West Hollywood and the West Hollywood West Residents Association are co-hosting a community meeting on the future of Plummer Park on Tuesday, June 9, at the West Hollywood Library — the first time the ongoing planning process has come directly to the westside of the city.
The meeting is at 625 N San Vicente Blvd. Pizza and refreshments begin at 5:30 p.m. The formal presentation and community Q&A begins at 6:00 p.m. The Community Meeting Room is at park level, just west of the library’s main entrance. Parking validation is available through the Aquatic and Recreation Center.
Ric Abramson, FAIA, City Architect for the City’s Urban Design & Architecture Studio, will present. Abramson oversees the studio responsible for the Plummer Park Comprehensive Improvement Plan. He will walk through the planning effort, summarize community feedback collected so far, and present possible future improvements and programming concepts.
Why Westside Residents Are Being Invited Specifically
City staff acknowledged that westside participation in the Plummer Park planning process has lagged behind other parts of the city. The June 9 meeting is a direct response. The West Hollywood West Residents Association said Councilmember Lauren Meister played an important role in helping to bring the opportunity for engagement together.
For those not in the know, the park sits on the eastside — at 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., between Santa Monica Boulevard and Fountain Avenue near Vista and Fuller. The City said many westside residents use the park regularly for its facilities, classes, and community programming. Decisions made through the planning process could affect what programs and amenities are available citywide.
A Planning Process Years in the Making
The Comprehensive Improvement Plan is the City’s latest structured attempt to chart a long-term future for its largest park. It follows a turbulent history of prior efforts that either stalled or generated significant community opposition.
Plummer Park dates to 1937, when Los Angeles County purchased the land from Eugenio “Captain” Plummer for $15,000. The site includes buildings constructed by the Works Progress Administration that year, including Great Hall/Long Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The City began planning a major redesign in the mid-1990s and held more than 100 meetings over the following decade. Residents complained at the time that they were not notified or were ignored when they spoke. A 2011 plan called for a $41 million redesign — including a 179-space underground parking garage in the center of the park, demolition of Great Hall/Long Hall, and removal of mature old-growth trees. Construction was scheduled to begin in 2012. Residents Stephanie Harker and Cathy Blavis led the Protect Plummer Park movement that stopped it. The group successfully lobbied to place Great Hall/Long Hall on the National Register of Historic Places.
The City revisited the question beginning around 2019, and in April 2023 the City Council approved Phase 1 improvements focused on accessibility upgrades, parking lot changes, and a new dog park. Construction on the new off-leash dog park began in September 2025. The facility, west of the tennis and pickleball courts near Vista Street, includes separate areas for large and small dogs, artificial turf, shade sails, and dual-use water fountains.
The Comprehensive Improvement Plan — the broader, longer-range effort — was launched alongside that Phase 1 work. The City held in-person “Discovery” and “Possibilities” workshops in 2025 and extended online input through an interactive StoryMap in February 2026. The planning process has asked residents to consider everything from maintaining the park as-is to modest enhancements to long-term transformation.
What the Meeting Will Cover
Topics on the agenda include potential new amenities, how Plummer Park fits into the City’s broader parks and recreation future, and opportunities for residents to share feedback directly with City staff. The evening will include a presentation of current planning materials and concepts, an exhibit of community feedback gathered to date, and open Q&A.
An April 2026 City workshop on a broader parks plan touched on Plummer Park as well. That draft policy framework called for exploring aquatic facilities on the eastside — something eastside residents have sought for years.
Board members from the West Hollywood West Residents Association will remain available after the presentation for additional neighborhood discussion.
Residents can RSVP at wehowest.com/park. The RSVP page, managed by the West Hollywood West Residents Association, also accepts comments, event suggestions, and mailing list sign-ups.
I spend many a waking moment at Plummer Park. The city needs to stop the removal of green space— not every inch of the park needs to be developed into single use zones. Dog parks are fine but they consumed and destroyed the green patch that was in constant use by picnicers and sun tanners. If parking needs to be reworked start by making the lower lot a one direction loop, add more EV charging stations, widen the spaces and keep the trees where they are. The upper lot can be redeveloped into a multi-story lot that matches the height… Read more »