Named after Henry T. Hazard A 2000-seat terraced grandstand opened in 1911 in the park, as did "the largest and best fitted playgrounds", divided into sections for boys and for girls.

This proposal was met with opposition organized through the Save Hazard Park Association, which called the action "Robin Hoodism in reverse", since parkland in a poor Latino community would be exchanged for parkland in wealthier West Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Times said "the council and the mayor moved correctly, if belatedly", calling it a victory for the Association.

The celebration included local artist Leo Politi, who had painted murals at the park during the protests.

[6] In 2000, supporters lobbied for the inclusion of an adjacent 2 acres (0.81 ha) section of wetlands to be included in the park.