Ryan Park Playground and Three Sisters Connector Trail
Summary
A $122,500 design contract moves the playground project forward using restricted Measure A park funds and an ADA compliance upgrade. A Portuguese Bend resident objected, saying landslide-area homes need the money more.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
$122,500 contract with a $92,500 budget adjustment, offset by a matching Measure A grant.
Families and kids using Ryan Park, including those needing ADA-accessible access.
Portuguese Bend residents who argued the funds should go to landslide recovery instead.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Meeting - Nov 4, 2026
After twelve years, the city has one consolidated trail plan covering its 73-mile network, with new public-friendly maps, landslide closure notations, and accessible-trail listings.
Planning Commission Meeting - Oct 13, 2026
The city is consolidating five old trail and bikeway plans into one updated document covering all 73 miles of trails. It guides how trails get funded, built, and maintained — including safety goals, e-bike rules, and which trails reopen after the landslide.
Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee (IMAC) - Jul 15, 2026
An LA County grant is funding design of the Ryan Park playground improvements (ADA upgrades, new equipment), and a grant was awarded for the connector trail/bridge linking Filipponi Acres, Three Sisters, and LaBreeska — both following a 'get designs shovel-ready, then apply for construction grants' strategy.
City Council Meeting - Feb 3, 2026
A $122,500 design contract moves the playground project forward using restricted Measure A park funds and an ADA compliance upgrade. A Portuguese Bend resident objected, saying landslide-area homes need the money more.
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