LOS ANGELES – The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) today announced it will host a series of live-streamed viewing parties of the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France and offer sports activities for youth across the city. The PlayLA Youth and Adaptive Youth Sports Programs under RAP are bringing the excitement of the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games to Los Angeles. PlayLA is the single largest commitment to youth sports development in California and serves as a legacy before, during and after the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
“I hope these viewing parties inspire Angelenos for what’s to come in just four short years,” said Mayor Bass. “When we host the games, it will be a priority for me to ensure that there’s programming for all Angelenos to enjoy. It is a top priority to ensure that these preparations benefit Angelenos for decades to come by helping local small businesses, creating local jobs and making lasting environmental and transportation improvements throughout Los Angeles.”
Mayor Bass will receive the official Olympic flag from Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo during the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on Sunday. Mayor Hidalgo and Mayor Bass are both the first women to serve as Mayor of their respective cities. Mayor Bass will make history by becoming the first Black woman mayor to ever receive the official Olympic flag during a Closing Ceremony. For more information, click here.
Please see the 2024 Viewing Party Schedule below.
Olympics: Friday, August 9th
Venice Beach Recreation Center
1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Men’s Soccer, Women’s Volleyball and Break Dancing
Olympics: Saturday, August 10th
Hansen Dam Aquatic Center
11798 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Athletics, Swim and Break Dancing
Paralympics: Sunday, September 8th
Lake View Terrace Recreation Center
11075 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Blind Soccer, Para Athletics, Para Judo, Para Swimming, Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Tennis
To register for PlayLA programs and discover activities, please click here.
In 2028, Los Angeles will host the Summer Olympic & Paralympic Games for the third time in world history - 1932, 1984 and 2028! This will be the first time in a generation that the games will take place in our City of Angels. As the 2028 Games inspires fans across the world, it will touch young Angelenos starting today.
Through the PlayLA program, youth of all abilities have the opportunity to access quality sports available from their local neighborhood recreation center and join the Olympic movement. Youth sports clinics range from swimming to baseball to flag football, and adaptive youth sports clinics include para surfing, wheelchair tennis, and more! PlayLA welcomes all youth ages 5-17 for only $10 per registration to eliminate economic barriers and promote recreation that is inclusive of all communities in Los Angeles.