Year Established
1999
Existing Tree Canopy
11% (2.8% native)
Site-Based Prioritization
The LA Park Needs Assessment included an evaluation of RAP parks and sites. Learn more about this process in the Community Needs section, or click on one of the prioritization criteria below.
Overall Rank
Criteria Scores
Highest Weight
Medium Weight
Guidelines for Whitnall Highway Park
Addressing Site-Specific Needs
While RAP should consider all site planning and engagement guidelines applicable to a park or prospective park site based on its classification, certain guidelines may be particularly useful in addressing the needs at Whitnall Highway Park. The guidelines below may help address the areas of high need, as shown in the site prioritization scores above.
Site Planning Guidelines
- Universal Wayfinding Signage
- Gateways (Primary & Secondary)
- Cohesive Site Layout
- Park Core
- Native Planting Variety
- Park Supportive Uses
- Streetscape Enhancements
- Safe Routes / Passages
- Safe Crossings
- Universal Elements
- Intensive Use Areas
- Programmable Gathering Areas
- Recreation Areas
- Casual Use Areas
- Natural Systems
- Programming