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Carlson Park

Carlson Park is a lovely park in the Carlson Park neighborhood of Culver City, CA. It's a long, narrow park perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. You'll find open grassy areas, picnic spots, and places to barbecue. The park is named after Dr. Paul Carlson, a doctor from Culver City. He dedicated his life to helping people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and was honored by having this park named after him in 1964.

During the summer, the Culver City Public Theater often performs free plays in the park for everyone to enjoy!

History of Carlson Park

This land wasn't always a park. Long ago, it was used for horse racing and then for car races! But in 1927, the leaders of Culver City decided to turn it into the city's very first park.

From Victory Park to Carlson Park

When it first opened, the park was called Victory Park. The mayor's wife thought it was a big "victory" to finally have a park in the city! However, after Dr. Carlson's death, the park was renamed to honor him and his important work.

Over the years, Carlson Park has been updated many times. The Culver City Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services works hard to keep it nice. They've added new things, like a modern bathroom building, to make the park even better for visitors.

What Can You Do at Carlson Park?

Carlson Park has many great features for families and friends to use. It's a perfect spot for a day out!

Park Facilities

Here are some of the things you can find at Carlson Park:

  • Restrooms for visitors
  • A picnic shelter with four large picnic tables
    • This shelter can hold up to 50 people.
    • You can get a permit to use it from 9 AM to 6 PM, any day of the week.
  • Four barbecue grills for cooking
  • Two fireplaces, great for cooler days
  • A large, open grassy area perfect for playing or just relaxing

Where is Carlson Park?

Carlson Park is located right in the middle of the Carlson Park neighborhood. It covers about 2.66 acres of land.

Park Boundaries

The park is surrounded by several streets:

  • Braddock Drive
  • Motor Avenue
  • Le Bourget Avenue
  • Park Avenue

Images for kids

  • Dr. Paul Carlson (The Link page 16 crop)

    Paul Carlson's funeral service, Congo

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