Wishing Tree Park to officially open in West Carson area

After decades of attempts, Wishing Tree Park will officially open in West Carson on Thursday.

The grand opening will happen at 20400 Budlong Ave . from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The ceremony will kick off at 5:30 p.m.

Mark Glassik with the L.A. County Parks and Rec told KNX News’ Nataly Tavidian how the park got its name.

“Over the years, especially after the 1990s, there were a number of unsuccessful attempts to develop the park and in one case, there was actually a groundbreaking,” he said. “At that groundbreaking, [a]number of trees were planted and kids in the neighborhood would actually post little wishes on the tree wishing for a park to open one day. So we're finally able to say that those wishes are coming true.”

The eight-and-a-half-acre park includes walking trails, exercise areas, a baseball/softball field, a basketball court, a playground, and a memorial plaza. The plaza, according to Glassik, “pays tribute to all of the folks who fought for this park that unfortunately have passed.”

For more information on the park, click here .

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