Category Archives: Parks

It’s Up for a Vote to Repair Rustic Canyon Pool

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Sue

At the December 19 meeting of the Board of Recreation and Park Board of Commissioners, the repair of the Rustic Canyon Swimming Pool is on the agenda. After approval of minutes, the general manager’s update and general public comment that … Continue reading →

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Palisades Rec Center Opened as Emergency Center: Then It Is Shut

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Sue

The Franklin Fire in Malibu, which started as a 10-acre fire around 10:50 p.m. on December 9, exploded. By December 10, the fire had burned 2,800 acres with zero containment and evacuation orders and warnings were put into place for … Continue reading →

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George Wolfberg Park Wins Award

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Sue

Three urban parks, including George Wolfberg Park in Potrero Canyon, were presented with the Chairman’s Award at Los Angeles Business Council’s 54th Architectural Awards held on October 18 at the Beverly Hilton. “This year’s honorees reflect how architecture can build … Continue reading →

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ADA Inaccessible Palisades Playground May Finally Receive Shade

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Sue

The nearly 30-year-old Palisades Playground, which is ADA inaccessible, might receive shade thanks to long-time resident Cindy Simon. The Palisades Playground, built in 1986, has sand, and the lone tree that provided shade blew over late last year. Restrooms, the … Continue reading →

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City Going Broke Because of Lawsuits and Settlements. Pickleball Noise, Next?

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Sue

Los Angeles has budgeted $87 million for lawsuits and settlement for the fiscal year, which started in July.  A month later, the City of Los Angeles agreed to pay $38.2 million to resolve allegations that it knowingly failed to meet … Continue reading →

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Palisades Dog Park Moves Forward: Amenities Discussed

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Sue

At the meeting at the Palisades Library on October 21, there was joy and thanks because a dog park now seems to be reality. Councilmember Traci Park’s field deputy Michael Amster led the meeting and said to the more than … Continue reading →

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Dog Park Community Meeting Will Be Held Tomorrow

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Sue

A Pacific Palisades Dog Park community engagement meeting will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. tomorrow, Monday, October 21, at the Palisades Library Community Room. Residents and dog park proponents are urged to join Councilwoman Traci Park and the … Continue reading →

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New Pali Rec Center Restroom in the Works

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Sue

“Palisades hosted the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (RAP) on September 18,” said David Card, who is a Past Pacific Palisades Community Council President and a member of the Palisades Park Advisory Board (PAB). The RAP board, appointed by … Continue reading →

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Lateral Trail Discussed: Comments Sought

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Sue

The design of the Pacific Palisades Trail (formerly the Lateral trail)’s design, which will connect George Wolfberg Park in Potrero Canyon, with Temescal Canyon Road and ultimately Will Rogers State Park, was discussed at an August 21 Meeting at the … Continue reading →

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40-Year-Old Playground Needs to be Replaced

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: The simple facts: the Palisades Recreation Center 40-year-old playground is not ADA compliant. Although Palisades residents are among the highest taxpayers in Los Angeles, it appears the only way a playground will be replaced if 1) someone, who … Continue reading →

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