A Vision for LA Parks
LA’s parks help us thrive everyday by providing spaces to play, learn, and connect in nature.
Parks are for all Angelenos.
They connect us to nature, to the mountains and the ocean, to each other. They are places to escape the heat, attend festivals, see live oak trees, eat carne asada, or paddle in swan boats with family and friends. They are our front and backyards, the places we instinctively gravitate to. They knit the very fabric of our city together and make it feel like home.
From a young age, playgrounds transform into the backdrops for endless imaginative adventures, and open fields provide the perfect setting for impromptu soccer games with friends. The laughter, the friendly competition, the sheer joy of running freely are experiences not just about physical activity but about building friendships, learning teamwork, and fostering creativity that are foundational to social and emotional development.
As we get older, parks evolve with us. Impromptu games give way to tournaments and our imagination runs wild with what to grow in community garden plots. Nature becomes our sanctuary. These experiences nurture our bodies and build community. The ability to disconnect from screens and pressures allow us to clear our heads, gain perspective, and promote calm and clarity. Parks become vital outlets for mental well-being–spaces for both quiet introspection and fostering a greater sense of community.
For over two centuries, LA’s parks have been indispensable pillars in our communities. As our city changes and grows, our parks will evolve so that they continue to enrich our lives and help us thrive.
Through these shared spaces, parks enrich our lives and help us thrive.
Explore the draft PNA
Get Involved!
Be part of the planning process for the City of Los Angeles Park Needs Assessment! You can participate by attending a community event, pop-up, taking the online survey, or by writing to the team directly to let us know your thoughts, concerns, and big ideas.
Comment on the Draft PNA!
Click on the “Submit a Comment on the PNA” at the bottom right of any page on this site to leave a comment!
While all of the draft PNA content is on this website, if you would prefer to comment on a PDF instead, click here.
Join us at the Phase 3 Community Meetings!
Join us for the next round of community meetings, where we’ll present the Draft Park Needs Assessment, share key findings from earlier phases, and answer your questions about how to get involved in shaping the remainder of the process. Your input is vital in helping guide the final Park Needs Assessment and the future of LA’s parks.
September
THUR
11
Topical Virtual Meeting – Classifications, Level of Service, and Guidelines
Our deep-dive virtual meetings will include more specific discussions on various topics pertaining to LA Recreation and Parks via Zoom.
6:00–7:30p
THUR
18
Topical Virtual Meeting – Prioritization
Our deep-dive virtual meetings will include more specific discussions on various topics pertaining to LA Recreation and Parks via Zoom.
6:00–7:30p
Join us at a pop-up!
September
SUN
14
CicLAvia – Historic South Central meets Watts
Connecting Historic South Central, Florence Firestone, and Watts. We’ll be at the PlayLA Booth at the Watts Hub.
9:00–3:30p
FRI
26
North Hollywood Senior Center Fiesta Party
11:00a–2:00p
5301 Tujunga Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91601
SAT
27
2025 Los Angeles Congress of Neighborhoods Exhibitor Fair
10:00a–4:00p
Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
October
THUR
2
Pop-Up at Felicia Mahood Multipurpose Center
10:30a–12:30p
11338 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Previous Meetings
Our in-person meetings included a presentation and interactive tables where you could read and discuss the draft PNA. Food and Spanish translation were provided at all meetings.
THUR
4
SAT
6
TUE
9
General Virtual Community Meeting and Q&A
Our general virtual community meeting will include a presentation and interactive Q+A session via Zoom.
6:00–7:30p
Via Zoom
WED
10
Topical Virtual Meeting – Budgets, Cost Estimates, and Decision Making
Our deep-dive virtual meetings will include more specific discussions on various topics pertaining to LA Recreation and Parks via Zoom.
6:00–7:30p
Via Zoom
View the presentation from the Phase 3 virtual meeting
View the presentation from the Phase 2 virtual meeting
View the presentation from the phase 1 virtual meeting
Neighborhood Council Reports
We requested a short report from each of the 99 Neighborhood Councils that includes their priorities. Councils were able to choose to submit a report, which was requested no later than June 2, 2025. Each Neighborhood Council received an email request. If you cannot locate your neighborhood council’s email request, please let us know at LACityParksNeeds@
We presented to the LA Neighborhood Council Coalition at the April 4, 2025, standing meeting.