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    La Puente Community Center

    4.7 (9 reviews)

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    After school program :)
    Celina S.

    I've been part of the La Puente community my whole life and more recently got involved with the community center. First off, I signed my niece up for the boys and girls club with the main recreational leader Aida. As I was kinda hesitant with the whole program and her being there for pretty much full days (7:30am-6pm), she was extremely helpful and attentive with any questions or concerns I had, courteous, and reassuring that my niece would be in good hands :) I also paid the fee in full (yes, the $500), which wasn't bad at all since its 10 weeks AND it's literally basically like a summer camp including different recreational sports, field trips!! and lots of arts & crafts. I've met a few of the other program leaders such as Rose and Nachelly too, who are always super nice and say hi :) I definitely feel like you get your money's worth here and since I work all week, it's great to have somewhere to take her and not have to worry about where she's at. Not to mention they also offer lunch and snacks for the kids too, so I don't have to pack her a lunch, ha! Aida and the rest of the staff have always made me feel welcomed and glad that they have these programs to offer the youth. Not to mention they even do other programs during the school year too like an after school program that helps them with homework, which I'll probably look into as well when the school year comes back around. Overall I've loved working with the boys and girls club to make my nieces experience a great one as well. Moving on, I also decided to volunteer for the youth basketball and let me tell you all, it's been one of the most fun, hilarious, and greatest experiences ever. I've played basketball myself, but never coached it and doing the peewee basketball has been so much fun. The staff at the community center is always so cool and welcoming whenever I go in there and always make sure we have what we need to get through practice. The environment is upbeat and I love working with the kids. Angel, and the other community center staff were such a great help with signing up to volunteer. Overall it's been such a great experience here and I'm so happy to be a part of it! :))

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    Tammy C.

    This is a great place for the youth...wait scratch that for all to come. There are classes for kids to adults. The parking is ample, the facilities are clean, and the staff is friendly.

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    Very resourceful always great activities for the whole family. Just wish they had more concerts through the whole year.

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    Hacienda Heights Community Center

    Hacienda Heights Community Center

    4.2(21 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Always clean and kept up, I've rented a room here three times (in the last 2 years). I recommend…read morecalling as far in advance as you possibly can to get the date you want. Rooms are rented out fast and months in advance. Right now, prices are decent but do go up every year, especially the staff fee. Day of events, the rooms were setup how I wanted it and ready for us to start decorating at our starting time. The only thing I would appreciate more is if the staff member assigned to our party would come check the trash cans throughout our rented time, instead of me having to walk over to the front desk 3 or 4 times throughout the event. Having to leave just to have someone take out the trash is a bit annoying. They're rules are very simple, no hooks/tape (except painters tape) on the walls. No alcohol of any kind in the smaller rooms. Full payment due 2 weeks before event or reservations may be canceled. **One thing I have to share is payments cannot be in cash. CARD ONLY! The first time I reserved a room, the man who helped me allowed me to pay my last payment with cash. The last time I rented a room I purposely went to bank to pull out money, just to be told "no cash accepted". So I had to make 2 unnecessary trips to the bank that day.

    Attended the Supervisor Hilda Solis Chinese Lunar New Year event at the Hacienda Heights Community…read moreCenter today. It is the year of the Fire Horse. A great event with L. A. County people, politicians and guests celebrating the LNY. Wonderful food and entertainment of a Lion Dance and traditional Chinese dances. A very nice community facility. Rating: 4 Stars

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    Whittier Narrows Recreation Area - American Coot

    Whittier Narrows Recreation Area

    4.0(253 reviews)
    6.1 mi

    Such a great environment to be able to hangout, chill, and of course exercise! I had a lot of funs…read morewith friends and overall felt like the vibes here at night were really good. Plenty of parking to park at, with some dim lighting, but the park itself was very bright. There were a lot of people on Friday night with a few spots open so this place is very popular! Super huge with a ton of space. You can tell it's very well-kept and there are restrooms too. I think the parking gets charged when there's an event going on, other than that I don't remember paying any money to come here. Overall would love to come back here again!

