By Hanna Kang ,
1 hours ago
Los Angeles officials expect construction of a fence around MacArthur Park will start in November and continue through fall 2027.
Construction of the green metal fence around MacArthur Park will begin Monday, Nov. 16, with work scheduled to continue through fall 2027.
The city announced the start date Nov. 4 , saying crews will install an 8-foot fence around the park’s perimeter. Nearby residents and businesses can expect some noise, dust and vibration during construction, although the city said mitigation measures will be in place.
Crews will work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and the park will remain open while crews are working.
The fence is the city’s latest attempt to tackle longstanding problems at MacArthur Park , including drug use, homelessness and crime.
The city first approved plans for the fence in October 2025, and the proposal has since drawn both support and criticism from residents and community groups.
Some say they hope the fence will make the park safer, while others question whether it will actually improve conditions there. Police and city officials say the fence will give them more control over the space and make i...