Loma Alta Park in Altadena reopens after suffering damage in Eaton Fire

ALTADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- The Altadena community felt a bit of joy Saturday as the beloved Loma Alta Park officially reopened to the public.

The park located off Lincoln Avenue was damaged in the Eaton Fire and had been shut down ever since.

Just over a month ago, volunteers from all over Los Angeles teamed up with the L.A. County Department of Parks and Recreation to help restore the park.

The Eaton Fire damaged only small areas, including the playground, the community garden, and a maintenance shed. The rest of the park remained intact.

"It's a very strong community, very resilient," said volunteer Mary Ferguson, who lost her home in the Eaton Fire. "It's been great to see everyone just come together."

The new and improved park includes two new Dodgers Dreamfields, a refurbished gym courtesy of the L.A. Clippers, a new satellite senior center, and a satellite library.

The community will be able to enjoy concerts, gardening, and many other programs for people of all ages.

Nearly $2.5 million raised during the Jan. 30 Fire Aid concert went toward the project.

"We're obviously very excited about the new playground because there isn't anything nearby outside for the kids that's safe, so super excited about that, because even our own backyard hasn't been remediated yet, so there's like nowhere outside to use," said Hannah Briggs, a neighborhood parent.

Meanwhile, some protesters showed up to the celebration on Saturday. They're asking county leaders to devote the same amount of energy given to the park to families who are still struggling with housing and other problems related to the fire.