Cove comes to completion

Since its last makeover in 1984, the Abalone Cove Shoreline Park just reopened to the public after a six month reconstruction project.

Spanning from June 1 to October 25, the project included improved trails along the coastline, play areas for explorations, picnic tables and benches and many more additions. These installments will help improve public access and the educational experience at the park for the community, according the city of Rancho Palos Verdes.

In 2011, the government gave Palos Verdes a $1 million grant, which expires at the end of fall, designated for environmental use only. With help from the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, the city decided to rebuild on the 9.8 acre land for the benefit of the city’s residents.

Recreation Specialist Park Mary Hirsch commented on the city’s plan for the project.

“The park is now made to be handicap-accessible with wider dirt trails and bigger parking lots,” Hirsch said. “We want everyone to feel welcome and to experience the best of what we have here in Palos Verdes.”

Hirsch stated how the effects to the reserve park will encourage students to maintain a better, healthier environment at school.

“Since the park has new additions such as trails and parking lots, people will want to keep their schools and parks cleaner,” Hirsch said.

Sophomore and AP Environmental Science student Brian Mo shared his feelings about the change that the new cove will bring to school.

“Having changes such as the park can definitely encourage not only students, but also people of all ages to come together to keep our city green and healthy,” Mo said.

Reconstructed and updated, Abalone Cove Shoreline Park reopened in late October and is now available to the public, though the city plans to keep up efforts in maintenance.