Gloria Molina Grand Park — Attraction in Los Angeles

Located in the civic heart of Los Angeles, the park stretches from The Music Center to City Hall. It was thoughtfully designed in 2012 by Rios Clementi Hale Studios as an inviting public space for connection, creativity, and community gatherings .

✨ Highlights & Features

Fountain Plaza & Splash Pad: The restored Arthur J. Will Memorial Fountain features 79 programmable LED jets—you’ll often see children splashing and adults relaxing nearby .

Tiered Green Spaces: Enjoy the Performance Lawn, Community Terrace, and large Event Lawn connected by ramps and stairs—smartly built into a pedestrian‑friendly layout with drought‑tolerant landscaping .

Movable Furnishings: Bright pink chairs, tables, and benches are scattered throughout, inviting people to stop and stay a while .

Cultural & Community Events: From NYELA New Year’s Eve, Fourth of July Block Party, and Día de los Muertos to weekly fitness classes, movie nights, and DJ‑led Sunday Sessions—the park offers free programming year-round .

🗣️ What Visitors Say

“Nice, clean place to walk with friends, family, or children… well‑groomed areas… special benches” .

“Nice for free music events during summer time” and appreciated as a convenient spot near theaters and downtown dining .

Some visitors mention safety concerns connected to occasional visible homelessness in parts of the park—advising awareness but not discouragement from visiting .

🧭 At-a-Glance Summary

Feature Why It Stands Out

Accessibility Metro access at Civic Center/Grand Park station; free Wi‑Fi; open daily 5:30 AM–10 PM Family & Kid-Friendly Safe lawn space, playground nearby, interactive water jets Vibrant Programming Free cultural events, fitness classes, DJ‑nights, festivals Great for Photos Scenic lawns, fountains, bright seating and backdrops for festivals Versatile Rental Space Ideal for concerts, graduations, community...

I found this place to be a good stopover while working around downtown LA! Grand Park is a wide open urban park, good for taking in prepared food to eat, joining co-workers for a break and join friends for a game of soccer. It’s also a good area for festival style concerts and shows! There’s interesting displays of flags and there’s a tribute memorial honoring the military services that have served our country! There’s a covered area with chairs and tables and a well maintained restroom. Grand Park is next to the famous LA City Hall. The park is easily accessible on foot for those who work in the area, as well as attendees to local functions, events and commitments. While Grand Park is free to use, area parking will be expensive for any length of stay. So a stop off just to use the park may have be considered, if to justify the expense! Lastly, the ongoing plantings of arid tolerant gardening is appreciated! I would’ve liked to have seen more tree shade and naturalness amongst the neatly sectioned spaces. Tho I guess it goes with the territory of limited urban space here and the tradeoff of not having hiding places for vagrants, with whom this park seems to be freed of. I felt sad for those who were displaced, although mindful of my visitors concerns...

Well I want to share a little bit of my personal life about how I landed in Grand Park 17 years ago I was a Graduated from Monroe High School in North hills California Class of 1994 I was a Winner of my age Group 17 years and younger of the Los Angeles Marathon in 1993 in time of 3.05.53 for 26 .2 Mile run. In 1993 I Completed for Monroe High for Cross Country my Senior year I was 5th for City Finals 3mile run in 15.45.23 at Pierce College I Qualify for the State Meet at Woodward Park in Fresno I place 28th in 15.58.00 In 1994 I Went on to Glendale College for X-COUNTRY for 4miles I place 21th at State Meet in 20.31.77 we place 3rd in Team Standings In 1995 We Won State Championship X-COUNTRY I Place 12th in State Meet overall In 20.49. I was All American for Cross Country. In 2002 I Had lost my Mother in a Fire Accident in a House fire in Lancaster CA. That was a painfull lost for me it changed me alot I Had a bad Down fall in Drugs and Hard Liquor my life was destroy I landed on Skid Row this park gives alot of memories I had just lost my housing over a year ago after being off the streets for over 4 years I'm back on the streets again rite now I'm going tru my addiction again I'm str again I wish God Can Change me again I hope...