Nice park for the Chinatown community. They have summer…read moreprograms for kids and adults.

Stopped by to try a new park to play at and was surprised I didn't notice it before. There's a…read moresmall playground, swings, a basketball court and an indoor court as well. I had to leave soon when I noticed a couple sitting off on the side smoking cigarettes who refused to stop smoking after being made aware of the no smoking sign on the playground. It appears many families come through this location on Sundays so it's a great place to hang out, have some lunch with your kiddo. Just wished it was more regulated to keep the smoking away.

Rio de Los Angeles State Park offers a great place to relax and enjoy green space in the community…read more It seems to be a popular place for soccer leagues (there were several teams already at play at 8 am) and has several well-maintained playing fields , a baseball diamond and other amenities. Access is unclear; you may need to make a reservation. There's also an area dedicated to native plants and animals; due to bird migration, certain areas are cordoned off, especially during mating season. Nevertheless, you can still use the hiking trials to walk or jog through the park. It's a great way to take a peek at what Los Angeles may have looked like before colonization. Parking was free during my visit but was time limited. Hours are 8 am to sunset; however, they seem to have opened early because a soccer game was well underway at 8 am.

Came during a week day evening. Parking is free inside the park as well as the surrounding streets…read more There was a lot of people utilizing the park. Despite the amount of people in the park, there were plenty of parking with many parking spots open. Did the walking trail. It's a decent size walking trail, taking approximately half an hour of leisure walking to complete. The park is right next to the train tracks. Saw that there were other amenities, such as soccer field, baseball field, basketball court, and playground for kids. Park overall was clean. The restrooms were clean and had soap.

Great place to have some friendly games! Bring ur own ball and you'll have a fun experienceread more

Love coming here to play basketball. Its one of maybe 4 outdoor basketball courts within a 2…read moremiles. The times here vary though, on weekdays I think its about 4pm-8pm that fellas play and on the weekdays its very different. I would say Saturday maybe from 9am up until around 5pm and on Sunday its about 3pm and onwards. For the most part the court is kept up. Guys arent too dramatic there so you can usually catch a game pretty quick.

got pink eye from using their towels... guess i accidentally brushed my eye after wiping my neck…read moreand forehead. walking home my eye felt heavy/weird, got home and showered and the feeling persisted. the next day i had gunk coming out of my eye. the rag they leave for you to wipe down machines is nasty af, who knows when the last time it was cleaned/changed. employees dont wipe anything down the bars on the dumbells and press machines are nasty af. padding on some machines need updating. how expensive is it to replace the foam on a machine?

Gym has changed alot over the years but still a great place to workout at. Has everything you'll…read moreneed for a great session. With the basketball gym being there too is a great added bonus

These mfs never answer the phone. They clearly don't GAF. I've been trying for three days straight…read moreto go play basketball inside the center. As soon as they open a whole volleyball team is there practicing ?? This isn't a volleyball court it's for basketball. Very bad attitude from the office people as well. Don't go.

Pristine park with picnic tables and covered pergola, tennis ,swimming,soccor,bathrooms,parking…read more EXCELLENT

Having procured a California State Library Pass from my local public library for a period of three…read moreweeks, I reviewed the list of participating State Parks and realized I had not yet visited the Los Angeles State Historic Park since its re-design 20 years ago. I've driven by it hundreds of times to and from work and yet only now took the time to visit. The above-mentioned pass allows day parking in the official lot; however, there is plenty of street parking in the area and no admission fee. I planned my visit for a pre-breakfast stroll and had the company of many locals taking advantage of the 32-acre park for their morning contstitutionals. The paths and green spaces are beautifully maintained. The pollinator space is especially lovely, planted with native plants to attract humming birds and native bees. It's a place of peace and calm and the perfect way to start the day. There are several works of public art in the park, my favorite being "This Park is Made by the People" by Rosten Woo. More information on all the art here: https://lastatehistoricpark.org/art-in-the-park/ Perfect place for a walk, a picnic, and great views of the DTLA skyline.

