$4.25 Million RESTORE Program Launches to Rebuild Parks and Trails After January Wildfires
 In the aftermath of the devastating January 2025 wildfires, the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) is proud to announce the launch of the RESTORE Program (Recovery and Emergency Support for Trails, Open Space, and Recreation), a $4.25 million initiative to support the recovery and rebuilding of public parks, trails, and open spaces in the hardest-hit communities across Los Angeles County. RESTORE provides targeted, non-competitive grants to cities, agencies, and nonprofit landowners to help restore damaged recreation infrastructure, repair trails, reforest open spaces, and implement best practices in wildfire resilience. The funding also supports planning and technical assistance that will help these jurisdictions compete for future Measure A grants and catalyze investment. For more information, please visit our website.
$17 Million Awarded for Over 600 Acres of New Park Land
 The awardees of $17 million in grant funding for park land acquisition.
RPOSD awarded $17 million in Measure A grants to acquire 623 acres of new park land across the County! This marks the largest park expansion effort in RPOSD history. These 13 land acquisitions will help preserve open space, restore natural areas, and bring much-needed parks to communities that need them most. Notably, more than half of the funding has been directed to high park-need communities, where access to green space and parks has been historically limited. This is a significant step forward in ensuring that all residents have access to beautiful, natural spaces.
Citizens Oversight Advisory Board
 Attend the Next Meeting
The Measure A Citizens Oversight Advisory Board meets every quarter, and RPOSD encourages everyone to attend - either in person or virtually. These meetings are an opportunity for the public to share their input on park and funding-related topics within the Advisory Board’s jurisdiction.
The meeting agenda will be available 72 hours in advance at the meeting location and on our website here.
Want to share a comment?
You can submit your comment in advance by emailing info@rposd.lacounty.gov or using the online form on the Advisory Board webpage. Please note that all written comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting.
Closing the Park Equity Gap with TAP
RPOSD created the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) to provide free tools and resources to help eligible agencies create new parks or expand existing ones in high park-need communities.
To date, RPOSD has issued approximately $6.9 million in funds under TAP, enabling 22 eligible cities and LA County in hiring consultants for critical work to acquire new parkland. These services have included land inventories, environmental testing, conceptual designs, and community engagement. Below is a highlight of one of the projects funded by TAP.
City of Baldwin Park's First New Park in 40 Years!
 Future site of Baldwin Park's new mini-park.
The City of Baldwin Park is transforming a vacant lot at Maine Avenue and Joanbridge Street, near the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area, into a vibrant new mini-park. This will be the city’s first new park in over 4 decades – bringing much-needed green space to the very high park-need community! Baldwin Park is utilizing $259,873 Measure A TAP funds to hire consultants for community engagement, design, and construction planning to ensure this space will be well-planned and welcoming for all. The park will include a playground, restrooms, drinking fountains, shade trees and sails, wayfinding signage, benches, bike racks, and connection to the San Gabriel Valley biking routes.
Your Measure A Dollars at Work
 The new outdoor fitness course at Thompson Park in the City of Bellflower.
X-Treme Ninja Course at Thompson Park
During a community workshop for the 2016 Los Angeles County Parks Needs Assessment, the City of Bellflower residents expressed their need for a fitness zone at Thompson Park. As the largest recreational facility in northern Bellflower, it was the only park without a dedicated outdoor fitness area. Thanks to $30,000 from Measure A, local matching funds, and a grant from Greenfield’s Outdoor Fitness, the park now boasts a massive and unique 20-component fitness course, designed for ages 14 and up. Blending exercise with a fun, playground-like experience, this new fitness zone makes staying active more enjoyable than ever!
Empowering Youth Through Parks and Conservation: AARC’s First Year Success
 Participants in the San Gabriel Valley Conservation & Service Corps' job training program are gaining hands-on experience in landscaping and facilities maintenance.
The San Gabriel Valley Conservation & Service Corps’ (SGVCC) Advancing in Agriculture, Recreation, and Conservation (AARC) program is a transformative initiative that prepares young adults with the skills they need for careers in parks, recreation, and conservation.
With approximately $1 million in Measure A funding, SGVCC established a new urban farm at the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area, providing pre-apprentice training in landscaping, facilities maintenance, arboriculture, irrigation, carpentry, construction, and organic farming. Participants also completed 10 job readiness and life skills workshops, earned industry-recognized certifications, and gained membership to the International Society of Arboriculture, including access to its study materials and valuable resources.
The completion of the program’s first year marks an exciting milestone in building a skilled and environmentally conscious workforce!
Expanding Outdoor Learning: LA Zoo’s Recreation Access Program
 Elementary students on an educational field trip to the Los Angeles Zoo.
The City of Los Angeles Department of the Zoo is making nature-based learning more accessible to LAUSD students through the Recreation Access Program. In collaboration with teachers and LAUSD staff, the Zoo developed an engaging curriculum and organized trips to the Los Angeles Zoo, giving students the opportunity to learn about animals and explore habitats from around the world.
With $978,790 in Measure A funding invested into this program, this initiative ensures that more children can experience the wonders of wildlife and nature, fostering a deeper connection to conservation and outdoor education. The program provided educational field trips to 7,300 2nd and 3rd grade students from high park-need areas during its first year. For its second year (running until May 2025), the Zoo expanded the program to include 1st through 4th grade students, with plans to reach 8,000 students. In year three, the goal is to engage over 10,000 students.
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