News release
The Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating Black History Month through Feb. 28 with free programs and events at 59 parks throughout Los Angeles County, including several in the Santa Clarita Valley.
The month-long celebration honors the achievements, contributions and resilience of Black Americans while bringing communities together through culture, education and shared experiences, said a news release from L.A. County Parks.
Black History Month events will feature interactive workshops, live performances, art activities, storytelling, and community engagement opportunities designed for participants of all ages.
Programming will highlight the richness of Black history and culture while creating welcoming spaces for learning, reflection and celebration, the release said.
“Our parks are places where history, culture and community come together,” Norma E. García-González, director of the county Parks and Recreation Department, said in the release. “We’re proud to celebrate the vibrant contributions of Black Americans. Their stories are woven throughout the L.A. County Parks system, like Jackie Robinson Park, Charles White Park, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Tree Grove at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, and many more. We invite families and neighbors from across L.A. County to join us in honoring this legacy and creating new memories together in the places we all cherish.”
Each event will include a combination of educational and cultural elements such as artistic workshops, cultural demonstrations, live music or spoken word performances, fitness or wellness activities, and food tastings inspired by Black culinary traditions. Programs are designed to encourage intergenerational participation and community connection.
All events are free and open to the public. The Santa Clarita Valley events include:
• Dr. Richard Rioux Park, 26233 W Faulkner Dr., Stevenson Ranch, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5.
• Castaic Sports Complex, 31230 N. Castaic Road, Castaic, 4-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6.
• Val Verde Park, 30300 W. Arlington Drive, Val Verde, noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7.
Visit parks.lacounty.gov/bhm to view all participating parks.
