The City of El Monte Park Maintenance Division is devoted to maintain and improve the city's parks and facilities. The Division is dedicated to keeping the city's parks safe, well cared for and fully functional for residents and visitors alike.

The Park Maintenance Division operates seven days a week with a staff currently comprised of 18 full time employee and three part time employees

The Community and Senior Services Division is housed at the Jack Crippen Multipurpose Senior Center, which is a one-stop multipurpose center where services provided by licensed professional staff, volunteers, and outside agencies are available.

The division’s goal is to help individuals age in place by providing valuable services. The Center is open to anyone 50 years of age or older but certain activities and services have age restrictions.

Lunch is served 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday with a suggested donation of $2.00 for those 60 years of age. There is a charge of $3.25 for those under 60. Advanced reservations are required by calling (626) 580-2211.

Care management services are available to functionally impaired individuals 18 years and over who need assistance in obtaining services that will allow them to remain safely in their homes. Information & assistance helps individuals resolve a wide array of problems by referring them to community resources which can help them with their problem or acting as an advocate to resolve certain problems.

Free educational seminars and health screenings are held on a regular basis. Adult education classes and activities such as exercise, piano, line dancing, and Spanish classes are available.

Over 10 senior clubs and community organizations meet. Bingo is held every Monday at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m.  Over 8,000 individuals a month benefit from the programs of this division, call for specific hours of operation.

This division is also responsible for youth programs, which includes the summer food program, and care management services for at risk adults and family members.

Contact classes are also coordinated for youth and adults.  Classes are fee based and seasonal with continuing instruction in classes that range from gymnastics, vocal and karate to Tiny Tot pre-kindergarten programs.

Information and tours regarding the City's novel and thematic museum and historical park can be arranged through this division as well. 

If you have any questions about the services and/or activities offered by the Community and Senior Services Division please call (626) 580-2210, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

El Monte enjoys some of the area's best adult sports programs, operated by a staff that not only loves sports but who are also very experienced and strive to make this an unparalleled opportunity for participants. Officials, scorekeepers, facility maintenance staff all will continue to work hard on your behalf.

Transportation Services are “Driven to Excellence.” We are committed to providing quality transportation service as we continue to respond to the changing needs of the community and passengers. All El Monte Transportation Services drivers receive the highest training available and maintain certification in Defensive Driving, First Aid and CPR, Transit Training, Emergency Evacuation Techniques and Sensitivity Training on an ongoing basis. Our high standard for safe, qualified drivers assures safe transport for all.

Transportation Services provides transportation for the Jack Crippen Senior Center’s Programs, youth sports, special city events, and the El Monte’s Commuter Shuttle Program. Through Transportation Services, the City offers several programs for El Monte Residents: Dial-A-Ride for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, MTA and MTA/Foothill Joint Senior and Disabled subsidized monthly bus passes, and adult trips and tours.

The El Monte Trolley Company operates transit buses on five fixed-routes, providing transportation to over 60,000 passengers a month. For convenience, trolley tokens are sold at the transit center located at 3650 Center Avenue.

The Transportation Division takes pride in maintaining the aesthetic appearance of El Monte’s 131 bus stops and shelters located throughout the city. For more information regarding services and programs available, please call (626) 580-2217, Monday through Thursday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.