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The County’s parks and recreation system includes 63,000 acres of parks, lakes, trails, natural areas, and gardens, including the Arboretum and Descanso Gardens, and the world’s largest public golf course system. These include 87 regional and local parks, 344 miles of horse and hiking trails, 19 golf courses and 31 public swimming pools. The County has teamed with the private sector to offer additional amenities at its parks, including boat and bicycle rentals, hot tubs, recreational vehicle parks, equestrian rentals and boarding, and the Raging Waters water park.

Highlights

County Parks Youth Swim Team is New State Champion
The Los Angeles County Swim Team, 97 youth from three South Los Angeles communities, won the 2009 USA State Swim Championship in San Diego on July 18. The team, representing Los Angeles County's Jesse Owens, Victoria and Ted Watkins parks, is made up of boys and girls aged 10 to 18 years old.

New Fishing Pier at Legg Lake
A new fishing pier has been constructed at Legg Lake, one of three lakes in the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in South El Monte. The pier is compliant with American Disabilities Act requirements.

Parks and Recreation Links

	Gardens The County's Department of Park and Recreation manages several beautiful gardens and offers year-round programs for communities and residents. The Arboretum \| Descanso Gardens \| South Coast Botanic Garden \| Virginia Robinson Gardens
	Parks Find your local and community parks in your geographical region. Local Parks - East \| Local Parks - North \| Local Parks - South \| Local Parks - Regional Parks
	Recreation Areas Los Angeles County offers a rich collection of recreational areas in a natural setting.
	Reserving Park Facilities Looking for a site for your group picnic, wedding or reception? The Parks and Recreation Department reserves many of its sites for such events.

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Did You Know?

There are 87 regional and local parks in the county system.

The County operates 31 public swimming pools.

The County operates 19 golf courses.

The County manages the world's largest public golf course system.

The County manages 63,000 acres of parks, lakes, trails, natural areas, and gardens.

The County manages 344 miles of horse and hiking trails.

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