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Windsor Square Celebrates Re-Opening of Robert L Burns Park

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A full line-up helped Councilman Tom LaBonge in the ribbon cutting ceremony. Photo by Keith Johnson.

Representatives from the Department of Recreation and Parks joined Councilman Tom LaBonge, LA’s Department of Engineering and community members on Friday morning to officially reopen Robert Burns Park on the corner of Van Ness Ave and Beverly Dr after a major refurbishment financed by Prop K funds.

A deteriorated pergola-­like structure was replaced with a new shade structure with a solid roof that covers the picnic area. To improve the walking paths, approximately 3,700 square feet of the park’s old concrete walkways and driveways were demolished and replaced. New picnic benches were also added to the park.

Margy Hudson, member of the Windsor Square Local Volunteer Neighborhood Oversight Committee, and long-time resident of the community whose family owned a grocery store on Larchmont Blvd many years ago, was saluted at the ceremony.

Margy Hudson, in green dress, was commended for her work in the park renovation. Photo by Keith Johnson.
Margy Hudson, in green dress, was commended for her work in the park renovation. Photo by Keith Johnson.
Everyone's favorite, Ben Seinfield Deputy
Everyone’s favorite, Ben Seinfeld, Field Deputy at CD4, directed the action. Photo by Keith Johnson.
The new picnic pagoda has sleek lines but an old-time feel that fits into the historic nature of the neighborhood. Photo by Keith Johnson.
The new picnic pagoda has sleek lines but an old-time feel that fits into the historic nature of the neighborhood. Photo by Keith Johnson.

 

 

 

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Julie Grist
Julie Grist
Julie co-founded the Larchmont Buzz with fellow buzzer Mary Hawley in 2011 and served as Editor, Publisher and writer for the hive for many years until the sale of the Buzz in August 2015. She is still circling the hive as an occasional writer.

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