    The reviews for this park are very positive, so I honestly wondered if I had gone to the wrong…read moreplace. Since there is an entrance fee, I expected the park to be better maintained. Unfortunately, the grass looked overgrown, and the overall area did not feel especially clean or well cared for. I also brought my dog, but I did not find it particularly enjoyable or convenient for walking. I mostly noticed a few groups playing soccer, but not much else that made the park stand out. One interesting part was seeing people test and fly small remote-controlled aircraft. It was my first time seeing something like that, so I did enjoy watching it. Still, I am not sure that alone is enough to justify paying an entrance fee. This is only my honest experience, but I left wondering what makes this park worth the entrance fee compared with other public parks.

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    Water Lantern Festival

    3.2(43 reviews)
    6.1 mi

    There's plenty of parking just come early to not walk so far…read moreYou pay via QR code upon entry To get to the location it's about a 5 to 15 minute walk it's depending on where you parked The location is easy to find just follow all the food trucks and vendors The check-in process was extremely smooth. Everyone was so happy and welcoming. I recommend to get there earliest so you can get a good spot so you can overlook the water The music could have been a little bit louder because it was hard to hear But the live performers were awesome I wish there was more interactive activities. I feel like everyone was just sitting around, waiting to launch their lanterns, but it was still a beautiful experience. I will most definitely go again next year

    The best part of the Water Lantern Festival was spending quality time with my wife and…read morestepdaughter. Decorating our lanterns, enjoying the atmosphere, and watching the lanterns on the water together made for a great family memory. That part was awesome. But everything else? Not so much. Parking was excruciatingly bad. There were only about three people directing cars at the entrance, so it took forever just to get in and park. If you arrive early, you end up parking farthest away from the actual event and have a long walk. Getting out after the event was even worse. With basically one exit, traffic barely moved. We were stuck about an hour just to get out. RIDICULOUS. My advice: park outside the park if possible and walk in. The food situation wasn't much better. They had plenty of food trucks, but everything was overly expensive, the lines were long, and you're looking at around a 30-minute wait for food. Another tip: bring your own food and drinks. You'll save money and a lot of time. Overall, the lantern experience itself and the quality time with my family were memorable. I'm glad we experienced it together. But the parking situation, traffic control, expensive food, and long waits really brought the overall experience down.

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    Schabarum Regional Park - Cherry blossoms

    Schabarum Regional Park

    4.4(374 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    I absolutely love Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park! It's the perfect quick escape -- close enough…read moreto civilization for convenience, yet far enough to leave the hustle and bustle of traffic and city life behind. Right now the cherry blossoms are in full, breathtaking bloom, turning parts of the park into a dreamy pink wonderland. The wildlife is thriving too: squirrels galore that are so bold they'll walk right up to your feet if you sit still and stay calm. On warmer days I've spotted rattlesnakes scurrying across the trails, so I always recommend staying in the middle of the paths as a safety precaution. From the main entrance at Colima Road, you can choose the paved walkway or head straight for the dirt trails depending on your mood. I usually make my way toward the horse stables and equestrian area -- watching the horses get fed or running around their enclosures is one of my favorite parts. Just be mindful of the occasional big mounds of horse droppings on the trails; it's a small price to pay for the beauty. The park is generally very clean, with plenty of trash cans scattered throughout. There are numerous benches, picnic areas, fire pits perfect for groups, a children's playground, and even a seasonal creek with several charming wooden bridges crossing directly over it (though the water is pretty dry now that the rainy season is over). You'll also notice signs posted along the trails warning about bobcats and mountain lions. I've been coming here regularly for six months and haven't heard or seen any myself, but I've seen quite a few hikers carrying pepper spray as a precaution. Just be safe out there. Weekends get busy with families celebrating birthdays and enjoying the outdoors, but it's all part of the lively atmosphere. For dog lovers, there are two fantastic off-leash dog parks right near the front entrance -- one for large dogs and one for medium/small dogs. Outside of those areas, dogs must be on leash per the signs. The hilltop trails offer absolutely stunning panoramic views that make every visit worthwhile. My only heads-up: the park is officially closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (per LA County rules), but a lot of locals park across the street at the nearby mall and walk in through the gates anyway. If you're in the Rowland Heights/Hacienda Heights area and looking for a beautiful regional park with trails, nature, horses, cherry blossoms, and those lovely wooden bridges over the creek, I highly recommend Schabarum. Just bring water, wear good shoes, keep an eye out for those snakes in the summer, and stay aware on the trails! 5/5 -- I'll definitely be back soon.

