homeless encampments finally removed || from venice beach

venice encampments removed || HOMELESS FINALLY REMOVED FROM HANDBALL COURT
The legendary Venice handball courts have a rich and storied history. They have hosted hundreds of tournaments and been a hang out for multiple generations of players from all over the world. Angelenos, tourists, celebrities, and pro athletes alike have competed on these hallowed 3 ball walls. They are some of the most famous courts in the world. However, currently they are a homeless encampment.
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As the state mandated lockdown took hold in March, transient campers moved into the courts. Although it is against the law to camp in the park, LAPD and the staff at Venice Beach Recreation and Parks were told to stand down. Now, six months and dozens of calls about violent assaults later, the courts are a filthy mess, impassable and soaked in stench, with 20+ full time residents.

The courts have now been cleared!
Today, the homeless moved out of the courts. The city fenced them up to prevent anyone else from occupying the space.
Next, Dept of Rec & Parks will thoroughly clean the courts, and re-paint them.
We are hopeful that people can begin playing on them very soon.
Tractor teardown footage courtesy of German in Venice.
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