”’Logan Barrio,”’ also referred to as Historic Logan Barrio, is a neighborhood in northeast central [[Santa Ana, California|Santa Ana]] in [[Orange County, California|Orange County, California.]] It is bordered by the neighborhoods of [https://www.santa-ana.org/french-park/ French Park] to the west, [[Downtown Santa Ana]] to the southwest, and [https://www.santa-ana.org/saddleback-view-neighborhood/ Saddleback View] to the southeast. The [https://www.santa-ana.org/mabury-park/ Mabury Park] neighborhood and [[Interstate 5]] form the northeastern boundary, and the [[Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center]] is located in the southmost boundary.<ref name=”:4″>{{Cite web |title=Logan Neighborhood Map |url=https://www.santa-ana.org/documents/logan-neighborhood-map/ |access-date=2025-10-22 |website=City of Santa Ana |language=en-US}}</ref>
”’Logan Barrio,”’ also referred to as Historic Logan Barrio, is a neighborhood in northeast central [[Santa Ana, California|Santa Ana]] in [[Orange County, California|Orange County, California.]] It is bordered by the neighborhoods of [https://www.santa-ana.org/french-park/ French Park] to the west, [[Downtown Santa Ana]] to the southwest, and [https://www.santa-ana.org/saddleback-view-neighborhood/ Saddleback View] to the southeast. The [https://www.santa-ana.org/mabury-park/ Mabury Park] neighborhood and [[Interstate 5]] form the northeastern boundary, and the [[Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center]] is located in the southmost boundary.<ref name=”:4″>{{Cite web |title=Logan Neighborhood Map |url=https://www.santa-ana.org/documents/logan-neighborhood-map/ |access-date=2025-10-22 |website=City of Santa Ana |language=en-US}}</ref>
Logan Barrio (”Barrio” is a Spanish word for “neighborhood”) is home to [https://www.santa-ana.org/chepas-park/ Chepa’s Park],<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-10 |title=Chepa’s Park in Santa Ana’s Logan neighborhood recommended for historic status |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2021/07/09/chepas-park-in-santa-anas-logan-neighborhood-recommended-for-historic-status/ |access-date=2025-10-22 |website=Orange County Register |language=en-US}}</ref> the “Heroes Among Us” mural,<ref name=”:2″>{{Cite web |date=2016-05-17 |title=Massive mural in Santa Ana, four years in the making, sheds light on Mexican-American history |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2016/05/17/massive-mural-in-santa-ana-four-years-in-the-making-sheds-light-on-mexican-american-history/ |access-date=2025-10-22 |website=Orange County Register |language=en-US}}</ref> and La Chiquita Restaurant and Grocery.<ref name=”:3″>{{Cite web |last=Rebolledo |first=Cynthia |date=2021-02-07 |title=How Cal-Mex Classic La Chiquita Restaurant in Santa Ana has Weathered COVID-19 |url=https://www.gustavoarellano.org/2021/02/la-chiquita-santa-ana/ |access-date=2025-10-22 |website=Gustavo Arellano’s Weekly |language=en-US}}</ref> Logan Barrio is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Santa Ana and historically significant to the city’s [[Chicano]]/[[Mexican Americans|Mexican-American]] community.
Logan Barrio (”Barrio” is a Spanish word for “neighborhood”) is home to [https://www.santa-ana.org/chepas-park/ Chepa’s Park],<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-10 |title=Chepa’s Park in Santa Ana’s Logan neighborhood recommended for historic status |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2021/07/09/chepas-park-in-santa-anas-logan-neighborhood-recommended-for-historic-status/ |access-date=2025-10-22 |website=Orange County Register |language=en-US}}</ref> the “Heroes Among Us” mural,<ref name=”:2″>{{Cite web |date=2016-05-17 |title=Massive mural in Santa Ana, four years in the making, sheds light on Mexican-American history |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2016/05/17/massive-mural-in-santa-ana-four-years-in-the-making-sheds-light-on-mexican-american-history/ |access-date=2025-10-22 |website=Orange County Register |language=en-US}}</ref> and La Chiquita Restaurant and Grocery.<ref name=”:3″>{{Cite web |last=Rebolledo |first=Cynthia |date=2021-02-07 |title=How Cal-Mex Classic La Chiquita Restaurant in Santa Ana has Weathered COVID-19 |url=https://www.gustavoarellano.org/2021/02/la-chiquita-santa-ana/ |access-date=2025-10-22 |website=Gustavo Arellano’s Weekly |language=en-US}}</ref> Logan Barrio is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Santa Ana and historically significant to the city’s [[Chicano]]/[[Mexican Americans|Mexican-American]] community.
