Larry Clark’s 2002 film “Ken Park,” written by Harmony Korine, is set in the town of Visalia, California and while some filming did take place there, much of it actually occurred around the San Fernando Valley.  The opening credits show a montage of the titular character, Ken Park, riding his skateboard around Visalia.

Ken passes this mural at the corner of S Court St and E Acequia Ave, which remains unchanged twenty years later.

LOCATION: 116 S Court St, Visalia, CA 93291

He jumps his skateboard off these stairs at Redwood High School.

LOCATION: 1001 W Main St, Visalia, CA 93921

He then passes the Visalia Community Covenant Church.

LOCATION: 315 N Conyer St, Visalia, CA 93291

He then makes his way to Provident Skatepark, where the montage ends in violence.  The skatepark is still open and actively used by skaters.  While it is listed as being on W Murray Ave, it is easiest to access by driving along N Jacob St.  A building blocks the view, but if you turn next to the railroad tracks and drive down what looks like a parking lot, you’ll reach the park.

LOCATION: 1035 W Murray Ave, Visalia, CA 93291

The home of Shawn, played by James Bullard, can be found in North Hollywood.

LOCATION: 12315 Califa St, North Hollywood, CA 91607

The home of Shawn’s girlfriend and her mother Rhonda, played by Maeve Quinlan, is located just a few houses away on the same street, as depicted in the film.

LOCATION: 12338 Califa St, North Hollywood, CA 91607

The home of Claude, played by Stephen Jasso, was visible from the street at the time of filming, but fencing and plants now make views of the home quite obscured. This is what the property looks like now. Older street view imagery online offers a slightly better comparison to what was seen in the film.

LOCATION: 12017 Collins St, North Hollywood, CA 91607

Tate, played by James Ransone, lives with his grandparents at this home. The exterior is only briefly seen, when Tate joins the girls playing in the street.

LOCATION: 12005 Otsego St, North Hollywood, CA 91607

Claude’s abusive father, along with his buddy, go out trying to pick up prostitutes at Circus Liquor, located in North Hollywood.  The liquor store and large clown sign was also seen in “Clueless,” “Blue Thunder,” “The Living End,” the 2005 remake of “The Bad News Bears” and Snoop Dogg’s music video for “Murder Was the Case.”

LOCATION: 5600 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601

Claude’s father drops his buddy off back at his home. The stone tile on the outside of the home has since been removed.

LOCATION: 5750 Cleon Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601

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