More than $26 million in Action A money has been awarded to park development projects across Los Angeles County, officials said Wednesday.
The money awarded Wednesday is the first of three competitive grant programs through the Safe and Clean Neighborhood Parks and Beaches scale approved by Los Angeles County voters in 2016.
“I am very excited and proud to announce this long-awaited fund for projects that will provide much-needed investments in parks and recreation areas that will expand access to green spaces for our much-needed communities,” said the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Los Angeles County, Holly Mitchell.
Funding was awarded to 30 projects selected from 42 applications by a nine-member evaluation board.
More than $9 million will fund 11 landscapes, local beaches, water conservation, and outreach projects that promote and protect open spaces, watersheds, and water resources.
More than $11 million will fund 13 regional entertainment facilities, mixed-use trails, and accessibility projects.
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Approximately $6 million will fund priority park acquisition projects for urgent acquisitions in areas of high or very high need for parks, as well as trail and access connections, wildlife corridors, and critical habitats.
“The $26 million grant money at Measure A announced today is funded with taxpayer dollars to develop, improve, and provide broader access to parks, pathways, and open space projects, as well as boost the local economy through job creation,” said Norma Edith Garcia Gonzalez, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, Los Angeles County Provincial Parks and the Open Space District.
“Implementing these parks, pathways, and open spaces throughout Los Angeles County will surely enhance the well-being of the community and provide comfort and joy to children and families for years to come.”
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Action A allocated $245 million in funds to city and park development agencies to create new park space and improve existing parks and amenities. This measure also aims to improve property rights in the parks, with 30% of the funds allocated to projects in study areas with high and very high needs.
“The allocation of this competitive grant money will serve countless residents across Los Angeles County, who will soon see land improvements come to our parks and the places where residents recreate, explore, and find comfort in the outdoors, helping to address inequality in parks,” she said. Supervisor Hilda Solis.
