Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa

LA Park Needs Assessment Online Meeting
2025-07-01 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for Phase 2 of the LA Park Needs Assessment! Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!
The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks is continuing its Park Needs Assessment, and we’re excited to invite you to the second round of Community Meetings.
In this next phase, we’ll share what we have learned from your input so far and ask for your help in shaping the next steps. Whether you attended the first meetings or are joining us for the first time, your voice is vital to creating parks that reflect the needs and priorities of Los Angeles residents.
Your feedback will help to shape decisions that impact our parks and recreational spaces for generations to come. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join us in this important process!

Community Meeting Details:
Each meeting will include the same content, so feel free to attend the meeting that best fits your schedule. Click on the date to add to your calendar.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
• Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
• Location: JT Harvard Recreation Center, 1535 W 62nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90047
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
• Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
• Location: Lake View Terrace Recreation Center, 11075 Foothill Blvd, Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
• Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
• Location: Lafayette Recreation Center, 625 La Fayette Park Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Thursday, June 5, 2025
• Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
• Location: South Park Recreation Center, 345 E 51st St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
Saturday, June 7, 2025
• Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
• Location: Evergreen Recreation Center, 2844 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
• Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
• Location: Peck Park Community Center, 560 N Western Ave, San Pedro, CA 90732
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
• Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
• Location: Friendship Auditorium, 3201 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
• Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
• Location: Sepulveda Recreation Center, 8825 Kester Ave, Panorama City, CA 91402
Saturday, June 21, 2025
• Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
• Location: Pan Pacific Senior Center, 141 S Gardner St, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
• Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
• Location: Alpine Recreation Center, 817 Yale St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Saturday, June 28, 2025
• Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
• Location: Granada Hills Recreation Center, 16730 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
• Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
• Location: Virtual via Zoom – bit.ly/lapnavirtualmeeting0701
RSVP requested but not required. RSVP at bit.ly/EngageLAPNA
Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or any auxiliary aides and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72 hours prior to this meeting. For additional information, please contact the project team at LACityParksNeeds@theolinstudio.com

About the Park Needs Assessment:
The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks is conducting a Park Needs Assessment to better understand how we can improve and develop our parks to meet the needs of the residents of Los Angeles. It will guide future investment in park infrastructure and amenities that is reflective of the diverse cultures and communities of Los Angeles and its projected population growth. The Park Needs Assessment process will include many opportunities for the community to participate and engage through community meetings, pop-ups, key group meetings, equity focused events and more! To learn more about the process, visit the Park Needs Assessment website at bit.ly/LACityParksNeeds.

Board Meeting
2025-07-01 18:30 - 21:00 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
Join us for the first NCWP Meeting of the new fiscal year.
On our agenda:

Install New Board Members
Elect Executive Officers
Assign Committee Members

4th of July Parade
2025-07-04 11:00 - 14:00
We are proud to sponsor this year’s parade and hope you will enjoy it!
The parade starts at the corner of Manchester and Loyola and concludes at 80th & Loyola.

4th of July Fireworks Show
2025-07-04 21:00 - 21:20
Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular 20-minute fireworks show over the water in Marina del Rey!
To ensure your experience in Marina del Rey on July 4th is as convenient and enjoyable as possible, please review the street closures and read the FAQ.
SHOWTIME: 9:00 p.m. – 9:20 p.m.
(20-minute show)
** All road closure times and locations subject to change based on traffic and safety conditions.

Charter Reform Commission Meeting
2025-07-16 16:00 - 17:00
Charter Reform Commission Meeting – Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 at 4pm
The next meeting of the Los Angeles Charter Reform Commission will be held in the John Ferraro Council Chamber room 340 at Los Angeles City Hall. The Charter Reform Commission will only be taking in-person public comment. Please note that on the agenda, there is a section for Neighborhood Council Community Impact Statements.

Cars, Cops & Cups
2025-07-20 08:00 - 12:00 | LAWA Police Headquarters 9160 South Loyola Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
The community is welcome to bring their classic cars or just stop by for coffee and admire cars.

Airport Relations Committee Meeting
2025-07-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
Join us for the next NCWP Airport Relations Committee Meeting on Thursday, July 24, 6:30pm at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester.

Community Plan Update Committee Meeting
2025-07-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
Join us for the next NCWP Community Plan Update Committee Meeting on July 28, 6:30pm at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 W. Manchester.
Sean Silva from Councilwoman Traci Park’s office will join us to share his insights on tecniques that other Neighborhood Councils and communities have used in the CPU process.

National Night Out
2025-08-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Mar Vista Recreatio Center, 11430 Woodbine St., Los Angeles
Meet your public safety officers in the annual National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 5, 5-9pm at the Mar Vista Recreation Center.
Music, food, prizes and fun!

Budget Committee Meeting Cancelled
2025-08-05 18:00 - 18:30 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
Join us for the next NCWP Budget Committee Meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 6pm at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester.

Board Meeting Cancelled
2025-08-05 18:30 - 21:00 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
Join us for the next meeting of the Neighborhood Council Westchester Playa on Tuesday, August 5, 6:30pm at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045.
We will hear a presentation from Lucy Han with Friends of The Jungle who is asking for the NCWP Support for the mural honoring the Gillis Volleyball Tournament founded and run for fifty years for our community by Steve and Dave Cressman.

Second Saturday Stroll
2025-08-09 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-13 16:00 - 20:00
You’re invited to a new Westchester event: the Second Saturday Stroll!
Mark your calendars for August 9, September 13 and October 11 from 4-8 pm as local leaders launch a community summer series designed to bring neighbors together for art, music, food and fun! This celebration on 87th Street in the Westchester Triangle will feature live performances, interactive art, and great local bites, while shining a spotlight on the incredible businesses in and around the Westchester Triangle!

Planning and Land Use Committee Meeting
2025-08-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
Join us for a meeting of the NCWP Planning and Land Use Committee Meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 6:30pm at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester.
Bacari is requesting a Coastal Development Permit for the Al Fresco Dining Program.

YFest 2025
2025-08-16 09:00 - 13:00
Westchester Family YMCA Annex 8020 Alverstone Ave., Westchester, CA
The Westchester Family YMCA will transform into a vibrant hub of health and connection on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. This exciting community wellness event exemplifies the Metropolitan LA YMCA Association’s commitment to making branch locations true “Centers of Community Well Being”—spaces that extend far beyond traditional fitness facilities. Taking place in the Westchester YMCA Annex parking lot, this one-day wellness experience seamlessly blends movement, mindfulness, and community engagement. The event promises to be a mind-body connection playground, featuring interactive booths, hands-on demonstrations, and brain-boosting activities that go well beyond your typical health fair. Designed with every age group in mind, the celebration will offer engaging games for children, practical wellness strategies for teens and adults, and specialized exercise demonstrations tailored for aging seniors. This comprehensive approach ensures that every community member can discover something meaningful, reinforcing the YMCA’s mission to strengthen the well-being of all.

CicLAvia: Culver City Meets Venice
2025-08-17 09:00 - 16:00
CicLAvia catalyzes vibrant public spaces, active transportation and good health through car-free streets.

Community Plan Update Committee Meeting
2025-08-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
Join us for the next NCWP Community Plan Update Committee Meeting on Monday, August 25, 6:30pm at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester Ave.
We will hear an update on SB79 which would destroy single family zoning and allow Sacramento to control zoning across the state.

Airport Relations Committee Meeting-Cancelled
2025-08-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States

Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
2025-09-02 18:00 - 18:30 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
The Budget & Finance Committee will meet right before the board meeting at 6pm.

Board Meeting
2025-09-02 18:30 - 21:00 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
Join us for our next NCWP Meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 6:30pm at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester.
Councilwoman Traci Park will be our special guest.

Charter Reform Meeting
2025-09-06 09:00 - 12:00
Please join the L.A. Charter reform commission this Saturday, September 6th, for an engaging study session.

September 6th, 2025, 9:00 AM
Loyola Marymount University
1 LMU Drive, University Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Coastal Clean Up Day
2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Dockweiler Youth Center, 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey, 90293

