Tag: West Hollywood Park

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city of West Hollywood reported on its Facebook page that from Wednesday, February 19 to March 6, West Hollywood Park will have some temporary closures to make way for a special event.

The small dog park and basketball courts will be closed until March 5, and the large dog park will shut from February 28 to March 3. Additionally, the five-story parking structure will be closed all day on March 2.

The public is expected to be aware of lane closures on N. San Vicente Boulevard starting February 21, and a full street closure on March 2 from 11:30 a.m. to March 3 at 5 a.m.

Intermittent lane closures will occur on Southbound N. San Vicente Boulevard between Santa Monica Boulevard and PDC Drive on the following dates:

• Friday, February 21, 2025 – Southbound N. San Vicente Boulevard #1 & #2 lanes will be closed from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.;
• Saturday, February 22, 2025 – Southbound N. San Vicente Boulevard #1 & #2 lanes will be closed from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.;
• Monday, February 24, 2025 through Thursday, February 27, 2025 (Daily) – Southbound N. San Vicente Boulevard #2 lane will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
• Friday, February 28, 2025 through Monday, March 3, 2025 – Southbound N. San Vicente Boulevard #2 lane will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.;
• Monday, March 3, 2025 – Southbound N. San Vicente Boulevard #1 lane will be closed from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m.
• Tuesday, March 4, 2025 ­- Southbound N. San Vicente Boulevard #2 lane will be closed from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

A full street closure will occur on Northbound and Southbound N. San Vicente Boulevard between Santa Monica Boulevard and Melrose Avenue starting on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.; the street will reopen on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 5 a.m.

West Hollywood Park facilities impacts/closures will occur as follows:

• West Hollywood Park small dog park and basketball courts will be closed from Wednesday, February 19, 2025 through Wednesday, March 5, 2025;
• West Hollywood Park large dog park will be closed from Friday, February 28, 2025 through Monday, March 3, 2025; and
• West Hollywood Park Five-Story Parking Structure will be closed all day on Sunday, March 2, 2025; the structure will reopen on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 5 a.m.

For inquiries related to West Hollywood and temporary impacts on West Hollywood Park should contact West Hollywood’s Event Services Division at eventsinfo@weho.org. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing dial 711 or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY) or 1-800-735-2922 (voice) for California Relay Service (CRS) assistance.

By Trevor

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city of West Hollywood announced that the Ice Rink at West Hollywood Park on the Great Lawn, located at 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard opens on Friday, January 10.

It will be open daily through January 26. There will be family fun, pop-up theme nights, and a Winter Wonderland event on January 25. There will also be the Polar Plunge Pool Party on January 26 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

All pool activities will take place in the heated recreational pool. If you would like to get into the pool, individuals should bring a swimsuit and towel. Children not yet potty-trained must wear a swim diaper. Children under the age of 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult in the pool. Activities outside of the pool will include games, giveaways, arts-and-crafts, hot cocoa, and apple cider.

Ice skaters are invited to break out their best figure-skating arabesque/camel spin/Biellmann spin/spiral (or just work on staying on their feet!) and book a 90-minute ice-skating session:

• Mondays through Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Fridays from 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

The cost per session is $15 for ages 3-14 and $20 for ages 15 and older. The price per session includes skate rental. Come for the skating, and stay for Winter Village in the park, featuring skate viewing areas, photo opportunities, and a charming general store. For more information, visit go.weho.org/icerink.

For additional information about West Hollywood’s Ice Rink, Winter Wonderland, and Polar Plunge Pool Party contact Clavon Jubrey, West Hollywood Recreation Supervisor, at (323) 848-6535 or at cjubrey@weho.org. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing dial 711 or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY) or 1-800-735-2922 (voice) for California Relay Service (CRS) assistance.

By Trevor

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Tuesday, September 18, the city of West Hollywood posted on its website that the Recreation Services Division’s Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Showcase will be held on Saturday, October 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Great Lawn at West Hollywood Park, located at 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard.

According to a news release from the city of West Hollywood, Howl-O-Ween highlights include a parade for pets and guardians and to showcase their costumes, and perhaps dress as your pup’s doggleganger. Dogs must remain on leash for the duration of the event.

Entertainment includes music, a pet-friendly bubble zone, a haunted maze, a soothsayer to unleash your inner spirit animal, community groups, and lots of treats.

In case of rain, the event will be moved indoors to the West Hollywood Park Aquatic and Recreation Center’s Doheny Room (which is adjacent to the surface level of West Hollywood Park).

This is a free event; no RSVP is required. Attendees are asked to carpool, rideshare, or walk, as barking lot parking at West Hollywood Park is limited.

For more details about West Hollywood’s Howl-O-Ween contact West Hollywood’s Recreation Services Division at (323) 848-6534 or recreation@weho.org. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing call TTY (323) 848-6496.

