Council District Thirteen (CD 13) is the most diverse council district in Los Angeles, and is home to iconic parks such Echo Park.
It is also marked by vast inequities from one neighborhood to another, with shade cover being a key factor that was highlighted by local neighborhood councils, particularly in areas such as East Hollywood. Parks such as Echo Park and Barnsdall Park draw people from all over the city to appreciate their festivals and events, and have been identified as areas needing sustained attention and investment.
CD 13 is expected to see modest population growth over the next 25 years with more growth concentrated in areas of neighborhoods like Hollywood and East Hollywood, according to population projections.
Council District 13 Neighborhoods
Atwater Village
East Hollywood
Echo Park
Elysian Valley
Glassell Park
Historic Filipinotown
Hollywood
Larchmont Village
Little Armenia
Rampart Village
Silver Lake
Spaulding Square
Council District 13.
City Boundary, Council District Boundary, and Parks: City of LA Data Portal, 2025.
At a Glance
33
City Parks
92.91926791750585
Acres of Parkland
189000
Resdients
30
Sports Fields and Courts
36
Playgrounds
10
Recreation & Community Centers
1
Pools & Splashpads
32%
Average Canopy Coverage in Parks
Top 3 Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Tagalog (incl. Filipino)
$71136
Median Household Income
$81173
Citywide
52009
Median Household Income
624523
Citywide
37.8
Median Household Income
37.5
Citywide
What we heard
Safety is an important concern for many folks when it comes to the parks. RAPs should continue to work with community organizations and council districts to ensure safety of all visitors at the park. Substance use at the parks is also a concern. How can RAPs create a safe space for ALL and be a hub of resources and referrals?
I’d love to see more biking/ running trails throughout the city to connect neighborhoods to parks. More composting options and more native plants.
I live in Silver Lake where we have lots of convenient parks facilities, but other nearby neighborhoods like Historic Filipinotown and Koreatown have much less convenient access to green space. I’d like to see more public transit that goes near parks and more pocket parks or creative adaptations of city-owned space for public use.
I am lucky to live near Griffith Parkland every time I’m there I can’t believe I’m in the city of Los Angeles!
Current and Future Needs: Survey Results
CD 13 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 13 respondents feel that there are enough parks and/or recreation centers within walking distance of their homes.
Most CD 13 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
- 10%Daily
- 46%Weekly
- 31%Monthly
- 10%Yearly
Rec Centers
- 48%Have Visited
- 52%Have Not Visited
- 3%Daily
- 19%Weekly
- 23%Monthly
- 3%Yearly
About two-thirds of CD 13 respondents support a bond, levy, or tax to fund parks and recreation facilities.
Top 3 Most Important...
Outdoor Facilities
- Unprogrammed green spaces
- Non-paved, multi-use trails
- Paved, multi-use trails
Indoor Facilities
- Exercise & fitness equipment
- Walking/jogging track
- Swimming pool
Programs
- Special events/festivals
- Arts & crafts classes
- Nature experiences or environmental education
Top barriers to visiting parks and recreation centers more often:
45%
Too far from our residence
44%
Do not know where to go/what is offered
41%
People experiencing homelessness there
36%
Lack of parking by facilities/parks; Facilities are not well-maintained