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33-721: Elysian Valley , commonly known as Frogtown , is a neighborhood in Central Los Angeles , California. Elysian Valley is located between the Golden State Freeway (Interstate 5) and the Los Angeles River . The area is a narrow strip of land approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) long, bordered by the Los Angeles River to the north and east, Riverside Drive to the west, and Fletcher Drive to the northwest. This distinctive geographic positioning has significantly contributed to

66-471: A differentiated and rigorous curriculum. Allesandro Elementary School is an elementary school built in 1911 by H.M. Kimball and R.H. Holbrook. Allesandro Elementary dates back as far as the Elysian Valley community, which was established around the turn of the 20th century for local railroad workers. The LA River Path Project is a bicycle and pedestrian path along an approximately eight-mile stretch of

99-493: A four-year degree by 2000, an average figure for the city. Los Angeles Unified School District has two schools in Elysian Valley: Dorris Place Elementary School is an elementary school for grades UTK-5. Dorris Place has been an integral part of the Elysian Valley community for over 90 years. Founded in 1925, Dorris Place is a School for Advanced Studies, where all students are challenged with

132-594: A neighborhood council can cover an area in more than one CPA. Neighborhoods within each CPA include the following: Central City CPA Central City North CPA Wilshire CPA Hollywood CPA Westlake CPA According to the Mapping L.A. survey of the Los Angeles Times, the Central Los Angeles region constitutes 57.87 sq mi (149.9 km ) and comprises twenty-three neighborhoods within

165-425: A range of bird species, including the great egret , snowy egret , great blue heron , green heron , black-crowned night heron , double-crested cormorant , American white pelican , mallard , cinnamon teal , northern shoveler , American coot , black-necked stilt , greater yellowlegs , spotted sandpiper , killdeer , black phoebe , red-winged blackbird , and the introduced Muscovy duck . It also serves as

198-473: A stopover for migrating birds such as the Canada goose . Bird hunting is illegal, violators are subject to a minimum $ 550 fine. The Narrows also serve as a water source for many other animals which include mule deer , domesticated horse , king snake , and beaver . Before development in the 20th century, animals such as mountain lion , Mexican gray wolf , and the extinct California grizzly bear also relied on

231-459: Is also a footbridge between Sunnynook River Park and Atwater Village, south of Los Feliz Blvd. Starting points for access include: The Elysian Valley Bicycle & Pedestrian Path, Glendale Narrows River Walk, North Atwater Creek Restoration & Park, and Marsh Park. The Glendale Narrows Elysian Valley Bike Path and pedestrian walkway, a 7.4 miles (11.9 km) section of the Los Angeles River bicycle path and pedestrian walkway, runs along

264-460: Is an official neighborhood council representing the community of Elysian Valley, Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles Times , Dorris Place Elementary is "probably the most filmed elementary school in the United States." With elegant brick work and dark wood trim, the school has an " East Coast " appearance. In the 1985-86 school year, the school was used for commercials for Ralston Purina ,

297-525: Is known for birdwatching, with a variety of species such as herons, egrets, ducks, geese, and kingfishers. Hawks and eagles are also commonly seen overhead. The path is frequented by pedestrians, cyclists, joggers, horseback riders, fishermen, and artists. The Taylor Yard Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge broke ground in April 2019 and opened to the public in March 2022. The project's design and construction were overseen by

330-427: Is located at 2302 Riverdale Avenue. St. Mary Coptic Catholic Church is located at 2701 Newell Avenue. Central Los Angeles The Los Angeles Department of City Planning divides the city into Area Planning Commission (APC) areas, each further divided into Community Plan areas (CPAs). The Central Los Angeles APC area is made up of the following six CPAs: Each CPA is divided by neighborhood council, though

363-576: Is to provide a safe, cooperative, and educational environment for its gardeners and other community members. Frogtown Artwalk – Run by the Elysian Valley Art Collective, the Frogtown Artwalk is a biennial free tour of the studios of the artists and artisans of Elysian Valley (Frogtown). Every two years, Frogtown welcomes art lovers of all ages to enjoy pop-up galleries, artists' studios, musical performances, and art installations along

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396-645: The California State Lottery , the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , Burger King , National Education Association , and Kleenex . Over that time, Dorris Place received $ 4,400 from filmmakers. The money was used to buy computers, software, and basketball uniforms. The school's facade has appeared in Cold Case , Freaky Friday , Unlawful Entry , and Lucifer . Religious congregations include: Saint Ann Catholic Church has been open since 1937 as

