Culver City Parks Task 8.1 Final Plan - Flipbook - Page 181
CARLSON PARK
Braddock Dr. at Motor Ave., Culver City, CA 90232
CARLSON PARK is a 2.5-acre neighborhood park
beloved by the Park East community for its mature
and varied tree canopy and restful atmosphere. Tree
species within the park include ficus, coast live oak,
magnolia, and Chinese elm throughout a passive
recreation lawn. Some of the trees are marked by
monuments. Due to the park’s proximity to film
studios and its tree canopy, it is a popular filming
location. Filming provides a notable revenue
stream. Often people use this area for group
activities without realizing a permit is required.
AMENITIES
• Small grass rec. field: 1
• Walking/jogging path: 1
• Barbecues: yes
• Hydration station: 1
• Picnic areas: 2
• Picnic pavilion: 1
• Freestanding restroom: 1
• Street parking
Figure 192. This public art piece is at the center of Carlson Park.
Source: OLIN, 2024.
SITE SPECIFIC PARK NEEDS
• Often people use this area for group activities
without realizing a permit is required.
• Numerous community members have
commented that they would like to keep
the park as it is as a passive recreation area.
Specifically, some nearby residents said they
preferred not to add a playground. They
noted that the park is well used already by
children with parents or nannies, and they
liked that the park provides unstructured
access to nature.
• Community members also noted issues
with traffic visibility along Braddock Dr.
and suggested adding a stop sign at the
intersection of Braddock Dr. and Motor Ave.
Figure 193. The picnic pavilion at Carlson Park provides a space for
gathering. Source: OLIN, 2024.
EXISTING FEATURE TREES
• Community members have suggested more
benches and seating.
• Community members value the large and
mature tree canopy of the park.
Ficus mircocarpa ‘Nitida’
Indian laurel fig
Quercus agrifolia
Coast live oak
*Native species
Ulmus parvifolia
Chinese elm
Magnolia grandifolia
Southern magnolia
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