Yoga in the Park by SPBID
Debra Shrout Debra Shrout

Yoga in the Park by SPBID

Saturday Yoga in the Park has ended for this season, but our fingers are crossed it will return in the Spring.

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Chick Hearn Court Closed, LA Live Street Project Begins
Debra Shrout Debra Shrout

Chick Hearn Court Closed, LA Live Street Project Begins

AEG started construction on Chick Hearn Court from Figueroa Street to Georgia Street on Thursday, September 19. This project will connect Peacock Place, a premier outdoor gathering space, with Crypto.com Arena. This portion of 11th Street will be permanently closed to traffic.

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October at Dignity Health California Hospital in South Park
Debra Shrout Debra Shrout

October at Dignity Health California Hospital in South Park

Check out 3 October happenings at Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center. Our neighborhood medical center provides training for neighbors to improve their lives! And this month also features their gala event regarding health equity.

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Invitation to 7th Street GLOW
Debra Shrout Debra Shrout

Invitation to 7th Street GLOW

A recent project between DTLA Alliance and CD14 included the lighting of 29 trees along 7thStreet between Figueroa and Hill Streets along with the restoration of streetlamps and lights. Let’s check out the project. You are invited!

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 Taste of South Park 2024 Happening on Saturday, Sept 28th
Debra Shrout Debra Shrout

Taste of South Park 2024 Happening on Saturday, Sept 28th

The 5th Annual

A Taste of South Park,

showcasing food and drinks from 16 South Park restaurants, will be held on Saturday, September 28th at the lot on 11th and Grand from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. The location and format will be like last year including food booths, live music, incredible raffles, vendor displays, and delightful socializing with your neighbors.

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New Name for SPNA Newsletter,Dustin Lang Wins the Contest
Debra Shrout Debra Shrout

New Name for SPNA Newsletter,Dustin Lang Wins the Contest

The South Park Neighborhood Newsletter is over 3+ years old. It needed an official name. At the 3rd Annual Neighborhood Night Out at the end of July, we had a naming contest. With 20+ names suggested, South Park Scene was the winner, and the person who submitted the name was also a winner.

Dustin Lang won a $100 gift certificate to a neighborhood restaurant of his choosing. He chose Capital Grille!

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The Science of Beauty at MedBeautyLA
Debra Shrout Debra Shrout

The Science of Beauty at MedBeautyLA

South Park has its share of spas of various kinds, but South Park's MedBeauty (1100 S. Hope) is a medical spa that stands out. The key word is medical and for those, like myself – a man, unfamiliar with the spa treatment, I appreciated how much they are rooted in the science of beauty.

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Staying Sharp in South Park:                 Meet Local Barber Joey Calderon
Debra Shrout Debra Shrout

Staying Sharp in South Park: Meet Local Barber Joey Calderon

For many men, a haircut comes around every few weeks. While DTLA is known for its walkability to restaurants, art, and culture, having access to life necessities in walking range is another bonus. Joey is a barber at Mr. Brothers on 9th and Main; she’s been serving the community with fresh cuts since they opened in 2022.

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SAVE THE DATE!                                                  3rd Annual HOWL-O-Ween Dog Costume Event
Debra Shrout Debra Shrout

SAVE THE DATE! 3rd Annual HOWL-O-Ween Dog Costume Event

This event is a favorite South Park treat – for dogs, dog owners, and non-dog owners. Come for the dog parade, costumes worn by both dogs and dog owners, and the competition for prizes. The 3rd annual Howl-O-Ween event will be Sunday, October 27, from 1-4 pm at First Draft on Olive at Pico.

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