Bona Ventura

East Los Angeles · Los Angeles

Ruben F. Salazar Park

ParkLocal favourite

Formerly Laguna Park, the end point of the National Chicano Moratorium march of 29 August 1970, when some 30,000 people protested the Vietnam War death toll among Chicanos and police clashes began. It was renamed for journalist Ruben Salazar, killed that day. Today it is an everyday East LA neighbourhood park on the National Register.

Address
3864 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023
Hours
Mon-Sun 08:00-21:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Afternoon · About 30 min
Price
Free
Price level
$

Open in Google Maps

Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Read the Conservancy's Eastside L.A. story before you go

Nearby

The Bona Ventura app

Plans your days, reads the walks aloud, finds what is open near you and works offline.

Download on the App Store

Android version coming soon.