Council President Krekorian joined Councilmember Nithya Raman and U.S. Representative Congressman Brad Sherman to announce the final $3 million in funding for the upcoming renovation of the Studio City Recreation Center known locally as Beeman Park.
The original gymnasium, built in 1952, has long been overdue for an upgrade. With funding secured from various sources including a $3 million federal grant obtained by Congressman Sherman.
“This is personal to me,” said Council President Paul Krekorian, whose district included the park until 2021. “This has been my family’s park since my kids were very small. This building was in need of replacement years before I ever served on the Council, but there were budget shortfalls. I’m glad that one of the last things I was able to do as Budget and Finance Chair was set aside $80 million to address the backlog of deferred maintenance for projects like this across the city that are making our communities better for all Angelenos.”