"In a recent ranking of parks in the nation's 100 most populous cities, Los Angeles surrendered its spot at No. 88. And dropped to No. 90. That's ridiculous in a city known for its year-round get-outdoors climate. "It's not a good look," a city repairman told me while fixing a sprinkler at Griffith Park Recreation Center, where the historic swimming pool is an empty tank, out of service since 2020."
"The Trust for Public Land's annual rankings for municipal parks are based on acreage, investment, amenities, access and equity. Washington, D.C., is No. 1, Irvine No. 2 and San Francisco No. 6. Other California cities ranked higher than L.A. are San Diego (22), Sacramento (32), Fremont (38), San Jose (41), Oakland (44), Long Beach (56), Santa Clarita (63), Santa Ana (79), Stockton (80), Riverside and Anaheim (tied at 81), and Chula Vista (84)."
Los Angeles dropped from 49th to 90th in park rankings among the nation's 100 most populous cities. The Trust for Public Land ranks cities using acreage, investment, amenities, access and equity. The trust called Los Angeles "one of the most challenged big-city park systems in America," citing a century of disinvestment. Several California cities rank higher, including San Diego, Sacramento, and San Jose. City parks staffing fell from about 2,400 in the 1990s to roughly 1,200, reducing maintenance capacity. Major facilities, such as the historic Griffith Park Recreation Center pool, remain out of service. Hosting the World Cup and 2028 Olympics raises pressure to improve parks.
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