Things To Do

Take advantage of some of these resources in the West Athens Westmont community

 

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Use the Athens Link Shuttle

Did you know that the Athens Link Shuttle provides an affordable and efficient transit service to connect area residents to key destinations in the Athens community?

 

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Visit the Community Garden

The West Athens Victory Garden, is located at 105th & South Normandie. It offers: garden beds, a community gathering space, a “trike trail,” and a walking path around the garden. The next phase of the garden will include a “food forest” of 25 fruit trees and another gathering space.

 

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Helen Keller Playground

Helen Keller Park

We are very excited about newly remodeled Helen Keller Park.  Come enjoy the:

  • Basketball Court
  • Children’s Play Area
  • Community Recreation Center
  • Lighted Softball/ Baseball Fields
  • Multi-Purpose Field
  • Picnic Areas with Barbecue Grill
  • Swimming Pool

Get moving with the 100 Citizens Program at Helen Keller Park on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:40 pm to 1:50 pm. Learn proper ways to exercise from volunteer students who study human movement (Kinesiology).

 


Woodcrest Library

The Woodcrest Library and neighboring libraries have fun events for families.  Join them for reading clubs, movie nights, or their Family Place.

 

brochureEnjoy some of these Free Things To Do with Families

There are many new and exciting things to see in Los Angeles County.  If you get CalWORKS or Food Stamps, you and your kids can go to some of the nicest places in LA County, for free.

Click on this link to see a brochure about free admissions your whole family can enjoy around Los Angeles County: Free fun for the family.