Center Greens Park debuts in downtown Anaheim

Center Greens Park opened to the public in downtown Anaheim on Saturday, transforming a grassy, informal space into a 3.5-acre recreation facility with a new skate park, walking paths, butterfly garden and attractions for the community to enjoy.

“Center Greens reminds us that investing in green spaces is investing in our shared well-being,” Mayor Ashleigh Aitken said in a statement. “This park is our commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents and visitors.”

The $6.5 million in park improvements include an 8,000-square-foot skate park replacing a ramp that was on the site, a youth challenge course, tot lot, upgraded basketball courts, butterfly garden, landscaping, fitness trail and a shaded plaza.

The new and upgraded features build on the first phase of enhancing Center Greens, which was a 4,300-square-foot playground constructed in 2022 “with an assist from the Anaheim Ducks and Kaboom!” city officials said.

The playground was designed by kids and families in the community. It has a climbing wall, bridge, monkey bars, circular spider web climber, spinners, bucket swings, a companion swing, zip line, teeter-totter game and musical panels.

“This park is part of what it means to be part of our downtown and historic city center,” Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava said in a statement, “I welcome and join with our community in working together to ensure this park is an enjoyable space for all.”

The park upgrades add to the downtown area’s other destinations such as the Anaheim Packing House, Center Street Promenade and the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center.