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Marina occupants and boat owners in the Wilmington area of the Los Angeles Waterfront can now enjoy 3 acres of landscaped promenade constructed with port funding.

Los Angeles Unveils New Wilmington Marina Parkway

Marina occupants and boat owners in the Wilmington area of the Los Angeles Waterfront can now enjoy the new Wilmington Marina Parkway, 3 acres of landscaped promenade.

Nearby marinas with immediate access to the parkway include California Yacht, Cerritos Yacht, Island Yacht Anchorage, Holiday Harbor and Lighthouse Landing marinas. The parkway abuts the former Colonial Yacht Anchorage Marina, now vacant, which is the designated site for the future Wilmington Youth Sailing Center.

A view of the Wilmington Marina Parkway.
Photo/Port of Los Angeles

Amenities include landscaping and irrigation, with more than 200 trees and 2,500 shrubs planted along 2,000 feet of a paved, meandering path. Picnic tables, park benches, trash/recycle receptacles with built in solar-powered trash compactors and pet stations add to the visitor-friendly environment.

Construction began in June 2013 and was completed in February, at a total cost of $1.2 million, paid by the port through China Shipping mitigation funding.

The most important part of this space is the police enforcement aspect," said Dave Arian, vice president of the Los Angeles Harbor Commission. "The port not only builds parks, we maintain and police these areas too, keeping the Wilmington community safe and secure."

The Wilmington Marina Parkway – another perspective.
Photo/Port of Los Angeles