Doug Kimmelman and his children dig their shovels into the dirt at the May 8 groundbreaking for Lulu’s Place, a $150-million athletic and educational complex for the youth of Los Angeles. (Steve Galluzzo / For The Times)
By Steve Galluzzo
June 2, 2024 2:29 PM PT
On May 8, one of the largest philanthropic investments ever for the youth of Los Angeles broke ground just north of LAX and the $150-million athletic and educational complex will be known as “Lulu’s Place” in memory of Carol Richardson Kimmelman, who was passionate about tennis, teaching and Southern California.
Located at the intersection of 92nd Street and Falmouth Avenue, next door to St. Bernard High, Lulu’s Place will be built on 31 acres of long vacant land with public sports and recreational facilities, including tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts, full-length soccer fields, playgrounds, walking paths and a dog park. Construction is estimated to last two years.