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LA Coastline Eyed for National Park Status
16 Feb
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.
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.
Public comments are being accepted until April 6. Following this period, the NPS will analyze the collected feedback alongside its internal research. A comprehensive report is slated for release in 2027, which will inform Congress on whether the targeted areas meet the criteria for designation as a national park or another NPS unit.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn expressed that while LA County's beaches are valuable public assets, any decision requires a thoughtful, fact-based approach. She awaits the study's findings on potential impacts to public access, local decision-making, and conservation efforts.
