Healthy Parks, Schools, and Communities Council President Eric Garcetti

Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti emphasizes that every place in the city can find space for new parks to empower youth, give them places to play, and keep them out of gangs and out of trouble.

How can L.A. create better places to play? L.A. Times

"A 2006 study of Los Angeles area parks by the City Project, an L.A.-based group . . . found large disparities in park acreage in different City Council districts. Robert Garcia, the group's executive director, says the upcoming study should address not only the amount of park space but the needs of various park users. 'Different cultural groups need parks in different ways,' Garcia said."

The city is undertaking a study to learn what residents want in Griffith Park and other recreation spots.

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