Technical Assistance Program (TAP)
We believe everyone should have a park nearby to play, relax, or exercise - regardless of their neighborhood, race, or income. RPOSD created the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) to provide free tools and resources to help eligible agencies build new parks or expand existing ones in communities with the greatest need, ensuring all Angelenos have access to safe, well-maintained green spaces within walking distance.
Since 2022, RPOSD has allocated over $9 million to help eligible agencies gain the technical knowledge, skills, and assistance they need to create parks in historically underserved communities.
Who is Eligible for TAP Resources?
30 agencies have been identified based on the 2016 Los Angeles Countywide Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment (PNA), which highlighted areas in the County with the greatest park needs.
These agencies, referred to as TAP Eligible Entities, serve the High and Very High Park Need cities and unincorporated areas in the County and automatically qualify for TAP allocations.
The funds can be used to hire professional consultants who provide support at every stage of park development, including community outreach and engagement, environmental studies, planning, design, cost estimation, project and construction management, and more.
This map was extracted from the PNA.
Learn More
For more detailed information regarding TAP allocations and policies:
List of TAP Eligible Entities by Study Area*
(Click on the header below to expand the list)
Cities
Alhambra
Artesia
Carson
Compton
Downey
Gardena
La Puente
Lynwood
Norwalk
San Fernando
Temple City
Torrance
City of Los Angeles
Arleta – Pacoima
Baldwin Hills – Leimert Hills
Central City – North
Harbor Gateway
Northridge
Reseda-West Van Nuys
Sun Valley – La Tuna Canyon
Valley Glen
West LA
Westchester – Playa del Rey/LAX
Wilshire
Wilshire West
City of Long Beach
Long Beach North
Long Beach South
Unincorporated Areas of LA County
Charter Oak Islands
Del Aire
Willowbrook
Cities
Baldwin Park
Bell
Bell Gardens
Bellflower
Cudahy
El Monte
Glendale
Hawthorne
Huntington Park
Inglewood
Lawndale
Maywood
Paramount
South Gate
West Hollywood
City of Los Angeles
Boyle Heights
Canoga Park
Central City
Exposition Park – University Park
Hollywood South
Mission Hills
North Hollywood
Palms-Mar Vista
Southeast LA – North
Southeast Los Angeles
Van Nuys – North Sherman Oaks
Venice
West Adams
Westlake
Westwood-Veterans Center
City of Long Beach
Long Beach West
Unincorporated Areas of LA County
Bassett – West Puente Valley
East Los Angeles – Northwest
East Los Angeles – Southwest
East Rancho Dominguez
East San Gabriel – Arcadia
Florence – Firestone
Hawthorne
Lennox
Walnut Park
West Athens
West Carson
*A Study Area refers to a specific geographic region within Los Angeles County. The County was divided into 188 Study Areas to facilitate a detailed evaluation of park needs in each region during the PNA. Through TAP, RPOSD aims to create new parks to reduce the park need in High and Very High Study Areas.
