New Hiking Trail Coming To Hollywood Hills Near Ford's Theatre

HOLLYWOOD, CA — A new hiking trail will soon be coming to the Hollywood Hills, courtesy of a new grant from the National Parks Service. National Park Service officials announced Tuesday a $999,822 grant would be given to Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, to create a new hiking trail in the Hills.

The trail will be created within a 45-acre regional park, that also houses the Ford's Theater, a tree-lined, 1,200 person outdoor amphitheater. Funds from the grant will be used to create a trail through a "naturally vegated hillside offering stunning scenic vistas," according to National Parks Service.

“Through these grants, cities are able to provide equitable access to their parks and other outdoor recreational areas where none, or little, currently exist,” said NPS Deputy Director Shawn Benge. “Local parks, especially in urban areas, serve as a vital resource for economically disadvantaged communities. This grant program is available to every state and boosts communities’ outdoor recreation opportunities.”

The $16.8 million plan contains 19 proposals to develop brand new or improve 15 parks and 4 trails in 13 states, focusing on economically disadvantaged urban areas. Elsewhere in California, $1 million each was set aside for projects in San Francisco and Santa Barbara.

Another round of funding applications for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership is now being accepted through Grants.gov until September 24.