Current Projects
These spaces would be drastically different without LANLT’s commitment to environmental stewardship and community-led design. We emphasize wellness, nature and neighborhood intention — asphalt is a last resort.
Located on a now remediated brownfield, construction associated with the Neighborhood Land Trust’s largest project to-date started in 2019, with the installation of a sound barrier to reduce construction-related noise. With the nearest park located over two miles away, this 8.5-acre project represents a monumental demonstration of a community-designed, multi-benefit park for residents who have historically been severely under-resourced and deeply impacted by environmental injustice.
In Fall of 2021, the Neighborhood Land Trust was awarded a Proposition 68 grant that will support the renovation of the campus. After years of working in partnership with the City of Los Angeles and Watts Towers Arts Center Campus leadership as well as many stakeholders and partners in the community, the campus renovation is close to fully funded.
The scope for Maywood Riverfront Park includes 100 California native trees, 55,000 square feet of California native plants, 65,000 square feet of walking paths and plaza space throughout the site, picnic areas, and outdoor gathering and classroom space. The overall renovation project also includes an expanded ADA-accessible playground, upgraded basketball and handball courts and restrooms.
The Jefferson Park & Affordable Housing Project will transform a 1.86-acre former oil drilling site in South Los Angeles into a vibrant, community-serving space that combines much-needed affordable housing with a new 0.75-acre public park. Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust (LANLT) serves as the lead agency for the park’s development and community engagement.
Located in the densely populated neighborhood of Westlake / MacArthur Park, the Esperanza Elementary School campus, like many in LA, is mostly asphalt. Designs will include outdoor classrooms, expansion of a current native habitat built in 2017 as well as storm water capture and lots of native and shade producing plantings.
We currently operate a variety of urban parks and gardens throughout greater Los Angeles.
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Located on a now remediated brownfield, construction associated with the Neighborhood Land Trust’s largest project to-date started in 2019, with the installation of a sound barrier to reduce construction-related noise. With the nearest park located over two miles away, this 8.5-acre project represents a monumental demonstration of a community-designed, multi-benefit park for residents who have historically been severely under-resourced and deeply impacted by environmental injustice.
LA City-owned; the garden will be operated and maintained by the community gardeners with support from the City’s Department of Recreation and Parks. The Los Angeles Community Garden Council will be the garden’s fiscal conservator. The park features an exercise area, multiple playgrounds, shaded spaces and picnic tables and a gazebo.
Formerly a blighted property, the West Athens Victory Garden provides access to healthy and fresh food, while serving as a safe place to enjoy some outdoor exercise. Residents have access to 40 garden beds, a bioswale, a community gathering space, a walking trail, a learning garden designed for children ages 0-5, and a ¼ -acre food forest of 25 fruit trees.
In Fall of 2021, the Neighborhood Land Trust was awarded a Proposition 68 grant that will support the renovation of the campus. After years of working in partnership with the City of Los Angeles and Watts Towers Arts Center Campus leadership as well as many stakeholders and partners in the community, the campus renovation is close to fully funded.
LA County-owned; prior to development, the site was a vacant public lot, which is located in unincorporated Los Angeles County; the LA County Department of Parks and Recreation operates and maintains the .33-acre park which includes a playground and exercise equipment as well as walking path, shaded seating and a water spout feature.
City of Pasadena-owned; the garden is on the roof top of the Villa-Parke Community Center, which owns, operates and maintains the garden with residents and features multiple garden beds and opportunities for learning.
LA City-owned; prior to development, the site was a public vacant lot; the LANLT received funding from the California State Parks Proposition 84 Urban Parks grant program to support the community engagement, design, and construction of the new neighborhood park.
Located in the historic Filipinotown community of Los Angeles, Unidad Park is home to the nation’s largest Filipino-American mural west of the Mississippi River, which attracts both local residents and tourists alike. The mural was designed and painted by Eliseo Art Silva, who was inspired by the rich history of Filipino Americans’ involvement in the founding of the United Farm Workers movement.
LA City-owned; prior to development, the site was a formerly vacant public lot; the LANLT conducted outreach and engagement for a community-led design process and helped establish a park steering committee with residents.
Located in Koreatown, the MC Francis Community Garden features in-ground 10x10 plots (sizes vary) with communal fruit trees.
The scope for Maywood Riverfront Park includes 100 California native trees, 55,000 square feet of California native plants, 65,000 square feet of walking paths and plaza space throughout the site, picnic areas, and outdoor gathering and classroom space. The overall renovation project also includes an expanded ADA-accessible playground, upgraded basketball and handball courts and restrooms.
