Elevated Platform Parks Proposed in Draft Los Angeles River Master Plan The newly released Master Plan includes a few parks that would cover portions of the river to create spaces for parks and recreation. January 21, 2021, 9am PST | clementkhlau | A multi-year effort to revitalize the Los Angeles River took a big step forward a few days ago when the county of Los Angeles released the draft version of the updated Los Angeles River Master Plan. The nearly 500-page document details the needs of the communities along the river, the geographical and environmental constraints that need to be considered when addressing those needs, and the potential opportunities and projects that can help to rejuvenate the 51-mile waterway.