Los Angeles County’s coastline is up for a potential national park designation

The National Parks Service (NPS) wants to know what you think about turning LA’s beaches into national parks. They’re seeking public input on the idea, which could affect a huge chunk of the Pacific coast, from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach.

What’s the study about?

The ‘Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study’ will look at four key factors: significance, suitability, feasibility, and whether the NPS should manage the area. The agency says it’s just trying to gather info and report back to Congress.

You’ve got until April 6 to weigh in, after which the NPS will analyze the feedback and do its own research. They’ll produce a report in 2027 that’ll decide whether the areas are feasible for a national park or NPS unit.

LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn is playing it cool

Hahn says she’ll wait for the report before making any decisions. ‘Los Angeles County’s beaches are among our greatest shared treasures and public assets, and any conversation about their future deserves a thoughtful, fact-based approach,’ she said.

The NPS already manages 433 units across the US, covering over 85 million acres. So, it’s not like they don’t have experience with this sort of thing.