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In Irvine, over 90% of residents live within 10 minutes of a park and the city spends over $600 per resident on its parks. Irvine spends the most out of the 100 cities polled on its park facilities per resident. Jenna Cobb is a program manager at Community Nature Connection, a non-profit that works to create equal access to green spaces in Los Angeles county. Cobb said outdoor access can positively improve the quality of life for residents.
Cobb works with middle and high school students who have shared with her that they feel “safe, peaceful, happy, and at one with nature after they spend time at our local parks.”Police In Riot Gear Clear UCLA Encampment, Firing Flash Bangs And Arresting Protesters