In South LA
If you’re looking for an active and exercise-filled way to spend your Sunday, then you’re in luck. On June 23, Ciclavia will be in full effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in South Los Angeles. The public is invited to enjoy five miles of car-free open streets along Western Ave, from Exposition Blvd to the north and Century Blvd to the south. The neighborhoods along the route include Vermont Square, Harvard Park, Chesterfield Square, Exposition Park, and King Estates, for the public to jog, walk, skate, scooter, and bike along the open space.
All people-powered modes are invited to this unique temporary pop-up park for the day which will feature activities, street games, local businesses, and art and cultural activities for all ages. Always free, CicLAvia participants just show up anywhere along the route at any time to enjoy the open streets and to take the time to explore South LA along the Western Ave corridor.
CicLAvia – South LA includes four (4) Hubs filled with plenty of activities and programs along the route. Hubs are walking zones (mandatory bike dismounts) and meeting points along the route with the Exposition Hub; Western Hub, which features activations highlighting The South Los Angeles Eco-Lab focused on “Economic Development through Climate Action;” Florence Hub, and the Century Hub. Hubs offer family-friendly activities, restrooms, free water refilling stations, free basic bike repair, bike parking, and first aid. Free pedicab rides are available at each information booth. Check out the Local Gems along the route here: https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_south_la_western_24_local_gems.
“South LA is always one of the highlights of CicLAvia’s schedule,” says CicLAvia executive director Romel Pascual. “On Western Ave, LA’s dynamic culture can be seen in the local businesses and restaurants, cultural institutions, and public art that are on the route. We are reminded of what makes our city a remarkable and special place.”
