Welcome to Leimert Park

For nearly four decades, the Leimert Park Block Club has stood as a symbol of neighborhood pride, civic engagement, and collective responsibility. Recognized as the oldest continuously run neighborhood organization in Los Angeles, our organization carries forward a legacy of community leadership dedicated to preserving one of Los Angeles' most historically and culturally significant neighborhoods.

Originally founded as the Cherrywood Block Club and eventually transitioning to Cherrywood Leimert, the organization was established by a group of dedicated homeowners who shared a common vision: to protect their neighborhood, strengthen community relationships, and ensure that Leimert Park remained a beautiful, safe, and thriving place to call home. These founding residents understood that the strength of a neighborhood lies not only in its homes and streets but also in the people who take pride in protecting and improving their community. The same values remain today.

Since its inception, the organization has fostered a tradition of grassroots leadership, civic participation, and neighborhood stewardship. Through decades of community advocacy, beautification initiatives, neighborhood engagement, and collaboration with local government agencies, the organization has remained committed to safeguarding the character, integrity, and quality of life of Leimert Park.

Established in the 1920s as a thoughtfully planned residential community, Leimert Park is celebrated for its distinctive architecture, tree-lined streets, and rich cultural heritage. Over time, the neighborhood emerged as an important center of Black art, culture, intellectual expression, and entrepreneurship. Its legacy is reflected in its historic homes, cultural landmarks, artistic traditions, and generations of residents whose contributions have helped shape the identity of Los Angeles.