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Santa Monica’s Tongva Park and Ken Genser Square

A sculptural form, resembling both curling wave and woven basket, envelops a viewing platform in Santa Monica's new Tongva Park, across Main Street from City Hall and near the coming terminus of the Expo Line.

A sculptural form, resembling both curling wave and woven basket, envelops a viewing platform in Santa Monica’s new Tongva Park, across Main Street from City Hall and near the coming terminus of the Expo Line.   (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

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The new parks, expected to be accessible after Labor Day, are designed by James Corner, the landscape architect best known for his work on the High Line elevated park in Manhattan.

Ken Genser Square

Ken Genser Square, at the foot of City Hall, is smaller and more formal than Tongva Park, its companion across Main Street. A fountain is readied for its splashy arrival.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Tongva Park

Native plants and succulents line the winding paths of Tongva Park, expected to be accessible after Labor Day. The official opening ceremony is Oct. 19.   (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Playground in Tongva Park

Colorful, contemporary playground equipment awaits young visitors to Tongva Park.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Tongva Park overlook

A sculpture wraps around an overlook above Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica’s new Tongva Park.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Tongva Park

Tongva Park is meant to be arroyo-like. Hills are shaped into the landscape.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Tongva Park amphitheater

Water features and contemporary seating curl around an amphitheater in Santa Monica’s Tongva Park.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Tongva Park playground

Tongva Park’s Discovery Hill Play Area is equipped with colorful equipment.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

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