Sunday, June 14, 2026 — Kick It in the Park, Cheviot Hills! What a beautiful day volunteering with @mayorofla Karen Bass, and her “Kick It in the Park Team” at the Cheviot Hills Recreation Center. I had to leave early because I had a plane to catch — and of course my phone went dead right when I still wanted to capture more! 😊 But before that happened, I was able to capture the whole essence of the event: families smiling, kids kicking the ball, people from all over the world coming together, and Los Angeles showing what community looks like at its best. From @factorsfamousdeli serving great food, to kicking the soccer ball with the kids, to meeting new people in a beautiful family-friendly park setting, the energy was positive, welcoming, and full of joy. The event featured giant match screen, youth soccer clinic, family fun zone, community tables, and no tickets or registration required — just people showing up to celebrate soccer, family, movement, and community. It was great talking with the knowledgeable @metrolosangeles reps there. We had a great conversation about the new D Line, and it`s great knowing that when it is finished, it will include a stop close to The VA Hospital. That means so much for our veterans — making it easier for them to go back and forth to see their doctors, stay connected, and get the care they deserve. That’s bigger than transportation. That’s service. That’s access. That’s community. A big thank you to Mayor Karen Bass, LA Rec & Parks, Councilwoman @cd5losangeles – Katy Yaroslavsky, the Kick It in the Park team, Metro, Factor’s Deli, volunteers, staff, families, and everyone who helped create such a positive day. This is why I love community fitness, sports, parks, movement, and service — when people gather with purpose, joy, and connection, everybody wins. Let’s keep moving, LA! Pics by @dionjackson