Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area Cooling Amenities Project

Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Arec:1 (Kenneth Hahn Park) is located at 4100 S. La Cienega Blvd, in unincorporated Ladera Heights. The 346-acre regional park features a Japanese garden, fishing lake, visitor center, play areas, sport courts, picnic areas, restrooms, multi-purpose sports fields, scenic lookouts, parking lots, and over seven miles of walking paths. The abundance of amenities makes this park a popular year-round regional destination. However, the park lacks adequate shaded areas to provide relief from high temperatures. Kenneth Hahn Park was identified as a priority for cooling inteNentions in the LA County Parks 2023 Cooling Strategies in our Parks report to the Board of Supervisors due to several factors. The park is in a study area with high park need according to the 2016 Los Angeles Countywide Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment. The park also seNes a population with moderate to high environmental burdens according to the 2022 Park Needs Assessment Plus. The proposed Project will help mitigate the risk of heat-related illnesses and better seNe the heat-vulnerable community that relies on Kenneth Hahn Park for recreation and relaxation. LA-County Parks partnered with Climate Resolve, a nonprofit organization that champions equitable climate solutions, on community outreach through local workshops, online suNeys, and events to educate the public on cooling strategies and inform the design of the proposed improvements. This engagement ensures that the proposed Project is responsive to community needs and enhances local resilience to extreme heat. The proposed project will include the installation of a shade structure over the existing fitness equipment zone; installation of a hydration station; shade tree planting; and related improvements.