LA County-owned and managed; Mayberry Skate Park adds 42,750 square feet of new amenities to the existing Amelia Mayberry Park; this expansion and renovation project includes new amenities such as: bleachers, seat walls and minor restroom renovations; the skate park expansion features a quarter half-pipe, transition bowls, steel skating rails, and a skate bowl measuring 5,000 square feet considered the largest skate park in LA County.
LA City-owned; the LANLT holds a 99-year lease agreement with the City of Los Angeles and are under contract to maintain and operate the .33-acre pocket park that includes exercise equipment and a safe playground.
Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority-owned & managed; the LANLT designed and built a .33-acre skate park site adjacent to this beautiful park by the LA River.
Privately-owned; the land was donated to Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church by The Celtic Cross; the garden is operated and maintained by local community gardeners. The Los Angeles Community Garden Council is the garden’s fiscal conservator and the garden is focused on garden beds, soft pathways and shaded seating.
The Jefferson Park & Affordable Housing Project will transform a 1.86-acre former oil drilling site in South Los Angeles into a vibrant, community-serving space that combines much-needed affordable housing with a new 0.75-acre public park. Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust (LANLT) serves as the lead agency for the park’s development and community engagement.
LA City-owned (DWP); prior to development, the site was a publicly-accessible vacant lot; the LA City Department of Recreation and Parks currently operates and maintains the site which includes exercise paths, multiple playgrounds, two half basketball courts as well as shaded picnic and family gathering spaces.
Golden Age Park is located in the densely packed downtown Los Angeles neighborhood of Westlake. With virtually zero space to create a park or garden, Golden Age Park sat as an empty lot for nearly 30 years. In 2017, the park came to life when the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust partnered with community members to make it happen. Now, Golden Age Park serves as California’s first intergenerational park and serves the over 35,000 residents who live within a 10-minute walk.
Since opening the Fremont Wellness Center and Community Garden on the John C. Fremont High School campus in 2012 (in partnership with LAUSD and UMMA Community Clinic), the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust has worked with local partners and residents in the South Los Angeles community of Florence to develop a hub for urban agriculture education, food waste recycling and fresh produce access.
LA City-owned; prior to development, the site was a vacant surplus property; the LANLT has a 15- year lease agreement with the City to operate and maintain the .33-acre site. The park includes exercise equipment, a safe playground, garden beds and an on-site mural restored in 2019.
Located in Willowbrook, the Community Garden features 3x5 or 4'x8' plots and access to communal planting areas and fruit trees.
Prior to development, the site was a vacant public lot. The LANLT received funding from the California State Parks Proposition 84 Urban Parks grant program to support community engagement, design, and construction of the .5-acre nature park.
In 2004, as one of our first projects, the Neighborhood Land Trust acquired the park as a donation from the California Community Foundation.With grants from The Mark S. Taper Foundation, The Annenberg Foundation, and The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, we upgraded and refurbished the space a few times over the years. Today, the Neighborhood Land Trust still owns and manages Estrella Park.
Located in the densely populated neighborhood of Westlake / MacArthur Park, the Esperanza Elementary School campus, like many in LA, is mostly asphalt. Designs will include outdoor classrooms, expansion of a current native habitat built in 2017 as well as storm water capture and lots of native and shade producing plantings.
Grow with Us at the Erika J Glazer Community Garden! Tend your own 4x10 raised plot, with communal planting areas with fruit trees, nopales and wildflowers, a 3-bin compost system, a large greenhouse and meeting area! Participate in a cooperative model with access to a shared toolshed, communal tools, and the knowledge of fellow gardeners.
LA County-owned; the garden is operated and maintained by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation in partnership with community gardeners. The Los Angeles Community Garden Council is the garden’s fiscal conservator.
This privately-owned garden is located at the Eastmont Community Center, which owns, operates and maintains the garden in partnership with residents. The Los Angeles Community Garden Council is the garden’s fiscal conservator and the park itself includes a community garden as well as smaller children’s play and learning areas.
LA County-owned; located in unincorporated LA County, the site is operated and maintained by the LA County Department of Parks and Recreation; the LANLT conducted community outreach, led the community design process, and built the toddler park within a larger community park and green space. The site includes a large playground area with soft pathways and designed seating areas.
This privately-owned garden is located at the Cedar Ridge Apartment Complex, a low-income housing facility with Penny Lane Services. Cedar Ridge owns, operates and maintains the garden.
The LA County-owned garden is located at Belvedere Community Regional Park and will be operated and maintained by the community gardeners with support from the County’s Department of Parks and Recreation.
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