It includes a broad demographic cross-section of Angelenos, including immigrant communities, long-time residents, and working families. CD 10 faces challenges such as limited access to high-quality green space, aging park infrastructure, and concerns around public safety and maintenance. Despite these issues, the district also benefits from active community involvement and creative initiatives aimed at expanding shade equity, improving walk-ability, and integrating arts and culture into public spaces. Ongoing efforts by the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) are focused on making parks more inclusive, better maintained, and reflective of the needs of local communities.
According to population projections, CD 10 as a whole is expected to grow in population by 2050. Neighborhoods like Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw, Jefferson Park, Mid City, and Koreatown will see higher growth rates than other areas of the council district.
Council District 10 Neighborhoods
At a Glance
Top 3 Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Korean
What we heard
Current and Future Needs: Survey Results
CD 10 respondents feel more positive than the city as a whole about the physical condition of both City of LA parks and recreation centers.
Parks
Recreation Centers
Less than half of CD 10 respondents feel that there are enough parks and/or recreation centers within walking distance of their homes.
Most CD 10 respondents have visited a City of LA park in the past year, while less than half have visited a City of LA recreation center.
Parks
- 97%Have Visited
- 3%Have Not Visited
- 7%Daily
- 34%Weekly
- 44%Monthly
- 10%Yearly
-
2%Less
than Once a Year
Rec Centers
- 45%Have Visited
- 55%Have Not Visited
- 4%Daily
- 17%Weekly
- 10%Monthly
- 10%Yearly
-
4%Less
than Once a Year
About three-fourths of CD 10 respondents support a bond, levy, or tax to fund parks and recreation facilities.
Top 3 Most Important...
Outdoor Facilities
- Unprogrammed green spaces
- Paved, multi-use trails
- Non-paved, multi-use trails
Indoor Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Exercise & fitness equipment
- Traditional hard courts
Programs
- Special events/festivals
- Fitness/wellness programs
- Seniors (age 50 & over); Recreation (drop-in)

