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City Council District Ten (CD 10) is a diverse, centrally located area characterized by dense housing, a mix of commercial corridors, and strong cultural heritage.

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

Koreatown
MacArthur Park
Palms
Pico Union
Wilshire Center
Arlington Heights
Mid-City
South Robertson
West Adams
West Pico
Olympic Park
Mid-Wilshire
A map showing the boundary of Council District 10 in South LA.
Council District 10.
City Boundary, Council District Boundary, and Parks: City of LA Data Portal, 2025.

At a Glance

25
City Parks
105.85307378057524
Acres of Parkland
229368
Resdients
93
Sports Fields and Courts
23
Playgrounds
14
Recreation & Community Centers
2
Pools & Splashpads
27%
Average Canopy Coverage in Parks

Top 3 Languages Spoken

English, Spanish, Korean

$60089
Median Household Income
$81173
Citywide
61115
Median Household Income
624523
Citywide
31.8
Median Household Income
37.5
Citywide

What we heard

I bring my grandkids to Jefferson Park every weekend. It’s one of the few places in the neighborhood where you can feel the history and the energy of the community.
We’re always hearing about funding, but it doesn’t feel like it reaches our parks. We just want basics — shade, clean water fountains, safe spaces.
It’s great to have a new playground, but where’s the shade? The equipment gets so hot it’s unusable by noon.
It’s nice to see art and culture showing up more in the parks. Leimert Park always feels alive with music and local talent.
We need more programs for seniors and youth — the park’s there, but not much is happening in it unless there’s a special event.
The permitting process to host community events is too complicated and slow. Local artists and organizers give up halfway.

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

  1. Unprogrammed green spaces
  2. Paved, multi-use trails
  3. Non-paved, multi-use trails

Indoor Facilities

  1. Swimming pool
  2. Exercise & fitness equipment
  3. Traditional hard courts

Programs

  1. Special events/festivals
  2. Fitness/wellness programs
  3. Seniors (age 50 & over); Recreation (drop-in)

Top barriers to visiting parks and recreation centers more often:

50%
Too far from our residence
49%
People experiencing homelessness there
35%
Facility operating hours are not convenient; Do not know where to go/ what is offered
35%
Facilities are not well-maintained; Lack of parking by facilities/ parks
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