Los Angeles Countywide Parks Needs Assessment

Official account of the Los Angeles Countywide Parks Needs Assessment maintained by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation @lacountyparks

[Los Angeles County @CountyofLA]

Need a break from holiday visitors? Take a hike! Trails LA County can connect you with more than 550 miles of beautiful public trails across the County. Learn more and find your nearest trail at https://t.co/1ZGZ5HhbLh.

[NRPA news @NRPA_news]

Despite significant benefits, parks often face critical challenges when it comes to funding for their ongoing operations and maintenance. However, ongoing and additional funding is imperative to ensure that parks remain safe, accessible and beneficial to all. https://t.co/dwKb4PdAyr

[MIG @MIGCommunity]

🎉 Congrats to @lacountyparks for securing a $15 million grant from the @LWCFCoalition’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program!

MIG is proud to support policy and funding changes to transform brownfield sites into vibrant parks.

📸 : @lanatureforall
📸 : @lacountyparks

[NRPA news @NRPA_news]

Funding challenges are among the key hurdles in park development, requiring substantial financial resources for land acquisition, design, construction and maintenance. The journey to secure funding is long and competitive. https://t.co/bjPiAaHDFk

[LA Public Health @lapublichealth]

Looking for a place to cool down on a hot day? Visit these free public places & cooling centers to help stay cool. To find a center near you, visit https://t.co/sCyLn36s9X #HeatSafeLA

[PHLandfillPark @PHLandfillPark]

Formerly known as Duck Farm River Park, the San Gabriel River Park opened earlier this summer and is part of the regional Emerald Necklace park system.

We’re excited to expand this area’s greenspace access with the future Puente Hills Landfill Park!

#PHLP #LACountyParks

[PHLandfillPark @PHLandfillPark]

The team at PHLP is committed to restoring native plants and enhancing wildlife habitats. By focusing on native plantings, the park will welcome beneficial birds, insects, and other important wildlife such as the Anna’s Hummingbird!
#PHLP #LACountyParks #WeAllNeedParks

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

🌞 It’s the final week of #LACountyParks Summer PAD!

Join us for an amazing time with everything from pool fun to movie screenings and more!

📅 Mark your calendars: On August 3rd, we’re giving away backpacks at select #LACounty parks.

#SummerPAD #FamilyFun #CommunityEvents

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

🌞 There’s still time to celebrate LA County Parks’ 80th anniversary by participating in ‘Let’s Play Outside’ free outdoor activities!

For the full schedule visit:
https://t.co/7Xn5LXUMbI

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

It was a blast to join everyone at Bethune Park Pool! Cooling off in the water and seeing all the friendly faces at the Parks After Dark event, alongside @SupervisorMitchell, made it a great time.

#LACountyParks #LACountyAqautics

[WaterForLA @WaterForLA]

It’s #LoveParksWeek! 🛝

Throughout #LACounty, @lacopublicworks invests in multi-benefit park projects that help enhance public spaces while boosting local water supplies. ♻️

Learn more about LA County’s Multi-Benefit projects: https://t.co/OJ0Kx5w5IE.

#WaterforLA #PublicParks

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

🌞 Dive into the last days of July with us! 🏊‍♂️💦

Splash in a Pool at select LA County Parks and inspire kids to Play Outside! 🏊🏼‍♀️

Join the fun, stay cool, and make a splash! 💦

For the full “Let’s Play Outside” schedule visit: https://t.co/7Xn5LXVk1g

#LetsPlayOutside

[PHLandfillPark @PHLandfillPark]

Over the past several years, the team working on the Puente Hills Landfill Park has conducted site walks, bike rides, community workshops, and pop-ups. Stay tuned for more opportunities to be involved with the creation of the park!
#nikehill #PHLP #LACountyParks #WeAllNeedParks

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

🌿 #TransformingLandscapes & Empowering Youth 🌿

Team DEO, in partnership with @hildasolis, @studio_mla, and @econoppla, is transforming a landfill into a regional park! Students gain hands-on experience in landscape architecture, urban planning, and more.

#YouthEmpowerment

[Norma Edith García-González @garciane]

WE DID IT! @lacountyparks opened 1st Raptor Rescue 🦉🦅🪶serving LA County! We have 70+ raptors & expect to rescue 250+ injured & sick raptors this year. Our team will rehabilitate injured raptors & release them back to the urban wild! To donate & help: https://t.co/HjkSPcPKgD

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

Injured falcons, hawks, and owls are receiving aid from the newly established #LACountyParks 'raptor rescue.' Situated in San Dimas, this initiative marks the first raptor rescue program in the county's history.

https://t.co/Krb73QZaer

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

🌞 Beat the heat this Sunday! ❄️🧊

With temperatures rising, stay safe and cool at our designated cooling centers open at local LA County parks. These centers provide a refreshing escape from the heat and are free to use. Remember to stay hydrated and take care.

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

🌞There’s still time to celebrate LA County Parks’ 80th anniversary in July by participating in ‘Let’s Play Outside’ free outdoor activities!🌿

For the full schedule, visit: https://t.co/7Xn5LXVk1g

[Los Angeles County @CountyofLA]

Join @lacountyparks this summer for Parks After Dark! Enjoy fun-filled activities like live concerts, outdoor movie nights & more🌙

See the schedule: https://t.co/x8L0wVc82j

[Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation @lacountyparks]

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking to hire the County’s first Tribal Liaison!

To learn more and apply: https://t.co/iB9ZcGHK8H