Ascot Hills Park Advisory Board (PAB)
Community-Driven Stewardship for a Thriving Urban Wilderness
The Ascot Hills Park Advisory Board (PAB) is a dedicated group of volunteers committed to preserving and enhancing Ascot Hills Park. Composed of local residents, business members, and park enthusiasts, the PAB works in partnership with the Department of Recreation and Parks and other stakeholders to ensure the park remains a vital community resource.
What the PAB Does
The PAB leads efforts to protect, restore, and program the park, ensuring that projects align with community needs and conservation goals. Their key initiatives include:
Developing the Ascot Hills Park Framework Plan, which outlines long-term park management, habitat restoration, and public programming.
Leading restoration projects, such as invasive species removal, native plant restoration, and wildfire prevention.
Planning educational and recreational programs that engage schools, volunteers, and local organizations.
Reviewing and approving park use permits to ensure activities align with conservation efforts.
Overseeing community events, such as nature walks, clean-up days, and cultural celebrations.
Creating and maintaining this website, a community-driven resource for park updates, events, and volunteer opportunities.
The PAB’s Role in Park Restoration & Sustainability
he PAB developed the Ascot Hills Park Framework Plan to ensure restoration happens in carefully planned phases. The plan guides habitat management, trail maintenance, educational programming, and long-term sustainability efforts.
Get Involved
The PAB welcomes community participation! Whether through volunteering, attending meetings, or supporting park projects, your involvement helps shape the future of Ascot Hills Park.
Join us in preserving and enhancing this urban wilderness!
2025 Ascot Hills Park Advisory Board Members
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Demian Willette
Chair
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Jerry Schneider
Vice Chair
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Raymond Rios
Secretary
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Troy Carbajal
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Brad Davies
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Lluvia Arras
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Stephanie Orellana
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Salvador Velasco
Join the Ascot Hills Park Advisory Board
Are you passionate about Ascot Hills Park? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Drop into the next Park Advisory Board meeting to learn more about how to join the PAB, or simply drop by to give us your feedback.
Meetings are held every Second Wednesday of the Quarter*
Next Meetings:
April 9th, 2025, 5-7pm Location TBD
July 9th, 2025, 5-7pm Ascot Hills Park Amphitheater
October 8th, 2025, 5-7pm Ascot Hills Park Amphitheater
*Please note: Dates and locations are subject to change due to weather, quorum availability, or other unforeseen circumstances.
How to Join the PAB
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Join an Ascot Hills Park Advisory Board Meeting, sign in and get added to the minutes
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Interview with Ascot Hills Park Advisory Board:
Demian Willette, Ascot Hills PAB Chairperson: demian.willette@lmu.edu
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Application / Interest Form, download here
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Send Interest form to RAP staff for approval:
Jose Maciel, El Sereno Director: jose.maciel@lacity.org
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Visit www.laparks.org/volunteerapp to complete and submit your New Volunteer application.
Upon submission, our database automatically sends the email you provided a confirmation email, including instructions on continuing the application process. Please check your inbox and spam folder for these instructions. If you do not receive the email, please send an email to laparks.volunteer@lacity.org, requesting help checking on your submission.
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Schedule and complete a live scan fingerprint appointment.
Please review your confirmation email noted above (in step 5) for a link to a fingerprint appointment scheduling guide and a ‘Request for Live Scan Service’ form. You must print and complete page 1 of the 'Request for Live Scan Service' form, and bring it to your live scan appointment.
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Sign PAB code-of-conduct form, download here
Email to Jose Maciel, El Sereno Director: jose.maciel@lacity.org
A board member will notify you if you have been approved as a PAB member.
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