Alma Park — Attraction in Los Angeles

I have been in contact with Councilman Buscaino's office since December regarding Alma Park in San Pedro and the graffiti, trash, drug use, drinking and general disrepair within the park.

I have contacted them numerous times, and they seem to have begun to ignore me as I got no response from my last correspondence 2 weeks ago.

One would assume that the busy schedule of the councilman and general lack of funds in the city was what was preventing the work on Alma Park from proceeding. However, imagine my surprise and dismay when I read about the improvements to Leland Park announced in The Daily Breeze yesterday. While I am certainly happy for those that live there, and wish all the parks in San Pedro and Los Angeles could get the same treatment, I was saddened to read that $1 million could be found to save that park and we cannot seem to afford an additional trash can for Alma Park.

I received promises last October for new equipment and repair to the existing lights during correspondence with the councilman's office, and we are still waiting for these to happen. I have taken it upon myself to paint over the graffiti as it never gets done by the city. As mentioned in your article the "mow, blow and go" happens regularly but that does not include trash pick-up as it is a different department. Our nicely mown grass is difficult to enjoy with broken glass, beer cans, medicinal marijuana bottles and fast food wrappers spread across it. If it would help to see the disappointing state of our local park, we have plenty of photos to share.

I have spoken to many people in the neighborhood who feel the same way. One gentleman even described a young Joe Buscaino playing ball in the park well into the evenings. I cannot imagine his parents would let him play there today.

Thank you...

This park features a nice playground and big trees that provide excellent shade. No restrooms though.

The neighborhood watch team is very active on behalf of Alma Park. A shout out to the whole team for organizing events at the park!

Officer Shortle, Chris and Annalisa were extra welcoming to visitors on june 12; the day of the Alma Park Picnic! See photo of sign posted near...

Nice little park, hidden, you've got to know where it is to get there. My son went with a friend and it is quiet, off the beaten path, super fun for them to chase each other without feeling like they are disturbing other visitors. It's especially nice on a bright, hot day because it stays...