Tongva Park

The City of Santa Monica sought to create a new public park that would bring green space, recreation and gathering areas to a prominent downtown site overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The 6.2-acre project combined extensive landscape works with water features, observation decks, public safety and parking facilities. Its delivery also coincided with the redevelopment of Santa Monica Place Mall, adding complexity to the surrounding urban environment.

G&T provided cost management services, working with James Corner Field Operations and the wider project team to support the delivery of the park's varied landscape and public facilities. The project incorporated winding pathways, rolling hills, expansive lawns, picnic tables, play areas, water features and observation decks, together with overlooks along Ocean Avenue.

Opened in 2013, Tongva Park transformed a downtown Santa Monica site into a landscaped public destination. Its gardens, pathways, recreation areas and elevated viewpoints provide opportunities to gather, explore and enjoy views toward the Pacific Ocean. The park has established a distinctive new green space within the city's urban fabric.