A Community Centered Art Park in the Heart of Los Angeles

A Community Centered Art Park
in the Heart of Los Angeles

Vision

Dynamic picture of a cyclist riding downhill
Dynamic picture of a cyclist riding downhill

Everybody has a heart.
Todas, todos, y todxs tenemos
un corazón.

Everybody has a heart.
Todas, todos, y todxs tenemos un corazón.

El Corazón Art Park is a community-centered cultural space in Downtown Los Angeles where art, wellness, recreation, and culture come together to create a shared experience for all.

As Los Angeles continues to welcome major cultural and global events, El Corazón Art Park offers a unique opportunity to showcase the city’s creative spirit while investing in community health and well-being. Rooted in a commitment to culture, art, healing, and community, the park is designed to bring people together through meaningful, accessible experiences.

This is more than a park.
It is a living, active space where:

More than a park.
It is a living, active space where:

Culture and creativity are celebrated

Culture and creativity are celebrated

Wellness and movement are encouraged

Wellness and movement are encouraged

Community connections are strengthened

Community connections are strengthened

Together, these elements create a communal heartbeat that will resonate for generations.

Highlights

An actively programmed environment

COMMUNITY-CENTERED

Public art installations and sculptures

Rotating exhibitions from local and international artists

Youth sports and recreation events

Wellness activities like fitness and mindfulness sessions

Community cultural events

Planned to encourage participation, visibility, and shared use—welcoming, active, and accessible to all.

An actively programmed environment

COMMUNITY-CENTERED

Public art installations and sculptures

Rotating exhibitions from local and international artists

Youth sports and recreation events

Wellness activities like fitness and mindfulness sessions

Community cultural events

Planned to encourage participation, visibility, and shared use—welcoming, active, and accessible to all.

An actively programmed environment

COMMUNITY-CENTERED

Public art installations and sculptures

Rotating exhibitions from local and international artists

Youth sports and recreation events

Wellness activities like fitness and mindfulness sessions

Community cultural events

Planned to encourage participation, visibility, and shared use—welcoming, active, and accessible to all.

A space for participation, visibility, and shared use

TEMPORARY LOCATION

Planned for 217 W 1st Street Los Angeles, CA

In the Civic Center of Downtown Los Angeles

Adjacent to Grand Park and City Hall

One block from an L.A. Metro station

Part of a broader network of parks and cultural destinations

This central location ensures the park is accessible to DTLA residents, workers, and visitors from across the region.

A space for participation, visibility, and shared use

TEMPORARY LOCATION

Planned for 217 W 1st Street Los Angeles, CA

In the Civic Center of Downtown Los Angeles

Adjacent to Grand Park and City Hall

One block from an L.A. Metro station

Part of a broader network of parks and cultural destinations

This central location ensures the park is accessible to DTLA residents, workers, and visitors from across the region.

A space for participation, visibility, and shared use

TEMPORARY LOCATION

Planned for 217 W 1st Street Los Angeles, CA

In the Civic Center of Downtown Los Angeles

Adjacent to Grand Park and City Hall

One block from an L.A. Metro station

Part of a broader network of parks and cultural destinations

This central location ensures the park is accessible to DTLA residents, workers, and visitors from across the region.

A flexible space for diverse community activities

KEY FEATURES

A central open space for recreation, events, and gatherings

A community multi-purpose space

An art gallery space for exhibitions and cultural experiences

Landscaped pathways with seating, shade, and greenery

Multiple public entry points for accessibility and flow

Rooted in movement, openness, and connection—where people can gather, explore, and engage.

A flexible space for diverse community activities

KEY FEATURES

A central open space for recreation, events, and gatherings

A community multi-purpose space

An art gallery space for exhibitions and cultural experiences

Landscaped pathways with seating, shade, and greenery

Multiple public entry points for accessibility and flow

Rooted in movement, openness, and connection—where people can gather, explore, and engage.

A flexible space for diverse community activities

KEY FEATURES

A central open space for recreation, events, and gatherings

A community multi-purpose space

An art gallery space for exhibitions and cultural experiences

Landscaped pathways with seating, shade, and greenery

Multiple public entry points for accessibility and flow

Rooted in movement, openness, and connection—where people can gather, explore, and engage.

