tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148462092024-03-14T03:30:14.532-07:00LA Parks News and Informationrap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.comBlogger239125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-90180715262886455432011-12-05T15:13:00.000-08:002011-12-13T14:10:14.804-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLwrQEzchZx8yq_B1zNM6dgdmcyfhzdxbR1B2GZ6M-ZQCMrqNjPP9W8LmsvmhA5HBmNBI7QfZO13eczdZDNFTBQWR0Qt8qqoJELPST6yrX5Q5BLviDZJD3RJhjyO6Swy0OOUjm1g/s1600/DOI+2011-241.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685738073252654530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLwrQEzchZx8yq_B1zNM6dgdmcyfhzdxbR1B2GZ6M-ZQCMrqNjPP9W8LmsvmhA5HBmNBI7QfZO13eczdZDNFTBQWR0Qt8qqoJELPST6yrX5Q5BLviDZJD3RJhjyO6Swy0OOUjm1g/s320/DOI+2011-241.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigyxqzigWW33Vqb_Md0MlawOYN2CkQxUy7RKVCU7Oj7V0alVR-nrHMheh24oEw4Gr5eGrL6vjLy_ptrl3eFNpoKYK-xk-R-s-v6btyHMS83MC6J33S7ser_LqKyKyHcbxWWYVENg/s1600/DOI+2011-230.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685737779509558354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz2s273V776JF7MLS8xqMESKo9BtJ35NyYRTMabK9LCWD2XfgYITleKEcFHBAevgMnvEvEqpRkpX1krcMu7mjJ1OxcTQarl4ageKacQRItePrnvc8CdU6_zKU99VbIdwh0_X_jjw/s320/DOI+2011-9.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji8yMLSwZtzs37-3PJk_Nt1eLhjerY6WulTVfQurLxybRZe611V-6eqB6EMjrNfLOS5NvYOSivEmBAIFuG-LPO0rYanq_3igP-gmF7AWxB9vI-tLPgNKmocnOOjGHzgufxHMrTVQ/s1600/DOI+2011-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685737775176586930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji8yMLSwZtzs37-3PJk_Nt1eLhjerY6WulTVfQurLxybRZe611V-6eqB6EMjrNfLOS5NvYOSivEmBAIFuG-LPO0rYanq_3igP-gmF7AWxB9vI-tLPgNKmocnOOjGHzgufxHMrTVQ/s320/DOI+2011-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR<br /></span></strong></p><br /><div align="center">The Return of <strong>DOWNTOWN ON ICE</strong> at Pershing Square</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="left">Los Angeles - Ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys....The Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) is proud to announce the return of DOWNTOWN ON ICE, Los Angeles' largest outdoor skating rink with the lowest admission!!! </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left">RAP celebrated the opening of the popular Southland tradition on Thursday, November 17, 2011. The Opening Ceremony was hosted by Olympic Champion Tara Lipinski who was joined by special guest Snoopy from "It's Christmas, Snoopy" at Knott's Berry Farm. </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left">For the 14th year, Downtown On Ice provides a spectacular holiday destination for residents and visitors at Pershing Square everyday from November 17, 2011 through January 16, 2012. The outdoor rink will be open Monday through Thursdays from 12:00pm to 10:00pm and Friday through Sunday 10:00am to 10:00pm. From December 18 through January 2 there will be special extended holiday hours and the skating rink will be open from 10:00am to 10:00pm daily. Pershing Square is centrally located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles at 532 South Olive and is easily accessible by car, bus and Metro. </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">Admission costs are $6 for a one-hour skate session and $2 for skate rentals. Metro and Metrolink riders can save $1 on skating sessions with a valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket, Destination Discount card or discount coupon that is available on all mass transit lines.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left">Pershing Square will also be hosting their annual FREE Winter Concert Series that includes Hoilday Lunchtime Concerts and 12 Nights of Christmas. The Lunchtime Concerts will include a variety of fun family friendly music such as Country, Folk, Rock, Classic Rock, Disco, Alternative and of course Holiday music. Lunchtime will be jamming from December 19 to January 6 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. And don't forget that every Wednesday, Pershing Square also holds it's award winning Farmer's Market. Pershing Square's 12 Nights of Christmas celebration includes a Holiday "sing and skate" caroling, Santa Swing Style and Rock Around the Rink. The evening concerts will run December 12 through December 23 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left">For more information on Downtown On Ice call Pershing Square at 213.847.4970 or visit <a href="http://www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/index.html">www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/index.html</a>.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-55758598539204759232011-11-01T14:53:00.000-07:002011-11-01T16:30:05.923-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIvY4u7kI8PV0H5XZ9RWcNDHPDBTWYVAUaIPxYFckuSgxIt6W53I9r_g1aduy6fqJ1YbF5JSy-oPa0OzcFFKUjVw3c5Ef_O-Uj0vUQEXZbcUDmYja-qbQSLSkL99MjmNG8QTV9A/s1600/New+Image.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 281px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670173493495777394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIvY4u7kI8PV0H5XZ9RWcNDHPDBTWYVAUaIPxYFckuSgxIt6W53I9r_g1aduy6fqJ1YbF5JSy-oPa0OzcFFKUjVw3c5Ef_O-Uj0vUQEXZbcUDmYja-qbQSLSkL99MjmNG8QTV9A/s320/New+Image.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHJ3bKhziuZL_0FDAI1iBUJ3Opq3Kp4vGQroS2qPQG66ue1t4vkW0K01LjzqCtygeabaixLDfiikZYoIEgtvKWPL7WAtUo8x_ax7LKv6X12LEUKgws5QXC_zjGkwBlkGs1FwJ3Q/s1600/New+Image3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670173488789362610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHJ3bKhziuZL_0FDAI1iBUJ3Opq3Kp4vGQroS2qPQG66ue1t4vkW0K01LjzqCtygeabaixLDfiikZYoIEgtvKWPL7WAtUo8x_ax7LKv6X12LEUKgws5QXC_zjGkwBlkGs1FwJ3Q/s320/New+Image3.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixs71wdpXcWXeo4E0dnhW-xjtHlu9lrsYdiEUsfS-FPaf-CTIMawi7HdwL2q4AS123oDXJk63CnBPAL3nFsfEgsD0G1ChCy2zblGkwPqCIE1cegr9jYNQdGXy5zMAZ8I5xDGIaww/s1600/New+Image2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670173480821988530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixs71wdpXcWXeo4E0dnhW-xjtHlu9lrsYdiEUsfS-FPaf-CTIMawi7HdwL2q4AS123oDXJk63CnBPAL3nFsfEgsD0G1ChCy2zblGkwPqCIE1cegr9jYNQdGXy5zMAZ8I5xDGIaww/s320/New+Image2.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwKF4vFTbRfGPvy96O6szYptlE_WiluNsUwZQgK7iTDmW5mJUKCPYVuJgoV5CZfXit3M427VXQUKLhKiayN_pFJa7y28PdAFKeK9rhtkZjalH65o8hBcWm8yluBTOdsKn9gwG-fQ/s1600/New+Image1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670173477893884418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwKF4vFTbRfGPvy96O6szYptlE_WiluNsUwZQgK7iTDmW5mJUKCPYVuJgoV5CZfXit3M427VXQUKLhKiayN_pFJa7y28PdAFKeK9rhtkZjalH65o8hBcWm8yluBTOdsKn9gwG-fQ/s320/New+Image1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">A DOG-GONE SPOOKY HALLOWEEN</span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">A BASH at Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">Encino - Dogs -- big and small, short legs and tall and hairy and scary -- showed up in festive attire and looking for a dog-gone spooktacular time at Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park's Halloween Bash on Sunday, October 30, 2011. </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">The Department of Recreation and Parks and volunteers from the Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park Park Advisory Board hosted the event that featured a doggie costume contest, park clean-up and a free Halloween photo area for the participating pooches.</span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">A Monster Clean-up of the dog park kicked-off the festivities. Volunteers helped fill holes, clean chairs and benches, and scoured the premises of any unwanted trash. At 4pm all of the costumed canines gathered to see if they won Spookiest, Most Original or Judges Choice. The three winners then battled for the coveted title of Best in Show, which went to Dorothy and her three furry friends The Lion, The Tin Man and The Scarecrow!! </span></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all the volunteers and attendees. It truly was a dog-gone spooktacular Halloween this year at Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park!!!</span> </div></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-11843513214850602142011-11-01T14:45:00.002-07:002011-12-13T15:42:51.660-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWmWudK4MFToZWJ3d3XxONIXRcdVA93rG7wHUynLmRTI7PilMSr7i4MYNK3xLlo5Z6YyJk9buV3hV7TxNZ4Cq6TVQ6EFs5Ygc_1IS09nan4XdnXB1jt7d0bkc49uYtHpPrQfyuHg/s1600/Lanark+Playground-15.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685761140869082386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWmWudK4MFToZWJ3d3XxONIXRcdVA93rG7wHUynLmRTI7PilMSr7i4MYNK3xLlo5Z6YyJk9buV3hV7TxNZ4Cq6TVQ6EFs5Ygc_1IS09nan4XdnXB1jt7d0bkc49uYtHpPrQfyuHg/s320/Lanark+Playground-15.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6OfvHk47q3nBp8UuB6-qpsDb451GvqVVpKA8TMwn4P811P0s1f8iITAwyaJG2kkGo45OO6Hu74_HQ5giGzXC3v5egk3SMYyT870sPNsUofkXUcm_wEv1we0AUrdYSvOsBiaYeBQ/s1600/Lanark+Playground-11.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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RAP General Manager Jon Kirk Mukri was joined by Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and Councilmember Dennis P. Zine. The celebration also included a tour of the Summer Nights Lights (SNL) Program at Lanark RC. </span></div><br /><div align="justify"><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The new state-of-the-art playground includes a 2-5 year old section and a "Jelly Fish" structure (donated by Play Power). The handicap accessible playground is a playful addition to the popular park. </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Other improvements include new basketball courts, volleyball courts, a new gym floor, a new roof and air conditioning. </span></div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Lanark Recreation Center is located at 21816 Lanark Street in Canoga Park 91304. </span></div><br /><div align="justify"><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><em>MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690</em></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><em>BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488</em></span> </div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-78894738551809117992011-11-01T14:44:00.001-07:002011-12-13T14:26:17.536-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqUQ5-YWJTHXG-ZiNE1LDK6RgsC7I670XmrYwRo4dzowv3D3gMayj24o4rGHyJfJ1o4uFznL0R7fIiwRvadUMN6gB7AIftrv6OiSKl-Vb5byMGIsxgYQtopoxsqEgIWvZFEio61A/s1600/Dodgers+Dreamfield+Pan+Pacific-149.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685740724288397474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqUQ5-YWJTHXG-ZiNE1LDK6RgsC7I670XmrYwRo4dzowv3D3gMayj24o4rGHyJfJ1o4uFznL0R7fIiwRvadUMN6gB7AIftrv6OiSKl-Vb5byMGIsxgYQtopoxsqEgIWvZFEio61A/s320/Dodgers+Dreamfield+Pan+Pacific-149.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYmRu6VapJQgfBOwmAtJK2cnok-nsbrt5NzFAJDuF8ci8EHlDiEySmiWs2lMk43YvUZmWUHxlIFJbqXK9TH-Pz-KV0xeFbRWh8nFlkFHrIAOJTSEGvyD4RWM6l2jyQ0d9_vcj-g/s1600/Dodgers+Dreamfield+Pan+Pacific-146.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 229px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685740383163483746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkHNU1e8x8rji2lv3AW8zBW4rrkvy9MS4V-xELjBG-5mppOV1LPMo30dsmBWtfL09JHP5imnfLR_AvaoG_q4O2lX_jVYZV8_Oh5leQz2-JJ3c-_2ZHuTIJ9rx-NrH1_4hn1_RRKg/s320/Dodgers+Dreamfield+Pan+Pacific-7.