We are excited to continue our long-standing commitment to parks, conservation, and community resilience by awarding $17 million in grants to 13 projects through the Measure A Park Land Acquisition Competitive Grant Program! The selected applicants, who applied for funding in Summer 2024, represent a diverse range of projects, from urban pocket parks to large-scale open space preservation.

These investments in new parkland acquisitions marks the largest parkland expansion effort in the Regional Park and Open Space District’s 31-year history and will provide greater access to open space for communities across the County. More than 50% of the grant funding will be directed to high park need communities where access to green space has historically been limited, as identified in the Los Angeles County Parks Needs Assessment. 623 acres of new parkland will be created, transforming neighborhoods, restoring natural spaces impacted by wildfire, and ensuring that hundreds of thousands of County residents—along with our environment, wildlife, workforce, and trees—benefit for generations to come.

Key Highlights

• Total Funding: $17 million in Measure A competitive acquisition grants
• Projects Funded: 13 strategic land acquisitions ranging from small urban parks to hundreds of acres of preserved open space.
• Impact: 623 acres of new parks, protecting open space and expanding access for communities most in need.

Awardee Information:

1. Arroyos and Foothills Conservancy (Altadena) – $1,203,600
2. City of Artesia – $585,000 (High Need Area)
3. City of Baldwin Park – $2,000,000 (Very High Need Area)
4. City of Carson – $1,430,000 (High Need Area)
5. City of Covina – $840,146
6. Coyotl + Macehualli  – $1,003,900
7. City of Los Angeles (Sylmar) – $2,000,000 (High Need Area)
8. LA County Department of Parks and Recreation (Walnut Park) – $2,000,000 (Very High Need Area)
9. Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust (South Central Los Angeles) – $770,000 (Very High Need Area)
10. Mountains Restoration Trust (Malibu) – $1,075,000
11. North East Trees, Inc – $508,012
12. City of Palmdale – $2,000,000
13. City of Santa Clarita – $1,437,195

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