A Greener LA County: 623 Acres of New Parkland for Communities

Los Angeles County is investing $17 million to create 623 acres of new parks and open spaces, expanding access to nature, advancing equity, and enhancing community health and well-being.

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February 26, 2025, 9:00 AM PST

By Clement Lau


Red tailed hawk in flight with scrubland hills and trees in background in San Dimas Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center, California.

A red tailed hawk in flight at the San Dimas Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center in San Dimas, California. | Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation / San Dimas Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center

Los Angeles County has made a historic investment in expanding parkland, allocating $17 million from Measure A competitive grants to create 623 acres of new parks and open spaces. This marks the largest parkland expansion effort in the 31-year history of the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD). The funding will support 13 projects across all five Supervisorial Districts of the county, ensuring that communities most in need—particularly those with limited access to green spaces—benefit from this transformative initiative. In addition to enhancing recreational opportunities, these investments will contribute to climate resilience, and improved public health, reinforcing the County’s commitment to equity and environmental justice.

This achievement builds on the success of Measure A, which was overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2016 to provide permanent funding for parks and open spaces. The RPOSD has taken a community-driven approach, providing technical assistance to under-resourced communities and ensuring that funding reaches the areas with the greatest need. This latest investment demonstrates the effectiveness of that strategy, with projects ranging from small urban parks to large-scale conservation efforts. To further advance these goals, the RPOSD has also announced an upcoming grant opportunity focused on wildfire recovery and climate resilience, addressing the growing threats of natural disasters.

Norma E. García-González, Director of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation and Director of the Regional Park and Open Space District, emphasized the significance of this investment: “We are changing lives with this $17 million investment. In 2016, voters told us that high-need communities should be first in line for park funding, and we took that promise seriously. Through technical assistance, community-driven solutions, and a commitment to equity, we have ensured that the hardest-to-reach places—where families haven’t been able to walk to a park—are finally getting the green space they deserve. Today, we’re 623 acres greener, improving public health, climate resilience, and access to nature for all.”

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