A major way the intersection between people and wildlife may emerge is through ectoparasites, specifically ticks, and their potential spread from urban wildlife to people and their pets. This project explores the dynamics of potential risks for tick exposure, and related conflicts with urban wildlife along a gradient of urbanization in Southern California. Camera traps are used to document the presence and abundance of urban wildlife species and assess their potential as tick hosts. A drag cloth is used to detect the presence and abundance of ticks, including their species and life stages. Finally, a survey of pet owners will be deployed to gauge knowledge and perceptions surrounding outdoor recreation, urban wildlife, and ticks. This information will be synthesized into a model depicting the estimated abundance of ticks and potential urban wildlife host species at each sampling site to understand the potential risk for tickborne disease transmission along the urbanization gradient. Preliminary data has been collected, and final results will allow targeted outreach and education to minimize risks to human, veterinary, and wildlife health within and around urban greenspaces.