The Los Angeles State Historic Park is an area that was once an industrial space that was converted…read moreinto a lush urban green space. My boyfriend and I always see it in passing when we take the Metro. You can take the Metro A Line here to the Chinatown exit, and the entrance is right there. It so happens that we came here on a Thursday evening and saw that they had the LA River Farmers' Market here every Thursday from 3-7:30pm. The farmers' market is small with limited offerings, but still a nice spot to get some fresh produce and artisan goods in the city. We walked through the park and explored the different routes and walked over the bridge. It was quite scenic and lush for an area in the middle of the city. There was also a space that looked like it could be a venue for events. Also a pet friendly spot, as there was a little obstacle course looking thing for the dogs. There were people running and walking around for exercise, and then those who were more leisurely enjoying a picnic. Unfortunately there were some suspicious characters by the bathroom area, so we weren't comfortable using the restrooms. Overall a nice patch of green in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city. A great getaway for the locals and visitors to enjoy.

LAAC has changed a lot since my last review from 10 years ago. It continues to have the best pool…read morewith advanced filtration system that does not make me feel like a chlorine tablet after swimming. But it now caters to a younger crowd and has substantial co-working space. I've certain found more members using the facilities but also discovered quite a bit of new programmings like the Pilates classes, mahjong club, live jazz performances and movie nights. I was not really sure about the change at the beginning but I am now fully embracing the new LAAC. Many of the staff and members have been here for a long time and it is nice to be greeted by familiar faces when coming to the club. The restaurants are pretty decent. Love to top my salad with a nice piece of salmon after workout at the Famous Players or have a tasty glass of scotch while enjoying the live jazz performance at the Invention. The sports bar Duke's has great happy hours and fun monthly evening karaoke or chess club meetings. The only thing I complain about is the need for shock absorbance and insulation of the noise or moving the weight station. The northwest corner of the Famous Players near Olive Street shakes every time the weightlifters drop their weights, which is very annoying and distracting for the diners. Feel like the ceiling or floor is going to drop out. No joke. For now, I would sit as far away from the northwest corner as I possibly can. But hope the club would look into it. I have been trying to sign up for the monthly wine tasting but they are always full. Maybe consider having the event more frequently or scale up? Regardless, I am still exploring all the new offerings at the club and really pleased with the Pilates classes and the live music performances. Although I am apprehensive when I first see the co-working space and the influx of new members, I now appreciate the additional events and classes that come with the new members and hope the club continues to do well and do better as I am here to stay.

I recently stayed here for a conference, and everything screamed vintage but athletic club, too…read more The hotel room is VERY spacious, though it erred on the side of dark. As usual, water in the room costs money, and there are a few other products with hidden price tags in the room, too. Surprisingly, toothbrush and toothpaste was not provided. The water for showering also doesn't get too hot. In terms of the athletic space, the machines were very easy to access. There was never a wait even on weekend afternoons. The lap pool was my favorite part - clean and calm. There was some miscommunication between the lobby and the store, as one said there is no reservation system but there in fact was. But even when told all the lanes were fully reserved, more than half weren't in use. Parking is a bit of a hassle; for non-members it's definitely not worth it. At the time of visit, the parking machine wasn't working. There are also sperate elevators for parking vs the athletic club / hotel area which was a little confusing. The stair numbers also didn't coordinate the best with actual level.

We took our son to this park & it was surreal. The environment was peaceful yet fun. They played a…read morepick up game which felt more of an experience rather than competition. The aura at this location can certainly be felt

I have never come across an outdoor basketball court that rivals an indoor one until I found this…read moremasterpiece. I won't elaborate too much on the Lakers, Kobe, and his daughter because everyone would be aware of the essence of this place. The mural of Kobe and his daughter smiling beautifully captures the power of love between father and daughter. The court floor is painted in yellow and purple, matching the Lakers' theme perfectly. What an inspiring and grateful gift to the community. Lucky you, Anaheim! There's a glass backboard on each side of the basketball hoop. The floor is made of plastic material similar to beer bottle racks, making it non-slippery and great for safety, especially when performing ankle-breaking crossover moves. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 despite it being stunningly beautiful and the only full court available. The issue is that when groups of 10 show up, smaller groups get pushed out with nowhere else to go. After shooting around for a few minutes at half court, my son and I were forced to move aside when 10 people suddenly decided to play full court. This is a public court, so I don't mind sharing. However, with no other full courts in the area, we had no choice but to step off. I would have loved to reserve the next game, but we were there for my son's practice, so the timing wasn't right. Maybe next time we'll join in for some 5-on-5 with the older crowd!