George Lane Park Picnic, Field, and Parking Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2026020297
Public Agency
Los Angeles County Department of Parks & Recreation
Document Title
George Lane Park Picnic, Field, and Parking Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/9/2026
Document Description
The park is on a 14-acre parcel of land that was once part of an alfalfa farm owned by George and Olga Lane. In 1959, the Lanes donated the land to create a park to be enjoyed by local and surrounding communities. George Lane Park is a hub of activity for the community with many special events throughout the year. Park amenities include a parking lot, community building, swimming pool, skatepark, ball field and multi-purpose fields with lighting, playgrounds, and picnic tables. As a result of heavy use and deferred maintenance, the parking lot and practice baseball field need renovations to maintain ongoing use and accessibility by the community. Additionally, the park lacks a large shade shelter to accommodate the number of regular and special events held at the park throughout the year and to provide respite from the sun year-round. According to the 2016 Los Angeles Countywide Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment, George Lane Park is located within an area of moderate park need.
The proposed Project will install a large shade shelter in the main picnic area; refurbish the existing practice baseball field; resurface the existing parking lot; plant shade trees; and make related improvements. Prior to the start of construction, details of the shade shelter and plans for the parking lot repaving and ball field refurbishment will be shared on-site with the public.
Contact Information
Name
Jui Ing Chien
Agency Name
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Park Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Unincorporated Community of Antelope Valley
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
5520 West Avenue L-8
Quartz Hill, CA 93534
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15301(d), 15303(e) and 15304(b) of the State CEQA Guidelines
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. The project, which will install a covered shade shelter in the main picnic area, refurbish the existing practice baseball field, resurface the existing parking lot, plant a number of shade trees, and make related improvements, is within certain classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment in that it meets the criteria set forth in sections 15301(d), 15303(e) and 15304(b) of the State CEQA Guidelines and Classes 1(c), 3(b) and 4(c) of the County's Environmental Document Reporting Procedures and Guidelines, Appendix G. The project provides for the restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public health and safety; the construction of accessory structures and new landscaping; and will not involve the removal of healthy, mature, and scenic trees.
In addition, based on the proposed Project records, it will comply with all applicable
regulations, is not in a sensitive environment, and there are no cumulative impacts,
unusual circumstances, damage to scenic highways, listing on hazardous waste site lists compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5, or indications that it may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource that would make the exemption inapplicable.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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