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Strategy 6A

Improve access to parks, beaches, recreational waters, public lands, and public spaces

Parks and other public spaces are important amenities for neighborhoods and can serve as gathering places for the entire community. Public lands may be located in areas of special significance to local Tribes for their traditional practices. Gathering places can help build social connectedness, which improves a community's ability to deal with disasters and overall resilience. These spaces can also serve as refuge during disasters.

It is essential that all LA County residents have access to a park, beach, recreational space, or other public land and space within a reasonable distance. Not only must these areas be accessible to everyone, but they must be well maintained and safe for our communities. OurCounty actions intend to grow and improve these assets and expand access to parks and other public lands and spaces.

Action 81

Collaborate with cities and agencies to plan, implement, and maintain parks, trails and greenways, plazas, vacant lot adoptions, and joint-use green schoolyards in neighborhoods with Very High/High park need and/or critical habitat gaps.

Action 82

Implement the Community Parks and Recreation Plans, Countywide Parks Needs Assessment (PNA) and Parks Needs Assessment Plus (PNA+), prioritizing park projects in Very High/High park need areas and priority areas for regional recreation, rural recreation, conservation, and restoration.

Action 83

Implement the County's Bicycle Master Plan, including providing safe and convenient connections to open spaces, parks, beaches, mountains, trails, recreation facilities, transit stations, and bus stops.

Action 84

Implement recommendations from the Indigenous Peoples' Day Report and the We Are Still Here report to address barriers to observance of traditional practices, particularly on County-owned land.

Action 85

Simplify permitting and administrative processes to facilitate community-led events and programs in County-owned spaces.

Action 86

Enhance the public notification system and multilingual outreach to expand access to timely water quality information for recreational waterbodies.

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Goal 1

Resilient and healthy community environments where residents thrive in place

Goal 2

Buildings and infrastructure that support human health and resilience

Goal 3

Equitable and sustainable land use and development without displacement

Goal 4

A prosperous LA County that provides opportunities for all residents and businesses and supports the transition to a green economy

Goal 5

Thriving ecosystems, habitats, and biodiversity

Goal 6

Accessible parks, beaches, recreational waters, public lands, and public spaces that create opportunities for respite, recreation, ecological discovery, and cultural activities

Goal 7

A fossil fuel-free LA County

Goal 8

A convenient, safe, clean, and affordable transportation system that enhances mobility and quality of life while reducing car dependency

Goal 9

Sustainable production and consumption of resources

Goal 10

A sustainable and just food system that enhances access to affordable, local, and healthy food

Goal 11

Inclusive, transparent, and accountable governance that supports and encourages participation in sustainability efforts, especially by disempowered communities

Goal 12

A commitment to realize OurCounty sustainability goals through creative, equitable, and coordinated funding and partnerships
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