Parks & Recreation – Life. Enjoyed.

Parks & Recreation – Life. Enjoyed.
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Due to the LA Fires, the following parks are closed to the public:
Altadena Golf Course
Charles White Park
Charles S. Farnsworth Park
Altadena Triangle Park
Eaton Canyon Nature Center and Natural Area
80 years of Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation
Join us in celebrating 80 incredible years of Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation. Experience the vibrant history, community spirit, and endless adventures that our parks have brought to life. Let’s honor the past and look forward to many more years of memories and fun!
IT'S PARK TIME
Explore • Engage • Connect
Visit LA County Parks this Fall! Register for special Seasonal Events, Recreation Classes, Aquatics, Youth and Adult Sports, and Nature Center Programs! Check out our FREE Recreation for All special interest classes, activities, and workshops for all ages at:
reservations.lacounty.gov
WINTER CLASSES
Whether you’re taking up a new hobby, learning a new skill or being more active, LA County Parks invites you to join our Winter Classes for all ages! We’re offering a variety of in-person and virtual classes to help you get active, stay healthy, and enjoy a new hobby. From yoga and sports to music and arts, there is a class for everyone! Classes start soon and registration is on a rolling basis.
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AQUATICS
Its summertime! Time to jump into the pool.  Over 30+ pools return with a variety of fun and engaging programming for you and the entire family. No matter what you’re looking to do, LA County Parks has got you covered to help you beat the heat!
EVERY BODY PLAYS
This Fall, EveryBody Plays drop-in recreation program anticipates serving over
20,000
youth across Los Angeles County. Every Body Plays program offers structured activities, field trips, in addition to Capers, ESTEAM and much more ensuring that each participant remains engaged and active throughout the summer.
FIND A PARK
The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation proudly maintains 184 parks for you! Local parks have playgrounds, organized sports, special programs and classes from swimming lessons to aerobics to Teen Clubs.
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TEE TIME
Los Angeles County has many beautiful golf courses to choose from. Take your pick!
Golf Courses
Different Facilities
18-hole regulation length courses
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DISCOVER HUNDREDS OF MILES OF TRAILS!
Use our trails website or mobile app to find some of the best trails in the world. You can search for trails by name city or park, or look up length and elevation gain, or find out which trails allow dogs, horses and bikes. You’ll find everything you need to plan your next adventure!
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Countywide Parks Needs Assessment
Unprecedented in scope and scale, the 2016 Countywide Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment documents and analyzes park need in cities and unincorporated communities across Los Angeles County.
FINAL REPORT
INTERACTIVE MAPS & DATA
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OUR MISSION
Serve as stewards of parklands.
Build healthy and resilient communities.
Advance social equity and cohesion.
OUR VISION
To be a world-class parks and recreation organization.
OUR VALUES
Compassion
– We cultivate emotional and cultural awareness that ensures empathy toward our diverse population.
Health and Wellness
– We are dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of the communities and people we serve.
Inclusion
– We will intentionally seek diversity in the experience of our staff and ensure our offerings reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Innovation
– We dream big and combine creativity and productivity to design forward looking solutions.
Integrity and Dedication
– We exhibit loyalty, commitment, honor, and truthfulness in actions and deeds.
Stewardship and Sustainability
– We strive to balance social, economic, and environmental needs through proactive stewardship and conservation practices.
OPERATIONS PLAN
LA County Parks Operations Plan for fiscal year 2024/2025 was developed with centering equity, access and commitment to programming. The hours of operations of parks and programs promote equitable access to the public.  The Operations Plan also provides an overview of the key core programs offered by LA County Parks, information on the rental fees to access the facilities and provides important contact information for the main offices.
DEPARTMENT IMPACTS REPORT
The Department Impacts Report showcases the many ways LA County Parks supports communities—offering year-round recreation, cultural and seasonal celebrations, stewardship of natural resources, and essential assistance during emergency response. Collectively, these efforts demonstrate the vital role LA County Parks plays in strengthening communities across the County.
