Great place to relax and play some ball! The gym is well kept and theres alot of kids recreational…read moreevents happening. Highly recommend when in Granada Hills!

It's a pretty big place including the park, library, rec center and sports courts. There's a nice…read morearea on the northern boundary that is popular for kids birthday parties. The sports courts have tennis and pickleball courts. It's not perfect, the nearby apartment complexes use up most of the parking spaces and the library is not one of LA's best I keep coming back so it can't be too bad!

I stopped by Northridge Park over the weekend for a nice morning walk. I found parking easily…read morebecause I came before noon. The park was already having some kind of event near the kids playground. There was also a kid soccer game going on too. I saw people were playing basketball at the court, tennis in the tennis court and other people were just walking their dog. This park has a pool as well but I think it was closed because the pool was drained. This is a nice big and relaxing park in Northridge.

This park is huge. It provides great opportunity for kids to play soccer. They also have festivals…read moreand community services. There is plenty of parking for all who want to see a game. There are lots of trees for shade.

I visited on a Saturday morning and the parking lot was pretty crowded but thankfully I was able…read moreto find a spot. The park has tables, two full basketball courts, restrooms, and a playground for kids. There were alot of people out walking, exercising, and spending time with their dogs. It's a great spot to get your steps in. The walking path is paved, flat, and easy to follow.

Great park for family, awesome park to walk dogs, great scenic views…read more Downside is that, during the weekends, it gets extra crowded, and some pet owners allow their dogs to roam off leash. I don't have a problem if they're SUPER trained, but some of them will approach kids or other people walking their pets. Please be mindful. Otherwise, this park is great.

We hosted our son's first birthday party at Mason Park Recreation Center, and I truly can't say…read moreenough good things about the experience. From start to finish, the staff was amazing--super helpful, responsive, and made the entire process feel easy and seamless. Getting our permit approved was quick, and when I had to switch locations last minute (literally a week before), they somehow had availability and got us in. I was so relieved and honestly overjoyed. The space itself was perfect. The shaded picnic table area is such a gem--especially on a hot day, which it definitely was. It kept everyone comfortable and made the setup really easy. The park and playground are also really nice and well-maintained, which made it great for both kids and adults to enjoy. There's also a splash pad, which unfortunately wasn't open during our event only due to the time of year, but I'm already thinking about booking again this summer so the kids can fully enjoy it. Overall, such a smooth, stress-free experience. Highly recommend for anyone planning a party or gathering!

There's plenty of street parking. The parking lot often is full, so I don't even bother…read more We bring our dogs on the evening during the week or afternoons weekend. Plenty of area to let them run around. Some areas have foxtails (or worse). Definitely neeed to be careful and inspect their paws upon arrival of home. There's areas for kids to play. Lots of different party's planned , Very close to Smart n final and Trader Joe's , so convenient to walk by.

This park is large and spacious with plenty of free parking. There were kids playing at the…read morebaseball fields, soccer fields, and at the playgrounds. El Cariso Park hosts a regular farmer's market on Sundays. Stopped by for some coffee and pastries at E&V Kaffee! Such a delicious spot for raw honey lattes, chai teas, croissants and so much more. We had a great time perusing through the plants shops, fruit and veggie stands, and other local businesses.

El Cariso Park is one of the most beautiful and well kept parks in the Valley! Been coming here for…read moremost of my life. I cannot get enough of the fresh air, the cleanliness, the multiple recreational areas it has as basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball fields and of course synthetic soccer field. Perfect park for a bbq (Carne Asada) with the family. Walk your dog or go for a nice stroll with a love one. So luscious and green and big park great use of space here in the valley.

My kids and I were coming here weekly to play a little before tutoring at the library. It's a…read moresimple park with enough equipment for them to have a good time for about 30 minutes or so. Sometimes there are a lot of kids, sometimes not so much. There isn't shade near the playground. The bathrooms can get a little sketch. Of course never send your kids in there by themselves. But we have never had any issues or have felt unsafe at the park. There's limited parking right in front of the park, but you can always park on the other side of the street. Oh and there are ice cream trucks that roll through often if you want a treat.

This park is very clean. I love it. There's no trash or homeless people sleeping on the grass a…read moreperfect place to take children or do exercise or just spend a beautiful afternoon underneath a tree. There's plenty of places to park and clean bathrooms. I would recommend it.

*Kids tennis and swim review* My daughter has been taking tennis lessons at Ritchie Valens Park for…read moreover a year, and she absolutely loves Coach Tim. She truly believes he is the best coach. His teaching and training style is both fun and effective. He uses thoughtful exercises and drills that are perfectly suited for helping kids learn tennis while staying engaged and excited to be there. As a parent, I really appreciate how professional he is and, most importantly, the way he speaks to the kids. Coach Tim has a special way of motivating them, encouraging them, and building their self-esteem through his words. We are very sad to hear that Coach Tim will be moving away and will no longer be teaching here. He has made such a positive impact on my daughter, and he will truly be missed by our family. We are so grateful for the time our daughter was able to learn from him and wish him all the best. Swim Classes Review: The swim classes here are also wonderful. The lifeguards/ teachers are friendly, patient, and great with kids. I really like that the program has clear levels and that kids are tested. I had a hard time teaching my daughter to swim at home, but once she started classes, she learned to float in just one class and was swimming by the second level. I highly recommend the swim classes, they are very affordable, and I love that they're offered daily (seasonal only).

***Tennis Class Review Only***…read more I was recommended to sign up for the tennis adult class at Ritchie Valens Park by one or Tim's current students, and I'm glad I joined. I started last summer and it's been a great experience. Coach Tim does a great job balancing rally practices with skill development for all levels. He takes his time to go over proper form and technique, which has helped me improve. The sessions are both fun and instructional. I highly recommend taking the class!

My son has been going to Coach Brian for a year now. We can't say enough nice things about Coach!…read moreHe has transformed my son's swing! He's very knowledgeable, from fielding, to batting, catching to pitching!

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A hidden gem of a park. Follow the smell of the taco trucks! This park is vast and pretty clean…read morewith a baseball diamond and fabulous playground. The playground is in great shape! I felt totally safe and comfortable letting my son play there. There is a sand pit so if you want to avoid the mess, maybe this isn't the playground for you. My son is young, so even though he can't climb a lot of the jungle gym, there were lots of things on his (ground) level that he could do. There was also a smaller slide that was good for littler ones. When we arrived around 4pm, it was pretty empty but as 5pm rolled around lots and lots of other kids arrived. Overall the environment was very friendly amongst the community and all of the kids looked like they were having fun. There were two big kid swings and two littler kid swings. My son especially loved the yellow car apparatus that was in the sand pit. They have steering wheels you can turn which was definitely his jam. This park is a nice oasis in the Valley and I highly recommend checking it out if you have kids or are looking for a peaceful place to picnic. I didn't get a chance to check out the taco trucks, but they were pretty busy so I will next time!

I have to say as busy and hectic as the LA area can be its nice to see that there are open spaces…read morein neighborhoods where kids both big and little are able to play outside. It appears to be well maintained and it was pretty busy even during the week, I'm guessing because the weather was relatively mild. Also there are plenty of shaded spots to give you a bit of a break from the direct sun too.