BREAKING NEWS: RPOSD RELEASES LARGEST COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM IN ITS HISTORY
 The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) is excited to announce the largest competitive grant opportunity in its history. A total of $58 million in grant funding is available to fund transformative projects that protect, connect, and reimagine parks and open space across Los Angeles County. The available competitive grant funding includes:
- $24 million for projects that protect and restore natural areas, water resources, and open space. This includes parks, beaches, rivers, lakes, nature centers, and wildlife habitats.
- $16 million to support the improvement and connection of regional parks, trails, and recreational facilities to help make parks, outdoor spaces, and recreational amenities more accessible for everyone.
- $18 million is being made available for the first ever competitive planning and design grants. This includes park master plans, feasibility studies, and design documents to help bring future park projects to life.
The complete guidelines and registration details for an informational webinar on July 23, 2025, can be found here:
Another $6.4 Million in Funding for Park Equity Efforts!
The first cycle of the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) wrapped in March 2025, marking a major milestone in RPOSD’s mission to expand park access in communities with limited green spaces. In that round, RPOSD allocated over $9 million in technical assistance funding to 30 TAP eligible agencies, funding a total of 42 projects to increase park access in high park-need communities.
The second cycle of TAP funding launched in mid-June 2025, providing an additional $6.4 million for planning, design, and acquisition projects that will create new parks in the County’s most park-deficient neighborhoods.
The funding is distributed in two ways:
- Direct allocation to 30 TAP Eligible Entities based on park need
- Partnership allocation for collaborations with eligible nonprofits or conservation corps
For more information on TAP, visit our webpage here:
$4.25 Million Allocated for Recovery Projects in Wildfire Affected Areas through RESTORE
 Recognizing the critical need to support local recovery and rebuilding efforts in areas damaged by the January 2025 wildfires, RPOSD launched the Recovery and Emergency Support for Trails, Open Space, and Recreation Program (RESTORE). RESTORE is a $4.25 million funding program designed to support recovery, resilience, and access to parks, trails, and open space in the hardest-hit communities in Los Angeles County.
RPOSD is pleased to share that RESTORE funding has been awarded, and repair and restoration projects are already underway in areas impacted by the Eaton, Palisades, Hughes, Sunset, Kenneth, Franklin, Lidia and Hurst fires:
- City of Los Angeles – Restoration work at George Wolfberg Park and Wattles Garden
- County of Los Angeles - Landscape Recovery Center at Eaton Canyon Natural Area to support reforestation efforts at 5 County Parks
- City of Malibu – Restoration of Las Flores Creek Park
- City of Pasadena – Repairs to Chuck Ballard Bridge and surrounding trails
- City of Sierra Madre – Repairs to Bailey and Mt. Wilson Trails
- Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority – Repairs to Temescal Gateway Park and restoration work at Tuna Canyon Park
- Arroyos and Foothills Conservancy – Restoration of Rubio Canyon Trail
Stay tuned for more updates as recovery efforts continue.
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 is available 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.
Help Shape the Future of LA Parks - Join RPOSD's Pre-Qualified Consultant List
 Do you have expertise and experience in any of the 11 service areas RPOSD is seeking consultant support? RPOSD invites you to join its roster of pre-qualified consultants for upcoming contract opportunities! Only those on our pre-qualified list will be eligible to compete for future contract opportunities with RPOSD. Support our grantmaking efforts to create more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable parks and open spaces in Los Angeles County.
RPOSD is now accepting Statement of Qualifications. To learn more and apply, visit RPOSD’s Vendor Opportunities webpage.
Your Measure A Dollars at Work
 The new playground at Zela Davis Park.
Renovated Zela Davis Park is Now Open!
On May 13, 2025, RPOSD joined the City of Hawthorne for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly renovated Zela Davis Park. Located in one of the most densely populated neighborhoods in Hawthorne, $670,000 in Measure A funding from RPOSD supported the addition of several new amenities: new playground equipment, a basketball half-court, a picnic area with shade structures, outdoor gym equipment, California native plants, and more.
Congratulations to the City of Hawthorne on this exciting upgrade! We look forward to seeing the community come together to enjoy the new park!
Montebello Rec-N-Go Program Brings Nature to the Community
 Participants of Montebello's Rec-N-Go at Cal Poly Pomona’s 30th Annual Pumpkin Fest.
The City of Montebello is making outdoor adventures more accessible to families through its Rec-N-Go Program. This free program offers 12 recreational excursions annually, providing fun outdoor activities for 50-100 participants per trip. The program covers all ticketed admissions, tour fees, and provides round-trip transportation from Montebello to each destination.
Open to all Los Angeles County residents, Rec-N-Go offers quality recreational and educational experiences designed to strengthen community connections and help more people explore the outdoors.
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