Parks for People -- LA Case Statement

Research shows that neighborhood parks reduce crime, revitalize neighborhood economies, and help to protect the environment, yet two out of three children in Los Angeles County live outside walking distance to a park, and many adults have no safe, accessible place to exercise. That's why a program priority for us in this area is creating and enhancing public parks and recreational open space where the need is greatest.

Projects like the Cornfields, which transformed an abandoned railyard into a downtown state park, epitomize TPL's urban work. In all of our efforts, we work closely with neighborhood residents to identify community needs, developing park designs based on their unique priorities. We're currently working on projects in the City of Los Angeles and in several smaller cities around the county including

 




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