GM Mike Shull retires; Jimmy Kim, Club Member, is new leader.
The City Council honored the career of longtime City employee Mike Shull, who retired as General Manager of Rec and Parks. Newly appointed General Manager Jimmy Kim has served the City and Rec and Parks for more than 26 years...
Phil Orland, retired Rec and Parks employee, Club Board Member passes away at 75.
The Club is saddened to report the death of Phil Orland, active Club Board Member; Retired, Rec and Parks; US Navy veteran; and former RLACEI Board Member. He was 75...
Lotus Festival Returns
The Lotus Festival returned after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic July 9 and 10 at Echo Park Lake...
New sports program brings growth, equity and inclusion. Thanks, Olympics!
Over the last year, more than 120,000 young LA athletes have said yes to PlayLA Youth and Adaptive Sports, Rec and Parks’ new program to offer equitable opportunities all City youths. The program represents among the biggest additions of sports programs at one time in the 133-year history of Rec and Parks.
Lotus Festival Blooms Again
The Lotus Festival returns after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, and will honor and showcase the people and culture of India. The 41st Lotus Festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 9-10 at Echo Park Lake...
Pretty in Pink Goes International
Pretty in Pink, the innovative and fast-growing program that empowers young teen women toward respect, dignity and self-realization, presented at the World Urban Parks Congress in December...
Remembering Capt. Albert Torres
A ceremony was held June 16 for Rec and Parks to honor longtime Ranger Capt. Albert Torres with a plaque in the courtyard outside the Griffith Park Ranger Station and Visitor Center...
City’s Trails: Beautiful, Safe, Free .. and Calling You
Rec and Parks has a hiking trail just for you. They’re outdoor, most have plenty of room, there are trails for all experience levels, including beginner…
Orcutt Ranch continues its orange-picking events for the public.
After a year absence due to the pandemic, orange picking returns in July to Rec and Parks’ Orcutt Ranch in West Hills...
Park Ranger resident horse retires after 6 years of service.
Rec and Parks announced that Park Ranger resident horse Scout retired after 6 years of City service. Scout is a 19 year old Palomino Quarter Horse and has been with the Park Ranger Division since 2014...
