The Centennial Park Landscape Rejuvenation Mavens, headed by Robin Murez, got approval from the Department of Recreation and Parks Real Estate Division Monday to replenish plants in the Centennial Park. Centinnel Park is that area in the median of Venice Blvd from Abbot Kinney to Venice Library.

Mavens are Alley Bean, Diana Pollard, Hayley Collins Feldman, and Reta Moser, headed by Robin Murez.

It is planned that the Mavens, via the VNC funding, will provide the plants and the Recreation and Parks employees will do the planting.

Later on, and not part of this funding, Murez plans to donate sculptural seating, an in-ground labyrinth, and other artwork to bring the park to life. “It was designed to be a ‘sculpture park,’ but neither sculptures nor seating were ever installed… and plants have been left to die,” she said.

The Centennial Park Landscape Rejuvenation Mavens submitted the project to the Venice Neighborhood Council (VNC) and it was the top pick. It received over 175 signatures of support on an online petition. Originally, it was proposed for $5000 but later cut to $3700. One hundred percent of the funds will be used to purchase the plants. All other work and art work will be donated. The VNC will vote to allocate funds at their next meeting which will be 21 July.

The Mavens ask Venetians to submit emails to Board@VeniceNC.org asking board to restore the fund allocation to $5000.