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Inglewood, CA

Inglewood is a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States, in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 107,762. It was incorporated on February 14, 1908. The city is in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, near Los Angeles International Airport.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.1 square miles (24 km2). Downtown Inglewood is 4.15 miles (6.68 km) from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). It is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan statistical area.

Inglewood consists of 10 neighborhoods that are indicated by symbols on street signs. The neighborhoods are Morningside Park, Downtown Inglewood, Fairview Heights, Arbor Village, Hollypark Knolls, Centinela Heights, Century Heights, Inglewood Knolls, and Lockhaven.

The Crenshaw-Imperial district was a later annexation to Inglewood, California. It has its branch public library and an important shopping center for the area.

The earliest residents of what is now Inglewood were Native Americans who used the Aguaje de Centinela natural springs in today's Edward Vincent Jr. Park (known for most of its history as Centinela Park). Local historian Gladys Waddingham wrote that these springs took the name Centinela from the hills that rose gradually around them, and which allowed ranchers to watch over their herds," (thus the name centinelas or sentinels).

Among the original settlers of Los Angeles in 1781 was the Spanish soldier Jose Manuel Orchado Machado, "a 23-year-old muleteer from Los Alamos in Sinaloa". These settlers were ordered by the officials of the San Gabriel Mission "to graze their animals on the ocean side of Los Angeles in order not to infringe on mission lands." As a result, the settlers, or pobladores drove some of their cattle to the "lush pasture lands near Centinela Springs", and the first construction there was done by Bruno Ygnacio Ávila, who received a permit in 1822 to build a "corral and hut for his herders." The area that is now Inglewood was divided into two rancho grants: Rancho Sausal Redondo and Rancho Aguaje de la Centinela.

Inglewood places a strong emphasis on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by Inglewood’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Iconix Fitness, and The Camp Transformation Center. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Inglewood, such as the Siminski Park and Rueben Ingold Parkway. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top things to do in Inglewood, California are The Kia Forum, Hollywood Park Casino, and Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. 

Population: 105,181 (2021). ZIP Code: 90301. Elevation: 40 m. Area code: 310. Area: 9.09 sq mi (23.55 km2).

FAQs

What is Inglewood, CA famous for?

Inglewood, CA, is home to the Hollywood Park Casino and horse racing track and La Casa de la Centinela Adobe, a cultural landmark in southern California. Inglewood generally isn’t considered a popular tourist destination, but it is a hub for collegiate activity in California as the seat of the University of West Los Angeles, established in 1966, and the City University of Los Angeles, established in 1974. Inglewood is also a manufacturing and industrial center of Los Angeles County, and there is currently an NFL stadium under construction in the Hollywood Park complex.

Is Inglewood, CA a good place to live?

Living in Inglewood offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Inglewood, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Inglewood and residents tend to be liberal.

What is the nicest part of Inglewood, CA?

Morningside Park is known to locals as a hidden gem of a neighborhood. It sits on top of a hill, slightly northwest of the upcoming sports facilities. This neighborhood is not just peaceful and scenic, it also features some of the city’s most appealing homes, which are in an area dubbed The Avenues. 

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Inglewood

Inglewood’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness 

Iconix Fitness 

The Camp Transformation Center

Siminski Park

Rueben Ingold Parkway

The Kia Forum

Hollywood Park Casino

Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

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Niche

Neighborhoods

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