Regional Snapshots

This framework acknowledges that there are different needs and pressures in each region, from disparities in park access and recreational resources to differences in community priorities.

By incorporating a view of the distinct issues and opportunities in each region, the PNA can help RAP tailor its actions to the needs in different parts of the City. Chapter 9 provides a more detailed overview of each region, including survey results, demographic snapshots, and feedback from residents.

Characterized by historic suburban, low-density development and vast landscapes, the Valley includes some of RAP’s largest and most popular recreation areas and faces challenges around access and interconnectivity.

Encompassing one of the City’s most historically significant and culturally rich communities, the South region’s historic disinvestment underlies challenges with safety, underfunded programming and staffing, and environmental burdens.

Known for its coastal proximity and lower density, the West region’s diverse range of park and recreation facilities, from beaches to mountain trails, face increased wildfire risk as well as overall challenges of maintenance and safety.

Home to some of the most diverse and densest neighborhoods in the City, the East/Central region faces challenges of high park pressure, low park acreage, and displacement and green gentrification.