The LA Times reported that the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners voted unanimously on October 16 to approve the conceptual phase of the fencing project to address public safety concerns. The fence is expected to cost $2.3 million and has the support of Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez.
The details about the height, entrances, hours and more have yet to be decided in the design effort which is to be completed by the end of 2025.
LA Times Columnist Steve Lopez weighs in on whether a fence will be sufficient to deter crime, saying maybe it’s not the worst idea.
He shares, “…there’s a fence around nearby Lafayette Park. Other fenced parks in Los Angeles include Robert Burns Park, adjacent to Hancock Park, and the L.A. State Historic Park on the edge of Chinatown, which is locked at sunset.”