Comments on: protestors disrupt vista hermosa park ceremony

By: JDW

JDW — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:20 +0000

The park will open in July, and there actually was a lot of outreach to the local community for this event, including big signs along the fencing and fliers dropped at every home for blocks around. It is too bad more people didn’t show up, but you can’t blame lack of outreach for that. I was there, and the protestors (2 or 3 adults and some kids who looked embarrassed) were ridiculous. Reyes tried to address their issues, but each time he did, another wild accusation (eg, something was shouted about money being given to child molestors) was tossed at him. They did their best to ruin a happy day for this community, and then they grabbed free coffee, snacks, and gifts, and sat there while the rest of us helped plant trees. Apparently some people were displaced from this land 20 years ago (but not any of these protestors), and if true that is unfortunate. Eminent domain happens and I can’t say if in this case it was right or wrong. But it is done, and here we are in 2008. This park will be a jewel of Los Angeles and the local community, and I appreciate everyone who made it happen. And I’m sure these protestors will enjoy it as much as everyone else.

By: militant angeleno

militant angeleno — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:47:35 +0000

Um, there’s still a Belmont High. Kids have been going to school there for years. It’s a few blocks to the west, thank you.

You probably meant “Belmont Learning Center,” which changed its name to “Vista Hermosa Learning Center” which recently changed its name yet again to “Edward Roybal Learning Center.”

By: Ruel Nolledo

Ruel Nolledo — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:56:16 +0000

I’m really looking forward to Vista Hermosa Park, especially after seeing the plans. But I’m a bit worried that there didn’t seem to be very much outreach to local residents, at least for Saturday’s event. Which could indicate a lack of outreach to the community overall.

Is there a local stakeholder group that LAUSD and SMMC have been working with throughout this development process? It would certainly alleviate a lot of people’s concerns.

By: David Kennedy

David Kennedy — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:35:58 +0000

Is this park actually open now? If not, is an opening day set?

By: Stephen Friday

Stephen Friday — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:43:35 +0000

Couldn’t agree more.

By: bc

bc — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:34:12 +0000

To Protestors:
We need more parks. Get a job.