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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Los Angeles County Grand Jury
• 2009-2010
Los Angeles Parks and Recreation
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Findings 7 findings
F1
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Staff- Of the twenty-nine parks visited, the CGJ found only two which were adequately staffed.
F2
Page 67
Sanitation- In most parks visited, the CGJ found unsanitary, graffiti and trash- filled restrooms.
F3
Page 67
Security- Some parks require heightened security due to their location. Yet the CGJ noted that security cameras were inoperable or non-existent. Some parks had infrequent security patrols. Some were unreasonably permissive of homeless and others using the parks for illegal purposes.
F4
Page 67
Repair- The CGJ visited some parks where maintenance equipment was not operating. This diminished the attractiveness of the park. Equipment needed for the maintenance and attractiveness of the park was not operating. For example, in one nature park the pumps circulating the water had been out of operation for a long period. Parking areas were unpaved. 52 2009-2010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT
F5
Page 68
Signage- Some parks have no signs indicating the park office.
F6
Page 68
Staff- Some employees did not wear the issued identifying nametags. This could lead to unauthorized persons misleading park visitors.
F7
Page 68
Volunteers- Parks need volunteers, from community organizations and businesses.
Recommendations 7
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R1Page 63Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation and The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks should ensure that the parks are adequately staffed.
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R2Page 63Ensure that restrooms are regularly inspected and cleaned.
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R3Page 64Coordinate with law enforcement which provides security; ensure existing security cameras are operable
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R4Page 64Maintain equipment; blacktop and mark parking areas.
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R5Page 64Provide signs that clearly identify park offices.
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R6Page 64Employees should wear employee identification nametags.
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R7Page 64Enlist community businesses and residents to contribute resources and volunteers. 2009-2010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT 53 This page intentionally left blank 54 2009-2010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT RECREATION AND PARKS INSPECTION REPORT This page intentionally left blank 56