Mission Creek Restoration at Oak Park

In 2022, the Creeks Division began initial design work on the Mission Creek Restoration at Oak Park. The project included transforming an 1,800 foot reach of Mission Creek that flows through the City's Oak Park back to its natural configuration by removing concrete structures in the creek bed, restoring hardened creek banks, and creating floodplain habitat. The restoration process also involved removing invasive, non-native plants; restoring the creek channel, creating floodplain habitat, and planting over 3,000 native plants and trees.

With construction completed in 2024, the restored creek channel now provides enhanced shelter and access for wildlife. Additionally, native trees will help shade and cool the creek, while native plants will naturally filter pollutants from the water.