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City of Huntington Park

6550 Miles Avenue
323-582-6161

History

In 1902 to entice Henry Huntington to extend a line of his Pacific Electric Railway to and through their development, they granted Huntington a right-of-way for his railway along what is now Randolph Street and they changed the name to Huntington Park. However, the name La Park stuck and the Post Office did not change the name until the city was incorporated.

Burbank and Baker were prominent names in the city, but they had no intention of building a city. Their vision of Huntington Park was for a commercial center and way station for all the transport of goods between Los Angeles and San Diego.

It took a group of early residents to become the city founders. They were: George A. Garlow, who built the first large townhouse in 1903 (at 6610 Malabar); Dr. Louis Weber and Dr. Clinton W. Hubbard, the first two medical doctors; A. E. Walters, he built the first bank in town; O. G. Jones, A.A. Weber, D.B. Lyons, William Linsey and Frank Tate. These men of true pioneer spirit and foresight formed the Huntington Park Improvement Association and things began to happen. They established the first School District in the area, and regular train stops in Huntington Park. They formed the Incorporation Committee in 1904 and submitted the first city incorporation petition, over the strenuous opposition of Burbank and Baker. The petition was denied in 1905, on the grounds that too much territory was included. The second petition was denied, because boundary lines were imperfectly described. During the spring and summer of 1906 Weber and Garlow, backed by a score of local citizens pressed their demands for city hood.

In June of that year the final petition which could withstand every legal and technical challenge was filed, and although the Board of Supervisors delayed action for the maximum 60 days allowed by law, the petition had to be approved. But not before the Board of Supervisors, at the urging of Burbank and Baker, redrew the boundaries, cutting out of the city limits some areas of high property value.

Recent News

Recoleccion de voluminosos Gratis

Recoleccion de voluminos gratis en toda la Ciudad de Huntington Park en celebracion de la tierra.

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Annual Bulky Item Pick up - Drop Off

Free bulky item pick up / drop off to celebrate earth Day.

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Inscribase: Limpieza comunitaria

participe en nuestro evento de limpieza comunitaria! Juntos, podemos generar un impacto positivo en nuestro medio ambiente y crear una comunidad más limpia y ecológica para que todos la disfruten. Read more at Huntington Park - News…

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Sign Up: Community Clean up event

Join us in celebrating Earth Day by participating in our community clean-up event! Together, we can make a positive impact on our environment and create a cleaner, greener community. Read more at Huntington Park - News…

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Plantemos Arboles en Huntington Park

Sabados y Jueves de Marzo, acompañenos a plantar arboles en nuestra comunidad. Para el horario scanear el codigo QR del volante. Read more at Huntington Park - News…

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Let's Plant Trees in Huntington Park

Thursday, & Saturdays in March, Join us and get volunteer hours weekdays and weekends. For hours scan the QR code. Read more at Huntington Park - News…

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Plantemos Arboles en Huntington Park

Acompañenos a plantar arboles en nuestra comunidad. Para el horario scanear el codigo QR del volante.

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Let's Plant Trees in Huntington Park

Join us and get volunteer hours weekdays and weekends. For hours scan the QR code.

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Plantemos Arboles en Huntington Park

Sabado, 9 de Marzo, acompañenos a plantar arboles en nuestra comunidad. Para el horario scanear el codigo QR del volante. Read more at Huntington Park - News…

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Let's Plant Trees in Huntington Park

Join us and get volunteer hours weekdays and weekends. For hours scan the QR code.

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Plantemos Arboles en Huntington Park

Acompañenos a plantar arboles en nuestra comunidad. Para el horario scanear el codigo QR del volante.

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Let's Plant Trees in Huntington Park

Join us and get volunteer hours weekdays and weekends. For hours scan the QR code.

