CELEBRATING A PLAYFUL ADDITION

Dedication of Lanark RC Playground &

Summer Night Lights Program Tour

Canoga Park - The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) proudly celebrated the dedication of a new playground and other improvements at Lanark Recreation Center on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 8:30pm. 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.

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. Other improvements include new basketball courts, volleyball courts, a new gym floor, a new roof and air conditioning.

Lanark Recreation Center is located at 21816 Lanark Street in Canoga Park 91304.

MEDIA CONTACT: Andrea Epstein, 213.202.2690

BLOG CONTACT: Amy A. Garcia, 818.243.6488