Pocket park opens in Corona del Mar
Corona del Mar Pocket Park on Tuesday located beside Hobie Surf Shop. The 1,300 square-foot pocket park, which was donated to the city by the Myrtle Cox family, features a terrace, drought-tolerant landscaping, retaining walls, bench seating, and a walkway. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)
Mayor Edward D. Selich speaks during a dedication ceremony for Corona del Mar Pocket Park on Tuesday located beside Hobie Surf Shop. From right, Tim Cox, son of Myrtle Cox, Dave Webb, director of Public Works, and BGB Design Group president Art Guy and senior principal Bob Borthwick. The Cox family has owned property in Newport Beach since 1930. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)
Tim Cox, center, son of Mrytle Cox, talks with Mayor Edward D. Selich, right, and Hobie Surf Shop co-owner Mark Christy during a dedication ceremony for Corona del Mar Pocket Park on Tuesday. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)
City officials gather during a dedication ceremony for Corona del Mar Pocket Park on Tuesday. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)
BGB Design Group president Art Guy, right, and senior principal Bob Borthwick, center, share a laugh with resident and architect Ron Yeo during a dedication ceremony for Corona del Mar Pocket Park on Tuesday. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)
Mayor Edward D. Selich, left, and Tim Cox, son of Mrytle Cox, talk during a dedication ceremony for Corona del Mar Pocket Park on Tuesday. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)
The Corona del Mar Pocket Park plaque acknowledges the Mrytle Cox family’s generous donation. The Cox family has owned property in Newport Beach since 1930. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)