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;"><strong>FIVE DOWN, THREE TO GO</strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Dodgers Dreamfield at Pan Pacific Rec Center</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Los Angeles - The Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) celebrated the opening of the twelfth Dodgers Dreamfield in the City of Los Angeles on Saturday, July 23, 2011. Pan Pacific's Dreamfield was made possible through a partnership between RAP and The Dodgers Dream Foundation and the LA84 Foundation. RAP General Manager Jon Kirk Mukri, Councilmember Tom LaBonge (4th District), the Dodger's Senior Vice President Howard Sunkin and LA84 Foundation's Vice President Patrick Escobar were all on hand to celebrate the fifth Dodgers Dreamfield to be built in 2011 in Los Angeles. </span></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Dodger pitcher Javy Guerra and former Dodgers Tommy Davis, Wes Parker, Kenny Landreaux and Bobby Castillo helped celebrate the opening of the new facility and ran clinics after the ceremony for the Pan Pacific baseball players. </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Renovations to the new field include refurbished backstop, fencing, outfield and infield turf. New dugout roofs, irrigation system, and infield/outfield transition turn, solar powered scoreboard, scoreboard signage and field signage were also added. </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">The Pan Pacific Dodgers Dreamfield is the fifth of eight fields to be dedicated in the City of Los Angeles in 2011. At the beginning of this year, the Dodgers Dream Foundation and LA84 Foundation announced a commitment to build Dreamfields at eight RAP facilities. Dodger Dreamfields already completed this year are Northridge RC, Martin Luther King, Jr. RC, Pecan RC and Lemon Grove RC. The three remaining fields that are set to be dedicated by the end of the year are Valley Plaza RC, Ritchie Valens RC and Harbor City RC. </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">The Pan Pacific Dodgers Dreamfield is located at 7600 Beverly Blvd in Los Angeles 90036. </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><em>MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690</em></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><em>BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488</em></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-11151507977205517902011-10-17T15:39:00.000-07:002011-11-28T16:04:54.972-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM7Jc_nmLg8uoOTmxP-lgL2wm0oBaLFnTsD0VJyFwoqX2ywqVGvv76-ttrRiIF3ko9yd9Gt0IC8W4xYz8HSFw_ogQfIloBATvKC3DDYcE0yvPvF_41E98ds8Fddk1Z3j27_5jMvw/s1600/Westchester+Improv_Skate-47.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680192749336518354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM7Jc_nmLg8uoOTmxP-lgL2wm0oBaLFnTsD0VJyFwoqX2ywqVGvv76-ttrRiIF3ko9yd9Gt0IC8W4xYz8HSFw_ogQfIloBATvKC3DDYcE0yvPvF_41E98ds8Fddk1Z3j27_5jMvw/s320/Westchester+Improv_Skate-47.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7glttcZt948A1KuOaNuq-as-DLJEeHiwVnACjgCZ1p6JSe49m8u5haujoXYpZXf6kq360Nu6qkLa1vwSHWkBiL1ENvpYQboRJjtJyikd2o2vNzOx7eLtUGUS6KbxLR8WKPEJzRQ/s1600/Westchester+Improv_Skate-103.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680192729681400658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7glttcZt948A1KuOaNuq-as-DLJEeHiwVnACjgCZ1p6JSe49m8u5haujoXYpZXf6kq360Nu6qkLa1vwSHWkBiL1ENvpYQboRJjtJyikd2o2vNzOx7eLtUGUS6KbxLR8WKPEJzRQ/s320/Westchester+Improv_Skate-103.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzrvMWxDyNRT2HqIlgvuiYRajGMKQlrWuLQiG9rPD4_8ep8aOsftStwAgrC7TSerdXnSrjyYmWxorgK6GlyN5wf8TIctVt2SsepqPTXdAlQjML_rjJaLm6-ADMJiZpMR0SojQnPQ/s1600/Westchester+Improv_Skate-77.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680192715777928802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzrvMWxDyNRT2HqIlgvuiYRajGMKQlrWuLQiG9rPD4_8ep8aOsftStwAgrC7TSerdXnSrjyYmWxorgK6GlyN5wf8TIctVt2SsepqPTXdAlQjML_rjJaLm6-ADMJiZpMR0SojQnPQ/s320/Westchester+Improv_Skate-77.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_jU1NFx3ESrLWAAxgwz6vSvReS1KS2zSWHe9t2-IHSSSNYQbU6jj6ML7guN3AswoX5YGRdRj4YXC9ItaB-8yaLG8bmGq_G0aLZQjauZ-LkbAwKHgnazNQ0rFPJpFR81yfH8Ocpw/s1600/Westchester+Improv_Skate-334.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680192712821102418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_jU1NFx3ESrLWAAxgwz6vSvReS1KS2zSWHe9t2-IHSSSNYQbU6jj6ML7guN3AswoX5YGRdRj4YXC9ItaB-8yaLG8bmGq_G0aLZQjauZ-LkbAwKHgnazNQ0rFPJpFR81yfH8Ocpw/s320/Westchester+Improv_Skate-334.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ9BGH6G7mBcC3g62Gqs6n8iE-dIteKDFKPAvKQ8-GgVrP7JhGCw76xe4VjzDRbbAK20264ua8NySFPT8XqIaL8RAeHrBUmHVafMcYkAAwYtHxNYKvMtO_6in-h9byw6GDghnjvQ/s1600/Westchester+Improv_Skate-300.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680192710265883794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ9BGH6G7mBcC3g62Gqs6n8iE-dIteKDFKPAvKQ8-GgVrP7JhGCw76xe4VjzDRbbAK20264ua8NySFPT8XqIaL8RAeHrBUmHVafMcYkAAwYtHxNYKvMtO_6in-h9byw6GDghnjvQ/s320/Westchester+Improv_Skate-300.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;"><strong>SKATING & GRINDING, SLIDING & SWINGING</strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Dedication of Westchester Skate Plaza & Playground</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Westchester - The Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) dedicated our 17th skate facility at Westchester Recreation Center on Friday, July 22, 2011. RAP's Commission President Barry A. Sanders and General Manager Jon Kirk Mukri were joined by Councilmember Bill Rosendahl (11th Distict), Charles Annenberg Weingarten and professional skateboarders Eric Koston and Steve Berra to officially open the and dedicate the Westchester "Explore.org/ The Berrrics" Skate Plaza along with a new accessible playground and other park improvements. </span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">The new 9,700-square-foot skate plaza was made possible through RAP funding and a $125,000 grant from the Annenberg Foundation's Explore.org, a non-profit capacity building initiative. Westchester's "Explore.org/The Berrics" Skate Plaza was built by California Skateparks and features a variety of elements such as stair sets, rails and hubbas and is designed for hardcore street skating. Professional Skateboarders Luan Oliviera, David Gonzales, Curren Caples, Kurtis Colamonico and Braydon Szfranski were all on hand to test out the plaza, along with tons of local and not so local skaters. The opening of the new state-of-the-art skate plaza brought out skaters from as far as Carson City, Nevada. </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">The celebration also included something for the kiddies. A new sea-themed accessible playground was dedicated. The limitless playground features swings, slides and interactive elements for children of all abilities. </span><span style="font-family:Arial;">The Westchester project also included the relocation of the park's outdoor basketball court, a newly designed park entry way, improvements to the recreation center, irrigation and landscaping. </span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Westchester Park is located at 7000 West Manchester Blvd, Los Angeles 90045. </span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><em>MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690</em></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><em>BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488</em></span></div></div></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-30125202037859378032011-10-17T15:05:00.000-07:002011-10-17T15:36:26.515-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQeRRpMxO3P4K-WQfiWjxSowy3iMoGglUm58raMuh_xPSDBs6FZMD4e6tZ7cziZam7PyhgSGcsNqA_LEenF03iQ8nOOdkIoPKkM-TjqOQYVW3YoUkE-iluMldl90OwySE3cURwxQ/s1600/NoHo+Multipurpose+Community+GB-86.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664593397462481618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQeRRpMxO3P4K-WQfiWjxSowy3iMoGglUm58raMuh_xPSDBs6FZMD4e6tZ7cziZam7PyhgSGcsNqA_LEenF03iQ8nOOdkIoPKkM-TjqOQYVW3YoUkE-iluMldl90OwySE3cURwxQ/s320/NoHo+Multipurpose+Community+GB-86.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHSNTVJ2DxQiGU_xdOEZ73O9fB_kqhfxUglexKg6JRcrE0z9epqQyBMVp1o4PIfMa12DfmT70BecwkuMeIw0WYZMsIgeJzWLTzEgdHHG2kURY_CbwLIyhNL9mDqZTvUJBKPuh3g/s1600/NoHo+Multipurpose+Community+GB-83.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664593394842318290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHSNTVJ2DxQiGU_xdOEZ73O9fB_kqhfxUglexKg6JRcrE0z9epqQyBMVp1o4PIfMa12DfmT70BecwkuMeIw0WYZMsIgeJzWLTzEgdHHG2kURY_CbwLIyhNL9mDqZTvUJBKPuh3g/s320/NoHo+Multipurpose+Community+GB-83.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkujkIp-vnphHDNThMio4Ih5kPte69y3tRGH5EFjKOvJU31CIH6QlhYIMxiLQZePNN6tNkk8T8xh1-7feAOMUe24BhYCqg1ZD585uzkZjc9R9Cn7XWqNK0Nrjkk9D_My62M8ckA/s1600/NoHo+Multipurpose+Community+GB-73.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664593381119777666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkujkIp-vnphHDNThMio4Ih5kPte69y3tRGH5EFjKOvJU31CIH6QlhYIMxiLQZePNN6tNkk8T8xh1-7feAOMUe24BhYCqg1ZD585uzkZjc9R9Cn7XWqNK0Nrjkk9D_My62M8ckA/s320/NoHo+Multipurpose+Community+GB-73.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZqAyomTecgP3Lfxev_n1UCT5eYIRQppI8JsysfHF0JJIYaiSkFXtZBoJRuf5Hwu1uxYBju0ltbbZ6f9Be9IFNZsEfqZxsgbWa9DOBoUzZC_B8hxcxqo1wIjayv9NutqyrdVnwJg/s1600/NoHo+Multipurpose+Community+GB-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664593379904843746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZqAyomTecgP3Lfxev_n1UCT5eYIRQppI8JsysfHF0JJIYaiSkFXtZBoJRuf5Hwu1uxYBju0ltbbZ6f9Be9IFNZsEfqZxsgbWa9DOBoUzZC_B8hxcxqo1wIjayv9NutqyrdVnwJg/s320/NoHo+Multipurpose+Community+GB-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">BREAKING GROUND</span></strong></div><br /><div align="center">North Hollywood Multi-Purpose Center</div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>North Hollywood - The Department of Recreation and Parks, Councilmember Tom LaBonge and the Bureau of Engineering pulled out the shovels and hard hats for the North Hollywood Multi-Purpose Center Groundbreaking Ceremony on Thursday, July 21, 2011. </div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>The ceremony celebrated the start of construction on a new ADA accessible 2,200-square-foot facility. When complete, the one-story wood framed building will feature a multi-purpose room, lobby area, storage and equipment rooms, restrooms, a staff office and break room. Landscaping and outdoor amenities will include a children's play area, solar powered lighting, outdoor fitness exercise equipment, picnic tables, perimeter fencing and a new parking lot. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>The North Hollywood Multi-Purpose Center Project is set to be complete by Fall 2012. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein , 213.202.2690</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488</span></em></div></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-71328018909612178172011-10-17T14:00:00.000-07:002011-10-17T15:04:04.720-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0_15RLonThdfmFbPmBnCduzVEL2Stpc06qi9E_1E8teOcXU_wlBo3qu51CjJdFtFSlKoDmq8tZeK2nmhupstXBqJR7ddUr-ypguGJBRFae_PSVtOPsvL3e7BIsrctX5L5THxOTA/s1600/Louise+Park+PG+Dedication-74.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664584809695496994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0_15RLonThdfmFbPmBnCduzVEL2Stpc06qi9E_1E8teOcXU_wlBo3qu51CjJdFtFSlKoDmq8tZeK2nmhupstXBqJR7ddUr-ypguGJBRFae_PSVtOPsvL3e7BIsrctX5L5THxOTA/s320/Louise+Park+PG+Dedication-74.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6f9GO30tbE3uCbK-ewuajvkh2znUCoWiFBgiK6jBDXvDAmwP7_U_MXaSY7MUduVShiC0z2xyMxXcCkN2VzV7u1Tuu3cP90NzcowG5N4f5Cyb72TOWvZgveB5akT5riJyJwl-ctQ/s1600/Louise+Park+PG+Dedication-45.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664584799866720466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6f9GO30tbE3uCbK-ewuajvkh2znUCoWiFBgiK6jBDXvDAmwP7_U_MXaSY7MUduVShiC0z2xyMxXcCkN2VzV7u1Tuu3cP90NzcowG5N4f5Cyb72TOWvZgveB5akT5riJyJwl-ctQ/s320/Louise+Park+PG+Dedication-45.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK-Glktcv-Ai1tifSu8HCF-UeavhloKQ839IqURA6wi7_orn05NNmdS7q4VvoVW812H02-pMgJh82UA5OgxKs9tzOQfyD6rRnV5Zz9VHUyRqwCu48mssSlu5z8814XXWubgKDqpg/s1600/Louise+Park+PG+Dedication-41.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664584791395122738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK-Glktcv-Ai1tifSu8HCF-UeavhloKQ839IqURA6wi7_orn05NNmdS7q4VvoVW812H02-pMgJh82UA5OgxKs9tzOQfyD6rRnV5Zz9VHUyRqwCu48mssSlu5z8814XXWubgKDqpg/s320/Louise+Park+PG+Dedication-41.