MacArthur Park is a city park in Los Angeles, at 2230 W. 6th St., with a lake, picnic tables, a children’s play area and an unlighted baseball diamond. It offers a green-space stop in the city, with a history shaped by the construction of Wilshire Boulevard.
- Location: 2230 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90057
- Posted hours: Open daily
- Facilities: Lake, picnic tables, children’s play area and unlighted baseball diamond
How do you get to MacArthur Park?
MacArthur Park’s address is 2230 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90057, and the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks manages the site.
Westlake/MacArthur Park is the closest named Metro station in the park’s name, and Metro identifies both the B and D lines in its network.
What does MacArthur Park offer?
MacArthur Park combines open-air recreation facilities with a lake. The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks identifies an unlighted baseball diamond, a children’s play area and picnic tables among its features, so you can plan around casual outdoor activities or a picnic.
The park is in the Metro region and Council District 1. Its long history includes a major change to the surrounding landscape: the construction of Wilshire Boulevard in 1934 split MacArthur Park and Lafayette Park, creating a physical barrier in the community.
Lake, paths and surrounding streets
The lake is one of MacArthur Park’s facilities, and the park is bordered by Alvarado Street, West 6th Street, West 7th Street and South Park View Street. Those streets give you clear reference points when approaching the park or choosing which side to visit.
The bandshell stands at Park View Street and 6th Street. It is a 0.25-mile walk from the MacArthur Park/Westlake Metro station exit. MacLA identifies the bandshell as an event venue; for its events, admission is free and no ticket or RSVP is needed. Leashed pets are welcome at those events, while alcohol and smoking are not permitted.
Transit and nearby neighborhoods
Metro’s B Line runs between Union Station and North Hollywood, while the D Line runs between Union Station and Wilshire/La Cienega. Metro also describes Bus Line 51 as running between CSU Dominguez Hills and Westlake/MacArthur Park Station, via San Pedro Street and Avalon Boulevard, and Bus Line 20 between Santa Monica and Downtown LA via Wilshire Boulevard. Westlake/MacArthur Park station is about 24 minutes on foot or 4 minutes by car from Olyver Hotel.
For an outing that includes another neighborhood, this guide to Koreatown Los Angeles can help you plan a separate stop. Confirm the transit service details before setting out, since routes and schedules can change.
When to visit and practical notes
For MacLA events, the venue has level pathways, accessible entry points at West 6th Street and South Park View Street, and ADA-compliant portable restrooms.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 5 AM–10:30 PM
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Before you go: Hours and transit schedules can change, so check the official site before you go. The City lists the park’s phone number as (213) 368-0520.
FAQs
Is MacArthur Park free to enter?
MacLA events have free admission, with no ticket or RSVP required.
Can you bring a dog to MacLA events?
Leashed pets are welcome at MacLA events. Its event rules prohibit alcohol and smoking.
How old is MacArthur Park?
The park dates to the late 19th century, when Los Angeles received a 35-acre mudhole and trash dump in a land swap.