Had not been to LA for a very long time...not my favorite place especially if not near the coast and we were not near the coast...Bellevue was a random find as we needed to get the dog stretched out. It had a variety of things for people and dogs of all ages during this brief morning stroll it appeared safe. My initial and only conclusion is that this is a good oasis in a city with few parks. read more

We Love this place. I've been coming here for over 20 years. He went to preschool here and loved it. Now we play sports here and play at the park at least 3 times a week. Really great staff working here. Always smiles and they get to know the kids pretty good. Jimmy, Oscar, Tristian, Myriam, Liz, AJ, Miles - all really great at what they do. If you see a community event here - get yourself there and have a great time. They really cleaned this place up and created a great community spot. If you see me running - there is no danger - I'm usually it. Thank you read more

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Tucked away in the heart of the city, this charming spot is a delightful find. It's perfect for families looking to enjoy a picnic, play some basketball or baseball, and let the kids have a great time in the well-maintained area. The ample parking adds to the convenience, and the best part is that all these amenities come at no cost to you. read more

One of the best parks we've been to in LA. Park maintenance were there on a Sunday. Restroom stocked. Picnic tables, parking lot. A little of everything. Every inch of the park was being utilized. Chill neighborhood read more

(Visited 05/12/20 TU @ 8:00am and several times after): Ring the bell, I viewed a recreation center hidden in a residential area of Silver Lake! I'd been aware of Bellevue Recreation Center since I moved into the neighborhood years ago and even passed by it countless times on my walks. But as an alternative to the heavily popular and populated Silver Lake Reservoir, my roommate and I finally decided to take the barely half-mile distance from home to check it out. Would this visit usher in a new exercise and stretching option for us!? AMENITIES Dirt Track: This circled the entire area with a 2.5 laps-to-1.03 miles ratio https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=v1q1EV_0WEtgH_p2OZ5eXg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Baseball Field: Just one. Trash Cans: Several of these through with plenty of "Do Not Litter" posted signs https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=x1ZuzQlgCb-4YEdwHaak5w&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Basketball Court: Just one. Grassy Areas: But DON'T use these areas for golfing https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=qf5MgE2oyuUlAH4xsmmZmw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw or for soccer https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=_jZdg_wXfzERc4LB5a0ZgA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! Children Play Area: Fun things to crawl and jump upon to tire out the young ones! Dog-Friendly: But... just make sure they are on a leash. Oh... and NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=fknKpx8WMGo0mxM6PBgQxQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! Covered Tables And BBQ Grills: I imagine these are reserved on a first-come first-serve basis. No Motorized Vehicles: OK... only human-powered movement ya'll https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=6ilRgbnU40_5IA3RFPKFnA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! SERVICE None to speak of on this particular visit. However, due to recent restrictions that forbade the use of the courts, drinking fountains, equipment, fields, recreation room in addition to the mandate for everyone to wear face masks to slow the spread of COVID-19 aka "Coronavirus 2020", patrons were basically limited to the circular dirt track and open grass areas. However, the grounds looked clean and kept up. PARKING (FREE) Although we walked, they had a private medium parking lot and plenty of street parking along the main drags of Marathon St. and Lucile Ave. - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A decent-sized area that had separate entrances between two streets with the main one on Marathon St. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=owd3X9d_KS9zSHE2XxHlvQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, this was your typical neighborhood park surrounded by apartments and houses, decent grass areas along with amenities previously listed. A ton of natural light (duh... it was all outside!) while I believed there were some tall light poles for some evening entertainment. There were no TVs while background music provided by a few people stretching with a boombox. ATTIRE Totally casual, but since I was getting in some exercise I was in a tank top, gym shorts, and running shoes. OVERALL I was pleased with my first visit to the Bellevue Recreation Center and have made follow-up visits since then. I loved that it was so close to my crib, less crowded, private parking lot, BBQ grills, and what I believed was some indoor gym (I must investigate this further). I also didn't have a chance to check out the bathrooms since they were closed, so that was a must next time since they usually tended to be sketchy (the ones at Echo Park Lake were constantly foul!). Personally, I would've loved a tennis court and a place to Rollerblade or skateboard. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $0.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, unless there were any food carts or trucks which I saw none, there was no need for any cash or credit cards like mine of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS read more

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Playground. Open. Lots of space to play. However it is becoming run down. Only one bathroom stall. Plenty tables.

