John Wicker

Park Director

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

We know Easter is an important holiday for many park guests & a fun tradition for #LACOUNTYPARKS. However the health & safety of all who visit and work at our parks is our top priority. Anticipated crowds would make it impossible to ensure required #socialdistancing. #SaferAtHome

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

All LA County Parks and Recreation facilities and open space locations are closed on Easter, Sunday, April 12 due to COVID-19. Closure of parks and parking lots will begin at 6pm on Saturday, April 11. We hope that you have a safe and fun Easter!

[Janice Hahn @SupJaniceHahn]

The Skatepark at Amelia Mayberry Park is officially open! We empowered local skaters to design the park themselves and at 18k square feet, it’s the largest skatepark overseen by @lacountyparks 👏

[John Wicker @jwicker1]

Congratulations to our amazing employees of the month.

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

We have the best work force! Check out our outstanding employees of the month who work hard to make a difference and bring fun to @CountyofLA!
#ParksMakeLifeBetter #worksomewhereyoulove @LACountyDHR

Learn more about their work - follow the thread 👇

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

Celebrating 10 yrs of Family, Fun, & Fitness #LACOUNTYPAD2019 @LACountyCEO @LACoParksDir & Dept Heads kicked off the Family Olympics. Fun activities for all! Visit https://t.co/Da7VcKWDTV to find your PAD park. Last weekend Aug 1-3, 6pm-10pm!

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

We are joining @marchofdimes March for Babies so that every baby has the opportunity to thrive, live the future they choose and grow up to change the world! Visit our booth during today's Los Angeles Walk in #Grantpark starting at 8am. #lacountyparks
#marchforbabies

[John Wicker @jwicker1]

Great opening day baseball ceremony at Jesse Owens Park today with @ToniBraxton, Dodgers Foundation, Derrel Thomas, park staff and Stan Brooks!

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

Let’s play ⚾️! #LACountyParks Director John Wicker, @ToniBraxton, Dodgers Foundation Nichol Whiteman, & Parks Carl Cooper, Dodger Champion Derrel Thomas join Stan Brooks, with local children and youth to celebrate Hollywood Indies Little League 25th Anniversary Opening Day!

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

#LACountyParks @LACoParksDir John Wicker and Deputy Chief @garciane and DPH Director Barbara Ferrer with #BradPitt at the Board Meeting. Brad Pitt supporting an LA County Agenda item.

[John Wicker @jwicker1]

So proud of all our volunteers!

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

Honoring #LACountyVolunteers at 37th Annual Awards Ceremony. #LACountyParks Director John Wicker, Deputy Chief @garciane & Deputy Directors join the Board of Supervisors to congratulate the contributions of our volunteers. @LACoParksDir @SupJaniceHahn @HildaSolis

[John Wicker @jwicker1]

Very proud of our World Class team in Los Angeles County! @DoraHNunez

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

#CPRS19 honors #LACountyParks with the Award of Excellence in Marketing & Communications. Director @jwicker1 and members of the Executive Team receive the award for Parks After Dark https://t.co/BuH6JGMOJL via @YouTube

[John Wicker @jwicker1]

@neelaybhatt

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

Let the transformation begin! Hundreds attended this morning’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new & improved #magicjohnsonpark thanks to @magicjohnson @mridleythomas @lacopublicworks #lacountyCDC #sweetaliceharris @lacma and so many more for supporting today’s historic event!

[John Wicker @jwicker1]

Thank you Hilda Solis for your support and leadership. Great event.

[Hilda Solis @HildaSolis]

Santa’s #FirstDistrict elves handed out over 1,500 toys at today’s Fourth Annual #EastLA Winter Wonderland! Proud to have sponsored this event! Thank you, @lacountyparks, @LACOFD, @CHPsouthern, @ABC7, @EastLALASD, for supporting this toy giveaway! Grateful to all who helped!🧸 🎄

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

Dir. John Wicker accepts Distinguished Executive Leadership Award, Public Sector category, from @UCLA_ISA for usage of innovative technology, specifically a high-tech pool drowning detection system that has improved public safety by reducing response time to potential drownings.

[Supervisor Kathryn Barger @kathrynbarger]

The #MoonlightForestLA at the @LAArboretum is absolutely stunning! The special exhibit will be open from Oct. 26 to Jan. 6, Wednesday through Sunday from 5:30 to 10 p.m.
For tickets and more information, visit https://t.co/IP8zHKBamo.

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

We did it! So proud to receive the Quality & Productivity Commission’s Gold Eagle Award for our #ParksAfterDark program, which through support of several @CountyofLA depts. promotes healthy living and provides safe havens during extended summer evening hours at 33 parks. #PQA2018

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

Our Exec Team celebrates the selection of our Department as the winner of the “Best in Innovation” award from @NRPA for our #ParksAfterDark program that improved the lives in communities across @CountyofLA. A big thanks to all who supported and voted for us! #parksmakelifebetter

[John Wicker @jwicker1]

@NRPA_news Congratulations to Los Angeles County, parks and Recreation and all of our partners.

[NRPA news @NRPA_news]

The Best in Innovation Winner is Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation for their Parks After Dark Program. Congrats! #NRPAConference

[John Wicker @jwicker1]

Congratulations to all our partners!

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

Hot off the press from Indianapolis! The @NRPA has awarded our Dept. its “Best in Innovation” award. We placed first among four Innovation Winners in Health, Conservation, Social Equity and Park Design for our #ParksAfterDark program. A big thank you to all who voted for us!