What is the 'Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study'?

The 'Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study' is an initiative by the NPS to gather information and public input on the feasibility of designating a portion of the Los Angeles County coastline as a national park.

When does the public comment period for the LA coastal study close?

The public comment period for the 'Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study' closes on April 6.

When will the report on the Los Angeles coastline national park study be released?

A final report detailing the feasibility of designating the Los Angeles coastline as a national park or NPS unit is expected to be released in 2027.

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LA Coastline Eyed for National Park Status

16 Feb

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Summary

NPS studies LA County coastline for potential national park designation.
Public comment period for the 'Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study' ends April 6.
A final report detailing feasibility is expected in 2027.

LA Coastline Eyed for National Park Status

The National Parks Service (NPS) is currently seeking public feedback regarding a potential national park designation for a significant stretch of the Los Angeles County coastline. This initiative stems from the 'Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study,' approved by Congress in 2022.

The study encompasses the coastal area from Will Rogers State Beach near Santa Monica Bay down to Torrance Beach, including the San Pedro coastline. It aims to evaluate the significance, suitability, feasibility, and need for NPS management of these areas.