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McCambridge Park and Recreation Center Image Collection

The area now known as McCambridge Park was originally referred to as the Civic Center area in the early 1920’s and 1930’s. In 1937, the Superintendent of Parks presented the Parks Commission with a preliminary plan for Civic Center Park. Discussions held regarding the funding for the proposed plan led to the submission of an application for the project to the Works Progress Administration in Washington, D.C. which was approved. In 1939, construction of the park site commenced to include construction of a recreation building, tennis, volleyball, basketball and badminton courts, softball diamond, picnic areas, wading pool, and playground. In 1942, Civic Center Park was renamed Glenoaks Park. Improvements continued with the addition of a Rose Garden, War Memorial, swimming pool, additional tennis courts, and parking. In 1953, Glenoaks Park was renamed McCambridge Memorial Park after James H. McCambridge, who was employed as General Manager of the Public Service Department from 1925-1952 and City Manager from June to August of 1952. He was credited with assisting with the acquisition of many parks in the Burbank system.

1950s - McCambridge Park Tennis Courts
McCambridge Park was named for James H. McCambridge, Public Service Department General Manager (1925-1952) and Burbank City Manager (1952). The park had been known in the late 1930s as Civic Center Park and was renamed Glenoaks Park in 1942. It became McCambridge Memorial Park in 1953. From notes on photo: “McCambridge Park”
1952 - McCambridge Park
McCambridge Park was named for James H. McCambridge, Public Service Department General Manager (1925-1952) and Burbank City Manager (1952). The park had been known in the late 1930s as Civic Center Park and was renamed Glenoaks Park in 1942. It became McCambridge Memorial Park in 1953. From notes on photo: “McCambridge Park. Glenoaks at Andover. July 1952.”
1952 - McCambridge Park
McCambridge Park was named for James H. McCambridge, Public Service Department General Manager (1925-1952) and Burbank City Manager (1952). The park had been known in the late 1930s as Civic Center Park and was renamed Glenoaks Park in 1942. It became McCambridge Memorial Park in 1953. From notes on photo: “McCambridge Park- Glenoaks & Andover 7/1952.”
1953 - McCambridge Park Dedication
McCambridge Park was named for James H. McCambridge, Public Service Department General Manager (1925-1952) and Burbank City Manager (1952). The park had been known in the late 1930s as Civic Center Park and was renamed Glenoaks Park in 1942. It became McCambridge Memorial Park in 1953. From notes on photo: “McCambridge Park dedication 1953.”
1953 - McCambridge Park Dedication
McCambridge Park was named for James H. McCambridge, Public Service Department General Manager (1925-1952) and Burbank City Manager (1952). The park had been known in the late 1930s as Civic Center Park and was renamed Glenoaks Park in 1942. It became McCambridge Memorial Park in 1953. From notes on photo: “McCambridge Park dedication 1953.” Plaque reads "In Grateful Acknowledgement For the Best Years of a Lifetime of Devotion to Public Service In the Development and Distribution of Water Light and Power This Public Area Is Dedicated And Shall Be Known For All Time As McCambridge Memorial Park In Honor Of James H. McCambridge, General Manager Public Services Department 1891-1952"
1953 - McCambridge Park Dedication Plaque
McCambridge Park was named for James H. McCambridge, Public Service Department General Manager (1925-1952) and Burbank City Manager (1952). The park had been known in the late 1930s as Civic Center Park and was renamed Glenoaks Park in 1942. It became McCambridge Memorial Park in 1953. From notes on photo: “McCambridge Park dedication 1953.” Plaque reads "Burbank Memorial Rose Garden Dedicated by Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary No. 40 To Gold Star Mothers and Fathers In Loving Memory of Their Sons and Daughters Who Paid the Supreme Sacrifice In the Service of Their Country In World Wars I and II Plaque Presented By City of Burbank 1950"
1956 - Exterior of McCambridge Park
McCambridge Park was named for James H. McCambridge, Public Service Department General Manager (1925-1952) and Burbank City Manager (1952). The park had been known in the late 1930s as Civic Center Park and was renamed Glenoaks Park in 1942. It became McCambridge Memorial Park in 1953. From notes on photo: “McCambridge Park 8-7-56.”
1956 - Interior of McCambridge Park and Recreation Center
McCambridge Park was named for James H. McCambridge, Public Service Department General Manager (1925-1952) and Burbank City Manager (1952). The park had been known in the late 1930s as Civic Center Park and was renamed Glenoaks Park in 1942. It became McCambridge Memorial Park in 1953. From notes on photo: “McCambridge Park 1956.” Interior of park's recreation center includes ping pong tables.
1956 - McCambridge Park
McCambridge Park was named for James H. McCambridge, Public Service Department General Manager (1925-1952) and Burbank City Manager (1952). The park had been known in the late 1930s as Civic Center Park and was renamed Glenoaks Park in 1942. It became McCambridge Memorial Park in 1953. From notes on photo: “McCambridge Park pool 8-7-56.”
1956 - McCambridge Park Recreation Center Construction
From notes on photo: “McCambridge Park 8-7-56.” Sign visible in photo reads: "A Project of the City of Burbank. 10 Year Capital Improvement Program. McCambridge Park Recreation Center."
1956 - Technical Drawing of McCambridge Park
From notes on photo: “McCambridge Park 1956.” Artistic rendering for City of Burbank Park & Recreation Department, by Brooks Miller Engineers, and Stetman Architects, with caption "Swimming Pool and Community Building."
1970s - McCambridge Park Pool
McCambridge Park Pool. The photo shows children at the community facility waiting in line for the diving boards.

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