Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today, reacting to the Board of Supervisors’ approval of the 2022 Los Angeles Countywide Parks Needs Assessment Plus report, which assessed communities of high vulnerability and their access to outdoor recreation, along with recommendations on environmental conservation and restoration.
“The completion of this report is a milestone for our County because it helps us advance our work to promote health, play, and a sense of community,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who co-authored a motion for the Board of Supervisors to approve the PNA+ Final Report. “The report’s needs assessment also highlights that rural communities in particular – like the ones I represent in the Antelope Valley – need access to more waterparks, walking trails and play areas. I intend to use this report’s findings as another tool as I advocate to bring more of those assets to my Fifth District residents. They deserve to have equal access and enjoy healthy living activities in their communities.”
A copy of the motion co-authored by Supervisor Barger, which was approved by the Board of Supervisors today, is available here.