When the farmlands of Arden Arcade were developed after WWII, the County (naturally) failed to anticipate the need for parks and open space to serve the rapidly-growing suburban community. Some local community leaders set out to fix that and, in 1956, the establishment of a Recreation and Parkway District was put before the voters and approved. The district's name was changed to the Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District two years later. Today we all benefit from the parklands that were created as a result of the community-minded local initiative 70 years ago. In 2006 the District celebrated its 50th anniversary with a community celebration in Howe Park. Now, in the District's 70th year, there are a number of community celebrations planned, including the Music in the Park party at Howe Park from 2-5pm on May 9th. Details are in the flyer below.