McArthur Park was built in the 1880’s. The park was original name Westlake Park. The park eventually transformed into paradise. At the time, the park was concerned a vacation destination. The park was filled with elegant rich people. Eventually the city decided to build Wilshire Boulevard, which cut the park into two. The park went downhill from then on. McArthur Park became known for a place for immigrants who fled their countries. MacArthur Park became known for violence soon afterwards.The area of Westlake had become famous for selling fake ID cards to work in the United States and drug trafficking. Over the time McArthur Park has improved. The violence will decrease over time. The park has become a safer place for families and friends
