Charles B. Hopper Park
LOCATION
Lawndale, California
CLIENT
City of Lawndale
YEAR COMPLETED
2009
AWARDS
NRPA Park Design Award
APWA Project of the Year
CPRS Project of the year
Charles B. Hopper Park is a .625 acre park located in the southwest portion of Lawndale, developed on property previously owned by the California Department of Transportation. The park serves a neighborhood which was formerly absent of park space within walking distance. The park was designed to serve tots, young children, adults and seniors and opened to the public in June 2009.
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