Exposition Park, Los Angeles facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Exposition Park
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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum tree-lined entrance
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Los Angeles |
| City | Los Angeles |
| Time zone | Pacific |
| Area code(s) | 323 |
Exposition Park is a lively neighborhood in the southern part of Los Angeles, California. It's famous for being home to the actual Exposition Park, which is a huge area with lots of cool places.
Inside the park, you'll find the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and BMO Stadium. There's also the beautiful Exposition Rose Garden. Plus, it has three awesome museums: the California African American Museum, the California Science Center, and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. There's even a Science Center Academy for learning!
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Welcome to Exposition Park!
Where is Exposition Park?
Exposition Park is a neighborhood that covers about 1.85 square miles. It's surrounded by other Los Angeles neighborhoods. To the north is Adams-Normandie. University Park is to the northeast, and Historic South Central is to the east. To the south, you'll find Vermont Square. Finally, Jefferson Park and Leimert Park are to the west.
The neighborhood's edges are marked by several streets. Jefferson Boulevard is on the north, and Vermont Avenue is on the east. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard forms the southern border. Arlington Avenue is on the west. The area also includes all of Exposition Park itself. It also stretches along both sides of Figueroa Street and near Exit 20A of the Interstate 110 Freeway.
Who Lives Here?
In 2000, about 31,062 people lived in Exposition Park. This number includes the park land and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. This means it's a very busy area, with many people living close together. By 2008, the population had grown to about 33,458 residents.
The average age of people living here is 26. This is considered quite young compared to other parts of Los Angeles. Many children and teenagers live in the neighborhood. Also, many families are led by a single parent.
The neighborhood is very diverse. Many residents are from Latino backgrounds. A large number of African American people also live here. Other groups include White and Asian residents. Many people living in Exposition Park were born in other countries. Mexico and El Salvador are common birthplaces for these residents.
The average income for households in 2008 was $33,999. Many households earn $20,000 or less. Most people in the neighborhood rent their homes. About 69% of homes are rented, while the rest are owned by the people living in them.
Learning and Schools
Not many adults in Exposition Park have a four-year college degree. However, many residents are still working on their education. There are several schools located within the Exposition Park neighborhood.
These schools help students from kindergarten all the way through high school:
- Alliance College-Ready Academy High No. 5 (LAUSD, charter), 1729 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
- Foshay Learning Center (LAUSD, K-12), 3751 South Harvard Boulevard
- Thurgood Marshall Charter Middle School (LAUSD), 3200 West Adams Boulevard
- Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School (LAUSD), 1260 West 36th Place
- Dr. Theo T. Alexander Jr. Science Center (LAUSD, charter elementary), 3737 S. Figueroa Street, within Exposition Park. This school opened in 2004.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, (LAUSD), 3989 South Hobart Street
Getting Around
It's easy to travel to and from Exposition Park using public transportation. The Metro E Line has three stations right in the neighborhood:
- Expo Park/USC station
- Vermont station
- Western station
Olympic History
Exposition Park has a special connection to the Olympic Games. It has hosted parts of the Olympics not once, but twice! The park was a venue for the 1932 Summer Olympics and again for the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Fun Places to Visit
The neighborhood is home to several great places for recreation and fun:
- Exposition Park (Los Angeles): The large urban park with museums, gardens, and stadiums.
- Denker Recreation Center, 1550 West 35th Place: A place for sports and activities.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 3916 South Western Avenue: Another park for outdoor fun.
Famous Faces from Exposition Park
Many notable people have lived in or are connected to Exposition Park:
- Jackie Robinson: A legendary baseball player and pioneer who broke racial barriers in sports.
- Bill Robinson: A famous American tap dancer and actor.
- Betty Hill: An important activist.
- Loren Miller: A Los Angeles County attorney and judge.
- Eric Dolphy: A talented jazz musician.
- William J. Powell: A pioneering aviator.
- Reb Spikes: Another gifted jazz musician.
- Ramon Novarro: A well-known actor.
- Noble Johnson: An actor and film producer.
