Local News in Brief : ‘Nay’ to Horse Center Plan
The Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department on Monday recommended rejection of an ambitious plan to revive the financially ailing equestrian center at Griffith Park.
The reorganization plan--which included selling 300 barn stalls as $30,000 horse “condos” and building a medieval theme restaurant and jousting arena--was put forth last week by the center’s management, Los Angeles Equestrian Center Inc.
In a 10-page report, however, the city department noted the vocal opposition of horse enthusiasts who use the facility. Opponents said the plans would make more than 20 of the site’s 72 acres unusable for horse owners and would change it from an equestrian center to an entertainment center.
The report also said the proposal would reduce the center’s ability to attract large horse shows and raised doubts about the operator’s ability to repay the city $650,000 in back rent.
The plan goes before the Board of Referred Powers on Wednesday and the City Council the following Tuesday.
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