Historic landmark sites are preserved for their significant historical, architectural, or cultural importance. Their connection to notable events, individuals, or periods in local history may feature historic structures, monuments, or landscapes. These sites promote the interpretation and public enjoyment of their unique heritage.
Typical Size
Varies
Typical Length of Visit (Hours)
1–3
Typical Access
Historic landmark sites should be accessible via sidewalks, local streets, and public transit. These sites should be well integrated into the urban environment with clear pedestrian connections and nearby street parking.
Little Landers Park.
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, accessed 2025.
Typical Amenities
Infrastructure
Typical Architectural Elements
Guidelines for Historic Landmark Site
Zones
Natural Systems
Zones
Recreation Areas
Zones
Casual Use Areas
Zones
Programmable Gathering Areas
Zones
Intensive Use Areas
MUSEUMLIBRARY
Infrastructure
Comfort Facilities
Infrastructure
Safe Crossings
Infrastructure
On-Site Parking
Infrastructure
Bike Parking
Infrastructure
Accessible Van Parking and Drop-Off
Infrastructure
Shared Parking
Infrastructure
Transit Stop
Wayfinding
Gateways (Primary & Secondary)
Wayfinding
Gateways (Primary & Secondary)
Connectivity
Seamless Public Space
Accessiblecorridor to local
institutionsNatural areas are
integrated with
stormwater captureCasual use space
connects back into
neighborhoodProgrammable
gathering is near
support facilities and
easy to access from
primary gateways
Context
Park Supportive Uses
Seating isabundant
and variedRecreation
and parking
shared with
museum
Wayfinding
Universal Wayfinding Signage
Context
Streetscape Enhancements
Connectivity
Internal Walking Trail
Connectivity
Street Grid Connectivity
Connectivity
Safe Routes / Passages
Design
Context
Connectivity
Wayfinding
Infrastructure
Zones
Architectural Elements
Guidelines for Historic Landmark Site - Architecture
Architectural Recipe
(2-4) Small Elements + (1-2) Medium Elements + (1) Large Element
Sample Outcomes
