Willowbrook/Rosa Parks station
| Company type | Los Angeles Metro Rail interchange station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | July 14, 1990 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles County, California , United States |
Area served | Los Angeles County |
| Products | Metro Rail services (A Line, C Line), bus transit center |
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks station serves as a vital Los Angeles Metro Rail interchange for both the A and C lines. Positioned at the junction of Imperial Highway and Wilmington Avenue within the Willowbrook area of Los Angeles County, it acts as an important transfer hub for daily travelers.
In addition to rail services, this station operates as a prominent bus transit center for routes managed by Metro alongside other regional transportation providers. It features park-and-ride amenities encompassing 975 parking spots and 4 bicycle lockers. Next to the station lies the Metro Rail Operations Center, which coordinates the dispatching of all Metro Rail train operators.
Located in the unincorporated Willowbrook area near the Los Angeles neighborhood of Watts in South Los Angeles, the station is situated directly opposite the Imperial Courts Housing Project within Los Angeles city limits. The C Line platform is uniquely positioned within the median of Interstate 105.
The station honors civil rights icon Rosa Parks and was initially named Imperial for the A Line platform when it opened on July 14, 1990. Upon the inauguration of the Green (now C) Line on August 12, 1995, it was referred to as Imperial/Wilmington until its renaming to Willowbrook/Rosa Parks in 2011.
History
In 2014, a $10.25 million grant from the United States Department of Transportation contributed toward $53 million worth of extensive station improvements, which included enhanced lighting, new artwork, a central plaza, and lengthened platforms.
The Blue Line segment underwent a significant closure from January 26 to November 2, 2019 for comprehensive upgrades under the New Blue Improvements Project.
Station layout
The A Line platform is situated at ground level while the C Line platform resides on an elevated freeway level. These two platforms are connected by stairs, escalators, and elevators passing through a mezzanine area. Ticket vending machines are accessible both at street level and within the mezzanine.
A non-revenue spur track links the northbound A Line just south of this station to a pocket track on the C Line, facilitating train transfers and fleet movements without carrying passengers.
Connections
As of , connections available include:
- GTrans (Gardena): 5
- LADOT DASH: Watts
- Los Angeles Metro Bus: , , , , ,
- The Link: King Medical Center, Willowbrook Route A, Willowbrook Route B
- Lynwood Breeze: D
- Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center Shuttle
Notable places nearby
Within walking distance from this station are several prominent facilities such as: