Pershing Square Park
(213) 847-4970
532 S Olive St
Los Angeles,
CA
90013
34.0488
-118.2531
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Historic Core, Central LA
Hours:
Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm
Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
Parking:
Street; Lot
Last updated 11.13.08
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In Short
In 1866, Mayor Aguilar dedicated this land in the middle of downtown L.A. for use naming it La Plaza Abaja (Lower Plaza). In 1886, the plaza became an office park and later still, it was redesigned in 1911 by John Parkinson, prominent L.A. architect. During WWI, it was used for the militia and named Pershing Square in honor of the general. In 1989, CRA assisted the Department of Recreation and Parks with funding renovate the park into its present form.
The Details on Pershing Square Park
The Extras:
Summer concert series is extensive and features a variety of afternoon and evening programs of jazz, salsa, zydeco, swing, disco and other party music.
Parking:
Parking is free in the Pershing Square mall. Make sure to get validated at one of the shops.