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">A PLAYFUL UPGRADE</span></strong></div><br /><div align="center">Dedication of a new PLAYGROUND at Louise Park</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left">Van Nuys - The Department of Recreation and Parks, new Councilmember Mitchell Englander and a handful of eagered kids proudly dedicated a new playground at Louise Park in Van Nuys on Thursday, June 30, 2011. </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left">The new Louise Park Playground features slides, swing, climbing apparatuses and shade structures. The equipment upgrade was a much-needed project, tree roots had broken the perimeter of the old playground's sand pit and posed a safety hazard for visiting children. </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left">After the official dedication and cutting of the red ribbon, the new playground was filled with happy sliding, swinging and laughing children!! </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left">Louise Park is located at 7140 Louise Avenue in Van Nuys 91406. </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690</span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488</span></em></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-520148840790209592011-06-30T11:22:00.004-07:002011-07-05T13:57:09.832-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXh-eo57CIRl1yzvV0k68Y1MAM_rilg_Ex-2hT5RS3QinTnVmAMgLn8-WlrrorfpyGVx5TfePEsdOsQUNfoVTp2yTxvlzf7B1I43NwaH_NHnqrsKcR-NhC4IYIluDglSifvd7U6A/s1600/Ascot+Hills+Dedication+2011-152.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625974703660458818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXh-eo57CIRl1yzvV0k68Y1MAM_rilg_Ex-2hT5RS3QinTnVmAMgLn8-WlrrorfpyGVx5TfePEsdOsQUNfoVTp2yTxvlzf7B1I43NwaH_NHnqrsKcR-NhC4IYIluDglSifvd7U6A/s320/Ascot+Hills+Dedication+2011-152.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF1et49gACbeHqbpoXjGxmaxx_V5UN9pHFDFKLvDWuXAoJ1EICFoqJomPdS8pLr30SQZA5wrEYcCMa_XeJUkMsawr8DnnSjaxbGSRblZuxQFA4DNkoKoFxDeMszoR4JKTMLI2GNQ/s1600/Ascot+Hills+Dedication+2011-18.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625974691099419874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF1et49gACbeHqbpoXjGxmaxx_V5UN9pHFDFKLvDWuXAoJ1EICFoqJomPdS8pLr30SQZA5wrEYcCMa_XeJUkMsawr8DnnSjaxbGSRblZuxQFA4DNkoKoFxDeMszoR4JKTMLI2GNQ/s320/Ascot+Hills+Dedication+2011-18.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIpgjnvn3YafU88zr1KzCqGtgxJXY6tedoS9hz8CkPUq28Ls_4j_cswPndrdORVtGIFHIqE_ifKqFAOdwmCmmH7dAUN_oEBU_yxUYFckZmw02iMg_kIoRIrejl6UsZHwfzJylgw/s1600/Ascot+Hills+Dedication+2011-16.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625974682281634962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIpgjnvn3YafU88zr1KzCqGtgxJXY6tedoS9hz8CkPUq28Ls_4j_cswPndrdORVtGIFHIqE_ifKqFAOdwmCmmH7dAUN_oEBU_yxUYFckZmw02iMg_kIoRIrejl6UsZHwfzJylgw/s320/Ascot+Hills+Dedication+2011-16.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSdOLUGbsm7i2zOGBE19QTrczuEFt7Q6nAbKbwpzUqlIopNx2pa87wE2MIVmroz0a4oNYAFQtk2-EOrj7EnbgpXOAKp3iIeb4vzT53C6N2hhpEfVmcSSsOYy9N1cWkIHm7LteT3w/s1600/Ascot+Hills+Dedication+2011-12.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625974678810697314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSdOLUGbsm7i2zOGBE19QTrczuEFt7Q6nAbKbwpzUqlIopNx2pa87wE2MIVmroz0a4oNYAFQtk2-EOrj7EnbgpXOAKp3iIeb4vzT53C6N2hhpEfVmcSSsOYy9N1cWkIHm7LteT3w/s320/Ascot+Hills+Dedication+2011-12.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTMEXyzAj29HsmVmyKo2lO6dIxhpjk3fsdHxTq-z9d1LHhE3N0njKAO2ZI4sMZlTr6X_F9q5TmXbyY49rjRFPucqWBHJ92_VhoaAc9kWZ73h4OH8HVfPZDHQuKsorCKXO4j_Aftw/s1600/Ascot+Hills+Dedication+2011-5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625974672808114978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTMEXyzAj29HsmVmyKo2lO6dIxhpjk3fsdHxTq-z9d1LHhE3N0njKAO2ZI4sMZlTr6X_F9q5TmXbyY49rjRFPucqWBHJ92_VhoaAc9kWZ73h4OH8HVfPZDHQuKsorCKXO4j_Aftw/s320/Ascot+Hills+Dedication+2011-5.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;">92 ACRES, 360 VIEWS, A PREMIERE OPEN SPACE </span></strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Dedication of Ascot Hills Park Phase II</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">East Los Angeles - The Department of Recreation and Parks, along with Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Councilmember Jose Huizar (14th District) and the El Sereno community, proudly dedicated Ascot Hills Park on Saturday, June 25, 2011. </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">The celebration included performances by the Wilson High School Marching Band and Drill Team. A traditional native blessing of the grounds was also performed by students and staff from Semillas Community School. </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">With its offical dedication and opening, Ascot Hills Park is one of the largest parks in the City of Los Angeles. The 92-acre parkland has an outdoor amphitheater/classroom, hiking trails with interpretive signage, ADA paths, full stream restoration, picnic areas, irrigation and native landscaping. The premiere parkland features a 360-view of downtown L.A., the San Gabriel Valley and surrounding mountains. </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Ascot Hills Park provides the local community and visitors with a beautiful natural parkland in the middle of the City of Angels. Ascot is located at 4731 Multnomah Street in Los Angeles 90032.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"><em>MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690</em></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"><em>BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488</em></span> </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"></div></div></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-83260576707455069502011-06-30T11:22:00.003-07:002011-06-30T13:03:51.306-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2CLWbZjGT1N-0ozdD54d4YU0k87MOeJZ43NWBrm8OP6q0jFtEr1XNZHLZT21IANcD5fpvfK6YMW6vLFSeYb4iYWHZ4rpfEgwPUAV_N6njU7lVgfSAKzejSZVUMqzIZFUDUzYfjQ/s1600/SplashPoolSeason_Downey-93.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624105763872795522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2CLWbZjGT1N-0ozdD54d4YU0k87MOeJZ43NWBrm8OP6q0jFtEr1XNZHLZT21IANcD5fpvfK6YMW6vLFSeYb4iYWHZ4rpfEgwPUAV_N6njU7lVgfSAKzejSZVUMqzIZFUDUzYfjQ/s320/SplashPoolSeason_Downey-93.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg4zkewnzJBsU-M60UDI-YPUjGk83ukf73TCo4zkioOwR50YZop0mpu61WEZRUYpDMWFatayysLT3NCRW98CCSBIoRCsuzI7MliT8uN0nPdp0rAg6nvljRxG2hAielST0G3VsSgw/s1600/SplashPoolSeason_Downey-85.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624105757713005682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg4zkewnzJBsU-M60UDI-YPUjGk83ukf73TCo4zkioOwR50YZop0mpu61WEZRUYpDMWFatayysLT3NCRW98CCSBIoRCsuzI7MliT8uN0nPdp0rAg6nvljRxG2hAielST0G3VsSgw/s320/SplashPoolSeason_Downey-85.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKUaZYHsXR2kuYqNVuwoZ97Og0XQKA6zusPqH0HltUoSQY790H-GD41IVh0jitJQz4HDO2i9XosNCY1nGJ1xDsSxxGcGsm8PCDGznofKlI9PXSFYiztNgMpf_8pHcRyp-vJiaBsA/s1600/SplashPoolSeason_Downey-13.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624105751603965282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKUaZYHsXR2kuYqNVuwoZ97Og0XQKA6zusPqH0HltUoSQY790H-GD41IVh0jitJQz4HDO2i9XosNCY1nGJ1xDsSxxGcGsm8PCDGznofKlI9PXSFYiztNgMpf_8pHcRyp-vJiaBsA/s320/SplashPoolSeason_Downey-13.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">SUMMER IS OFFICIALLY HERE!!!!</span></strong></div><br /><div align="center">Summer Swim Season 2011 & Operation Splash Kick-Off</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="left">Los Angeles - Summer is here.......let the SWIMMING begin!!!! Throw on your swim suits and apply the sunscreen!! The first week of summer has brought warm temperatures and with that comes the start of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks' summer swim season and Operation Splash!!</div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left">Recreation and Parks celebrated the kick-off of the 2011 Summer Swim Season and Operation Splash at Downey Pool on Friday, June 24, 2011. Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Councilmember Ed P. Reyes (First District), Kaiser Permanente's Vice President of Public Affairs Diana Bonta, LA84 Foundation's Vice President of Grants and Programs Patrick Escobar and community members were all on hand to help cut the blue ribbon and make the first splash of the 2011 swim season. </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left">The kick-off celebration marked the opening of the Department's seasonal pools (outdoor locations only opened during the summer months) and the beginning of Operation Splash and LA84 scholarships and sponsorships. </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left">The Department of Recreation and Parks is partnering for the sixth straight year with Kaiser Permanente for Operation Splash. For the 2011 summer, the Department received a 265,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente Southern California that will fund free swim lessons for 6,000 low-income youth and adults at 35 pools across the City. The program will also support free junior lifeguard training for 780 low-income youth at 49 city pools and extend the summer swim season for one week at seven locations serving about 10,000 pool patrons. </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left">Over the last 26 years, the LA84 Foundation has consistently assisted the City's efforts to provide Los Angeles youth with access to quality sports programs. For 2011 summer, 1,200 youth will benefit from a generous grant provided by LA84. An $85,000 grant from the Foundation will provide scholarships for free swim lessons and sponsorships for participation in a competitive sport team, such as swimming, diving, water polo and synchronized swimming. </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left">The Department's 35 seasonal pool locations officially opened on Saturday, June 25 and will remain open through the end of August. Seasonal pools offer morning and afternoon public swim sessions. Additionally, 16 year-round pools began their summer schedule and offer afternoon and evening swim sessions to the general public. </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left">Sign-ups for Operation Splash and LA84 scholarships/sponsorships will began on Sunday, June 26 at participating locations and are provided on a first-come first-serve basis. A low-income verification form must be filled out by parents/guardians at the time of registration. For a full list of participating locations visit <a href="http://www.laparks.org/dos/aquatic/aquatic.htm">www.laparks.org/dos/aquatic/aquatic.htm</a> or call (323) 906-7953. </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left">The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks' Aquatic Division offers a variety of water activities, including recreational swimming, water awareness, adaptive swimming, Team Sports, Junior Lifeguard program and water exercise. For the 13th consecutive year, children age 17 or younger, seniors 65 or older and the disabled can swim for FREE at all City pools. Children ages 3-6 must be potty-trained and accompanied by an adult at all times; children under the age of 3 must wear a swim diaper. The charge for adults ages 18-64 is $2.50; those with a City library card will pay $2. </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left">For more information call the Department's Aquatic Division at (323) 906-7953 or e-mail <a href="mailto:Citywide.Aquatics@lacity.org">Citywide.Aquatics@lacity.org</a>.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690</span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488</span></em></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-88951846291655350312011-06-30T11:22:00.001-07:002011-06-30T14:36:59.991-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfgTE6GcaQBQ9-IYmtfVGrO6qZQXywd7i9-NEMfauuFX5BlNsUdpLw4qU-KHQv38z-jsMskoHZf0ql1wlNZKVcnErXVu5xX95Km7JOlDjkD6c5TfZ34Sd8Se_jaFR1Qehf7eZ68w/s1600/SNL_Lafayette+opening+2011-108.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh10v2IRzImclbcgw5sLduTSZ3MHneysSJF_qCPbsV1ytcaXiM79HuPZfLcdfD2dJvwbviRopJNBs7rJrnwhzuA7TDZpaCs3KFZYYc7-vUVp6D2kV4xfUatUgs4YFRtFYeXOBIZ2g/s1600/SNL_Lafayette+opening+2011-38.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624128279860881522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh10v2IRzImclbcgw5sLduTSZ3MHneysSJF_qCPbsV1ytcaXiM79HuPZfLcdfD2dJvwbviRopJNBs7rJrnwhzuA7TDZpaCs3KFZYYc7-vUVp6D2kV4xfUatUgs4YFRtFYeXOBIZ2g/s320/SNL_Lafayette+opening+2011-38.