Tag: Pan Pacific Park
New Pavilion in park planned to help tell Holocaust story
Plans are underway to build a pavilion at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust on Grove Drive, south of the existing museum in Pan Pacific Park. The pavilion will expand the footprint of the existing museum. Together they “will help shape the future of not only this institution but of our greater community as […]
City programs for transients in public park stir debate
The connection between sidewalk encampments and criminal activity is increasingly a point of contention between policy makers and residents. Even the most sympathetic neighbors are struggling with the sense of danger that often accompanies groups of transients on residential streets. For one Mid City West resident, the suggestion of adding support programs for vagrants squatting […]
New baseball, soccer fields were welcomed
When asked his opinion at the opening of two new athletic fields at Pan Pacific Park, St. James’ School second-grader and Wilshire Warriors baseball player William LaBombard said: “I am so excited to play on the new field with my baseball team!” His was a sentiment shared by the scores of local children who participated […]
Statue of Jewish-American patriot Haym Salomon to receive new marker
The Hancock Park-based chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is working to further the legacy of Haym Salomon, a Jewish hero of the American Revolution. Stephanie Boyd, a member of the LA-Eschscholtzia Chapter, was a delegate at DAR’s 123rd annual Continental Congress recently in Washington, D.C. While there she submitted a proposal to […]
‘Back to the Park’ with pro-athletes, alumni and food tasting
A silent auction, food tasting and celebrity events are among festivities at the Pan Pacific Park Alumni Reunion Weekend, “Back to The Park,” Fri., June 20 to Sun., June 22 at the park, 6500 Beverly Blvd. Most of the events are free, and the community is invited to eat, play and rub elbows with pro […]
