CORRECTION: City of West Hollywood to Host Community Workshop to Help Shape the Future of Parks and Open Space

The City of West Hollywood invites community members to attend a workshop on the proposed Open Space Element Update to the City's General Plan on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the La Cienega and San Vicente Rooms at the West Hollywood Aquatic and Recreation Center, located at 8750 El Tovar Place, adjacent to West Hollywood Library.

The workshop will give community members an opportunity to learn about the update process and share input on the future of parks, recreation, and open space in West Hollywood. The workshop is free and open to the public, and no advance registration is required.

The Open Space Element is a state-required section of the General Plan that guides the City's policies for parks, recreation, environmental resources, and open space. State law has recently expanded local open space planning requirements to address equity, climate resilience, related community benefits, and opportunities to restore and expand natural systems where feasible.

The City has been working on these updates as part of the Open Space Element Update since summer 2025. In a dense urban environment, parks, open space, and recreation programs support health, community connection, and climate resilience. Community members are encouraged to attend the April 11 workshop and share feedback on the draft Open Space Element. Input received will help inform future policies, priorities, and actions for parks and open spaces in West Hollywood. More information about the project, the draft Open Space Element, and an online comment form are available on the City's Engage portal at https://engage.weho.org/openspace.

For more information about the Open Space Element Update, please contact Emily Rotman, Assistant Planner in the City of West Hollywood's Long Range Planning Division, at (323) 848-6802 or at [email protected]. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing dial 711 or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY) or 1-800-735-2922 (voice) for California Relay Service (CRS) assistance.

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