    DO Not park in store parking lot to walk to park. Was only in area for a few hours from Arizona. I…read morewas there for 30 minutes at 7:30 am and my car was towed, cost $590 to get back. California sucks!!! $10 fee to park on weekends and closed on Monday & Tuesday- only in California.

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    Whittier Narrows Regional Park Carnival - I got my cute BOfA bracelet for World Cup

    Whittier Narrows Regional Park Carnival

    3.0(25 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    I wrote this review mainly for the FIFA World Cup Fan Zone event at Whittiers Narrow Park today…read more I'm so glad I had the opportunity to attend the Official FIFA World Cup Los Angeles 2026 Fan Zone today! They had a giant 21' × 37' LED screen for the live viewing of today's match between Spain and Belgium , creating an incredible atmosphere for all the fans. The Fan Zone also featured cultural activities, live performances, DJs, interactive fan experiences, a community marketplace, and delicious local food. Best of all, I met fellow World Cup and soccer fans from different places, making the experience even more memorable. What an amazing day celebrating the beautiful game! We reserved our tickets on Eventbrite but we got there early with my friend, and even though we waited in line for more than an hour to get in, it was totally worth it! We were able to get in before it became too crowded. My friend also found us a great spot in the shade, so we stayed cool and comfortable with a nice breeze throughout the day. Meanwhile, many people who arrived later couldn't find any shade and had to sit out on the grass under the hot sun. We also received some awesome FIFA World Cup Fan Zone goodies, including a commemorative bracelet and a special team poncho. Such great souvenirs to remember this amazing experience! Only one con, they only have porta-potties, and they were very dirty. They still have the FIFA World Cup Fan Zone tomorrow starting from 12:30-9pm. I couldn't believe we were there for 5 hours. Congrats Spain advanced to semi-finals.

    This is for across the street where they have the baseball and soccer field along with the BMX…read more Today is so not the day for me to get irritated by this place. I'm in pain, having trouble walking and have a headache. Its's sketchy here. I'm more mad about the parking situation. I've been coming here for a long time and they keep charging me the wrong price. I have all these colorful tickets and some white ones. White ones are for handicapped and Senior. Colored ones are for regular people. They just can't seem to get it right and of course they do not refund the price difference but they keep making the same mistake. At this point, I think it's on purpose. The people in the white trucks are also annoying I don't know how many times they've come and sat in front of me. I thought it was maintenance, but I was told the office people who use the white trucks. Are they after a peep show? This park isn't always crowded it's usually pretty empty except for some weekends when they have games. So there's no reason for you to sit in front of a person with your car running being a lookaloo. Do you see my problem? With all these sketchy things that I see going on here you have really other better things to do than to sit in front of me. You should be harassing people who are on foot and on bike scouting the parking lot for an opportunity to steal something else. Or how about when they're harassing someone. Twice I've had an issue here with those people on foot and on bikes trying to steal. Where were you then? Where were you when my phone was stolen out of the front seat of my car? Where were you when the guy on the bike tried to steal my stroller? Where were you when someone tried to solicit me? My point is, if your trying to catch someone committing a crime, go do it. You don't need to be watching me watch a webinar, you're sure not protecting me from anything or anyone. What you can do is try and fix that water fountain that's been on for weeks. I still see the cones around it and tape but the water still running and it hasn't been fixed it's been running all summer. Probably either before then.

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    Whittier Narrows Regional Park Carnival - Security check for the FIFA World Cup fan zone this morning

    Security check for the FIFA World Cup fan zone this morning

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