Provide support facilities at a regular cadence along the length of the river, on both sides where feasible.

Back to: Provide equitable, inclusive, and safe parks, open space, and trails.

Action: Provide support facilities at a regular cadence along the length of the river, on both sides where feasible.

Basic amenities, such as signage, benches, and water fountains, make casual and experienced users more comfortable.

In addition, the climate in LA County makes for many hot days throughout the year that can negatively affect usage. Shade and water can mitigate these effects.

County Lead

LA County Public Works

Potential Partners

LA County Department of Parks and Recreation

LA County Development Authority

LA County Sheriff

LA Homeless Services Authority

Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority

Rivers and Mountains Conservancy

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy

Watershed Conservation Authority

Geographic Boundaries

LA River Corridor

Potential Funding Sources

Measure A

Private Funding

Prop 68

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Methods

specific, tangible ways to reach the goal

Ensure there is a shaded place to rest every half mile, on average, along the river, and prioritize implementation in communities that are lacking in trees and parks.
Related Actions/Methods
Complete the LA River Trail so that there is a continuous route along the entire river, and encourage future routes on both sides where feasible.
Ensure access to well maintained and operable public restrooms and water fountains every mile, on average, along the river.
Ensure there is wayfinding information at river access points and every half mile, on average, along the river (LA River Environmental Graphics Guidelines within the LA River Master Plan Appendix Volume I: Design Guidelines).
Investigate opportunities to supplement County facilities and services with concessionaire agreements for food, convenience item sales, recreation equipment rentals, recreation instruction, and guided tours.
Ensure there are trash and recycling receptacles, bicycle repair stations, and other common elements at a regular cadence along the river on both sides (LA River Master Plan Appendix Volume I: Design Guidelines).
Ensure signage includes best practices for universal accessibility and multi-lingual translation.