Inglewood is a city in constant flux and replete with great potential. Since the time Native Americans would gather for water at the Centinela Springs, which is now modern-day Edward Vincent Jr. Park on Florence Ave., to its current and continuing process of transformation into a colossal residential and entertainment hub, Inglewood proves to be a city of rich, culturally diverse history and future legacy. Inglewood's most-distinguished destination is currently The Forum, which hosts the highest-profile concerts and shows, yet, since the integration of the LA Rams as our home team, we await the opening of the City of Champions Stadium, which is also surely to be a popular destination for visitors and residents alike. The energy is undeniably palpable throughout Inglewood - come explore!
A sampling of Cuban treats at their best.
Inglewood Civic Center is home to City Hall, the Public Library, Court House and the Police Department. It also provides abundant greenery for a nice quiet lunch stroll.
This mural is a beautiful product of the public works program put into effect after the Great Depression of the 20th century.
The Civic Center's two most distinctive buildings are its 8-story City Hall and 4-story Public Library. Completed in 1973 in the brutalist architecture style, the design set out to create an innovative, unified urban experience with vast green spaces. The elevated pedestrian walks that give access to every building also attempt to unite the civic responsibilities visually and physically. As if the stunning architecture wasn't enough, there's also plenty of great art to check out inside each building and throughout the whole center. A favorite piece of ours is the concrete mural titled "The Written Word", which is located on one of Library's walls.
