Transforming the way Angelenos move, feel, and connect.

ShineLA is a public health research initiative designed to increase physical activity levels among Los Angeles residents with the goal of positively influencing the health and wellbeing of the city’s diverse residents.

Shining Together: Reaching a Diverse and Active LA

ShineLA is led by a multidisciplinary team of scientists and key stakeholders across multiple sectors including health, sports, arts & design, and representative members from the community. Together, the ShineLA research team is conducting what will be one of the largest population-based studies of physical activity in the world, with an estimated 150,000 participants. Findings from the ShineLA research study will provide invaluable data on physical activity, health disparities, and social and environmental influences on activity levels and mental health. ShineLA is giving LA communities a voice to engage in their own health and well-being, providing opportunities to move, play, and work together to build a safer, healthier, happier, and more active community!
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Venice Beach

Feel the sand beneath your feet, or waves under your surfboard along the shores of Venice Beach.

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Watts Art Park

Take a stroll or wheel through iconic works of public art at the Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park.

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Exposition Park

Come learn about science, sports, nature, and the rich history of Los Angeles at the 160-acre campus of Exposition Park.

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Pan Pacific Park

Whether you are running bases, throwing hoops, playing on the swings, or splashing in the pool- Pan Pacific Park has it all!

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Jackie Tatum Skate Park

Reach new heights with your friends at the Jackie Tatum Skate Park!

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Echo Park

Paddle across or walk the scenic lake loop at Echo Park.

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Griffith Park

Hike to the top of Griffith Park to witness spectacular sunsets over the LA city skyline.

Let’s get ready for the 2028 Games!

ShineLA incorporates innovative, evidence-based strategies to increase and sustain physical activity among LA’s diverse communities in the lead up to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games – and beyond.

Physical inactivity is associated with negative health outcomes including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and increased levels of anxiety and depression. Physical inactivity remains one of the leading global risk factors for mortality.

Participation in exercise, sports, and active play can decrease the risks of these negative outcomes and lead to stronger muscles and bones, healthier weight, improved sleep, better mood.

More than 64% of adults and 80% of youth and adolescents are insufficiently active. Physical activity levels drop even further among underserved and minority populations.

In the US, more than 80% of youth and adolescents are insufficiently active.

What is ShineLA?

Research
The ShineLA initiative includes a series of scientifically rigorous research studies including one of the largest population-based studies of physical activity in the world, with an estimated 150,000 participants.
Partnership
ShineLA is leveraging existing programming and facilities available through the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, as well as creating city-wide activation spaces for movement and play, to provide opportunities for participants, at the individual, family, and neighborhood level to build a culture and community of health.
Marketing Campaign
As the Olympic and Paralympic movements draw near, an interactive marketing campaign, including a mobile app, website, wearable technology, flyers, banners, and environmental play spaces will integrated across Los Angeles.
Policy Change
ShineLA’s research will provide invaluable data on physical activity, health disparities, and social and environmental influences on activity levels to public health departments, policy makers, health care and community-based organizations.
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Our mission is to foster healthy, active, and engaged communities in Los Angeles.

ShineLA’s overarching objective is to increase physical activity levels and ultimately improve health outcomes across LA, with a focus on low-income families, communities of color, and young girls.

We are exploring various ways to bring ShineLA into your neighborhood.

Partnerships

Department of Recreation and Parks

Research Institutions

Nonprofit Organizations

Marketing Campaign

Park Signage

Billboards

Social Media

Innovative Technology

Wearable Activity Monitors

Culturally Tailored App

Gamification of Physical Activity

Multilevel Change

Individual

Family

Neighborhood

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For more information or to become a partner to ShineLA, please contact
Allison Kincaid/ info@shinela.org.
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