Franklin D. Roosevelt Park Regional Stormwater Capture Project

The Franklin D. Roosevelt Park Regional Stormwater Capture Project (project) developed by the county of Los Angeles serves as a model for sustainable infrastructure through features that will protect the water quality of local rivers and streams and increase local water supply. The project is also a model of multi-benefit incorporation, exemplified by the inclusion of enhanced park amenities for recreation and education. The project will capture and infiltrate stormwater runoff via an underground infiltration system which consists of a diversion structure, a pretreatment system, two large infiltration galleries inside the park, and a series of 75-foot deep infiltration wells. Stormwater will be redirected into the infiltration system and allowed to percolate into the groundwater basin. Above ground features include a re-designed soccer field with artificial turf, an education garden with drought tolerant landscaping, interpretive signage to educate recreators, and park amenities to improve park usage.