Pan Pacific Park — B+ Grade Report Card
Pan Pacific Park Report Card: B+ Overall Grade
Pan Pacific Park, located in the Fairfax district near the Larchmont and Hancock Park neighborhoods, received a B+ overall grade in the Los Angeles parks report card commissioned by City Controller Ron Galperin. The grade reflects a well-maintained community park that performs solidly across most categories — placing Pan Pacific Park among the better-scoring parks in the mid-city area of Los Angeles.
Pan Pacific Park Grade Summary
- Overall Grade: B+
- Strong performance in athletic fields and outdoor facilities
- Positive scores for customer service and staff responsiveness
- Children's play areas rated in the good-to-excellent range
- Restroom conditions better than the citywide C average
About Pan Pacific Park
Pan Pacific Park spans roughly 32 acres in the Fairfax neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving the surrounding communities of Hancock Park, Larchmont Village, and Mid-City. The park features baseball diamonds, a recreation center, an outdoor swimming pool, play areas, and open green space used by residents of all ages.
The park's B+ grade reflects its relatively active and well-resourced management — the Fairfax area has historically had engaged community organizations and advocacy groups that push for park maintenance and improvements, factors that can influence how parks are maintained over time.
What the B+ Means in Context
A B+ grade places Pan Pacific Park well above the city average for many categories and significantly above parks like Sun Valley Park Recreation Center, which received a C overall with an F for restrooms. However, Pan Pacific's grade also falls short of the A-range parks on the Westside — Palisades Recreation Center (A-minus), Westwood Park (A), Culver Slauson (A), and Jim Gilliam (A) — which set the benchmark for the best-maintained community parks in Los Angeles.
The citywide evaluation revealed that even well-performing parks can struggle with specific categories. Restrooms were the most common weak point — even parks scoring in the A and B range often saw restroom grades pull down their overall score. The citywide restroom average was a C, with 16 parks earning D or F grades for bathrooms specifically.
The Larchmont Buzz and Local Coverage
Pan Pacific Park's B+ grade received attention from local neighborhood media, including the Larchmont Buzz — a publication covering news for the Larchmont Village, Hancock Park, and Wilshire Park communities. Local outlets covering the report card noted that the B+ was a positive result for the mid-city area, while also highlighting that room for improvement exists, particularly in restroom conditions and facility maintenance.
Community engagement — through neighborhood councils, local media, and resident advocacy — plays a documented role in park quality. Parks that are closely watched by active community organizations tend to receive faster responses to maintenance requests and cleanliness complaints.
Restroom Conditions at Pan Pacific Park
Restroom conditions were evaluated as part of the standard assessment across all 40 parks. While Pan Pacific's overall B+ grade indicates better-than-average performance, the citywide pattern shows that restroom infrastructure is a challenge even at parks with strong overall grades. Aging plumbing, deferred repairs, and maintenance funding cuts affect parks throughout Los Angeles.
For a broader look at how restroom and plumbing infrastructure affects park quality across the city, see the LA park bathroom plumbing page. For the citywide context of restroom grades, visit the full report cards listing.
Improving from B+ to A
The gap between a B+ and an A-range park grade often comes down to consistency and resources. The top-scoring parks in the evaluation — Palisades Recreation Center, Westwood Park, Culver Slauson, and Jim Gilliam — all demonstrated sustained high performance across restrooms, cleanliness, and facility maintenance. They also benefited from communities with stronger advocacy and, in some cases, private supplementary funding for specific amenities like athletic fields.
Controller Galperin's recommendations — making the report card a recurring annual evaluation, increasing cleaning frequencies, and investing in infrastructure — are designed to help parks like Pan Pacific build on their B+ foundation and work toward consistently A-level performance.
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