429-546: The City of Los Angeles , as well as Griffith Park , the city's largest public park . In Mapping L.A., the Central Los Angeles region consists of: The following data applies to Central Los Angeles within the boundaries set by Mapping L.A.: In the 2000 United States Census , Central Los Angeles had 836,638 residents in its 57.87 sq mi (149.9 km ), including the uninhabited Griffith and Elysian parks, which amounted to 14,458 people per square mile. The densest neighborhood

462-539: The 1930s and 1960s, the neighborhood became known as Frogtown when swarms of Western toads invaded its streets. In 1962, the Golden State Freeway removed a section of the western flank of Frogtown, further isolating it from nearby neighborhoods. Michael Todd , one of the unofficial founding fathers of the Frogtown art scene, has had a studio in the neighborhood since the mid-1980s. By 2014, artists Shepard Fairey , Mark Grotjahn , and Thomas Houseago had opened studios in

495-533: The City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering. This distinctive, orange steel bridge connects the Elysian Valley community to the planned Taylor Yard G2 River Park on the east side of the LA River. The bridge is designed for bike and pedestrian use. The Elysian is a nonprofit theater on L.A.'s east side featuring a variety of comedy shows. With a mission to foster and promote bold new work from emerging and established artists,

528-501: The Elysian also hosts classes and workshops, artist residencies, work-in-process initiatives, genre-clashing collaborations, The Spaghetti Festival of new ideas, and more. Frogtown Brewery is an independent craft brewery located along the Los Angeles River. Spoke is a restaurant and beer garden as well as a bike repair and rental shop located along the LA River. LA River Kayak Safari provides bike rentals and kayaking lessons along

561-747: The Glendale Narrows through Glendale, Griffith Park, Atwater Village, and Elysian Valley. Access to its end points are located at Riverside Drive & Victory Boulevard in Burbank and Egret Park in Elysian Valley. There are other access points along its route. Parks along the path include: Rio de Los Angeles State Park , northeastern Griffith Park , Egret Park , Oso Park , Steelhead Park , Duck Park , Riverdale Mini-Park , Marsh Park , Rattlesnake Park , Crystal Park , and Sunnynook River Park . The 3.2 miles (5.1 km) segment from Riverside Drive, opposite Burbank, to Los Feliz Blvd, opened July 1997 and

594-500: The L.A. River. The Elysian Valley Arts Collective (EVAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that operates in the Elysian Valley neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The EVAC was created to cultivate a sense of place and support a local, creative community along the rapidly revitalizing Los Angeles River. The Elysian Valley Community Garden is located in the heart of Frogtown, where families grow fresh, healthy food while connecting with nature and one another. The garden's mission

627-466: The Los Angeles River from Elysian Valley through Downtown Los Angeles to the City of Maywood. Further information: Glendale Narrows Elysian Valley Bike Path . The Glendale Narrows Elysian Valley Bike Path is a 7.4-mile route along the Los Angeles River, which includes a section with a natural "soft-bottom" riverbed. Portions of the path run adjacent to a concrete bank and pass alongside I-5 traffic. The path offers views of greener areas and concludes near

660-515: The Los Angeles River. The Elysian Valley Recreation Center offers a variety of programs and amenities, including sports and fitness programs, cultural programs, and a range of recreational facilities. These include a stage, an auditorium, a baseball diamond, a playground, and handball courts. Elysian Valley has parks maintained by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA): The Elysian Valley Riverside Neighborhood Council

693-402: The community. In July 2019, it was reported that Frogtown was undergoing "inexorable change" due to gentrification. With the announcement of a $ 1 billion restoration project for the Los Angeles River , also known as Alternative 20, many residents felt the pressure of new investment and development in the community, causing them to organize for lower density. This push for low density from within

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726-478: The larger Glendale Narrows region. These villages included Yaanga and Geveronga . The section's course is adjacent to Glendale , Griffith Park , Los Feliz , Atwater Village , and Elysian Valley . It is one of four sections of the Los Angeles River that has an earthen bottom. The area is popular for outdoor recreation, birdwatching , and local fishing. Major streets crossing it include: Los Feliz Boulevard , Glendale Boulevard , and Fletcher Drive. There

