Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park

Named for pioneering pediatrician and community leader Dr. Blanche Lavizzo, this two-acre corridor links the Central District toward Judkins Park. Its centerpiece is an amphitheater with rising seating on three sides that opens back into a grassy field, hosting neighborhood gatherings, music, and summer productions like Outdoor Trek. The grounds also feature benches, working restrooms, and a covered picnic shelter with a built-in fireplace. While valued for its shaded lawns and staging spaces, visitor reports reflect mixed conditions, including recurring safety and cleanliness concerns.