Chelsea Pocket Park

The City of El Paso's Capital Improvement Department recently celebrated with the community the completion of Chelsea Pocket Park, the newest addition to Central El Paso’s public spaces.

The project, managed by the City’s Capital Improvement Department, transformed the area into a vibrant pocket park featuring:

• A gathering space with a metal canopy
• Construction of new sidewalks
• Planting of new trees and shrubs along with the installation of a new irrigation system
• New lighting for the park
• Installation of park benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles, pet waste dispensers, and bike racks
• Parking area

Pocket parks like Chelsea offer significant benefits to the community by providing a welcoming space for social gatherings, recreation, and community engagement in areas where full-size parks aren’t feasible.

With a budget of approximately $1.5 million, this project was funded through the 2020 Capital Plan and aligns with the City of El Paso’s commitment to enhancing quality of life through recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities.

On-Going Project

El Paso Fire Department Special Operations Division Station

This new state-of-the-art public safety facility, funded by the 2019 Public Safety Bond Program, will consolidate Fire Stations 1, 9, and 11 to better service the Downtown area through additional fire protection and enhanced emergency response times.

The station amenities include the following:

• The construction of a 27,000-square feet facility
• Ten apparatus bays for emergency vehicles
• A two-story living and sleeping quarters section
• A fitness facility and meeting areas
• Food preparation and service area with space for storage
• Restrooms with showers
• A dispatch office with room for equipment storage
• A decontamination shower and industrial laundry facilities.

This project, with an approximate budget of $23 million, is part of the City of El Paso’s commitment to maintaining its standing as one of the nation’s safest cities.