About the L.A. Parks Foundation

2012 International Dream Games - Jan. 10, 2012
 
The Department of Recreation and Parks has partnered with The Sparks and The Friends of West Los Angeles to present The 2012 International Dream Games. The Dream Games were established to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King by combating budget cuts which leave many Los Angeles schools without sports programs.  Read more here:www.noodls.com/viewNoodl/12681567/city-of-los-angeles-ca/the-2012-international-basketball-dream-games---news-release

50 New Pocket Parks for Los Angeles - Nov. 21, 2011
 

On November 16th, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced plans to build 50 new pocket parks in L.A. Read the article and click here  to donate to this extraordinary project. 

Korean Friendship Bell - Sept. 30, 2011

         

The Los Angeles Parks Foundation was pleased to attend the re-dedication of the Korean Friendship Bell at Angels Gate Park on September 29th. Thanks to a generous donation made to LAPF from the Korean Consul and Korean Cultural Center, the bell recieved renovations which allowed it to be rung once again.

LAPF Celebrates Park[ing] Day - Sept. 19, 2011

     

On Friday, September 16, the Los Angeles Parks Foundation participated in Park[ing] Day L.A. Park[ing] Day is an event in which people around the world build parks in parking spaces to underscore the inequity of space set aside for parking cars in comparison to parks. LAPF had a great time creating their "park", and telling the community about 50 Parks Initiative, which aims to add 50 new pocket parks to areas of L.A. which lack sufficient park space. To learn more about Park[ing] Day, visit parkingdayla.com/

Brentwood News Spotlights L.A.'s Parks - June 22, 2011

Brentwood News recently interviewed LAPF's Chairman, Barry Sanders. Mr. Sanders talks about all that L.A.'s Parks have to offer this summer. Read the article here: www.westsidetoday.com/m3-5387/our-la-parks-treasures.html


Corporate Sponsorship in LA Parks - Nov. 1, 2010

Los Angeles Parks Foundation Executive Director, Judith Kieffer, quoted in an article about corporate sponosorship in city parks.  Click here to read the LA Times Article.





About the L.A. Parks Foundation

LA Recreation and Parks Events - Jan. 14, 2011

Please visit the City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department's Web site to search for special city park and recreation events near you!



 




 





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