Obama Boulevard facts for kids
| Namesake | Barack Obama |
|---|---|
| Maintained by | Los Angeles Department of Transportation |
| Length | 3.5 miles (5.6 km) |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| West end | Culver City city limit near Ballona Creek |
| East end | Exposition Boulevard in Leimert Park, Los Angeles |
President Barack Obama Boulevard is a major street in Los Angeles, California. Many people just call it Obama Boulevard. It's located in the Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw area. This important street stretches about 3.5 miles (5.6 km). It connects the Baldwin Hills area to Leimert Park.
How Obama Boulevard Got Its Name
This street used to be called Rodeo Road. It was pronounced "RO-dee-oh". This is different from the famous Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, which is pronounced "ro-DAY-oh".
The Los Angeles City Council decided to rename the street. On May 4, 2019, it officially became President Barack Obama Boulevard. This was a very important change for local people. It honored the first African American President of the United States. It also showed a spirit of hope and change.
Los Angeles has other streets named after U.S. presidents. These include streets for George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. There is also a street named for Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. That street was once called "Santa Barbara Avenue."
When Barack Obama was running for his first term as president, he visited this area. He held a campaign rally at Rancho Cienega Park.
Shops and Businesses
The intersection of Obama Boulevard and La Brea Avenue has been a busy spot for shops for a long time. It's a place where many businesses gather.
The Baldwin Hills Shopping Center opened here in 1954. This shopping center is not the same as the larger Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza mall.
From the intersection of Obama Boulevard and Crenshaw Boulevard, you can find many more shops. This area stretches down Crenshaw Boulevard towards the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza.
