Grand Hope Park

A Downtown Oasis

Grand Hope Park is a 2.5-acre urban park located in the South Park District of Downtown Los Angeles, California. Designed by renowned landscape architect Lawrence Halprin, the park was completed in 1993 and serves as part of the Los Angeles Open Space Network.

The park is situated on the campus of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), now known as the ASU California Center Grand. It was designed as a collection of "outdoor rooms" with the purpose of blending functional art and nature in an urban setting.

Artistic Elements

Grand Hope Park features several art pieces from California artists, including works by Lita Albuquerque, Raul Guerrero, Ralph McIntosh, Gwynn Murrill, and Adrian Saxe. A notable feature of the park is its mosaic-adorned clock tower, designed by Halprin, which marks each hour with musical compositions from John Carter, Michael McNabb, and Ushio Torikai.

Natural Environment

The park's landscape includes a variety of trees such as cypress, willow, feather and fan palm, pine, jacaranda, and sycamore. It provides a green oasis in the midst of the urban environment, offering residents, workers, and visitors a place for relaxation and recreation.

Community Space

As one of the few parks in Downtown Los Angeles with a playground, Grand Hope Park is particularly popular among families with young children. It also serves as a gathering space for community events and outdoor activities.