A newly renovated park near the Los Angeles River opened to the public Monday.
As part of an effort to improve the LA River Recreation Zone, the city made transformations to a local park to attract more visitors to the public space in Elysian Valley. Los Angeles leaders Sen. Maria Elena Durazo and Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez Quintero were joined by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority to celebrate the opening.
“The leadership of State and local elected officials is transforming the Los Angeles River into a vibrant focal point that provides recreational opportunities and beauty to all parts of Los Angeles, leading the City into the future,” the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority said in a statement.
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The $2 million project boasts a play area for children, picnic tables, seating areas, an ADA-accessible path and a river deck. The new space is surrounded by native plants and trees for a scenic setting.
The newly opened park is located at 2914 Knox Ave.
To learn more about the LA River Recreation Zone, click here.
