Regional Parks are large parks with recreational and nature-based features that draw residents from across the city for their larger scale and diverse offerings. These parks typically offer a wide range of activities such as extensive trail networks for hiking and biking as well as multiple picnic areas, multiple athletic fields, and a larger recreation center. Regional parks often preserve significant natural resources, wildlife habitats, or historical features.
Typical Size
40+
Typical Length of Visit (Hours)
1–4
Typical Access
Regional parks should be accessible through the city’s trail network, sidewalks, and major streets. Designed for citywide and regional use, these parks should include on-site parking and connections to major transit routes where possible.
Lincoln Park.
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, accessed 2025.
Typical Amenities
Infrastructure
Typical Architectural Elements
Guidelines for Regional Park
Zones
Natural Systems
Zones
Programmable Gathering Areas
Zones
Intensive Use Areas
Zones
Casual Use Areas
Zones
Recreation Areas
Wayfinding
Gateways (Primary & Secondary)
Wayfinding
Gateways (Primary & Secondary)
Wayfinding
Gateways (Primary & Secondary)
Infrastructure
Transit Stop
Infrastructure
On-Site Parking
Wayfinding
Universal Wayfinding Signage
Wayfinding
Universal Wayfinding Signage
Infrastructure
Safe Crossings
Infrastructure
Safe Crossings
Infrastructure
Bike Parking
Infrastructure
Accessible Van Parking and Drop-Off
Infrastructure
Maintenance Facilities
Infrastructure
Shared Parking
Infrastructure
Comfort Facilities
Connectivity
Seamless Public Space
Infrastructure
Comfort Facilities
Infrastructure
Shared Parking
Programmable gathering and intensive uses support community eventsNatural area buffers residential edge and balances active amenitiesRecreation areas for range of agesSeating is abundant and variedTrail connection to regional and local parks
Wayfinding
Gateways (Primary & Secondary)
CHILD CAREAccessible corridor to local institutions
Connectivity
Internal Walking Trail
Connectivity
Loop Trail
Connectivity
Safe Routes / Passages
Context
Park Supportive Uses
Connectivity
Trail Connection
Design
Context
Connectivity
Wayfinding
Infrastructure
Zones
Architectural Elements
Guidelines for Regional Park - Architecture
Architectural Recipe
(3-5) Small Elements + (1-3) Medium Elements + (1-2) Large Element
Sample Outcomes
