Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation celebrates Black History Month!
Black History Month is an annual observance that focuses attention on the contributions of African Americans to the United States. Celebrated around the world, Black History Month honors the triumphs, contributions, and struggles of Black people from all periods of U.S. history.
The intention of this month is to bring to the public’s attention important developments that merit emphasis. Through education and acknowledgement, join us in recognizing past and present key figures, and moments during Black History Month at a Los Angeles County Park.
Watch the videos below to learn more about LA County Parks named after influential African American Leaders!
Black History Month Themed Recreation Programming
Black History Month @ LA County Parks Senior Centers
Black History Culinary Expressions Soul Food Class
El Cariso Community Regional Park
February 23, 2023 | 11am – 3pm
Black History Month x Our SPOT
San Angelo Park
February 3rd | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Movie Night
February 10th | African Culture Brackets
February 15th | Black History Kahoot
February 24th | Black History Month Event
February 27th | Highlight Pop Culture Month
Sorensen Park
February 1st| MLK’s “I Have a Dream” Speech
February 8th | Black History Kahoot
February 15th | Black History Month Activities (coloring pages, crosswords)
February 22nd| Hidden Figures Movie Night
El Cariso Community Regional Park
February 3rd| Rosa Parks Kahoot
February 10th| MLK’s I Have a Dream Speech
February 15th | Black History Month Bingo
February 17th | Jackie Robinson Baseball Game
February 24th | Ruby Bridges Drawing Portrait
Loma Alta Park
February 3rd| Black Cinema & Black History Trivia
February 10th | Black Cinema
February 13th| The History of Hip Hop
February 15th | Black History Month Bingo
February 17th | Soul Food Tasting & Black Cinema
February 24th | Black Cinema
Mayberry Park
February 1st & 2nd| Introduction to Black History Month by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Poster and mosaic art project inspired by Alma Thomas
February 7th & 9th| Black Resistance: Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks poster and quotes. The Gabby Douglas Story Viewing
February 13th & 16th| Young Activists: Ruby Bridges, Barbara Johns Poster with quotes. Faith Ringold quilt art
February 21st & 23rd| Civil Rights Movement: MLK, Bayard Rustin poster with quotes. BHM final project
February 17th | Soul Food Tasting & Black Cinema
February 27th | Black History Month reflections, inspirational quotes, Black Resistance activists.
Roosevelt Park
February 2nd| Black History Month Trivia & Games
February 9th| Timeline Activity
February 15th| Black History Bingo
February 24th | Movie Viewing: Akeelah and the Bee
February 24th | Black History Guess Who
Lennox Park
February 2nd| Black History Month Jeopardy
February 9th| Movie Viewing
February 16th| Current Event Discussion
February 23rd | BHM Event: Teens Assist with Arts & Crafts