The Los Angeles River and the historic 'Red Car' Pacific Electric Railway converged many years ago in Atwater Village. On Monday afternoon I joined Friends of Atwater Village to reclaim the open space where the tracks crossed the river for a pocket park by Glendale and Ferncroft. In doing so we also reclaimed an important piece of L.A.'s history. The Red Car River Park overlooks the green Glendale Narrows, the soft-bottomed section of the river. I invite all Atwater Village residents, neighbors, and passers-through to come pass the time down by the river at the park. (You can also check out the gorgeous blue heron mural.)
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L to R: Netty Carr, Eric Garcetti, Sandra Caravella, Ann Lawson, Cesar Portillo |