Downtown Inglewood station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | October 7, 2022 |
| Headquarters | Inglewood, California , United States |
Area served | Inglewood, California |
| Products | Light rail transit services |
Downtown Inglewood station operates as a ground-level light rail stop on the K Line, part of the Los Angeles Metro Rail network. It is located on Florence Avenue, positioned between Market and Locust Streets within the heart of Inglewood's central commercial district.
The station commenced service on October 7, 2022, following an inaugural ribbon-cutting event held on September 10, 2022. It showcases artwork created by Kenturah Davis, contributing to its significance as both a transit point and a cultural landmark.
Connections
As of , the following transit connections are accessible:[1]
- Intuit Dome Shuttle
- Los Angeles Metro Bus routes: , , , ,
- Metro Micro service in the LAX/Inglewood Zone[2]
- Torrance Transit route 10
Notable places nearby
Within walking distance from the station are several prominent sites:
- Centinela Park, which includes the historical Aguaje de Centinela monuments
- The WPA-era History of Transportation petrachrome mosaic by Helen Lundeberg at Grevillea Art Park
- Inglewood City Hall and Public Library, home to an original collection of children's book illustrations
- Inglewood Post Office, a WPA Moderne-style structure featuring New Deal sculptures by Archibald Garner and others dating back to 1937[3]
- Inglewood Courthouse
- Market Street area and the Fox Theatre Inglewood
Both Downtown Inglewood and the nearby Fairview Heights station serve as transit access points for major entertainment and sports venues:
- Hollywood Park Casino, formerly part of Hollywood Park Racetrack (1938–2013), offering off-track wagering on horse races
- Kia Forum
- SoFi Stadium
- Intuit Dome
See also
- Inglewood Depot (established 1887)
External links
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