Private Donations Propel Early Restoration of Palisades Playground

Los Angeles has secured over $1.3 million in private funding to restore the Pacific Palisades playground months ahead of schedule, creating a modern, accessible space that supports community healing after recent wildfires.

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April 10, 2025, 11:00 AM PDT

By Clement Lau


Sign for Palisades Recreation Center in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California.

City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks / Palisades Recreation Center

Mayor Karen Bass and other Los Angeles city leaders have announced over $1.3 million in private funding to restore the Pacific Palisades playground, enabling the project to move forward months ahead of schedule. The funding includes a nearly $1 million gift from FireAid, $300,000 in-kind support from GameTime, and additional support from Banc of California’s Wildfire Relief & Recovery Fund. The project is part of the city’s broader effort to rebuild the Palisades Village, which was heavily impacted by recent wildfires, and to provide spaces for families — especially children — to recover and reconnect.

The LA Parks Foundation will oversee the revitalization effort, which marks a significant milestone in public-private collaboration. Councilwoman Traci Park highlighted the community’s strong advocacy for a safer, more accessible play area and expressed deep gratitude to the donors for making the project possible. The new playground will replace a well-loved community space that had served local families for 35 years, and its modernized design is intended to better meet today’s safety and accessibility standards.

The redesigned playground will feature two adjacent areas for children aged 5 to 14, complete with rubber surfacing, integrated shade structures, and a special play fire truck honoring local first responders. The project has received enthusiastic support from city departments and local community leaders, including the Palisades Park Advisory Board, who view it as a symbol of resilience and healing. The upgraded space will provide a much-needed recreational hub for families and young people, playing a vital role in restoring a sense of normalcy and unity in the Palisades community.

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