By Trevor

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city of West Hollywood is inviting the public to Spring Fest at West Hollywood Park on Saturday, April 27. The event will unfold from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 647 N. San Vicente Blvd.  Limited parking is available in the adjacent five-story West Hollywood Park structure.

According to a press release from the city’s website, activities will start at the West Hollywood Park Aquatic and Recreation Center and Great Lawn. There will be carnival games, music, performances, giveaways, egg hunts, face painters, and more

Three of the featured activities for the event include:

-Youth Basketball Shoot Out (Ages 10 to 15) – register here ($7) – In the Shoot Out, the player shoots from five spots around the key: right corner, right wing, top of key, left wing, and left corner. At each spot: take one dribble in for a mid-range shot, dribble for a lay-up, and then end the game with a 1 & 1 free throw.

-Duck Relays and Cardboard Boat Races – register here (free) – Duck Relays are a swim event using inflatable ducks to race relay-style across the pool in a team of four and Cardboard Boat Race are one- to three-person teams of all ages that will test their ingenuity in racing homemade boats made of cardboard and duct tape across the pool.

-Themed Recreation Swim and Rubber Duckie Hunt – registration has reached capacity, waiting list is open here (free) – Themed Recreation Swim is full of adorable rafts of rubber ducks, water toys, floaties, and mighty merfolk of the sea and swimmers will be able to participate in a rubber duckie hunt.

To discover more about Spring Fest and recreation programming visit: www.weho.org/recreation and select Rec Reader.

For more details, contact the WeHo Recreation Services Division at (323) 848-6534 or email wehoaquatics@weho.org or recreation@weho.org. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing call TTY (323) 848-6496.

By Trevor

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On March 27, the city of West Hollywood announced their upcoming Picasso Pets Event featuring the swearing of an honorary Mayor of WEHO. The event is scheduled to take place on April 6, at 11:00 a.m. at the West Hollywood Park located at 647 N. Vicente Boulevard in WEHO.

The first event will be the swearing of honorary dog Mayor, Winnie. Winnie’s human is Mayor John Erickson, Ph.D.

The pet-friendly event is free to the public. To view the rules or more details, please visit the City of West Hollywood webpage. Reports indicate that Winnie will be the star of the show and will be on-site to meet her fans.

“Pets must always remain leashed and under the control of their humans. No ruff housing! In case of rain, the event will be moved indoors to the Doheny Room located on the second floor of the West Hollywood Park Aquatic and Recreation Center (which is adjacent to the surface level of West Hollywood Park).”

The Picasso’s Pets event is part of the Wags and Walks organization that will be on-site with prospective dogs and puppies available for adoption. No actual adoptions will take place on the day of the event. The resources and information to adopt many of the overlooked pups will be given to all those interested.

The city of West Hollywood has prided itself in “consistently working to enact leading edge animal welfare legislation” since 1989 when the WEHO City Council passed resolution 558 making the City of West Hollywood a cruelty-free zone for animals.

By Sharon

WEST HOLLYWOOD—West Hollywood’s Recreation Services Division will host its first-ever Howl-O-Ween Pet Showcase on Saturday, October 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Great Lawn at West Hollywood Park, located at 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard.

The city reported on its website Howl-O-Ween highlights will include a parade for pets and their guardians to walk side-by-side and showcase their spooky and funny costumes, and an opportunity to dress with mutt as a doggleganger. Pet guardians are encouraged to dress in costumes. Dogs are required to be on leash for the duration of the event. Entertainment at the event will include music, a pet-friendly bubble zone, pet trick/obstacle course, community groups, and treats.

The event is free to the public no RSVP is needed. Attendees are encouraged to carpool, rideshare, or walk, as barking lot parking at West Hollywood Park is limited.

For more details about West Hollywood’s Howl-O-Ween contact the City’s Recreation Services Division at (323) 848-6534 or at recreation@weho.org. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, call TTY (323) 848-6496.

By Trevor

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The West Hollywood’s Recreation Services Division invites the community to splash into Spring Fest in the Park & Pool taking place on Saturday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Hollywood Park, located at 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Limited parking is available in the adjacent five-story West Hollywood Park structure.

According to the city of West Hollywood website, activities will start at the West Hollywood Park Aquatic and Recreation Center and Great Lawn. There will be games, music, performances, free giveaways and more. Two of the featured activities for the event are the Cardboard Boat Races and Themed Rec Swims. In order to participate in the Cardboard Boat Races and Themed Rec Swims, registration is required via the WeHo Rec Reader. All activities for Spring Fest are free to the public.

For more details about Spring Fest, call (323) 848-6534 or recreation@weho.org. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, call TTY (323) 848-6496.

For up-to-date information about West Hollywood news and events, follow @wehocity on social media, sign-up for news updates at www.weho.org/email, and visit the City’s calendar of meetings and events at www.weho.org/calendar. City Hall services are accessible by phone at (323) 848-6400 and via website at www.weho.org.
By Casey