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Distribucion de alimentos de Tzu Chi USA

Traiga sus bolsas del mercado o carrito de compras. Cantidades limitadas, sera servido por orden que llegue. Read more at Huntington Park - News…

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Winter Shelter

The Winter Shelter Program protect people experiencing homelessness. El programa de refugio de invierno protege a personas sin hogar durante esta temporada de frio. Read more at Huntington Park - News…

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No street sweeping and no parking enforcement due to the sweeper

Today, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 there will be no street sweeper due to the rain and no parking enforcement for sweeper. Read more at Huntington Park - News…

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Distribucion de Despensa para personas mayores de 60+

Distribucion de despensa para personas mayores de 60+ cada mes en el Centro Comunitario de Huntington Park en 6925 Salt Lake Park, in Huntington Park. Read more at Huntington Park - News…

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HP Senior Pantry Program

Senior food Pantry monthly at HP Community Center at 6925 Salt Lake Park, in Huntington Park.

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Dona Sangre

Acompañenos a donar sangre y reciba una tarjeta de regalo de $20 de Amazon por correo electronico

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Donate Blood

Come and join us to donate blood and receive a $20 amazon gift card by email.

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HP Senior Pantry Program

Huntington Park Senior 60+ years old food pantry. To sign up bring your ID to the distribution at HP Community Center: 6925 Salt Lake Avenue. Read more at Huntington Park - News…

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Programa de despensa para personas mayores de 60+

Personal Mayores de 60+ pueden recibir despensa de comida. Para arecibir la comida y registrarse traiga su identificacion al evento en el Centro Comunitario de Huntington Park: 6925 Salt Lake Avenue. Read more at Huntington Park - News…

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Huntington Park E-Newsletter

Read & subscribe to the latest issue of the Huntington Park Newsletter.

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LA County Rent Relief Program

Qualified landlords with rental properties located in LA County and unpaid rent expenses may be eligible for grants of up to $30,000 per unit. Read more at Huntington Park - News…

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2024 5th Annual Easter Run Fun

SAVE THE DATE! 5th Annual Easter Run Fun on Saturday March 16, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. at Salt Lake Park / Sabado 16 de Marzo 2024 a las 8:00 a.m. Read more at Huntington Park - News…

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Senior Program

Located at Salt Lake Park Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Senior Program

Monday through Friday / Lunes a Viernes 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Huntington Park Newsletter

Read & subscribe to the latest issue of the Huntington Park Online Newsletter.

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72nd Annual Holiday Parade

Come join us as a participant, sponsor or spectator in our 72nd Annual Huntington Park Holiday Parade.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Sign up to volunteer with the City of Huntington Park and earn hours if needed for your schools.

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City of Huntington Park Urban Forest Management Plan

The urban forest provides many benefits to the community. Please provide your opinion about the Urban Forest Plan by emailing Cesar Roldan, Director of Public Works, at [email protected] with any comments or questions you may. Read more at…

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Sign up to volunteer with the City of Huntington Park and earn hours if needed for your schools.

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City of Huntington Park Urban Forest Management Plan

The urban forest provides many benefits to the community. Please provide your opinion about the Urban Forest Plan by emailing Cesar Roldan, Director of Public Works, at [email protected] with any comments or questions you may. Read more at…

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72nd Annual Holiday Parade

Come join us as a participant, sponsor or spectator in our 72nd Annual Huntington Park Holiday Parade.

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Mayor's Holiday Decoration Contest 2023

Nominate your favorite decorated home, neighborhood or apartment for the Mayor's Holiday Decoration contest.

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Mayor's Holiday Decoration Contest 2023

Nominate your favorite decorated home, neighborhood or apartment for the Mayor's Holiday Decoration contest.

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72nd Annual Holiday Parade

Come join us as a participant, sponsor or spectator in our 72nd Annual Huntington Park Holiday Parade.

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City of Huntington Park Urban Forest Management Plan

The urban forest provides many benefits to the community. Please provide your opinion about the Urban Forest Plan by emailing Cesar Roldan, Director of Public Works, at [email protected] with any comments or questions you may. Read more at…

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Housing Element 2021-2029

The City has made minor revisions to the draft Housing Element to respond to public input and comments from the state housing agency. Read more at Huntington Park - News…

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Veteran's Brunch

If you are a Veteran from Huntington Park, you are invited to join us for a free brunch celebrating Military and Veterans efforts. Read more at Huntington Park - News…

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Veteran's Brunch

If you are a Veteran from Huntington Park, you are invited to join us for a free brunch celebrating Military and Veterans efforts. Read more at Huntington Park - News…

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