Video: Building a Los Angeles Park for All Ages

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LOCATION: Los Angeles, California GRANTEE: Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust

Golden Age Park is located in the city's Westlake/MacArthur Park neighborhood. Until 2019, the plot in the otherwise densely-developed area was vacant for nearly 30 years. Based on a design

process led by community members, the space now contains a community garden with raised-bed planters, shaded picnic and gathering areas, walking paths, public art, native-plant landscaping,

and both a children's play area and outdoor fitness equipment for older adults. An AARP Community Challenge grant funded the installation of a communal tool shed, the exercise equipment,

planters, picnic tables and barbeque pit.   

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