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2Oc3I5TeHoNZh2WrRh7h7Fjne6fC0fK7ht1evrhpTik2RO3sO4LxssU5qrApfvXU3WsobC-DJRFJ-lXzCvHUSCOkxrpkCv97FP1v9WbcIo_zivkwnoMnnw7mI1cfoEVzcD7SGA/s1600/SNL_Lafayette+opening+2011-8.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624128273271855874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2Oc3I5TeHoNZh2WrRh7h7Fjne6fC0fK7ht1evrhpTik2RO3sO4LxssU5qrApfvXU3WsobC-DJRFJ-lXzCvHUSCOkxrpkCv97FP1v9WbcIo_zivkwnoMnnw7mI1cfoEVzcD7SGA/s320/SNL_Lafayette+opening+2011-8.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_2iJuruSWoUzhj-mm6ic5DTQbmJq2AgDpTeOZLKbCceV0psB-0_sDylfjXygHdfePfM6NKudKrMQTWhqO9oH1DYGGpw-bMgw2AoGenyvDz4GejI-Lgb8nzbdcLnMY8AQQRGTHEA/s1600/SNL_Lafayette+opening+2011-2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624128267446016770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_2iJuruSWoUzhj-mm6ic5DTQbmJq2AgDpTeOZLKbCceV0psB-0_sDylfjXygHdfePfM6NKudKrMQTWhqO9oH1DYGGpw-bMgw2AoGenyvDz4GejI-Lgb8nzbdcLnMY8AQQRGTHEA/s320/SNL_Lafayette+opening+2011-2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;"><strong>SUMMER NIGHT LIGHTS </strong></span></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;"><strong>WILL SHINE BRIGHTER IN 2011</strong></span> </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Kick-off Press Conference at Lafayette Multipurpose Community Center </span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Los Angeles - Summer Night Lights (SNL) will shine a little brighter this summer. The Department of Recreation and Parks will enter into its </span><span style="font-family:Arial;">fourth year as a key partner for SNL on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. With an additional eight parks this summer, the crime and gang reduction program will expand to 32 sites. Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa announced SNL's expansion from 24 to 32 parks at a press conference on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Lafayette Multipurpose Center. </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">SNL is a community based innovative program to combat gang violence during the traditionally more violent summer months. The anti-gang initiative keeps City parks open after dark with organized activities such as athletic leagues, art initiatives and family programs, while also providing at-risk youth with job opportunities. </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Since it's launch in 2008, Summer Night Lights has proven to reduce crime. Last summer, surrounding SNL area neighborhoods experienced a 40% reduction in gang-related crimes and a 57% reduction in gang-related homicides. In 2010, over 710,000 Los Angeles residents visited SNL site, a total of 382,523 meals were served and 1000 jobs were created because of the program.</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">SNL has three major components: </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">1) Extended Hours & Programming: between July and September, SNL sites extend their program hours from 7pm to midnight four nights a week (Wednesday - Saturday). Expanded programming includes community-centered recreational, educational and artistic programming to engage youth in positive activities during peak times for violence.</span></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">2) Youth Squad: 10 community youth groups are hired to create and staff the extended hours and programs (320 city-wide). Youth Squad members are at-risk, ages 17-20 and receive stipends for the duration of the program. Training is provided to the Youth Squad prior to the kick-off of the program and includes topics such as life skills, communication and community outreach. </span></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">3) Cease-Fire/Maintaining Peace: Community intervention workers are assigned to each SNL site to help keep the peace at the site, in the surrounding communities, to address potential conflicts and to assist in identifying resolutions to conflicts. Their participation contributes to maintaining a high level of safety and community participation at the SNL sites. </span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">SNL has been recognized as a national model for violence reduction and community empowerment. The program has been presented at conferences and has inspired cities across the nation to launch their own successful summer anti-gang programs.</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">The 2011 participating recreation centers and parks are: </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">SNL Returning Sites</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">1) Cypress Park </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">2) Delano</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">3) Glassell Park</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">4) Highland Park</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">5) Hubert Humphrey</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">6) Imperial Courts</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">7) Jackie Tatum/Harvard Park</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">8) Jim Gilliam</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">9) Jordan Downs</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">10) Lemon Grove</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">11) Lou Costello</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">12) Martin Luther King</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">13) Mount Carmel</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">14) Nickerson Gardens</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">15) Normandale</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">16) Ramona Gardens</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">17) Ramon Garcia</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">18) Ross Snyder</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">19) Sepulveda</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">20) Slauson</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">21) South Park</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">22) Valley Plaza</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">23) Van Ness </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">SNL 2011 New Sites</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">1) Montecito Heights</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">2) Lafayette</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">3) Lanark</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">4) Sun Valley</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">5) Algin Sutton</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">6) Green Meadows</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">7) Toberman</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">8) El Sereno</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">9) Wilmington</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">SNL has expanded each year since it's launch and is supported by a combination of public and private funds. For more information or to find an SNL site close to you call the Department of Recreation and Parks general information line at 213.202.2700.</span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><em>MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690</em></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><em>BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488</em></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"></div></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-43963295408196730212011-06-23T14:16:00.002-07:002011-07-14T10:41:00.333-07:00<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;"><strong>NIGHT & DAY SUMMER HIKES</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">June & July hiking schedule</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Griffith Park -</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Summer is officially here and with it comes warm weather that is perfect for hiking! Ranger Ernie will be leading 6 different hikes in June and July and 3 will be night hikes!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">The first hike will be a nocturnal adventure on Friday, June 24 starting at 7pm at the Ranger Station (4730 Crystal Spring Drive, Los Angeles 90027). The evening hike will be a 2-hour trek through Griffith Park. Pack your water, snacks and, since it'll be night time escapade, remember to bring a jacket and flashlight. </span><span style="font-family:Arial;">Two more evening hikes will be available on Friday, July 15 and Friday, July 29. Same time and same starting place (Ranger Station).</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Day hikes will also be offered on 3 Saturdays; June 25, July 16 and July 30. These 2-hour excursions are ideal for beginner hikers but are open to everyone. The hiking voyages will begin at 8am at the Griffith Observatory parking lot (2800 E. Observatory Road, Los Angeles 90027) and will be a 2-hour trek through Griffith Park.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Those planning to participate should dress accordingly and bring drinking water and snacks. For more information about any of the hikes, contact Ranger Ernie Ybarra at (323) 644-6661 or by e-mail at <a href="mailto:ernie.ybarra@lacity.org">ernie.ybarra@lacity.org</a>. </span>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-35724550378625651692011-06-23T14:15:00.001-07:002011-07-06T13:15:47.033-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFD9L4z3fF248mVs5Enx1wsMP3cwq5vplhNl0Tbt5mihNc7Zm9IScyWkxjX8vg1A8W3Oz36up0iegwMTSCqZ-9eY0nFV17gfbnKKJK3lfuhPZTgPMi6HioM3AZoG3Jh8FLABZ9Zg/s1600/Warner+Shade+Structure-38.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626335232443516770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFD9L4z3fF248mVs5Enx1wsMP3cwq5vplhNl0Tbt5mihNc7Zm9IScyWkxjX8vg1A8W3Oz36up0iegwMTSCqZ-9eY0nFV17gfbnKKJK3lfuhPZTgPMi6HioM3AZoG3Jh8FLABZ9Zg/s320/Warner+Shade+Structure-38.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Uitg7ww4PYehcqNFnjItQiitdmNRU0E5gVpoHm1uUMiGDd2kb2mDUdHptgWoKQJPBK_atRmUKT7v92i9Muur2SBm_5JbxBd8LQv_MqWSlxKzb6Sr4nW56Zr3jfoNRLnZPZ69rg/s1600/Warner+Shade+Structure-6.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626335228426080402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Uitg7ww4PYehcqNFnjItQiitdmNRU0E5gVpoHm1uUMiGDd2kb2mDUdHptgWoKQJPBK_atRmUKT7v92i9Muur2SBm_5JbxBd8LQv_MqWSlxKzb6Sr4nW56Zr3jfoNRLnZPZ69rg/s320/Warner+Shade+Structure-6.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvm14-1TiqteaFH5VPd13UcaCNAVU4Pd8aHZ9V7N0qxelT2DjpSE-CTnlvTS0ISqxKXC-9UyKYEflMOjnL0C-yXbE6ewnyJmbWyPelJ9Fak85tEPA1kMyVB4m7pRthxfXc7ug0dg/s1600/Warner+Shade+Structure-5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626335223986188050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvm14-1TiqteaFH5VPd13UcaCNAVU4Pd8aHZ9V7N0qxelT2DjpSE-CTnlvTS0ISqxKXC-9UyKYEflMOjnL0C-yXbE6ewnyJmbWyPelJ9Fak85tEPA1kMyVB4m7pRthxfXc7ug0dg/s320/Warner+Shade+Structure-5.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">RIGHT BEFORE THE SUMMER HEAT</span></strong></div><br /><div align="center">Unveiling of Shade Structure at Warner Ranch Park Playground</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">Woodland Hills - The Department of Recreation and Parks and Councilman Dennis P. Zine (3rd District) unveiled a new shade structure at the Warner Ranch Park playground on Thursday, May 26, 2011. The shade structure will provide children with needed protection from the sun on hot days. </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">With about a month before the beginning of summer, the unveiling of the shade structure comes just in time to beat the summer heat. The playground shade structure was designed and installed to protect children from the damaging UV Rays and extreme heat that can lead to skin cancer, burns and heat stroke. The new shade structure will keep the play surfaces and sand up to 20 degrees cooler and allows children to play in the park even on the hottest summer days when temperatures can reach well into the 100's. The design is a Multi Level/Multi Panel Super Span (50' x 60') with multiple layers of fabric to increase the shade coverage, as well as enhance the existing visual aesthetic of the playground. Quimby fees funded the $88,480 project. </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left">Warner Ranch Park is located at 21820 Califa Street in Woodland Hills. