What is the South LA Greenway?
The Slauson corridor, from Normandie Avenue to Alameda Boulevard, is a hub of working-class neighborhoods and diverse businesses. Now, this vital artery in District 9 is undergoing a remarkable transformation with the addition of the South LA Greenway Network.
Spanning eight miles, the Greenway will connect eight parks and one senior center, offering continuous pathways for walking, biking, and exploration. By connecting neighborhoods and natural spaces throughout South Central LA, the project will expand green areas, promote a healthier environment, and provide more welcoming community gathering places. With three new parks on the horizon, the South LA Greenway Network is poised to enrich the quality of life for all who live, work, and play in the area.
The South LA Greenway Featured Projects
Upon completion, the Greenway Network will feature new parks, an innovative community center, and connections to existing parks throughout the 9th District. It will also link directly to Metro's Rail to Rail (R2R) project, completed in the summer of 2025, further enhancing mobility and accessibility for residents.
Along the Greenway Today
Key Destination on the Greenway
Metro’s R2R project revamped abandoned rail lines along Slauson Avenue into walking and biking paths, connecting the Metro K Line (Crenshaw), the Metro J Line (110 freeway), and the Metro A Line (Long Beach). With nearly 60 percent of the project area located in Council District 9, this $143 million investment provides shaded areas, trees, and improved lighting, bringing renewed energy and accessibility to a historically underserved area.
What's Next for the Greenway?
Funded by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, this park at the northeast corner of Figueroa Street and Slauson Avenue, which is currently under construction, has been a vacant lot for over 40 years. It will include an amphitheater, an outdoor fitness area, a tree canopy, and more. The expected completion date is in 2026.
This project, located at Slauson Avenue and Wall Street, redevelops a 7-acre city-owned block, and will feature a 4-acre park, commercial and retail spaces, and over 300 residential units, with 50 percent designated as affordable housing. Managed by the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), Slauson & Wall is currently in the design phase. The park is expected to be completed by fall 2026, with the mixed-use development to follow.
This unique hub, which will be located along Slauson Avenue between Normandie and Budlong Avenues, will provide local youth with opportunities to engage in digital media arts, including broadcasting, game design, and recorded performance art. The center will feature pedestrian and bike pathways, a green screen studio, a multipurpose editing/gaming lab, a daycare center, afterschool programming, a vegetative roof terrace, free WiFi, and charging stations for phones and devices. The expected completion date is in 2026.