Palmer Park reopens to Glendale residents

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Dalia Lundquist, 11 of Glendale, catches air as she rides up the steep side of a bowl at the new skate park during the grand re-opening of Palmer Park, in Glendale on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. Besides the new skate park, the park also includes new shaded areas with jungle-gym type equipment and a small wading pool for young children. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Local officials joined Glendale mayor Paula Devine, center, in cutting the ribbon at the grand re-opening of Palmer Park, in Glendale on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. Besides the new skate park, the park also includes new shaded areas with jungle-gym type equipment and a small wading pool for young children. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Glendale mayor Paula Devine addresses the crowds gathered for the grand re-opening of Palmer Park, in Glendale on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. Besides the new skate park, the park also includes new shaded areas with jungle-gym type equipment and a small wading pool for young children. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Harper Stinson, 9 of South Pasadena, rides down a ramp at the new skate park during the grand re-opening of Palmer Park, in Glendale on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. Besides the new skate park, the park also includes new shaded areas with jungle-gym type equipment and a small wading pool for young children. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Senator Anthony Portantino, center, joined city officials including Glendale mayor Paula Devine, right, for the grand re-opening of Palmer Park, in Glendale on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. Besides the new skate park, the park also includes new shaded areas with jungle-gym type equipment and a small wading pool for young children. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Large crowds enjoyed the playground areas at the grand re-opening of Palmer Park, in Glendale on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. Besides the new skate park, the park also includes new shaded areas with jungle-gym type equipment and a small wading pool for young children. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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A small wading pool was also opened at the grand re-opening of Palmer Park, in Glendale on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. Besides the new skate park, the park also includes new shaded areas with jungle-gym type equipment and a small wading pool for young children. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Large crowds enjoyed the new amenities during the grand re-opening of Palmer Park, in Glendale on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. Besides the new skate park, the park also includes new shaded areas with jungle-gym type equipment and a small wading pool for young children. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Nathan Larreynaga, 17 of Glendale, catches air while skating during the grand re-opening of Palmer Park, in Glendale on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. Besides the new skate park, the park also includes new shaded areas with jungle-gym type equipment and a small wading pool for young children. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Local kids won skateboards and other supplies during the best trick competition at the grand re-opening of Palmer Park, in Glendale on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. Besides the new skate park, the park also includes new shaded areas with jungle-gym type equipment and a small wading pool for young children. The competition was sponsored by Glendale Parks & Recreation along with Boarders Sports, Primitive Skateboards, The Quiet Life and Brujeria Skateboards. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Large crowds gathered for the grand re-opening of Palmer Park, in Glendale on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. Besides the new skate park, the park also includes new shaded areas with jungle-gym type equipment and a small wading pool for young children. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

By Jeff Landa

Jan. 17, 2017 6:04 PM PT

Palmer Park in south Glendale reopened Saturday after almost a year of renovations and a short rain delay.

The Community Services and Parks Department and Glendale City Council hosted a ceremony celebrating the $2.5-million improvement project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a morning full of activities showcasing the park’s latest additions.

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Palmer Park, located at 610 E. Palmer Ave., is now outfitted with an overhauled wading pool, a section dedicated to street skateboarding, exercise equipment along the park’s walking path as well as expanded basketball courts.

The park remains the same size as before, but now includes renovated restrooms, a larger community garden and more seating throughout.

Jeff Landa, jeff.landa@latimes.com

Twitter: @JeffLanda