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690</span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488</span></em></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-23851584196793542062011-06-06T13:32:00.001-07:002011-06-22T15:12:21.184-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTwbPGpVe5WapowMvxdqVziUTdrNb_ZQY52wkGFuCzB5XB4mYCrTn2QV2DvGfbAYl5tYoSw56Vc1c9_ov3sREK7775NNyTJ0SZEZT2Ue634Fj0BUB-qw1kIBUS9_Aeus7n1Ty5aQ/s1600/Rockwood-18.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621170295894185442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTwbPGpVe5WapowMvxdqVziUTdrNb_ZQY52wkGFuCzB5XB4mYCrTn2QV2DvGfbAYl5tYoSw56Vc1c9_ov3sREK7775NNyTJ0SZEZT2Ue634Fj0BUB-qw1kIBUS9_Aeus7n1Ty5aQ/s320/Rockwood-18.jpg" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkG5zak64mSFpOHxkaFkUmlgEup-qzs-Ny3PD8OLJDt0pOKofnlFmzVSOlY1EAcjygMXmbZFi13SmmZ_dtYSyrIty3OZY1X5ANr9qf_lP5l0hkNp21gV-YdmTPKV69h-85ViaQvw/s1600/Rockwood-24.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7dgQ78CgqhY4WjY4HJZ2irHLR0xwuX1EYoGg2So9mJHnEISUwlIlOnaztxV8aE01ZE2mc5RqlSf5chVeacEi6vbkLNwp8jyiDUJNr5zD2NGO8xSgp1qZJK7-Z72CZ4jgo-YkkQ/s1600/Rockwood-11.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621169269133324306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7dgQ78CgqhY4WjY4HJZ2irHLR0xwuX1EYoGg2So9mJHnEISUwlIlOnaztxV8aE01ZE2mc5RqlSf5chVeacEi6vbkLNwp8jyiDUJNr5zD2NGO8xSgp1qZJK7-Z72CZ4jgo-YkkQ/s320/Rockwood-11.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPFz_6wCwv19l63MfC91J-eyYYsOouBlqGtLlmhNTujYhlDGEeRHV5Wu4cjL-PBzxTiOVtxZaWlRAscnpr3cc_m-B2zBuRkIUCASC3ypusqimWEI179PGB7Vg9HYd6tEA5p2sBtA/s1600/Rockwood-6.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621169264815963506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPFz_6wCwv19l63MfC91J-eyYYsOouBlqGtLlmhNTujYhlDGEeRHV5Wu4cjL-PBzxTiOVtxZaWlRAscnpr3cc_m-B2zBuRkIUCASC3ypusqimWEI179PGB7Vg9HYd6tEA5p2sBtA/s320/Rockwood-6.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfxaM92hIaQjGYJ5FpSQJHlq92nBCZ8i0vRvxfHNxdDY_THSw-_MqOVXJmKgkS49EQGDODxOFrg6yt_QLxmMy30YkHIUoas1sj_OK-6mNUUyME6ekNlRvP_JLca8_H4gK1UOvX9w/s1600/Rockwood-2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621169254697542962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfxaM92hIaQjGYJ5FpSQJHlq92nBCZ8i0vRvxfHNxdDY_THSw-_MqOVXJmKgkS49EQGDODxOFrg6yt_QLxmMy30YkHIUoas1sj_OK-6mNUUyME6ekNlRvP_JLca8_H4gK1UOvX9w/s320/Rockwood-2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1iCwxOubIFbwaCPeDOMW3iKGwR3nwyd-SGkMoeamIKl5d1lEYkrP21uts_Cv-3axaqEBqIFt9iSItHErout67cgWmNrwZY0v2uyEN9cJ860wyH24aMx8me3eYWyBnDgEo9Z4cQg/s1600/Rockwood-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621169251718753106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1iCwxOubIFbwaCPeDOMW3iKGwR3nwyd-SGkMoeamIKl5d1lEYkrP21uts_Cv-3axaqEBqIFt9iSItHErout67cgWmNrwZY0v2uyEN9cJ860wyH24aMx8me3eYWyBnDgEo9Z4cQg/s320/Rockwood-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">ANOTHER PARK TRANSFORMATION</span></strong></div><br /><div>Dedication of Rockwood-Colton Pocket Park</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>Los Angeles - Located in the heart of the Los Angeles Oil Field, Rockwood-Colton Park is a great example of a truly remarkable park transformation. The Department of Recreation and Parks and Council President Eric Garcetti (13th District) dedicated the new pocket park on Saturday, May 7, 2011. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>The transformation of this formerly contaminated property into a half acre neighborhood park was not an easy task. Oil wells existed on the property from approximately 1906 through 1970. Environmental investigations were completed to make sure the land was safe. Once safety was determined, community meetings were held for input on the park's design. </div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Rockwood-Colton Park has a children's play area, picnic tables and park benches. The eco-friendly pocket park also boasts solar lighting and a smart irrigation system. Funding for the new park was provided by the Environmental Protection Agency's Brownfields Program and voter-approved state park bonds. </div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Rockwood-Colton Park is located in historic Filipinotown at 1571 Rockwood Street, Los Angeles 90026. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488</span></em> </div></div></div></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-81071525062686934272011-06-06T13:31:00.002-07:002011-06-13T15:05:38.216-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnQJ359hnAD_ZajiqCEYMMiPy0kzhSwpk-btVEER7LiK5aAJO007onQtxPGobDCkkUKmfR_nrC280Wh6ZuXInGvZDrSYgheNFqjI4nPxZGGiFz-pQRqjU3Q3W1Dsx2PP3GKGwQ1g/s1600/Dodgers+Dreamfield+Pecan-126.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617828683110241442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnQJ359hnAD_ZajiqCEYMMiPy0kzhSwpk-btVEER7LiK5aAJO007onQtxPGobDCkkUKmfR_nrC280Wh6ZuXInGvZDrSYgheNFqjI4nPxZGGiFz-pQRqjU3Q3W1Dsx2PP3GKGwQ1g/s320/Dodgers+Dreamfield+Pecan-126.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQvW6xCUrP-YiHY_WSa6_CYJUP5_I97114GK2YRtxwxPYvsWodp4QFry0usbolfTXGDL2jE1XnLdIJ4Mgk2wdW_s6KqLm83UkLOo_unaELBn7QDK5fuuZTSL0mLezj0wxxLWbZMw/s1600/Dodgers+Dreamfield+Pecan-103.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617828674477785762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQvW6xCUrP-YiHY_WSa6_CYJUP5_I97114GK2YRtxwxPYvsWodp4QFry0usbolfTXGDL2jE1XnLdIJ4Mgk2wdW_s6KqLm83UkLOo_unaELBn7QDK5fuuZTSL0mLezj0wxxLWbZMw/s320/Dodgers+Dreamfield+Pecan-103.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwP3KQUbCgUlcqRJZICHt73Zvw7S1dhp_oRSPzobOohOTcitKR5Od6yzxH7qNUOsMPYYMIzYiGWUtuaL1N3nf3xxObIlBgCQmcQTx-b324cThrOORDcAzhPatdXKkwMCe1vT8cgw/s1600/Dodgers+Dreamfield+Pecan-92.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617828671171968642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwP3KQUbCgUlcqRJZICHt73Zvw7S1dhp_oRSPzobOohOTcitKR5Od6yzxH7qNUOsMPYYMIzYiGWUtuaL1N3nf3xxObIlBgCQmcQTx-b324cThrOORDcAzhPatdXKkwMCe1vT8cgw/s320/Dodgers+Dreamfield+Pecan-92.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATU4PKuvK6p0oAvQv9FVkWE9IjnqNfiJR6aPj4rwFfWTMCbLOAud5g6FBNd6v41Ox1iyfKyyf-QTRoXHGhyphenhyphenk75pav92F17cbKrszxdm7VJVWBUzBMd1dYRouEiOBDqAnMqbVMUw/s1600/Dodgers+Dreamfield+Pecan-72.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617828661555013474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATU4PKuvK6p0oAvQv9FVkWE9IjnqNfiJR6aPj4rwFfWTMCbLOAud5g6FBNd6v41Ox1iyfKyyf-QTRoXHGhyphenhyphenk75pav92F17cbKrszxdm7VJVWBUzBMd1dYRouEiOBDqAnMqbVMUw/s320/Dodgers+Dreamfield+Pecan-72.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT4CK-H1aDFyPLg7aNM-CFTV1zWc8HYguWrE-_cEQtzrE234eq5pAa1s8vhGrE1P2wAD2_KUs-BJZSwMVWwebjzyp_rvEqUEImW8KPeiVeGhENTw5gSLENo4NkduDftIcUTYn4ag/s1600/Dodgers+Dreamfield+Pecan-46.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617828658143310962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT4CK-H1aDFyPLg7aNM-CFTV1zWc8HYguWrE-_cEQtzrE234eq5pAa1s8vhGrE1P2wAD2_KUs-BJZSwMVWwebjzyp_rvEqUEImW8KPeiVeGhENTw5gSLENo4NkduDftIcUTYn4ag/s320/Dodgers+Dreamfield+Pecan-46.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">OUR THIRD "BIG BLUE" BASEBALL FIELD</span></strong></div><br /><div>Dedication of Pecan's Dodgers Dreamfield </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>East Los Angeles - Recreation and Parks celebrated the opening of the tenth Dodgers Dreamfield in the City of Los Angeles on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Former Dodgers Bobby Castillo, Tommy Davis, Al Downing, Kenny Landreaux and Wes Parker, along with current Dodger pitcher Kenley Jansen, were all on hand to help celebrate the opening of the new field at Pecan Recreation Center in Boyle Heights. </div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Renovations to the new field included re-grading of the infield, new sod in the outfield, refurbished fencing and new dugout roofing, batting cage, outfield wind screen, LED scoreboard and signage. </div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>The new Dodgers Dreamfield at Pecan is the third field the Department has dedicated in 2011. At the beginning of this year, the Dodgers Dream Foundation in partnership with the LA84 Foundation announced a new commitment to build Dreamfields at eight Recreation and Parks facilities. The five remaining locations that will receive Dreamfields are Pan Pacific RC, Ritchie Valens RC, Lemon Grove RC, Harbor City RC and Valley Plaza RC.</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Pecan Recreation Center is located at 145 South Pecan Street in Los Angeles 90033. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488</span></em></div></div></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-85678915209748463772011-06-06T13:31:00.001-07:002011-06-13T14:16:10.801-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIyuwvf7GKfkiWDv8nRzzEJIzfDwZaMdBbE_9w0cHq-yJ-My8JVWmWCjABWV-QYext53KYoNJSFbmfVxccxnsg1V3uDICbx-QajUmXfMmA0h_Wq1aSLMDGUXr9Lx2TQ7soFJ61Gw/s1600/Elysian+Riverside+Park+Dedication-64.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617815691820828418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIyuwvf7GKfkiWDv8nRzzEJIzfDwZaMdBbE_9w0cHq-yJ-My8JVWmWCjABWV-QYext53KYoNJSFbmfVxccxnsg1V3uDICbx-QajUmXfMmA0h_Wq1aSLMDGUXr9Lx2TQ7soFJ61Gw/s320/Elysian+Riverside+Park+Dedication-64.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRzYDb5Ro4LKreatiJ7dA_OX9PtNL2DUvNzaAO7LFpiTLs8-TMV4lGeYoC3P97wYgtvVz9JQ8E_IirZwTMCcHI6UTJKI9LDR-Q6uXGUihbAqu-e90MHOsOfk0U0aKLK8e_v1bVmg/s1600/Elysian+Riverside+Park-5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617815536613368834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXEcWfLsdcQtpbHjhl5p7foARvYdlydBY0iU_D67w7r6Tcu8q1Y-BjJwegoYFOpnVBtrJw-4WS-RTzZvU4kjYV-abCVCTg0tSa-9OqNu6Mk_qZUWn4n4chbBZh30q_jrw07NKv5g/s320/Elysian+Riverside+Park-8.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNORqCXu3Uq8Ae-MPqK-0WDHl1KJfRAdaetDQypboSly_GNTSk3sNrEdM7xCb1WqyHYLJ5AghYRxcAg2AYa49ow63k9tMukmH15o3T1LxTXdgkHZeUxrTuqIH9-KQYfCnbl4UguA/s1600/Elysian+Riverside+Park-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617815534499019970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNORqCXu3Uq8Ae-MPqK-0WDHl1KJfRAdaetDQypboSly_GNTSk3sNrEdM7xCb1WqyHYLJ5AghYRxcAg2AYa49ow63k9tMukmH15o3T1LxTXdgkHZeUxrTuqIH9-KQYfCnbl4UguA/s320/Elysian+Riverside+Park-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;">5 ACRES OF NEW PARKLAND </span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;">& 13 MORE TO FOLLOW</span></strong></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Dedication of Phase I of Elysian Park-Riverside Park</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Elysian Park - The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, Council President Eric Garcetti (CD 13), members of the Citizens Committee to Save Elysian Park and community members celebrated the dedication of Phase I of Elysian Park-Riverside Park. </span></div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">The new 5 acres of parkland combine natural features of the area with new lawn and graded areas. The park has two multipurpose game courts, passive recreation lawn areas, children's playground, picnic tables, trails with nature interpretive signs and an outdoor classroom. The Proposition K funded project also included a new parking lot, smart irrigation system, fencing and more. </span><span style="font-family:Arial;">The park's design included the preservation of all existing native oak and walnut trees.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">The creation of Elysian Park-Riverside Park was a community effort. The City purchased the 18 acres of undeveloped land in 1999 and the Citizen's Committee to Save Elysian Park played a huge role in the process. </span><span style="font-family:Arial;">Phase II will provide the expansion of Phase I's hiking trails which will connect the new park to Elysian Park to the east and the Red Car Property parkland to the west. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Elysian Park-Riverside Park is located at 1800 Riverside Drive in Los Angeles 90012. </span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><em>MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690</em></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><em>BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488</em></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-12144263919607580692011-06-06T13:30:00.001-07:002011-06-13T13:22:04.887-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL1h73FQNSq6jHeIPqetrHusl8uhVvPoYiv4hZ1cyPQX4GoiTl8Ctx5ml-6MwpbfDM9HX-jzHDNJ27fDXLo22x2ZvZ1NyXoaIUBDWkWqvbXtX5AYPeGrapK9R1iWRZ0-zrqZqtkg/s1600/Jackie+Tatum+Skate+Plaza+GB-31.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617801716077819794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL1h73FQNSq6jHeIPqetrHusl8uhVvPoYiv4hZ1cyPQX4GoiTl8Ctx5ml-6MwpbfDM9HX-jzHDNJ27fDXLo22x2ZvZ1NyXoaIUBDWkWqvbXtX5AYPeGrapK9R1iWRZ0-zrqZqtkg/s320/Jackie+Tatum+Skate+Plaza+GB-31.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8sSOTt7I7qLXEnKgLWzUqj5JEwSYerZRrkLVE4v7iN9R5bjn9PmgCylzjrV9k-EOONuBnvfc1htAkMwpkyB-zwQ43SgHRPBAhfp4lcap0RESfNTNo86Eeqy0GbfdtNZ_g9-GHaA/s1600/Jackie+Tatum+Skate+Plaza+GB-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617801705658646754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8sSOTt7I7qLXEnKgLWzUqj5JEwSYerZRrkLVE4v7iN9R5bjn9PmgCylzjrV9k-EOONuBnvfc1htAkMwpkyB-zwQ43SgHRPBAhfp4lcap0RESfNTNo86Eeqy0GbfdtNZ_g9-GHaA/s320/Jackie+Tatum+Skate+Plaza+GB-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">THEY ASKED & WE'RE DELIVERING</span></strong></div><br /><div>Groundbreaking Ceremony for Skate Plaza @ Jackie Tatum/Harvard</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>South Los Angeles - Like every other place in the world, skateboarding has become extremely popular in South Los Angeles. And like so many places, skater's do not have a designated skate park and use an open area at a local park. Skaters and their parents have been asking for a skate park and the City of Los Angeles Department or Recreation and Parks are answering their need.</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new skate plaza at Jackie Tatum/Harvard Recreation Center on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Councilmember Bernard C. Parks (CD 8), representatives from the Bureau of Engineering and Recreation and Parks, and community members were there to celebrate the start of construction.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>When complete, the 10,000-square-foot skate plaza will include grinding ledges, rails, staircases, ramps, a quarter pipe, planters and various transition elements. The new skate plaza will help create a safe haven for local and visiting skaters to practice their skills. The project also includes other outdoor park improvements including a new pathways, fencing, irrigation and security lighting. </div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Jackie Tatum/Harvard Recreation Center is located at 1535 West 62nd Street in Los Angeles 90047. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488</span></em> </div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-21196195904538892652011-04-19T11:30:00.000-07:002011-06-06T13:25:06.386-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZsMmrwbYySskEdHTnsuJMrkPXOAgKGWfA1FvE8jz2r0eB9zHtdB9hdw9z0a5MKkwp8MeF9RkGH8ZHjxtxLimwqN2grPLDLQjmHV2Vsc97P00QkUOr0I_OBGKyY2VGo9fw75lwuQ/s1600/Andres+%2526+Maria+Cardenas+SkateSpot-101.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615205004289880482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZsMmrwbYySskEdHTnsuJMrkPXOAgKGWfA1FvE8jz2r0eB9zHtdB9hdw9z0a5MKkwp8MeF9RkGH8ZHjxtxLimwqN2grPLDLQjmHV2Vsc97P00QkUOr0I_OBGKyY2VGo9fw75lwuQ/s320/Andres+%2526+Maria+Cardenas+SkateSpot-101.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGI09IefQ98NBtA2sOvTXiVGmugR1cXSGllG2UCxXOLOrN31ayb767weXHU0o7OS0ejCLPZv9zeo9_SYiIXRgupV8dtAbrytgbN8li7upb4Ma7xh2ETJhbBiq6YvUPa-KEojuM-A/s1600/Andres+%2526+Maria+Cardenas+SkateSpot-34.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615204980816058946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGI09IefQ98NBtA2sOvTXiVGmugR1cXSGllG2UCxXOLOrN31ayb767weXHU0o7OS0ejCLPZv9zeo9_SYiIXRgupV8dtAbrytgbN8li7upb4Ma7xh2ETJhbBiq6YvUPa-KEojuM-A/s320/Andres+%2526+Maria+Cardenas+SkateSpot-34.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU0XhyJvhb2RNluwXKHiNhAd1UWnI7lLKtnYwznYtg_kUHGDGZpV3b3oeFEcDddFcM3BXpbyUMRvOLC2UqFUGzavk80a0xBy3cQSLq20ytrKt7S7-m6naCNTBQnK15DJlqiTsO4Q/s1600/Andres+%2526+Maria+Cardenas+SkateSpot-33.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615204967105485682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU0XhyJvhb2RNluwXKHiNhAd1UWnI7lLKtnYwznYtg_kUHGDGZpV3b3oeFEcDddFcM3BXpbyUMRvOLC2UqFUGzavk80a0xBy3cQSLq20ytrKt7S7-m6naCNTBQnK15DJlqiTsO4Q/s320/Andres+%2526+Maria+Cardenas+SkateSpot-33.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCbZvQ3KBMHSfBss_y1uADakfefSGcDSKx9BiWD82qHG9JFkikiC0uSeOkPYKbE-5tWH7ieeFwx1G8_i3uOmQni0YRmwpE-hZFDFnGytYjT9op8rEy0h4E6Py54ESLm-Ji-J39dg/s1600/Andres+%2526+Maria+Cardenas+SkateSpot-11.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615204951569129810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCbZvQ3KBMHSfBss_y1uADakfefSGcDSKx9BiWD82qHG9JFkikiC0uSeOkPYKbE-5tWH7ieeFwx1G8_i3uOmQni0YRmwpE-hZFDFnGytYjT9op8rEy0h4E6Py54ESLm-Ji-J39dg/s320/Andres+%2526+Maria+Cardenas+SkateSpot-11.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-mTnRLj2xGD9Bc2vGZ5nPz6igJBSE6zaOF7w_1imvbh5qashC2p_4pX7iU1ivQVx5vyouWWB6RDar7nLg1JiDSqt9Zb3B2Jh1QXfmYHv3EshuE-M9NbaC-Xi5csGOi431AaCGbw/s1600/Andres+%2526+Maria+Cardenas+SkateSpot-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615204902146725954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-mTnRLj2xGD9Bc2vGZ5nPz6igJBSE6zaOF7w_1imvbh5qashC2p_4pX7iU1ivQVx5vyouWWB6RDar7nLg1JiDSqt9Zb3B2Jh1QXfmYHv3EshuE-M9NbaC-Xi5csGOi431AaCGbw/s320/Andres+%2526+Maria+Cardenas+SkateSpot-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">FROM ONTARIO TO LOS ANGELES</span></strong></div><br /><div>Dedication of Cardenas Safe Spot Skate Spot</div><br /><br /><br /><p>Panorama City - The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks in partnership with Professional Skateboarder Rob Dyrdek proudly dedicated Los Angeles' fifth Safe Spot Skate Spot at the Andres & Maria Cardenas Recreation Center in Panorama City on Monday, April 18, 2011. </p><br /><p>The newest Skate Spot is approximately 4,500-square-feet and was designed and constructed by California Skateparks. The Cardenas Skate Spot features course obstacles donated from STREET LEAGUE's (DC's Professional Skateboarding tour) 2010 Ontario, CA stop. Central to the plaza is the colored ledge over manual pad, which was slightly modified to make it more skate-able. A flat bank, grinding hand rail and perimeter ledges give the new skate plaza it's unique flow. </p><br /><p>The opening of the Andres and Maria Cardenas Safe Spot Skate Spot illustrates both Recreation and Parks' and the Rob Dyrdek Foundation's commitment to provide safe and legal skate plazas for your youth and adults. The Andres & Maria Cardenas Safe Spot Skate Spot is located at 14740 Blythe Street in Panorama City 91402. </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;">MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488<br /></span></em><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p></div></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-43491633067077620742011-04-19T11:28:00.000-07:002011-06-06T12:45:19.996-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ui1iG5uVYqHsOmfqCihju7Jgk6EjsfSXTZwYDQ6IHxboU9fLgOXBv5yylPbDDG5-5DjNLIc_ga9MTTgBvTUYkWKka8XHHSLX-CYsvwsavtCYnRdzPA3xaSRLNdUn0GpttG3nMw/s1600/VNSO+UAP-22.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615194549743381970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ui1iG5uVYqHsOmfqCihju7Jgk6EjsfSXTZwYDQ6IHxboU9fLgOXBv5yylPbDDG5-5DjNLIc_ga9MTTgBvTUYkWKka8XHHSLX-CYsvwsavtCYnRdzPA3xaSRLNdUn0GpttG3nMw/s320/VNSO+UAP-22.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKKRccvRuKiVmTO8q3hQ83l3VtyukvGtWsuZR-MOOH9k_uSILoUi6Hmxl5F7kNr4z8dbvT5W_0wcI_KkPo0sdXbCqKIsUMu3H18PTnhG0XK9NFokN7zPfggMd712_sD8ZQBuJj1Q/s1600/VNSO+UAP+Dedication-89.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615194544486753202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKKRccvRuKiVmTO8q3hQ83l3VtyukvGtWsuZR-MOOH9k_uSILoUi6Hmxl5F7kNr4z8dbvT5W_0wcI_KkPo0sdXbCqKIsUMu3H18PTnhG0XK9NFokN7zPfggMd712_sD8ZQBuJj1Q/s320/VNSO+UAP+Dedication-89.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsc32u0SYLiXf8WlZwRWmIT2tZCs2C9s6Ao_hyphenhyphensdYyNDeuA5zjAdf5Xm01xyxMjimxtCuxa2jLu0arEH22wXkk3uXdEvyz5joq2WZwV6zYFEH3BqjkfWso8D0ZMuR4fv81mMokg/s1600/VNSO+UAP-21.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615194537370309666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsc32u0SYLiXf8WlZwRWmIT2tZCs2C9s6Ao_hyphenhyphensdYyNDeuA5zjAdf5Xm01xyxMjimxtCuxa2jLu0arEH22wXkk3uXdEvyz5joq2WZwV6zYFEH3BqjkfWso8D0ZMuR4fv81mMokg/s320/VNSO+UAP-21.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAmF6_c5fXcc9VdQ2U5PRd_seVofEfr7Nyax44dRApeh7o82KJ5f_Z8W3hoOdNNIR4D7T1NvsiHyzutiUHuSz7KVdjDtjnjgLU8vbquA77kZHhdw8tGN8BcCsWyVEIse93UYMQCg/s1600/VNSO+UAP-12.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615194522184179506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAmF6_c5fXcc9VdQ2U5PRd_seVofEfr7Nyax44dRApeh7o82KJ5f_Z8W3hoOdNNIR4D7T1NvsiHyzutiUHuSz7KVdjDtjnjgLU8vbquA77kZHhdw8tGN8BcCsWyVEIse93UYMQCg/s320/VNSO+UAP-12.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1agi6pR1XO3xzylAUAFs54lnxz6QwLcqb2Njstm6bB1XqZppKvpjiDBEifJY_KxJOspXRbRG_A5-EVctnPq_tm0GAFybi1kubesmQTAIuboNto5PNft2bDDo3FOUFybgd068Gtw/s1600/VNSO+UAP-8.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615194452281102594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1agi6pR1XO3xzylAUAFs54lnxz6QwLcqb2Njstm6bB1XqZppKvpjiDBEifJY_KxJOspXRbRG_A5-EVctnPq_tm0GAFybi1kubesmQTAIuboNto5PNft2bDDo3FOUFybgd068Gtw/s320/VNSO+UAP-8.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">13 YEARS + 19 LOCATIONS = LIMITLESS PLAY</span></strong></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Dedication of a UAP at Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Sherman Oaks - It started 13 years ago in Griffith Park, the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) in partnership with non-profit Shane's Inspiration dedicated and opened the first Universally Accessible Playground in the Western United States and the largest in the nation. And that was just the beginning......</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Together Recreation and Parks and Shane's Inspiration created a powerful partnership that has revolutionized playground design and utilization. This important collaboration has brought a strong voice to many that were never given the opportunity to simply play in a park. Working together, RAP and Shane's Inspiration encouraged the City to pass a Universally Accessible Playground initiative that promised at least one UAP in every Council District. Then the needed change began to happen and the opportunities for play became limitless. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">On Thursday, April 14, 2011, Recreation and Parks and Shane's Inspiration proudly dedicated the 19th Universally Accessible Playground at Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Park. This tremendous accomplishment has made the City of Los Angeles the most playable City in the World. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">The new 9,300-square-foot UAP is completely wheel-chair accessible and features two sand and water activity centers, slides, bucket swings and a cool mister. The universal play area also has resilient rubberized surfacing, shade canopies and benches. The project was funded by Proposition 40 and designed by Shane's Inspiration with help from Public Works' Bureau of Engineering. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Universally Accessible Playground will bring children of all abilities together to play. The UAP's dedication also marked an important accomplishment for RAP and Shane's Inspiration. Catherine Curry-Williams, founder of Shane's Inspiration, spoke at the ribbon cutting and said, "Today I have the amazing gift of hearing and seeing our mission come to reality." Thank you Shane's Inspiration for being such an important part of the City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks' family!! </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">**The Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks UAP is located at 14201 Huston Street in Sherman Oaks 91423.</span></div><br /></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690</em></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597358980252958258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJldme1xa64zjMsu70RgoHaSQchp7PIokGWMicXTY6AIN3GaDlwZ5dpWiVlULWq2eYG0RiNEBs0krtqv3bNZ-dFxXDU6gZIdpwUQUD5Dav_FXSsjJuoBrsXhOkx5br7uaOY40Uxw/s320/Wetlands+Pocket+Park+125.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">ONE PHASE DOWN, ONE MORE TO GO</span></strong></div><br /><div>Dedication of Phase I of South LA Wetlands Park</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>South Los Angeles - The Department of Recreation and Parks, Councilwoman Jan Perry (9th District) and the Bureau of Engineering proudly celebrated the completion of Phase I of the South Los Angeles Wetlands Park Project on Thursday, March 31, 2011. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>The South Los Angeles Wetlands Park project includes the development of a nine-acre parkland at the intersection of 54th and Avalon. The wetlands project will transform an old MTA bus yard into a sustainable nature park that will feature a recreation space, educational center, solar powered lighting and a storm water treatment area. When complete, the new park will provide educational opportunities and wildlife viewing. The storm water treatment area will assist in minimizing the introduction of pollutants including; bacteria, oil, grease, gasoline, suspended sediments and heavy metals, all of which are components of urban runoff that ultimately are washed into receiving waters.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>Phase I of the project created a one-acre green space for activities such as cycling, photography and bird watching and includes an outdoor classroom with educational signage. Phase II will include the construction of a rail museum and community meeting place. The South Los Angeles Wetlands Park will be landscaped with native California plants and will create indigenous habitats for native wildlife including various species of birds, mammals and reptiles. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>Since more than 95% of California's natural wetlands have been lost to development projects, the South Los Angeles Wetlands Park is an important restoration project that represents a renewal of nature in the South LA community. Phase II of the project is expected to be complete in December 2011. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488</span></em></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-14934696996893240382011-04-18T15:21:00.000-07:002011-04-18T16:00:32.631-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCSjsTka6kKzmu5nZMO3GUPq86WGQ5X_ASyz43iwZExaFxSEKBlLJXuNTbYrqxYsnei-SE7VjlS6hW0ju2nhjvI6Pi0WgaT8kWyZXWVn7KfsA_GKdN7vGUNnZuoEZCfwEHCExDA/s1600/Westchester+Improvements-85.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597061787503535730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCSjsTka6kKzmu5nZMO3GUPq86WGQ5X_ASyz43iwZExaFxSEKBlLJXuNTbYrqxYsnei-SE7VjlS6hW0ju2nhjvI6Pi0WgaT8kWyZXWVn7KfsA_GKdN7vGUNnZuoEZCfwEHCExDA/s320/Westchester+Improvements-85.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh2HAjqq2UHoL5z5vyeLgx7lEOSOvDyt0hbplEwffiaxsRmjAzoTus65TsysMQegK4WPAhyphenhyphenIV1r1E9-c1bR9fciYp-GZtIpEdpJQ56vql9TQOCvdwOVPZ4X9SmcFThxupxBxkyXA/s1600/Westchester+Improvements-59.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597061779400181794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh2HAjqq2UHoL5z5vyeLgx7lEOSOvDyt0hbplEwffiaxsRmjAzoTus65TsysMQegK4WPAhyphenhyphenIV1r1E9-c1bR9fciYp-GZtIpEdpJQ56vql9TQOCvdwOVPZ4X9SmcFThxupxBxkyXA/s320/Westchester+Improvements-59.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0GmUIufhmLLxPHYvzV6vmmNZDYTPnR8AQydUdfYLw3P_taTvMdPO_FKOHOCJyS6lCEciJD-sJJj7aD-jciaOjEoJ7y_MCVhqnKF3qqqLsyoeHRAh6kTW0D-HgWbimBS37y9Js1w/s1600/Westchester+Improvements-50.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597061767989531106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0GmUIufhmLLxPHYvzV6vmmNZDYTPnR8AQydUdfYLw3P_taTvMdPO_FKOHOCJyS6lCEciJD-sJJj7aD-jciaOjEoJ7y_MCVhqnKF3qqqLsyoeHRAh6kTW0D-HgWbimBS37y9Js1w/s320/Westchester+Improvements-50.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiplWLEfiOpuvVmqTxau48IQQljZKUL7nkRcNP3k5NJRUyUSlcedYV6pWJhMjfz2hTkfnJtNZfghkhCcVdO_KKxMWhyphenhyphenCplWUApbk9EiuCznaxc4KX0LV-hwg-al5bORbPlDNWW56Q/s1600/Westchester+Improvements-4.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597061766472498546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiplWLEfiOpuvVmqTxau48IQQljZKUL7nkRcNP3k5NJRUyUSlcedYV6pWJhMjfz2hTkfnJtNZfghkhCcVdO_KKxMWhyphenhyphenCplWUApbk9EiuCznaxc4KX0LV-hwg-al5bORbPlDNWW56Q/s320/Westchester+Improvements-4.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg46aL_ibq3I67Nc1Mhtmlrl1QP0tUB0W2N6-hPPvsVA4rSF8cr7gb0LFdLHXSA14nXib4tijabDP2_CRsc0Z351mGP8c3boWBu_mKlvdONRCqJMkjmpT_ypfSPZUKXFXMVhD84vA/s1600/Westchester+Improvements-3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597061756705259474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg46aL_ibq3I67Nc1Mhtmlrl1QP0tUB0W2N6-hPPvsVA4rSF8cr7gb0LFdLHXSA14nXib4tijabDP2_CRsc0Z351mGP8c3boWBu_mKlvdONRCqJMkjmpT_ypfSPZUKXFXMVhD84vA/s320/Westchester+Improvements-3.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">STATE-OF-THE-ART IMPROVEMENTS</span></strong></div><br /><div>Groundbreaking at Westchester Rec Center </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Los Angeles - The Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) in partnership with the Los Angeles Parks Foundation, the Annenberg Foundation, Explore.org and The Berrics officially broke ground at Westchester Recreation Center for a new skate park, universal playground and other improvements on Monday, April 11, 2011. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The $1 million improvement project is being funded by Quimby funds and a generous donation of $125,000 from the Annenberg Foundation and Explore.org that will fund the skate plaza portion of the project. The new skate plaza was designed by Jason King and Steve Berra from The Berrics, and Joe Ciaglia from California Skateparks. California Skateparks will construct Westchester's skate spot. The plaza is replacing an old outdoor basketball court. RAP redesigned the space around the skate area to accommodate the plaza, give a fresh new look and tie in all the physical factors that make up the space. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The project also includes the installation of a universal playground for children of all abilities and lighting improvements to the tennis courts and parking area. The new playground, designed by Gametime, will feature a "California Coastal Experience" theme and will be wheelchair accessible. The improvement project is expected to be completed by the end of the summer. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>THANK YOU to all the partners who made this project possible!!!</strong></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488</span></em></div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-25125932647152616962011-04-18T13:44:00.000-07:002011-06-13T14:26:34.783-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8H5G7aFnKRcgYvu38kbhfPfKxiovDCXvEt6P1zTyrdCGp637ObzuH0It9ThPdR25KvtiN4oDT93loyAgE_Z542n1bEVfujeUvA9_V4Thm0Dz_YK4beTObmHgzBZ5LasCl92TVUQ/s1600/Dodgers+Dreamfield+MLK-216.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597036887213263474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8H5G7aFnKRcgYvu38kbhfPfKxiovDCXvEt6P1zTyrdCGp637ObzuH0It9ThPdR25KvtiN4oDT93loyAgE_Z542n1bEVfujeUvA9_V4Thm0Dz_YK4beTObmHgzBZ5LasCl92TVUQ/s320/Dodgers+Dreamfield+MLK-216.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQMjKuMpb6N7Qmm2UR489iR4z1T-FMdv4K9S-GGxhMm_TJePkmr6KpWYNimDnAOMfXkUsvJW_wXlWqz3rN8Fd_86eOy4vSstCwsnF26qZvbfibFQ-u1m0et0dv-WVdhhdZgwVptA/s1600/Dodgers+Dreamfield+MLK-209.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597036140736294706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCvbbARRgV0WQfLSAExtERsTC9t-wXa75i6_JnktEBVSDtX7NojsIt3Ko93YIvlZsYBgv7xUFlq9AuNTBd3QtrB0daucyc8FdsiYS6pffqUurXtXgsoUXr5rdV4i484gNUgWyUdg/s320/Dodgers+Dreamfield+MLK-6.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;"><strong>ANOTHER DREAM COME TRUE </strong></span><span style="font-family:arial;">2nd Dodgers Dreamfield for RAP in 2011</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Los Angeles - The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) in partnership with the Dodgers Dream Foundation, the LA84 Foundation unveiled a new Dodgers Dreamfield at Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center on Saturday, April 2, 2011. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Councilmembers Bernard C. Parks (8th District) and Jan Perry (9th District), RAP General Manager Jon Kirk Mukri, LA84 Foundation Vice President Patrick Escobar, Dodger owner and chairman Frank McCourt and Dodger legends Fernando Valenzuela, Maury Wills, Tommy Davis, Bobby Castillo and Kenny Landreaux were all at the celebration, which included live music, a DJ and baseball clinic.</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center's new Dodgers Dreamfield features a new batting cage, outfield wind screen, LED scoreboard and signage. The field fencing and dugout covers were also refurbished. An murals depicting Valenzuela, Wills and former Dodger manager Joe Torre overlook the outfield. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">The latest Dreamfield is the ninth Dodger Dreamfield run by the Department of Recreation and Parks and is the second Dodgers ball field to be dedicated in 2011, as part of the new Foundation commitment. The new commitment will build another six Dreamfields at RAP facilities. The additional locations set to receive Dreamfields are Pan Pacific RC, Ritchie Valens RC, Lemon Grove RC, Pecan RC, Harbor City RC and Valley Plaza RC. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center is located at 3916 South Western Avenue in South Los Angeles 90062. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><em>MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690</em></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><em>BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597025182006984466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhuaY_-Cz2vqQofpQeDJeH8W1C1ik4kIdoeaNZQAqWRAAhQHekX1Vi9lIvIt7L67oa1FK2VVXOcxOMTKAG6PqXqXbCzQRe3zFP5ojSwziLFD5KbmpUIkAHv_UvJtC8kg4tIujW0Q/s320/LincolnParkSkateSpot-3.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbGBKd7XV5gLxaYNMx7HOyMuXUD_K9FShCoiuwuysQCgUvLVvqH69rjFaWD8_7yDQ8CDCv2eZWmN6Pf4_Qsn-UgW0bNtkYMoGYl_ki6cp17cDuhA0bnKzNOqpOAdDdBhD2fIV5YQ/s1600/LincolnParkSkateSpot-2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597025173656557730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbGBKd7XV5gLxaYNMx7HOyMuXUD_K9FShCoiuwuysQCgUvLVvqH69rjFaWD8_7yDQ8CDCv2eZWmN6Pf4_Qsn-UgW0bNtkYMoGYl_ki6cp17cDuhA0bnKzNOqpOAdDdBhD2fIV5YQ/s320/LincolnParkSkateSpot-2.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">A VERT & STREET SKATING MECCA</span></strong></div><br /><div>Grand Opening of Lincoln Park Skate Spot</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>East Los Angeles - They had been waiting for weeks. Watching and anticipating what the new Lincoln Park Skate Spot would look like, feel like and flow like. And then the day finally came when the skate spot was complete and a new vert and street mecca was born. Hundreds of local skateboarders flocked to Lincoln Park Skate Spot for the grand opening to test out the new spot made just for them! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) in partnership with the LA84 Foundation, NIKE Skateboarding, the Paul Rodriguez Skateboarding Foundation and Councilmember Ed P. Reyes proudly dedicated the redesigned Lincoln Park Skate Spot on Saturday, March 5, 2011. