena’s natural environment, including water conservation, clean air, natural open space protection, and the encouragement of using native, water conserving and regionally appropriate landscaping.

The total estimated project cost was based on the scope of the project and known factors at inception. Project cost and schedule were minimally impacted by the site analysis and evaluation of existing sub-surface conditions, community input, and commission reviews.

Impact on the Northwest: This project was located in Northwest Pasadena, an area that has been targeted for revitalization.