Funding came from a diverse mix of sources—grants, non-grants, Quimby, and Proposition K (Prop K)—reflecting the complexity of RAP’s capital project financing. This investment in capital projects supported a wide range of park developments, renovations, and new facility constructions. Capital improvements range from small projects like pool drain replacements and restroom restoration to larger projects like a recreation center expansion and Phase 1 of the Griffith Observatory.
A breakdown of capital funding sources shows that 18% of total spending originated from Quimby funds, another 19% came from non-grant funding sources, and grant funding made up 19% of the total. The largest share came from Prop K funds, which contributed 42% of the total. Within the Prop K funding allocation, approximately 32% is tied to active and future projects, which include grants, specified regional and local projects, and predevelopment. The remaining 68% has already been expended on completed projects.
*Note: Non-grant and grant funding dollar amounts are from Fiscal Year 2003 onwards.
Funding by Park
Between 2001 and 2025, over 70% of parks in the City received some form of capital funding, whether from grants, non-grants, Quimby, and Prop-K dollars. Overall, parks in North LA and South LA have received more capital funding at 37% and 29% respectively. Parks in West LA and Central/East LA received less funding in this time period, at 12% and 22% respectively.
Total Funding per Acre
South LA and Central/East LA parks have received more capital funding per acre ($124,567/acre and $75,680/acre, respectively), compared to North LA and West LA parks ($4,650/acre and $16,621/acre respectively).
