Lotus Festival Returns
The Lotus Festival returned after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic July 9 and 10 at Echo Park Lake...
New sports program brings growth, equity and inclusion. Thanks, Olympics!
Over the last year, more than 120,000 young LA athletes have said yes to PlayLA Youth and Adaptive Sports, Rec and Parks’ new program to offer equitable opportunities all City youths. The program represents among the biggest additions of sports programs at one time in the 133-year history of Rec and Parks.
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium to host annual Whale Fiesta in January.
This fun-filled family event, co-sponsored by Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Cetacean Society, celebrates marine mammals...
GM Mike Shull retires; Jimmy Kim, Club Member, is new leader.
The City Council honored the career of longtime City employee Mike Shull, who retired as General Manager of Rec and Parks. Newly appointed General Manager Jimmy Kim has served the City and Rec and Parks for more than 26 years...
Banning Museum fundraiser returns March 25.
The Banning Museum’s chief fundraiser, the Wisteria Regale, returns after the pandemic with a gala evening scheduled for 5-9 p.m. March 25 at the museum, 401 East M St., Wilmington...
Traci Goldberg is new head of Aquatics.
Congratulations go to Traci Goldberg, the newly appointed Superintendent of Citywide Aquatics and Emergency Management...
Orcutt Ranch continues its orange-picking events for the public.
Orange picking returns in July to Rec and Parks’ Orcutt Ranch in West Hills...
Lotus Festival Blooms Again
The Lotus Festival in its second year after a pandemic hiatus, returns and will honor and showcase the people and culture of Indonesia...
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium hosts Shark Week featuring the feared sea creatures.
Coinciding with TV’s week of sharks, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium presents its own Shark Week from 2 to 5 p.m. July 16-22 (the aquarium is closed Monday, July 17)...
Three Rangers graduate from LAPD Academy.
Congratulations to Ranger Recruits Jalen Woods, Kayleigh Raciak, and Andrew Trejo of LAPD Academy class 02-23 who received their badges June 30...