A great place to stay, both with children and without! there are fitness equipment, basketball courts ... there are many places for children to relax, there are barbecue areas. recommend to visit! read more

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This is a beautiful park, it has a basketball court, running track, 2 modern children's playgrounds (one for toddlers), a baseball field, 2 covered benches which are great for birthday parties and workout equipment, parking is kinda tight as there are 2 daycare centers on the premises, it's perfect for dogs. I'm glad I found this spot read more

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Used to come her a lot as a kid. The park became more beautiful and safe within the years. The apparatus are newly built. It's wonderful to see many people out in the park doing the activities they love to stay active and healthy! read more

This Silver Lake park is tucked away deep in a residential 'hood. We found it by accident when we were lost, looking for an address. The park was closed for a couple of years, a few years back, for renovations. I didn't see it before, but it looks like they did a pretty good job. The place was filled with people, mostly teens having fun after school on a weekday, when we explored the space on foot. I see these signs that say "No Bicycles" more & more frequently. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rntqYuZM76exHjuMuhAc2g?select=APuuT64O0Z1WPuS4Fk2Hrg Jeeeeez what's up with that......it's a park. Too many damn rules, I say. Anyway, this park has a lot to offer: Basketball court http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rntqYuZM76exHjuMuhAc2g?select=7sxBnOHGgG5YGz96WPXssA Ball field http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rntqYuZM76exHjuMuhAc2g?select=iPU3KvhRPOt3cGJh2NDiBg Picnic areas http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rntqYuZM76exHjuMuhAc2g?select=q_m6qpGrwH_JUZjVJmEsBw Kiddie playgrounds http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rntqYuZM76exHjuMuhAc2g?select=7JQG3vZOP6ptFA6qKt6B1w http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rntqYuZM76exHjuMuhAc2g?select=ISjc63UJ26krdaw6Exe2fA Watch out for the trees, though. I leaned against a tree to pose for a photo, and got all full of sticky sap. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rntqYuZM76exHjuMuhAc2g?select=qTEeAgcfykxkbmxcvxR5cA Don't trust nature. read more

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November 19, 2016 Came here with my baby and hunny for a co-worker's son's first birthday. This place is pretty relaxing. There is a playground and basketball courts near the playground. The park/Rec. Center is pretty expansive. It can literally hold multiple parties, but why crowd the place with parties? By the way, the parking isn't so easy to find when on a Saturday afternoon. read more

Kinda sucks to have to walk up the hill on Lucille to get here! But I guess it doubles your workout! This park is small, but pretty nice. There are 2 playground areas, one for the littler ones and another for the little ones. There's only 1 basketball court :( but the hoops actually have nets! There's also 2 baseball fields. There's a decent amount of grassy areas and benches and tables and plenty of parking on the street or in the lot. Tues, Wed, and Thurs they have aerobics classes at 6pm for only $2! They also have a bunch of kids sports leagues. read more

I'm not quite sure how I feel about this park for so many reasons. I used to jog here a lot more often than I did now, mostly because it's nearby. Recently, I've found it to be a really, really, really boring place to run. After I found the Silverlake reservoir and Griffith Park, no other running routes seemed to compare. This place is okay if I'm time deficient and I need somewhere to sweat. Oftentimes though, I prefer Sunset boulevard. read more

Bellevue Recreation Center - Parks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Still a nice enough park but home to the La Mirada locos 13. Violent LA street gang.