A vibrant gathering ground, welcoming and accessible to all

ACCESSIBILITY & SAFETY

Fully ADA-compliant pathways and facilities

Bilingual (English/Spanish) staff to support daily operations.

Clearly defined entry points and pathways

Regular maintenance, cleaning, and landscaping

24/7 security presence and monitored access

Thoughtfully managed to remain safe, welcoming, and well-maintained for the entire community.

A vibrant gathering ground, welcoming and accessible to all

ACCESSIBILITY & SAFETY

Fully ADA-compliant pathways and facilities

Bilingual (English/Spanish) staff to support daily operations.

Clearly defined entry points and pathways

Regular maintenance, cleaning, and landscaping

24/7 security presence and monitored access

Thoughtfully managed to remain safe, welcoming, and well-maintained for the entire community.

A vibrant gathering ground, welcoming and accessible to all

ACCESSIBILITY & SAFETY

Fully ADA-compliant pathways and facilities

Bilingual (English/Spanish) staff to support daily operations.

Clearly defined entry points and pathways

Regular maintenance, cleaning, and landscaping

24/7 security presence and monitored access

Thoughtfully managed to remain safe, welcoming, and well-maintained for the entire community.

Artwork Credits: Ana Serrano, Narco Soccer, 2013, Serigraph, Ed. 24/32, AltaMed Art Collection
Leo Limón, Your Intimate Corazon, Corazon Series, 1985, Pastel and watercolor on paper, AltaMed Art Collection


Artwork Credits:
Ana Serrano, Narco Soccer, 2013,
Serigraph, Ed. 24/32, AltaMed Art Collection
Artist Name TBA, Your Intimate Corazón, 2019, AltaMed Art Collection


Programming

Concetrated triathlete grayscale
Concetrated triathlete grayscale

Culture as Community Health

AltaMed's approach to this project is rooted in a long-standing belief: that culture is essential to community health. With deep roots in Los Angeles and a history connected to the Chicano Civil Rights Movement, AltaMed has spent decades uplifting artists and communities through cultural support, and partnerships.

Coach explaining something to an athlete
Coach explaining something to an athlete

Rooted in Community

El Corazón Art Park continues that legacy—a space that is open to all, inclusive by design, and built for participation and shared experience. It brings together art, recreation, and wellness in one accessible location rooted in the heart of the community.

Athlete winning a race
Athlete winning a race

Programming for Every Generation

Activities will span youth engagement and sports, fitness and wellness, cultural events and performances, community gatherings, and art exhibitions reflecting the diversity of Los Angeles—supporting physical health, mental well-being, and meaningful connection.

Athlete winning a race
Coach explaining something to an athlete
Concetrated triathlete grayscale

We’d Love to Hear From You

El Corazón Art Park is being shaped with the community—and your voice matters.

We invite residents, workers, and visitors to share their ideas, preferences, and priorities for programming at the park. Your input will help guide the types of activities, events, and experiences offered in this space.

This is an opportunity to help create a vibrant, community-centered environment in the heart of Los Angeles.

Your feedback will help:

Shape wellness and recreation programming

Inform cultural events and art experiences

Ensure the park reflects community interests

Build a welcoming space that feels meaningful

Take the Community Survey

What the Community is Saying

Do you have any input or suggestions regarding the proposed art installations at the park?

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Would it be possible to highlight female artists? Like a specific exhibit of female artists working in different media — local artists or from the Greater L.A. area.

— DTLA Resident

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Downtown LA has a rich Latino history and it is important that we keep that rich history alive through art in our downtown community.

— DTLA Resident

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Chicano art is important to showcase, considering its historical significance in L.A. There's no Chicano/Latino art museum or space in L.A. — perhaps even the nation. That may be important to consider going forward.

— DTLA Resident

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Local artist platform to showcase local artists from schools would be great.

— DTLA Resident

Stay Connected

Follow project updates, learn about upcoming programming, and get involved in community engagement opportunities

info@corazonartpark.org