It’s been over two years since the iconic 6th Street Bridge reopened, and construction for 12 acres of green space beneath it has been progressing.
Known formally as the Sixth Street PARC (Park, Arts, River & Connectivity), the project kicked off in 2023, just a year after the bridge itself celebrated its grand opening.
According to the Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, construction on the PARC has been going steady, with plans for a grand opening set for late 2026.
The more than $80 million project will bring 12 acres of open and recreational space under the bridge and will have a distinct look depending on which side of the PARC you’re on.
Here’s a little more about what you can expect:
- The east side of the bridge will feature meadows, picnic areas, a children’s play area, room for events and amenities for sports enthusiasts.
- The middle of the park will feature the Leonard Hill Arts Plaza, which features a performance amphitheater, garden, performance stage and terrace seating.
- The west side of the bridge includes a performance lawn, dog park and fitness equipment.
- Restrooms will be available on both sides of the PARC.
Ideas for the project came from surveys, meetings, focus groups and outreach to local residents on both sides of the bridge to create a gathering place where both Boyle Heights and the Arts District would feel represented, according to Mary Nemick, director of communications for the Bureau of Engineering.
“Having 12 acres of open space in Los Angeles is a rare opportunity and we wanted to use it to create something transformational for the communities of Boyle Heights and the Arts District.”
Mary Nemick, Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering
“When we designed the Sixth Street Viaduct, we saw that the space below it offered an incredible opportunity to create a public open space in an area of downtown that needed more parks,” said Nemick. “Not only will the PARC be a place for recreational activities, but it will be a peaceful and beautiful place for neighbors to gather and enjoy this green oasis in the middle of Los Angeles.”