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Kenneth Hahn (Park to Playa) w/ Christian Phillips {Political Science}

  • Kenneth Hahn Recreation Area (map)

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A city hike? In Los Angeles? Yeah, you read that right! Join us for this trek on a portion of the locally famous Park to Playa Regional Trail through an LA hidden gem. We’ll do a 6 mile loop exploring Kenneth Hahn Park and Baldwin Hills, enjoying some urban views along the way!

PACKING LIST:

  • SNACKS

  • H2O

  • SUNSCREEN and/or HAT (it’s going to be warm!)

  • WAIVERS (either printed on the day-of or emailed prior)

  • a can-do attitude <3



PROFESSOR: CHRISTIAN PHILLIPS

DEPARTMENT: POLITICAL SCIENCE

Professor Phillips teaches in the Political Science Department of Dornsife. Her research addresses political behavior, electoral institutions, and political incorporation, with an emphasis on the intersection of race, gender and immigrant communities in American politics. Fun fact: she recently published an award-winning book!


PEAK: Kenneth Hahn Park

DIFFICULTY: 3/5

SCENERY: big trees, lakes and streams, a grass bowl, the city!!!

FUN FACT: Kenneth Hahn is named after a former LA County Supervisor who was part of the political team that negotiated the Dodgers’ move to LA ⚾️


TRIP LEAD: BRIGITTE RODRIGUEZ

will be dishing out her favorite LA history fun facts

Contact Brigitte: br14681@usc.edu

Read Brigitte’s bio here.