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Originally Posted by sanddrag
I haven't heard specific instances about Inglewood and I'm not sure if I've ever really been there but I've heard that it generally is not a great place but I have heard that once you are inside the gates of the forum you are good. Supposedly the forum is a better place than the sports arena.
Also, please don't let Inglewood scare you away from the LA regional. We need more great teams to make this a great regional once again.
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Those who live in the South Bay sometimes refer to it as "Ingle-watts," because Inglewood is next to South-Central L.A. and some think it's just as bad. The Sports Arena is not in the best neighborhood, and neither is the Forum. Especially in the opinion of those who live in Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, and places like that.
I've traveled through Inglewood a few times recently. People try to keep their homes looking nice, and there are a lot of businesses, some of which look ratty, but I didn't notice any boarded-up hulks. I think the people of the city are really trying to improve its image. But you can never guarantee the behavior of all the people in ANY city.
On the whole, I think Inglewood looks more respectable than the area around the Sports Arena--more greenery, for one thing. And the Forum is near such venerable institutions as Hollywood Park race track (which won't be meeting until after the Regional), Daniel Freeman Hospital, and Inglewood cemetery. Certainly the occupants of the latter place won't harm you!
