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Inside MacArthur Park
LAist correspondent Jordan Rynning spent more than a year reporting from the park which has been an epicenter for the city's fentanyl crisis.
Curbing crime in the city’s most infamous underground market has proven a challenge for city officials, as overdoses outpace everywhere but Skid Row.
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L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says more needs to be done to remove a drug market operating in the park after months of enforcement operations. -
The fence was first proposed in October 2025. Recreation and Parks commissioners laid out the fence could be temporary and removed within a few years. -
Plans to enclose MacArthur Park are still somewhat unclear, including the project's timeline, total cost and what closing off the green space could mean for the neighborhood. -
The city plans to have boats back on the lake before fall 2027 as part of a broader effort to bring more families and activity to the park. -
Authorities say they'll continue to show up unannounced for raids targeting drug use in the area. -
Federal authorities said they plan to remain focused on MacArthur Park as part of their investigation. -
The project is expected to be a two-tower complex with hundreds of residential units, including income-restricted housing, along with a hotel, office and retail space. -
For several months, Westlake residents have been waiting for more information about a proposed $2.3 million project. -
While residents are supportive of reconnecting the park, city officials say there is no money currently available for the project.
