Park(ing) Day Fun!

Park(ing) Day was really fun this year! Lots of people came out to visit our park on Echo Park Ave and Delta. Orchid and Aaron set up a lovely tea house and served locally grown tea foraged from several L.A. Parks. We celebrated Alicia's birthday with a colorful cake and enjoyed a performance by Fort King and Michael Rochlin. We also collected over fifty signatures from Echo Park residents who would love to see the vacant lot turned into a public park. Many ideas were discussed about what could be done with the land instead of abandoned condos such as... a band shell, murals, community garden, playground and much more. Overall it was a very inspiring day and we thank everyone who participated. Check out this article on Next American City.

Pictures from Park(ing) Day L.A. 2009

Park(ing) Day L.A. 2009 was a hit! The Parking enforcement guy showed up and seemed amused. He laughed and said we didn't have to feed the meter. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and especially to the following members...
Megan Hobza for the soccer and plants, Liz and George Fishbach for the shade and table, Justin Mcinteer and Grant of Echo Curio for water and set up, Cat Campion and Ryan of Fort King for the lovely concert, Kindred Gottlieb Gutierrez for the pool and cooler and Nuvia's. Can't wait till next year!

Park(ing) Day L.A. September 18th

Park(ing) Day L.A. is a grassroots effort to reclaim public space in our streets. On Friday, September 18th metered parking spots throughout the city will be transformed into parks.

Join the Echo Park Time Bank at 1525 Sunset Blvd (in front of Echo Curio & Nuvia's) from 2-7PM. Time Bank members will install plants, comfortable seating and a mini pool. Come drink an horchata from Nuvia's and listen to a live musical performance from Echo Curio.