PWP Commemorates New Parke Groundwater Well and Resurfaced Basketball Courts at Villa Parke

PASADENA, Calif.— On July 31, Mayor Victor Gordo and Vice Mayor Jess Rivas joined Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) and the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department (PRCS) for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to inaugurate the new Parke Groundwater Well and resurfaced basketball courts at Villa Parke.

The well represents a significant investment in Pasadena’s water supply and reliability. The Parke Groundwater Well replaced the 104-year-old Garfield Well. The new well is approximately 820 feet deep and is equipped with a submersible pump and motor almost 500 feet below the ground surface. The well has the capacity to pump 1,500 gallons per minute.

“Continuous investment in our infrastructure is crucial,” said David Reyes, PWP General Manager. “Projects like the Parke Groundwater Well help ensure a resilient water future for Pasadena. Further, in partnership with PRCS, we are excited to reopen the adjacent basketball courts to the community in their new and updated form.”

PWP began the first phase of the project during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was completed in April 2022, which included drilling, construction, well development, test pumping of the well, and water quality sampling. After phase one, additional work included installation of mechanical infrastructure and electrical equipment, along with replacement of the Villa Parke basketball court and court lights, turf replacement, and repair of the park irrigation system.

The ribbon cutting ceremony celebrated the completion of the entire project.

For more information about the Parke Groundwater Well and other planned infrastructure projects, visit PWPweb.com/Construction.