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Full Park List
72nd Street Staging Area
Acton Park
Acton Wash Wildlife Sanctuary
Adventure Park
Albatross Road Rest Area
Allen J. Martin Park
Alondra Community Regional Park
Alondra Golf Course
Alpine Butte Wildlife Sanctuary
Altadena Golf Course
Altadena Triangle Park
Amelia Mayberry Park
Amigo Park
Apollo Community Regional Park
Arcadia Community Regional Park
Athens Park
Atlantic Avenue Park
Avenue Park
Avocado Heights Park
Bassett Park
Belvedere Community Regional Park
Big Rock Wash Wildlife Sanctuary
Bill Blevins Park
Blackwill Equestrian Park
Blalock Wildlife Sanctuary
Bodger Park
Bosque del Rio Hondo Park
Butte Valley Wildflower Sanctuary
California High School Pool
Carl O. Gerhardy Wildlife Sanctuary
Carolyn Rosas Park
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
Castaic Regional Sports Complex
Charles S. Farnsworth Park
Charles White Park
Charter Oak Park
Chester L. Washington Golf Course
City Terrace Park
Colonel Leon H. Washington Park
Compton Creek Walking Path Phase I
Countrywood Park
Crescenta Valley Community Regional Park
Dalton Park
Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center
Del Aire Park
Del Valle Park
Descanso Gardens
Devil’s Punchbowl Natural Area
Dexter Park
Diamond Bar Golf Course
Don Knabe Community Regional Park
Don Knabe Golf Center and Junior Academy
Dr. Richard H. Rioux Memorial Park
Earvin “Magic” Johnson Recreation Area
East Rancho Dominguez Park
Eastside Eddie Heredia Boxing Club
Eaton Canyon Golf Course
Eaton Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center
El Cariso Community Regional Park
El Cariso Golf Course
El Parque Nuestro
Enterprise Park
Eugene A. Obregon Park
Everett Martin Park
Faith and Hope Park
Frank G. Bonelli Equestrian Center
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park
Franklin D. Roosevelt Park
George Lane Park
George R. Bones Wildlife Sanctuary
George Washington Carver Park
Gloria Heer Park
Greater Whittier Aquatic Center
Hacienda Heights Community and Recreation Center
Hasley Canyon Equestrian Center
Hasley Canyon Park
Helen Keller Park
Highland Camrose Park
Hollywood Bowl
Jackie Robinson Park
Jackrabbit Flats Wildlife Sanctuary
Jake Kuredjian Park
Jesse Owens Community Regional Park
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
Knollwood Golf Course
Knollwood Pool
La Mirada Community Regional Park
La Mirada Golf Course
Ladera Park
Lakewood Golf Course
Lario Staging Area
Loma Alta Park
Loma Alta Park Staging Area
Longview Wildlife Sanctuary
Los Amigos Golf Course
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Los Pinetos Rest Area
Los Robles Park
Los Verdes Golf Course
Lyman Staging Area
Maggie Hathaway Golf Course
Manzanita Park
Marshall Canyon Equestrian Center
Marshall Canyon Golf Course
Marshall Canyon Regional Park
Marshall Canyon Staging Area
Martin Luther King Jr. Fitness Garden
Mary M. Bethune Park
McNees Park
Mescal Wildlife Sanctuary
Michillinda Park
Mira Vista Park
Mona Park
Monteith Parkway
Mountain Meadows Golf Course
Neenach Wildlife Preserve
Orange Grove Park
Pamela Park
Park Learning Grove County Park
Parque de los Suenos
Pathfinder Community Regional Park
Payne Wildlife Sanctuary
Pearblossom Park
Peck Road Water Conservation Park
Pepperbrook Park
Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park
Phacelia Wildlife Sanctuary
Pickens Canyon Park
Pico Canyon Park
Placerita Canyon State Park
Rimgrove Park
Rowland Heights Park
Roy Campanella Park
Ruben Salazar Park
Rueben Ingold Parkway
San Angelo Park
San Dimas Canyon Community Regional Park
San Dimas Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center
San Dimas Staging Area
San Fernando Recreation Park and Aquatic Center
San Jose Creek Overlook
Santa Anita Golf Course
Santa Catalina Island Nature Center at Avalon Canyon
Santa Catalina Island Regional Park
Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area
Saybrook Park
Schabarum Equestrian Center
Sorensen Park
South Coast Botanic Garden
Stephen Sorensen Park
Stoneview Nature Center
Sunshine Park
Ted Watkins Memorial Park
Tesoro Adobe Historic Park
Thomas S. Burton Park
Trailview Park
Tujunga Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary
Two Strike County Park
Val Verde Community Regional Park
Valley Center Staging Area
Valleydale Park
Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park
Veterans Memorial Community Regional Park
Victoria Community Regional Park
Victoria Golf Course
Virginia Robinson Gardens
Walker Ranch Trailhead
Walnut Creek Community Regional Park
Walnut Nature Park
Washington Avenue Park
Weisburn Walking Path
Wishing Tree Park
Whittier Narrows Equestrian Center
Whittier Narrows Golf Course
Whittier Narrows Natural Area and Nature Center
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
William S. Hart Regional Park
William Steinmetz Park
Workman Mill Staging Area
Golf Courses
Alondra
Altadena
Chester Washington
Diamond Bar
Don Knabe
Eaton Canyon
El Cariso
Knollwood
La Mirada
Lakewood
Los Amigos
Los Verdes
Maggie Hathaway
Marshall Canyon
Mountain Meadows
Santa Anita
Victoria
Whittier Narrows
Park History
The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation has a long, proud history which has brought us to where we are today.
