The district is home to a well-loved series of parks, including several such as Valley Plaza along the Hollywood Freeway. Several projects are currently underway as a partnership between LADWP and RAP to improve stormwater management at several parks in the district.
Residents raised concerns about the increases in persons experiencing homelessness in parks. Some residents pointed out concerns that in some areas RAP has closed off access to trails or underpasses where persons experiencing homelessness would gather. This unfortunately can also limit access for everyone.
Population projections for CD 2 show pockets of higher growth in the neighborhoods of North Hollywood and Valley Glen by 2050. Overall, CD 2 is expected to see a modest growth in population in the next 25 years.
Council District 2 Neighborhoods
At a Glance
Top 3 Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Other Indo-European Languages
What we heard
Current and Future Needs: Survey Results
CD 2 respondents feel worse than the city as a whole about the physical condition of both City of LA parks and recreation centers.
Parks
Recreation Centers
Fewer than half of CD 2 respondents feel that there are enough parks and recreation centers within walking distance of their homes.
Most CD 2 respondents have visited a City of LA park in the past year, while only about half have visited a City of LA recreation center.
Parks
- 96%Have Visited
- 4%Have Not Visited
- 6%Daily
- 38%Weekly
- 46%Monthly
- 4%Yearly
-
2%Less
than Once a Year
Rec Centers
- 49%Have Visited
- 51%Have Not Visited
- 2%Daily
- 15%Weekly
- 24%Monthly
- 8%Yearly
Less than half of CD 2 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
- Natural areas & wildlife habitats
Indoor Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Walking/jogging track
- Rooms for arts & crafts, & games
Programs
- Fitness/wellness programs
- Arts & crafts classes
- Nature experiences or environmental education