Westside : PARK REMODELING
New officials at Stoner Park in West Los Angeles announced this week that they are planning to renovate the aging city park and add recreational programs in hopes of attracting more community members.
The large park, in the Sawtelle area, has been neglected, said Bob Albert, the park’s new recreation director. Graffiti, unkempt buildings and a scarcity of community programs have kept residents away, he said.
Plans are under way to expand sports programs, add a day-care program for senior citizens, repair and clean up the buildings and possibly open a Los Angeles Police Department “drop-in” center, Albert said.
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