Where the historic Pacific Electric Railway once entered Atwater Village, is where you will find Red Car River Park.
Mural by artist Rafael Escamilla, with the help of Tom Hinds & Roxanne Salazar.
On July 11, 2005 Los Angeles City Councilman Eric Garcetti and Friends of Atwater Village announced "Red Car River Park" with official installation of signage, and in doing so they reclaimed the open space that has historic value. No longer will the area be closed off to local residents by fear or allowed to be tagged by gang members. As part of an ongoing effort to take back our community and make it a safer place to live, local residents and business owners are getting involved and taking action.
The mural was created in October by artist lead Rafael Escamilla, together with contributing artists Tom Hinds
& Roxanne Salazar. The 30 foot by 40 foot mural was commissioned by Friends of Atwater Village (FAV) and
funded with City of Los Angeles’ Board of Public Works Community Beautification Grant, as well as private
donations raised in September 2004 at the LA River Center.
The train used to cross over the LA. River, along the Hyperion Bridge, on it's way to Silverlake and beyond to downtown L.A.
The area is now safer for people to visit and enjoy, thanks to the work of many who are involved with revitalizing our town and making it a more inviting place to experience.
Now locals can enjoy a wonderful walk along the L.A. River.