WAM Arts & Music Block Party Preview
2025-09-20 12:00 - 19:00
The Westchester Arts & Music (WAM) Block Party is an annual, free, day-long community event benefiting local non-profit organizations, with live music and dance, art, vendors & community booths, kids activities, garden tours, food trucks, and socializing—plus a beer and wine garden!
A favorite community event of the year, and we’re especially excited to celebrate its 10th anniversary!
On Sat, Sept 20th, from 12–7 PM, join us for a FREE day of live music, local art, family activities, vendors, food trucks, and so much more.
Here’s a peek at what’s in store:
Beer + Wine Garden
It’s the perfect place to gather with friends, enjoy a drink, and catch all the action close to the stage.
(Adults 21+ only).
Performers
Get ready for an incredible lineup of performers bringing live music and energy to the WAM Block Party stage! From local favorites to fresh new sounds, the WAM stage is stacked with talent you won’t want to miss.
For Kids
WAM offers exciting activities for kiddos of all ages. Be sure to stop in the Emerson Avenue Community Garden to enjoy bubble mania, Lego building, playdough and goop, flag making, and cardboard caterpillar play stations from 12-4pm.
Vendors
WAM vendors highlight the creativity and diversity of our community. Whether it’s artists sharing one-of-a-kind work, local businesses, or nonprofits building awareness, each brings something special to engage and inspire the community.
Happening at 8050 Emerson Ave. between W. 80th St. & W 80th Pl.
Westchester, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Government Affairs Committee Meeting
2025-09-22 18:30 - 20:00 | CD 11 Westchester District Office, 7166 Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, 90045

Community Plan Update Committee Meeting
2025-09-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Westchester-Loyola Village Library Community Room, 7114 W. Manchester Ave, 90045
Join us for our next NCWP Community Plan Update Committee Meeting on September 22, 6:30pm at the Westchester-Loyola Village Library, 7114 W. Manchester Avenue. We plan to discuss our community survey.

Potential Projects near I-105 Freeway Feedback Sessions
2025-09-23 12:00 - 13:30
Join us for virtual and in-person community meetings!
Metro has a plan to make it easier to get around
Los Angeles, which includes reducing congestion.
This Equity Assessment Study works to identify
transportation projects to improve mobility, accessibility, and connectivity for all users within 3 miles of the I-105 freeway.
Join us for a community meeting to view the prioritized project list, draft project report, and speak with the project team. All meetings will offer the same information and Spanish interpretation. Please attend the meeting that best suits your schedule.
Learn more about the Study and let us know your thoughts on the prioritized project list.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 12–1:30pm  | Virtual
Webinar Link: http://bit.ly/459XRbu
Webinar ID: 872 4030 6388
Call in Number: +1 213 338 8477
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 6–7:30pm
Lynwood Bateman Hall
11331 Ernestine Av, Lynwood, CA 90262
Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 10–11:30am
Rich Rehearsal Hall
13200 Clarkdale Av, Norwalk, CA 90650
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 6–7:30pm
Verbum Dei Jesuit High School
11100 S Central Av, Los Angeles, CA 90059
To learn more, please visit the project website. For any questions, contact the project hotline at 213.922.6565 or email 105ExpressLanes@metro.net.

Airport Relations Committee Meeting
2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
Join us for the next NCWP Airport Relations Committee Meeting on Thursday, September 25, 6:30pm at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester Ave.
We will have a presentation by Los Angeles World Airports ATMP/Roadway Project team

Congress of Neighborhoods
2025-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 | City Hall
Registration is Now Open 🎉
Join hundreds of your fellow NC members for:

20+ workshops on leadership, advocacy, and community-building
30 exhibitors with valuable resources
Opportunities to meet with city leaders and fellow advocates
Complimentary lunch and networking opportunities

When: Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 8 am – 5 pm
Where: Los Angeles City Hall
Cost: Free and open to all

Farmers Market Anniversary Celebration
2025-09-27 09:00 - 13:00
Happy September –a hint of fall is in the air! Enjoy last-of-the-season summer crops with stone fruit, summery heirloom tomatoes, and even watermelon right alongside first-of-the-season persimmons and so much abundance in veggies: green beans, snap peas, asparagus, brussel sprouts, and your favorite staples, too. Fall festivities are ahead as well! Save the date: the Westchester Farmers Market turns nine and will be celebrating on September 28!
Expect a super-sized farmers’ market, live music, community booths, farm talks, kids activities, and special throughout the market. Visit westchesterfarmersmkt.com for details. The Market will also be hosting Halloween activities and its annual Winter Festival later in the season. Cheers y’all to building community over good food and healthy choices each and every Sunday in Westchester’s Downtown Triangle. Enjoy the fall season at the Westchester Farmers Market!

Public Hearing on Sanitation Rate Increase
2025-09-30 10:00 - 12:30 | City Hall
If you have a concern about the proposed rate increases, your opportunity to speak up is the public hearing on September 30, 10am at City Hall.
About the proposed increases
