City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks

The Department of Recreation and Parks maintains and operates more than 400 sites for recreational use. At the head of the Department are the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners, appointed by the Mayor with confirmation by the City Council. A General Manager, appointed by the Commissioners, is the chief administrator. The Department establishes, operates and maintains parks, swimming pools, public golf courses, recreation centers, museums, youth camps, tennis courts, sports programs and programs for senior citizens. It also supervises the construction of new facilities and improvements to existing ones.