However , Los Angeles County refused the offer , thus missing the opportunity to acquire 17,000 acres of park lands .
A proposal to establish a large park was considered in exchange for the cancellation of $1.1 million in unpaid taxes .
Los Angeles County refused the offer , thus missing the opportunity to acquire 17,000 acres of park lands .
A proposal to establish a large park was considered in exchange for the cancellation of $1.1 million in unpaid taxes .