Great sense of community at this rec center. I have two kids and they have attended the summer camps for the last couple of years and I attend a weekly class at night. Staff are very friendly and consistent. They remember the kids and very positive bonds are forged there. I wish there was less dog poop, but I'll take it over crackheads. A nice mix and like I said at the beginning, a great sense of community. read more

This neighborhood park is nice and family-friendly--there's something for toddlers, little and older kids, parents, grandparents. It's huge for a park in the middle of the city. There are two playgrounds on opposite ends (one for toddlers and littles, another for older kids), a sand pit, outdoor calisthenics equipment, a basketball court, baseball field, some grass and trees, and a nice big jogging track that goes around the whole park. It's fairly clean and well-maintained, and the regulars you'll see are mostly kids and their parents, some grand parents, and people of all ages jogging around. There's a nice sense of community, too. Bathrooms aren't sparkling clean but not bad. It gets pretty crowded at peak hours but a great place for your kid to run and play. read more

This park would be cool if it didn't fill up with people BBQing every weekend. Why are people allowed to BBQ in a park? Makes no sense to me. People drag all sorts of shit to this park. Their own BBQs, bouncy jumper things, PA systems hooked up to blast music, mini-fridges run off of generators (no joke). I wouldn't mind so much if they'd clean up after themselves, but walking in the park over the weekend is like navigating a minefield of chicken bones, hot dogs, melted ice cream, candy wrappers, gift wrap, confetti and gum. Oh, and it's filled with coyotes, who come out after dark and aren't scared of people or dogs. And cockroaches, who come to eat the chicken bones and other debris. On a weekday it's kind of nice and peaceful, though. And it's kept quite clean on weekdays. For a city park, it's pretty nice. It's the people (and coyotes and cockroaches) that make it nasty. read more

Alcohol not permitted. Playing soccer is prohibited. Dogs must be on a leash. No bikes, scooters, and skateboards on path. Playing golf is prohibited. Golf? Who the heck would play golf here?! There are other signs posted, but it's hard to keep track since there are so many! Crazy that there could be so many signs in this unsuspecting small park in Silverlake. Yet, the people come. I mean, there's ALWAYS somebody here. All sorts of folks can be found here: Spanish speaking families, hipsters, elderly folks exercising, teens on swing sets texting, gangsters, dogwalkers, jocks, and well... just anyone, really. :) There are basketball courts, a baseball field, a community/recreation center, BBQ grills, tables , benches, various trees to provide shade, a gravel path (about 1/3 mile once around), and wild animals! Yes. Coyotes are known to hang out here, especially since they know people walk their small dogs. Be sure to have your dogs on a leash since coyotes WILL snatch your pooch, if given the opportunity! Among the wild animals are skunks. Don't worry. They like to keep their distance. And believe it or not, this is a great bird watching hotspot. I have seen various raptors, warblers, woodpeckers, scrubjays (No, they are not bluejays), and other birds of interest. I really appreciate the sense of community in this park, and how it's tucked away in the hills of Silverlake. It makes for a very cozy park, despite all the crazy signs! read more

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Love this park. The track is great & their is always people walking, running, jogging, I even saw a guy doing lunges on it. Parking can be a hassle because its in a residential area but if you drive around you will find something & it helps that the park has a couple of entrances. And yes wild animals hang out there too. I saw a coyote lounging under a bush. Great place, has everything you want in a park. read more

This park has come a long way. Over 30 years ago, my grandfather taught me to ride my first bike here. Today, I am married and have a beautiful wife and fun loving golden retriever, both who love to come here early in the morning for a nice and peaceful run around the track. It sure is a pleasure to see some of L.A.'s tax money go to areas that really need it. Now, if they could only build more community pools year round, that would be super. Bellevue means alot to those who have invested some great memories, like lil league baseball, open gym and Bellevue's own red tail hawks, that call Bellevue home. read more

Even though most of the adult equipment and facilities have not been updated. This is the only park that I could find with "adult" pull-up bars and dip bars to pass the time on the weekends when I'm in downtown during the day. Has a dirt trail track for runners and an updated play area for the kids. The park is dog friendly was well. It's located in a nice quite neighborhood. Parking can be tight and a little tough to come by times, but overall the only park I am satisfied with in downtown. read more

Bellevue is a park that has just about everything. It's vast and has a lot of variety in it. There are pits, a children's play area, a baseball field, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a long running track, and an ice cream truck. So after you're long day of working out and grubbing on some bbq get some ice cream. Be a fatty. You've burned it off. One of the gripes of this place are double rimmed outdoor hoops, and small backboard. BOOO. Also limited parking on the weekends. If you like to do anything physical you can most likely do it at Bellevue. Except for dirty park business. No no on that. There are kids. read more