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Lincoln Park Skate Spot blends vert and street skating and features hubba ledges, rails, a mini double-set, flat bar and Euro gap. A snake run at the top of the skate spot completes the unique design. The new skate spot also has a section where fans can watch skaters grind and ollie. The park was designed and built by California Skateparks with help from key employee and legendary professional skateboarder Lance Mountain. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>After the official ceremony and a quick Q & A session with professional skateboarder Paul "P-Rod" Rodriguez, Nike SB team riders Omar Salazar, Theotis Beasley, Rodrigo Peterson, Danny Supa, Daniel Lebron, Shane O'Neill and Lance Mountain, joined P-Rod and tested out the new spot and then signed autographs for fans. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The new Skate Spot is the Department's 15th skateboarding facility. Lincoln Park is located at 3501 Valley Blvd in East Los Angeles 90031. For more information on this location or other skate parks run by the City of Los Angeles visit our facebook page "SKATE IN LA".</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia: 818.243.6488</span></em></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-75008322341058455692011-03-29T12:06:00.000-07:002011-03-31T14:09:40.206-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1IpO13L5GZ2nliJcq4iIeR1vayHUHvnt39bqBtuBw3weab4K8CUk7xrHrDVnjyHpWxFNTS5oagA9oBjJeGD8x_-XltmhnpzqCUn43Y9AbCp0YS8gylKnenkm_-X6OJ6hbz-e9EQ/s1600/Dearborn+UAP-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590354156897666418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1IpO13L5GZ2nliJcq4iIeR1vayHUHvnt39bqBtuBw3weab4K8CUk7xrHrDVnjyHpWxFNTS5oagA9oBjJeGD8x_-XltmhnpzqCUn43Y9AbCp0YS8gylKnenkm_-X6OJ6hbz-e9EQ/s320/Dearborn+UAP-1.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZYwJ0-Hn2QRCmsT3P_3YnhFRrVqm1x7nXzTAyytQiOT_Cw5tW42dzPf3CHx23KNrENu9crp-Lf_0qd2-d1IWxtGl2BGEVOzNbgcUJJpKLUBsYJtFEO4mjWA6PWw9c4CjWk_WwfA/s1600/Dearborn+UAP+Dedication-72.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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A</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">pproximately 6,600-square-feet, Dearborn's Universally Accessible Playground has 2 separate playgrounds for 2-5 year-olds and 5-12 year-olds. The wheel-chair accessible play area has resilient rubberized surfacing, a sand pit, shade canopies, cool mister, benches and a drinking fountain. </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The $723,000 all access playground was funded by Proposition 40 and designed by Shane's Inspiration with help from Public Works' Bureau of Engineering. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The Dearborn UAP is an exciting and important addition for the neighborhood park. The new UAP is completely wheel-chair accessible and can be utilized by children of all ages and all abilities. RAP and Shane's Inspiration are proud to be providing the Northridge community with a playground that will help bring all children together to play and learn from each other. </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Dearborn Park is located at 17141 Nordhoff Street in Northridge 91330. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><em>MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690</em></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><em>BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488</em></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-28240280399410001062011-03-24T15:50:00.000-07:002011-03-29T12:04:00.991-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAlFiwEdP1JCU65ZLhuu3wJA95PuZGKlx0mGMbEkwaK1sXzyAdHcpZWxWy2mQvFfudrfC-MJYEAPlVDv4OXfKGigaNsKWNIS-2R9TvccahDUouLE-K1iW5KwVNq5S0UH5feDb0qQ/s1600/Norman+O+Houston+Park+ReDed-2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589579489298383730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAlFiwEdP1JCU65ZLhuu3wJA95PuZGKlx0mGMbEkwaK1sXzyAdHcpZWxWy2mQvFfudrfC-MJYEAPlVDv4OXfKGigaNsKWNIS-2R9TvccahDUouLE-K1iW5KwVNq5S0UH5feDb0qQ/s320/Norman+O+Houston+Park+ReDed-2.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVL9Lrw62gg9SKlr5tiPNacKNGtZG7XlNmtu3utfllmhVhnOwPYFH8xb4luA_9DSGLiDB5p7r4Ano3IQrR1KIWvZThzjtXdFBEWdceYVEJwUlj74aoqLYbsx300Eo_WW9DsRc45A/s1600/Norman+O+Houston+Park-18.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589578595246501298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYOHBmawOQzBnI5BkuEqM1tu8RUQwnS348R1izUeEU6NQvwhGGa_a1vaQFUXnutOVIJd617In6ZTx-deTU5tJ1J1LefuIDEWoAVsbIAWuD1PrMaHiYTE7uwnVhgOW6sEXQIL5wA/s320/Norman+O+Houston+Park-9.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDD1eLrIU_iNMgah4fWiAxUUOudQBdqjSulWfRwwhlZlQGMN_jtg8b6enc7Ycp1LX6Pm6QS7kkqEs7wkA74qInTXcUTVXRjACRszWciVuXqKjjoKTZ60XtVBEOMBwzAbdrrQE_w/s1600/Norman+O+Houston+Park-4.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589578588127341058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDD1eLrIU_iNMgah4fWiAxUUOudQBdqjSulWfRwwhlZlQGMN_jtg8b6enc7Ycp1LX6Pm6QS7kkqEs7wkA74qInTXcUTVXRjACRszWciVuXqKjjoKTZ60XtVBEOMBwzAbdrrQE_w/s320/Norman+O+Houston+Park-4.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">A PLETHORA OF IMPROVEMENTS</span></strong></div><br /><div>Norman O. Houston Park Improvement Project</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Los Angeles - A neighborhood park with a breath-taking view, Norman O. Houston Park has always been a special place for residents to come together for play, recreation and relaxation. Now, after the dedication of a plethora of improvements, Houston Park will provide even more recreational opportunities for the L.A. community.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The Department of Recreation and Parks, along with Councilmember Bernard C. Parks (8th District) and the Houston Family celebrated the Norman O. Houston Park Improvement Project Dedication on Friday, March 4, 2011. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The improvement project included the installation of a half-mile natural surface jogging path, outdoor fitness equipment, benches, picnic tables, solar security lighting, playground equipment, smart irrigation system and new landscaping, including 25 large canopy trees. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>RAP also unveiled and dedicated a new commemorative plaque, recognizing the amazing man the park is named after. Norman Olivier Houston, a pioneer of the Black Industry, was the co-founder of the largest black-owned insurance company west of the Mississippi, the first Black American elected to the California State Athletic Association, co-founder and chairman of the Board of Broadway Federal Savings and Loan Association (which in 1980 was the largest black-owned savings and loan in California) and he also served as President of the Los Angeles branch of the NAACP and was a member of Los Angeles' first Human Rights Commission. Mr. Houston was an incredible individual and RAP is honored to have a park in his memory that will provide residents with a positive place to come together and enjoy the numerous park amenities. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Norman O. Houston Park is located at 4800 South La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles 90008. The park is open everyday from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>M<em><span style="font-size:85%;">EDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein. 213.202.2690</span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488</span></em></div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14846209.post-4169150065421160742011-03-24T15:05:00.000-07:002011-03-24T15:48:58.772-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh82LexaWsC8wPJyUHqozXuo10uq7kzNvhURMqp0Xxpdg8KvG3o1QjuYEbeEZ1HyqQqb5ObU1eSJ-Ek_G8W7ih_P7_9SaZaKscRnWjBY_-qyyx5OMbpZMlPB77QwZUEDgkvE9Qkw/s1600/Hermon+Playground+invite-12.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 193px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587781494255118194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh82LexaWsC8wPJyUHqozXuo10uq7kzNvhURMqp0Xxpdg8KvG3o1QjuYEbeEZ1HyqQqb5ObU1eSJ-Ek_G8W7ih_P7_9SaZaKscRnWjBY_-qyyx5OMbpZMlPB77QwZUEDgkvE9Qkw/s320/Hermon+Playground+invite-12.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSltlVKgE1G_SxE7SCjwUZDd11GU3mWFzby32lljvoc0wTpp0RrrgmuqqEWkuXMWQfJXvqpa-WvY1pMuZBAVZhyphenhyphent4VGOYwfNcqZLiUvWinVwUxlH5AmoT8YQ1QpKZNbC_zTo-Nrg/s1600/Hermon+Playground+invite-2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 247px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587781490068511634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSltlVKgE1G_SxE7SCjwUZDd11GU3mWFzby32lljvoc0wTpp0RrrgmuqqEWkuXMWQfJXvqpa-WvY1pMuZBAVZhyphenhyphent4VGOYwfNcqZLiUvWinVwUxlH5AmoT8YQ1QpKZNbC_zTo-Nrg/s320/Hermon+Playground+invite-2.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqWpOkM8019XkntMvpz-90ipiA-gm4rTYa97rj04eQCzVEZJnARTSqRXNztNimqWYxe1vLB6nJ_F_di3DU40jgx7ELRC0ygy4dNrwBeUEZeqd3e2G3TfVAf2z5ujhAKw3_NpEKw/s1600/Hermon+Playground+invite-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587781480445842994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqWpOkM8019XkntMvpz-90ipiA-gm4rTYa97rj04eQCzVEZJnARTSqRXNztNimqWYxe1vLB6nJ_F_di3DU40jgx7ELRC0ygy4dNrwBeUEZeqd3e2G3TfVAf2z5ujhAKw3_NpEKw/s320/Hermon+Playground+invite-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLM9fplLAA_mlP2t6JZ-VDRoQ2W2zXPFB5vdyYHkNhGb-dXbEISeJaUC5ID3ONPcvnoPEO5DD70O7btUgVeNyiKKnZwC85nuU9JS30IrhqG1UsegHJrl0BD51zL2vva0SvPCV1Rg/s1600/Hermon+Park+Playground+Dedication-80.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587780373808923442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLM9fplLAA_mlP2t6JZ-VDRoQ2W2zXPFB5vdyYHkNhGb-dXbEISeJaUC5ID3ONPcvnoPEO5DD70O7btUgVeNyiKKnZwC85nuU9JS30IrhqG1UsegHJrl0BD51zL2vva0SvPCV1Rg/s320/Hermon+Park+Playground+Dedication-80.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrBWTuNlTp6Lsd-1FCVwTXzjeFhnLqJGeEfd4EsemzEnJ1TfCswqoQ6RZ3aF79LCgaqebbDC2y9I9WYyhpNuLF1EzeLBlu4iQDvmaG_k-glWV1tFxcZAgveMgzY0xaR1jnFyQcg/s1600/Hermon+Park+Playground+Dedication-75.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587780357298541346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrBWTuNlTp6Lsd-1FCVwTXzjeFhnLqJGeEfd4EsemzEnJ1TfCswqoQ6RZ3aF79LCgaqebbDC2y9I9WYyhpNuLF1EzeLBlu4iQDvmaG_k-glWV1tFxcZAgveMgzY0xaR1jnFyQcg/s320/Hermon+Park+Playground+Dedication-75.JPG" /></a><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sjRFND-XaaOXI7AMZMx1CKK307ZiFEQK_yCdm56A-HZdpiEja48QwyuFa0aa_IX5N1t-W4Pz5gWb7iK9OmSwaFZaVGzR5iI9xkOBzTvNzoNBI3ftXARQy4AMNX5gEi4FkEe9IA/s1600/Hermon+Park+Playground+Dedication-8.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587780347493875650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sjRFND-XaaOXI7AMZMx1CKK307ZiFEQK_yCdm56A-HZdpiEja48QwyuFa0aa_IX5N1t-W4Pz5gWb7iK9OmSwaFZaVGzR5iI9xkOBzTvNzoNBI3ftXARQy4AMNX5gEi4FkEe9IA/s320/Hermon+Park+Playground+Dedication-8.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">A PLAYFUL IMPROVEMENT</span></strong></div><div>Dedication of Hermon Park Playground</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>East Los Angeles - The Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) and Councilmember Jose Huizar (14th District) proudly dedicated a new state-of-the-art playground at Hermon Park on Thursday, March 3, 2011. </div><div></div><br /><div>The new playground is ADA-compliant and features swings, slides, climbing apparatuses and rubberized surfacing. The project also included additional security lighting throughout the park and new irrigation. </div><div></div><div> </div><div>RAP is excited to be providing the local community with a new playground for their families to enjoy! Hermon Park is located at 5568 Via Marisol in Los Angeles 90042. The park is an unstaffed location and is open to the public from dawn to dusk. For more information call RAP's general information line at 213.202.2700.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 23.202.2690</span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488</span></em></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>rap prhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599770794397764488noreply@blogger.com0