Water Tower Park Project

The City of Hawthorne is proposing the development of a 0.5-acre public mini park at 4623 Michu Lane, Hawthorne, California, as part of its effort to enhance urban recreational space within the existing neighborhood fabric. The project involves the removal of existing onsite improvements to create a pedestrian-friendly park serving residents within a 0.25-mile radius, with no new parking provided. The park will feature accessible sidewalks along Ramona Avenue, landscaping with trees, benches, seating areas, a tot lot and playground, a shaded picnic area, a multi-sport concrete court, two fitness stations, and public restrooms. The design prioritizes accessibility and community use in alignment with the Hawthorne General Plan’s Open Space Element and local M-1 Limited Industrial zoning standards. The project is exempt from full environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 32 (Infill Development) and Class 15 (Minor Alterations to Existing Facilities), with a Notice of Exemption filed and publicly posted from December 11, 2025, through January 12, 2026. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the project site under the oversight of the City of Hawthorne, with no identified contractor or formal contract type specified. The agency has not disclosed any estimated contract value, payment details, invoicing procedures, or procurement evaluation criteria, and no federal acquisition regulations or contractual clauses are applicable or referenced. The Lead Contact for the project is Akbar Farokhi, Director of Public Works, reachable at 310-349-2983.