Consideration of City-owned Parcelsfor Park Development August 11, 2025
City Council PresentationAgenda Item 13 -A
Population 2023: 79,070
Acres per 1,000: 79.07
Total park acres needed to reach goal: 316.28
Master Plan –Park Acre Deficit
Existing LOS for City Parks
Existing Park Acreage 99.50
Recommended Adopted Standard
per 1,000 Population 4.00
Acres per 1,000 Population (2023)1.26
Total Surplus/Deficit Acres per
1,000 Population (2023)-2.74
Acres in Deficit 216.78
*Population estimates from census.gov
Comparing Nearby Cities
City Population Park Acres Acres per
1,000 Goal
Acres per
1,000
Gardena 61,543 49 3 0.80
Norwalk 106,629 113 NA 1.10
Bellflower 79,070 100 4 1.27
Montebello 62,742 125 4 1.30
Lakewood 79,919 150 4 1.88
Whittier 85,306 260 5 3.05
Cerritos 51,488 187 3 3.64
Average 74,605 147 4 2
9443 Artesia Boulevard
9443 Artesia Boulevard
9443 Artesia Boulevard
Riverview Park Adjacent Parcel
Riverview Park Adjacent Parcel
Riverview Park Adjacent Parcel
Riverview Park Adjacent Parcel
Riverview Park Adjacent Parcel
Riverview Park Adjacent Parcel
Staff Recommendation to City Council
•Discuss and provide direction to staff
regarding the suitability of two parcels for future park development; or •Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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