100 Acre Partnership
California State Parks, the City of Los Angeles, and the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) form the 100 Acre Partnership. The goal is to ensure consistency and coordination in various efforts to design new parks and improve amenities at Río de Los Angeles State Park.
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