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Logan Barrio, also referred to as Historic Logan Barrio, is a neighborhood in northeast central Santa Ana in Orange County, California. It is bordered by the neighborhoods of French Park to the west, Downtown Santa Ana to the southwest, and Saddleback View to the southeast. The Mabury Park neighborhood and Interstate 5 form the northeastern boundary, and the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center is located in the southmost boundary.[1]
Logan Barrio (Barrio is a Spanish word for “neighborhood”) is home to Chepa’s Park,[2] the “Heroes Among Us” mural,[3] and La Chiquita Restaurant and Grocery.[4] Logan Barrio is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Santa Ana and historically significant to the city’s Chicano/Mexican-American community.
Logan Barrio Reunion
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Chepa’s Park,[2] a .041-acre park where the annual Logan Barrio reunion has been held since 1999,[5] is located at 1009 N. Custer Street, closer to Stafford Street, and between Washington Avenue, along with the “Heroes Among Us” mural,[3] and La Chiquita restaurant and market.[4]
Prior to 2007, Chepa’s Park was called Logan Park, named after the street and neighborhood named for Congressman John A. Logan, who in 1871 wrote legislation to provide federal land grants and subsidies for a transcontinental railroad. The park was renamed to honor Josephine “Chepa” Andrade after her death, a year after she passed in 2006.[6] Josephine “Chepa” Andrade, also known as “La Reina de la Logan” or “The Queen of Logan Barrio,” was a community advocate dedicated to protecting the area’s residential boundaries since 1969.
Before then, Logan Barrio had lost land and homes due to the Interstate 5 expansion and the development of Santa Ana Boulevard. In 1969, when the city purchased three parcels of land in Logan Barrio with plans to route Civic Center Drive through the neighborhood, Josephine “Chepa” Andrade fought and won against further industrialization by gathering community members at City Hall to oppose the displacement of more families and the neighborhood. A few years later, when a land-use plan aimed to turn the neighborhood into an industrial park, Andrade, along with other community members, advocated for developing Logan Park on city-owned land and eventually secured residential rezoning that allowed families to stay in the neighborhood. Over the years, Andrade was also involved with the Logan Barrio neighborhood association and Logan Barrio Reunion Committee. Towards the end of her life, Andrade continued to champion improvements in Logan Barrio and was recognized for her advocacy. In honor of her legacy and 95th birthday, the city council declared December 16, 2021, as Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Day.[7]
Logan Barrio is home to one of the oldest Mexican restaurants in Santa Ana and Orange County, La Chiquita.[8] It began as La Chiquita Grocery in the early 1900s alongside a tortilla factory, owned by the Loya Family (of Fred Loya Insurance Company). In 1950, Joe Salcedo opened the restaurant and eventually bought out the Loya Family. In 1994, Sammy Montoya, along with other investors, took over La Chiquita Restaurant and Grocery. Within ten years, Montoya bought out his co-investors and has owned and operated the business alone since then.[4]
Macera Crematory is also located in Logan Barrio. Its headquarters was established in 1993. It has been a controversial issue among residents living nearby.[9] The crematory is just one of several industrial businesses linked to local pollution problems, including poor air quality and hazardous levels of lead in the soil. Previous industries included a battery recycling plant and aviation fuel storage tanks.[10]
Logan Barrio is part of City Council Ward 6 and includes prominent streets such as Logan Street, Lincoln Street, Santa Ana Boulevard, Washington Street, Santiago Street, and Custer Street.
Since the 1950s, various ordinances and zoning decisions have resulted in classifying Logan Barrio as a mixed-use area designated for industrial and residential purposes.[10]
In 2024, the City of Santa Ana halted permits for new or expanded industrial activity in Logan Barrio. This moratorium on new, expanded, or relocated industrial uses impacts over 130 industrial businesses in and around the densely populated, predominantly Latino neighborhoods of Logan and Lacy, as well as Downtown Santa Ana.[11]
Interstate 5 forms the northeastern boundary of Logan Barrio.[1] The area is served by the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, located in the southmost boundary, and OC Streetcar, which is scheduled to start running in 2026.
