We are thrilled to officially announce more than $78 million in grant funding to build, plan, and improve parks and open space across the County—creating jobs, strengthening public safety, and helping communities breathe cleaner air. Nearly two-thirds of all dollars awarded today will go to communities identified as having high park need — neighborhoods that often bear the greatest burden of heat, poor air quality, and limited access to safe outdoor space — as identified in the County’s landmark 2016 Park Needs Assessment. In response to both the strength of the applications received, and the need for our communities to have safe spaces to recreate, RPOSD increased the total award amount from the original allocation of $58 million announced in July 2025 to more than $78 million.

The awards will support 48 organizations, including cities, non-profits, and public agencies, to plan, build, and improve parks, trails, beaches, rivers, and open spaces from Long Beach to the Antelope Valley and Santa Monica to Pomona. The funding comes from Measure A, a voter-approved property tax passed by Los Angeles County voters in 2016 to expand and improve parks, open space, and the public health and environmental benefits they provide.

This is the largest competitive grant investment in our history, and it also marks an important moment in the awardees’ journey in turning their visions into meaningful community impact. 

Fulfilling the Promise of Measure A

Today’s awards include:

• Over $23 million for Planning and Design projects that will help communities prepare major park projects incorporating climate resilience, public health goals, and resident input.
• Over $55 million for construction projects ready to break ground and be completed within the next four years, creating local jobs and resulting in park projects that reduce urban heat, strengthen public safety, and promote health and wellness in our communities.
• Demand for funding far exceeded available resources. Applicants requested nearly two-and-a-half times the amount available, underscoring both the momentum behind Measure A and the continued need for park investment across the region.

Applications were submitted through an open call in July of 2025. Awards were recommended by independent expert panels that reviewed and scored projects using published criteria. This milestone also reflects years of work by local partners and RPOSD’s Technical Assistance Program (TAP) to help communities with high park needs plan, build capacity, and deliver successful projects.

We invite you to learn more about the grant awards by exploring the resources linked below.