759-471: The lowest. The latter district also had the oldest population, and Pico-Union had the youngest. Hollywood Hills West also was the wealthiest neighborhood, and Downtown was the poorest. Hollywood Hills West was the neighborhood with the largest percentage of residents holding a four-year academic degree, and Pico-Union had the lowest percentage. The ethnic breakdown in 2000 was Latino 46.1%; white 26.4%, Asian 16.2%; black 8.2%, and other 3.1%. Mid-Wilshire

792-408: The neighborhood is not new and was documented in an article as far back as 1987. According to the Mapping L.A. project of the Los Angeles Times, Elysian Valley is bounded by the Los Angeles River on the north and east, Riverside Drive on the west and Fletcher Drive on the northwest. The neighborhood is flanked on the north by Atwater Village , on the northeast and east by Glassell Park , on

825-480: The neighborhood's unique character. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Elysian Valley was home to a number of farms. These farmers carted their produce down the road to sell in the markets of downtown Los Angeles and emerging suburbs like Angelino Heights . In 1910, the city annexed the farmland. In 1911, Southern Pacific Railroad 's Taylor Yard was built just across the river. In 1913, the land started being subdivided for residential development. Sometime between

858-429: The residents who were born abroad, a high figure compared to rest of the city. The median yearly household income in 2008 dollars was $ 49,013, about the same as the rest of Los Angeles. The average household size of 3.4 people was high for the city of Los Angeles. Renters occupied 52.2% of the housing stock, and house- or apartment-owners 47.8%. Seventeen percent of the neighborhood residents aged 25 and older had earned

891-403: The river. Before complete concrete channelization of the LA River above and below the Glendale Narrows, it was home to native populations of steelhead trout . Among the fish and crustaceans found in the area are introduced species such as common carp , largemouth bass , tilapia , green sunfish , black bullhead , catfish , fathead minnow , mosquito fish , and crawfish . Currently fishing

924-465: The site where the city of Los Angeles was founded. The upper part of the route, passing through the Glendale Narrows, provides views of the San Gabriel Mountains. For much of the path, the bike route is set below grade, which helps reduce the noise from nearby traffic. The lower portion, near Atwater Village, features a series of islands in the river, with small rapids between them. The area

957-432: The southeast by Cypress Park , on the south and southwest by Elysian Park , and on the west and northwest by Echo Park and Silver Lake . The 2000 U.S. census counted 7,387 residents in the 0.79-square-mile neighborhood—an average of 9,354 people per square mile, about the same population density as the rest of the city. In 2008, the city estimated that the population had increased to 7,781. The median age for residents

990-406: Was 31, about average for Los Angeles, but the percentage of residents aged 11 to 18 was among the county's highest. The neighborhood is moderately diverse ethnically, and the percentage of Asians and Latinos is comparatively high. The breakdown in 2000 was Latinos , 61.0%; Asians , 35.9%; whites , 9.7%; blacks , 1.1%; and others, 2.6%. Mexico was the most common places of birth for the 47.5% of

1023-527: Was Koreatown, and the least dense was Elysian Park. The four densest regions by population were in Central Los Angeles: Koreatown with 42,611 residents per square mile, followed by Westlake , 38,214; East Hollywood , 31,095, and Pico-Union , 25,352. About 81% of the area's population lived in rental units, while 19% lived in owner-occupied housing. Westlake was the neighborhood with the highest rental occupancy, and Hollywood Hills West had

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1056-894: Was the first lighted bike path in Los Angeles. "As you ride, you can take the scenery which includes views of the San Gabriel Mountains . You'll undoubtedly spot wildlife and birds like ducks, geese, hawks, and herons. You'll probably also see kayakers floating along and people fishing from the banks." Riparian zone flora is allowed establish in the only non-concrete bottom section of the channelized Los Angeles River. Native plants include: Arroyo Willows ( Salix lasiolepsis ) , Cattails ( Typha dominguinsis ), Swamp sedge ( Carex senta ), Soft rush ( Juncus effusus ) , Toad rush ( Juncus bufonius ) , California endemic Wrinkled rush ( Juncus rugulosus ) , and Watercress ( Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum ) . The Glendale Narrows area supports

1089-496: Was the most ethnically diverse neighborhood and Pico-Union the least. Other regions of Los Angeles County Glendale Narrows#Glendale Narrows Elysian Valley The Glendale Narrows is a scenic 11 mile (17.7 km) section of the Los Angeles River in the Northeast Los Angeles region of Los Angeles County, California . The Tongva people used the Los Angeles River as a vital resource, and had village sites in

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