PARKS BUILD COMMUNITY Community The third Parks Build Community installment promises significant benefits for an East Los Angeles neighborhood. F BY DANIELLE TAYLOR or a community with a name that literally translates to " the serene one, " the East Los Angeles neighborhood of El Sereno has historically lacked places to find such serenity. Despite the fact that El Sereno has among the county's highest percentage of residents aged 10 or younger, few community facilities exist to provide opportunities for play, exercise, or just relaxation. Fortunately, thanks to a far-sighted mayor along with overwhelming support from several NRPA partners, individual donors, city officials, and community activists, a new park is well underway that is eagerly anticipated to provide PL AYCORE a much needed peaceful oasis in the middle of the 64 Parks & Recreation busy community. | OCTOBER 2012 | WWW.NRPA.ORG