The City of Los Angeles has successfully secured an $11 million federal grant to aid in the creation of Jordan Downs Central Park, a new green space planned for the Watts neighborhood. This funding forms part of a larger $254.68 million investment from the Land and Water Conservation Fund’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program, as reported by City News Service, Inc. The park aims to be a sanctuary of recreation with amenities like a soccer field, basketball courts, and a community pool.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed gratitude towards Secretary Deb Haaland for the historic funding, noting that the park is a piece of a broader scheme to revitalize and redevelop Jordan Downs “in an environmentally friendly way that builds more housing and bike and walking paths across Jordan Downs,” according to a statement obtained by the Mayor’s official website. The federal contribution is expected to significantly enhance green spaces for the community, as relayed by Jenny Scanlin, Housing Authority Chief Strategic Development Officer.
Councilmember Tim McOsker expressed eagerness to see families using the new park, especially noting the impact it will have on the young residents. “This park will be a key part of the revitalization of Jordan Downs, and I can’t wait to see families, especially our young residents, enjoying a beautiful space to play, exercise, and thrive,” he said in a statement echoed by the Mayor’s official website…