This Maintenance Division maintains trees, landscaping, and irrigation in City parks, public grounds, streetscapes, medians, parkways, and areas along freeway walls. Routine mowing, trimming, weeding, and trash removal are performed by contractors, as is most tree trimming on a 2–3‑year cycle. Staff handle tree trimming, removals, replanting, irrigation repairs, athletic field preparation, landscape renovations, and the installation of banners and flags.

Program Goals

• Maintain parks and public grounds using sound horticultural practices
• Improve turf management to support increased sports use
• Upgrade and repair aging irrigation systems to improve water efficiency
• Manage the urban forest through proper arboriculture, including selective removals and new plantings
• Replace diseased oleander with drought‑tolerant, low‑maintenance native species

House Alert Tips

• Sewer House Lateral Vs. Tree Roots

Watering Tips for Trees During this Drought

Watering needs vary based on weather, soil, site conditions, irrigation systems, and the tree's age, size and species. Click here for simple guidance on evaluating conditions and watering trees effectively.

Public Works Department - Maintenance Services Division
(562) 904-7194

Office Hours
Monday – Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Friday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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