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MacArthur Park in Los Angeles, California is named after General
Douglas MacArthur. Wilshire Boulevard splits the park into 2 parts.
The northern half of MacArthur Park features an amphitheatre,
and children's playground, while the southern portion is home
to a scenic lake fed by natural springs.
MacArthur Park is perhaps most famous for the epic song named
after it, written by Jimmy Webb and performed by Richard Harris
in 1968. Additionally, the park has been featured in a number
of movies such as Volcano as well as numerous television shows.
It was also the setting for Joseph Wambaugh 's novel, The Choirboys.
At one time the park had a reputation for violent crime, but recent
efforts by the LAPD, including the addition of surveillance cameras,
have alleviated the problem, though visitors are still cautioned
to remain aware of their surroundings. |
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