In her function as executive director and lead landscape architect of North East Trees, Lynne Dwyer designed the first series of mini-parks and crafted the first community greenway along the banks of the Los Angeles River and the Arroyo Seco with native tree plantings, trail improvements and interpretive displays. These projects were stitched together to create over ten miles of linear public greenways with a goal of linking three regional parks: Debs Park, Elysian Park and Griffith Park. Today this recreational greenway serves strollers, joggers and bicyclists, with rest stops, seating, and gathering areas while linking neighborhoods and creating local parks in areas previously under-utilized.

The Los Angeles River Greenway incorporates natural history into the contemporary urban setting. Silhouettes of native animals and interpretive trail signage provide thoughtful detail. Local artists created sculptural metal gates which opened the riverbanks to the community. Key planning components included extensive community design workshops, consensus building, and legislative liaison.

Clients include:
• National Park Service
• Los Angeles County Regional Parks & Open Space District
• Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
• Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
• California Department of Transportation

Locations: Los Angeles, California
Constructed: 1995-2000

The Great Heron gates at Rattlesnake Park, Los Angeles River Greenway, design and fabrication by Brett Goldstone.

Guardians of the River gate, located on the Los Angeles Riverwalk at Los Feliz Boulevard, design by Michael Amescua.

Water with Rocks gate, located on the Los Angeles Riverwalk at Fletcher Drive, design and fabrication by Brett Goldstone.

Oso Park, Los Angeles River Greenway.