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Free Things to Do in Florence
A historic South LA community — neighborhood pocket parks, community greens and deep local roots.
Free events near Florence
Happening now and coming up within walking distance.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 21 · 11:30 AM · Florence Library
MākMō: Piñata Planets - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 21 · 3:00 PM · Florence Library
¡Leamos! Spanish Literacy Program
Tue, Jul 21 · 4:00 PM · Florence Library
Baby Band - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 22 · 11:30 AM · Florence Library
Summertime Family Freestyle Art - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 22 · 3:00 PM · Florence Library
Summer Video Game Night
Fri, Jul 24 · 4:00 PM · Florence Library
Kid's Summer Book Club - In-Person Program
Mon, Jul 27 · 2:00 PM · Florence Library
Learn and Create Club for Adults with Developmental Differences
Tue, Jul 28 · 10:00 AM · Florence Library
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 28 · 11:30 AM · Florence Library
Tween Art Club
Tue, Jul 28 · 3:00 PM · Florence Library
Build A Claw Machine - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 28 · 3:00 PM · Florence Library
¡Leamos! Spanish Literacy Program
Tue, Jul 28 · 4:00 PM · Florence Library
Summertime Family Freestyle Art - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 29 · 3:00 PM · Florence Library
Crazy Canvas Art - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 29 · 6:00 PM · Florence Library
Manga Summer Fun - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 30 · 4:00 PM · Florence Library
About Florence
Florence is a historic community in South Los Angeles, part of the broader Florence-Firestone area. Its free public spaces include neighborhood pocket parks, the Slauson-Wall and Wall Street community parks, and the Ascot library branch.
Central and transit-served, it sits within reach of the wider parks and cultural sites of South LA.
What's here
Free places in Florence
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Los Angeles Public Library - Ascot Branch
Libraries
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Gage and Avalon Triangle Pocket Park
Parks
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Playground
Playgrounds
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61st Street Pocket Park
Parks
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Slauson-Wall Park
Parks
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Wall Street Community Park
Parks
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Warning Skate Shop
Skate Parks
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Mount Carmel Recreation Center
Parks
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Mount Carmel Recreation Center
Rec Centers
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76th Street Pocket Park
Parks
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Mary McLeod Bethune Park
Parks
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Mary M. Bethune Park
Parks
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Skate Park
Skate Parks
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Hoover-Gage Park
Parks
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Mother Of Sorrows Catholic Church
Food Assistance
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Hoover-Gage Park
Parks
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WAYS Reading and Fitness Park
Parks
Frequently asked: free things to do in Florence
What are the best free things to do in Florence?
Relax at the neighborhood pocket parks and community greens, and explore the nearby South LA parks — all free.
Where is Florence?
Florence is a community in South Los Angeles, part of the Florence-Firestone area.
Are the parks free?
Yes — the neighborhood's pocket parks are free and open to the public.
Are there free events nearby?
Yes. South LA hosts free community events. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.