This park is the tits! Big, spacious, with drinking fountains and bathrooms, a track to run around, friendly people walking their dogs, an ice cream vendor, playgrounds for the kiddies, two baseball fields, an indoor gym and some outdoor basketball courts. I wish there was a more open field for random messin' around (our ball kept getting stuck in the tree), and I wish there was a bigger ball wall, but it's a very nice, clean, fun park and I'm gonna play there often. read more

Staff is great, the people who hang at this park are nice and respectful. There's no bums drinking or hanging out here very kid and dog friendly. read more

The track is 0.37 miles. The indoor court smells like a bathroom a little bit but you get used to it. The kids playground areas are cool. There's a lot of poop in the grass so be careful where you step. I like this park. read more

Bellevue park is right by my house and I often come here to walk my dog or exercise. I think it's a nice area to have a recreation center and it's complete with a jogging track (2.5 laps=1 mile), two play areas (one for small and one for larger children), outdoor exercise equipment, a basketball court and baseball field. It's always pleasant with lots of children, dogs, little league games and during the weekend it's popping off with people having large family events like children's birthday parties. Oh I almost forgot there are picnic tables and little public BBQs throughout. I'm taking off stars cause it's kind of small. Also, I don't really mind this cause I'm a grown ass woman but there's always teenagers around smoking pot in the shadows which I'd imagine would be really off putting if I was a family. Finally, the bathroom aren't well maintained. They're always dingy with not enough soap but it's a park so what do you expect. read more

Bellevue Recreation Center - Arthur loves the park. - Parks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I didn't discover this little gem till I had been in Silver Lake for over 6 years! Who knew? Now I enjoy jogging around the trail (1 lap .43 miles) or walking through to get to Sunset - much better than walking down a narrow street. During the week it gets a fair amount of people but the weekends are a little crowded at times. Awesome little spot in the hood though. read more

An okay place to jog if you live nearby. I live a block away, so this gets the job done if (like me) you are a busy person who just needs to get some exercise and hates running out on the street or driving a long way to the nearest gym. It gets crowded on weekends at times, and you have to do a bit of dodging around kids, oblivious people, dogs, etc. I often run at sunset, and I've never seen gangs or sketchy types described by other reviewers. It's a pretty boring jog (around and around and around), but I don't mind it. It feels quite safe, and no one has ever bothered me. read more

Wonderful park for walking my dog or running the track. Lots of trees and good feeling of community w the regulars who walk their dogs here or run in the AMs. read more

Great park to be in. If your into basketball then you would come here they got a basketball court outside but what sux is that its always pack full of people playing read more

Nice sized, spacious park with lots of different amenities. Long track around the outer ring, decent basketball court, a couple of playground type things, baseball diamond, and of course the rec center itself is pretty good. They also have grills and picnic tables and a pretty nice sized parking area. Really enjoyable spot. Also, the basketball courts have lights, so that's always nice. Great place for a morning workout. My only complaint would be that they can't seem to keep from watering the basketball courts instead of the grass, which leads to some dead spots in the grass and dangerous wet spots on the courts. read more

Park has improved over the years, but still some empty little ziplock drug baggies can be seen around on the grass and the ubiquitous shady characters mulling about. read more

Nice place to play basketball. There is outdoor exercise area. Playground for kids. Bathrooms could be cleaner. read more

Bellevue Recreation Center - Parks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After getting coffee at Cafe Organico down the street, I decided to go for a walk and take a new path--to which I stumbled upon Bellevue Park. I've lived in the neighborhood for almost two years--and had no idea this park existed! It has a dirt track (1 lap = .43 miles), a baseball field, basketball courts (indoor and outdoor), playground for kids, and outdoor gym equipment. I had actually been looking for a good place to do bodyweight exercises--dips, leg raises, pull-ups, chin-ups, etc.--and this is a great place to do all of those things. This isn't a particularly amazing park, but if you live close by it's a peaceful place to get away and be outside. On my walk back home I enjoyed a pretty view of the city as the sun set. Though this was my first time at the park, I didn't notice any gang members or anything shady as others on here have described--guess I'll have to wait and see. Regardless, I will definitely be coming back. read more