The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District has announced a record $78 million in funding for new open space projects across the region. 

The money, which comes from the Measure A property tax passed by Los Angeles County voters in 2016,  will go to 72 different projects planned by 48 different cities, non-profit organizations, and public agencies.  “Today is what Measure A was built for: real dollars, real projects, and real progress in communities that need parks and green space,” said L.A. County Parks and Recreation Director Norma E. García-González in a news release. 

Announcement of funding awardeesGary Leonard

“This is the largest competitive grant investment in Los Angeles County’s history, supporting more than 70 park projects countywide. These investments expand access to nature and the outdoors, strengthen climate resilience, and advance community health — helping make Los Angeles County greener, healthier, more equitable, vibrant and socially connected for generations to come.”

While the bulk of the awardees received $500,000 or less, several projects received grants of $1 million or more. They include: 

  • Emerald Necklace San Gabriel River Phase III (Amigos de los Rios);
  • Bowtie Park (California Department of Parks and Recreation);
  • Artesia Botanical Garden and Community Center (City of Artesia);
  • South Beach Restoration (City of Avalon);
  • Simms Park Regional Stormwater Capture (City of Bellflower);
  • Cudahy Park Renovation (City of Cudahy);
  • Cudahy L.A. River Improvements (City of Cudahy);
  • 10th Street Greenbelt Walkway (City of Long Beach);
  • Willow Springs Trailhead (City of Long Beach);
  • Hansen Dam Recreation Area Multi-Use Trails (City of Los Angeles);
  • Griffith Park Tregnan Golf Academy Retaining Wall Replacement and Road Repair (City of Los Angeles);
  • Hermosillo Park Rehabilitation (City of Norwalk);
  • Descanso Gardens Lake Restoration (Descanso Gardens Foundation);
  • Sankofa Park (Destination Crenshaw);
  • Lower L.A. River Gateway Greenway Park Phase I (Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation);
  • Compton Creek Trail Phase II (Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation);
  • Lower L.A. River Gateway Greenway Park 72nd Street Access (L.A. County Parks & Recreation);
  • Flat Top Park (North East Trees);
  • Salt Lake Park Regional Greenway and Accessibility Enhancement (Sustainable Labor Alliance)

View of Sankofa ParkPerkins and Will

Check the gallery for the full list of awardees.

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