Prior to becoming the Department of Parks and Recreation, operations and facilities were managed by 1) the Parks Division, which was responsible for maintaining all physical aspects of parks under the Forester and Fire Warden’s Office, and 2) the Department of Recreation, Camps and Playgrounds which was responsible for administering all park programs.
On July 1, 1944, the Department of Parks and Recreation was created by ordinance and all functions were merged into this new Department. Since then, the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation has been meeting the recreational needs of residents and visitors from all over the world through programming, facilities, land acquisition and environmental stewardship and more!
Today, the Department owns 182 beautiful parks including natural areas, wildlife sanctuaries, lakes, trails, arboreta and botanic gardens and local, community and regional parks.  The Department also operates the largest municipal golf system with 20 courses at 18 locations and owns great cultural venues including the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre and the world famous Hollywood Bowl.
Creative and innovative recreational programming offers something special for every member of the family and a number of special events are held annually for the enjoyment of the entire community.
The Department is committed to providing social, cultural and recreational opportunities for all to enjoy!  The mission and goals of the Department are accomplished through unwavering support from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, County Chief Executive Office, partnerships with other County Departments, Friends Groups, Foundations, non-profit groups and other organizations and agencies and through a team of talented and dedicated employees and volunteers who understand completely how Parks Make Life Better!
FRIENDS & PARTNERS
Altadena Community Garden
Amigos de Los Rios
Angeles National Forest Recreation Areas
Antelope Valley Trails and Recreation Council
Baldwin Hills Regional Conservation Authority
Board of Governors
Bonelli Park Support Foundation
California Parks and Recreation Society
California State Parks
Center for Natural Land Management
Central Basin Municipal Water District
City of Santa Clarita
Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation Golf Advisory Committee
Descanso Gardens Guild, Inc.
Equestrian Trails International (ETI)
Friends of Acton Park
Friends of Castaic Lake
Friends of Hart Park
Friends of Jackie Robinson Park
Friends of Robinson Gardens
Friends of Salazar Park
Friends of Steinmetz Park Senior Center
George Lane Park Board
Inter-Agency Council of Child Abuse and Neglect
Junior Golf Foundation
La Cañada / Flintridge Trails Council
Loma Alta Park Community Gardens
Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation, Inc.
Los Angeles County Arts Commission
Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office
Los Angeles County Community and Senior Services
Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs
Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Los Angeles County Public Library
Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Flood Control District
Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning
Los Angeles County District Attorney
Los Angeles County Office of County Counsel
Los Angeles County Fish and Game Commission
Los Angeles County Parks Foundation
Los Angeles County Probation Department
Los Angeles County Quality Productivity Commission
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Los Voluntarios
Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
Mountains Restoration Trust
National Recreation and Park Association
Nature Centers Associates of Los Angeles County, San Dimas Canyon
Nature Centers Associates of Los Angeles County, Eaton Canyon
Nature Centers Associates of Los Angeles County, Placerita Canyon
Newhall Land
Parks and Recreation Commission
Park Summit of Los Angeles County
Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
San Gabriel Mountains Regional Conservancy
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Santa Catalina Island Conservancy
Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society
Santa Clarita Valley Trails Advisory Committee
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council
Schabarum Regional Park Support Foundation
South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation
Stephen Sorensen Park Board
Trust for Public Land
Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District
Val Verde Community Benefits Funding Committee