Wilson Avenue Mini Park

(91 reviews)

3.1 mi

A hidden gem in Glendale you'll definitely want to save…read more Brand Park is such a peaceful and beautiful place, perfect if you want a quiet break from the busy city. The park is quite spacious, with scenic trails, lots of greenery, and lovely picnic spots. There's also plenty of free parking, which makes it super convenient. One of the highlights is the stunning Brand Library & Art Center. The building itself is -- with unique architecture that really stands out. It feels more like visiting a museum than a regular library. You can easily spend a few hours here just walking around, enjoying the views, and exploring the area. Highly recommend for a calm, relaxing day in nature

Brand Park is a cute little spot in Glendale, though it's definitely on the smaller side (for me) ~…read moreI couldn't quite hit my 6,000 steps here. Still, it has a lot to offer for all ages. The Japanese Friendship Garden is a peaceful highlight, with a beautiful koi pond and well-kept landscaping. It usually opens around 10 AM, so plan accordingly. There's a small playground for kids and a few picnic tables around, which makes it family~ friendly. The library on-site hosts events sometimes, and the big staircase in front is perfect for photos. Parking inside is pretty limited, but there's usually plenty of street parking nearby if you don't mind a bit of a walk.

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Verdugo Park

(47 reviews)

1.7 mi

I like Verdugo Park. My second time coming here with my girlfriend. We saw a concert here a few…read moremonths ago, and it was awesome. They always have live music here during summer and spring months. Nice family place, and family energy vibes here. Its always a pleasure to visit again.

Beautifully maintained park in Glendale. Perfect place for a quick hike, a picnic, or simply to…read moretouch grass. Parking is ample and it's a convenient location for the community. Free!

Beautiful place with an excellent book store.

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Rotary club CultureFest at Verdugo park

Crescenta Valley Park

(26 reviews)

5.4 mi

The fields are spacious and well-maintained, parking is convenient, and the park feels clean, safe,…read moreand very family-friendly. There are shaded areas for parents, restrooms nearby, and plenty of space for kids to play between games. The mountain views are a great bonus too. Starting March 8, 2026, i9 Sports will be playing here for the Spring season, and it's an ideal location for organized youth sports. If you're a local parent looking for a beginner-friendly, co-ed sports program, this park is a great home base. More info here: https://www.i9sports.com/franchises/north-los-angeles-glendale-ca/532

This is a nice walk in the park, every two days out of the week I'd walk down from my home and…read morecross this beautiful dog park to stroll down from Verdugo through Montrose. My furthest walk was to GCC from Tujunga. I plan to walk here every day at some point of time.

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Glenoaks Park

(21 reviews)

1.8 mi

Nice little park we stumbled upon recently while driving around to look for a place to eat. We…read morestopped by Eagle Rock and there was no dine-in, so we drove around to look for somewhere to eat and we came across this park. It looks like it's in a nice quiet neighborhood. When we visited there wasn't a lot of people, but they have a tennis court, a basketball court and a small little playground for kids. They had a few tables around the park. There's not a lot of traffic around the park so it seems safe for your kids if you plan to bring them to play. If you're from around the area and need to take a breather and time to walk, this is a good place to walk around. I saw a few joggers, but it was mostly quiet and hardly anyone around. Since COVID19 a lot of restaurants are not allowing you to dine-in, so this is a good little place to picnic with your friends or family. We ended up staying in the car and parked right by the park. We were in a rush since we came around the holidays, so we could not stay to enjoy it. If I'm ever in the area and need a place to go for a picnic and Eagle Rock isn't allowing dine-in, then I would definitely come back. It's not crowded, it's clean, it looks safe and there's a few benches to hangout. I did not get a chance to check the restrooms, but it did not look bad from the outside view. The grass and trees around the park look well taken care of by the city.

We parked here so we could hike the nearby Sleepy Hollow trail. This is a popular little park for…read moreall the neighborhood kids to enjoy. They also have a toddlers wading pool but it had no water in it which was a surprise.

Beautiful, clean, big and the best part is the shadow!

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Beautiful winter's day in LA!

Two Strike Park

4.7

(25 reviews)

5.9 mi

Parks are a peaceful way to spend a weekend afternoon outdoors in nature…read more Two Strikes Park in La Crescenta is a lovely and family-oriented place to spend some time. The park offers a play structure for kids to climb and play, a grassy area for people to picnic and throw a ball around, and walk paths to meander. The facilities are clean, and the park is well maintained. There is also a basketball court and a softball field. It was nice to see children off screens, playing and happy, and families barbequing and picnicking. There are some large trees that offer shade, and a couple picnic benches. People should take more time to go to parks, relax in nature, and enjoy the peace and serenity of being outdoors. Spend some time at Two Strike Park.

Note that there's a beach bus that runs in the summer months leaves around 9 am. Also the…read morebasketball courts are recently refurbished (by the Clippers).

These playground rock climbers are exciting and offer great challenge and exercise!

Great Veterans Day celebration today

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Montrose Community Park

4.1

(33 reviews)

3.8 mi

This beautiful local park offers lots of great options for sports and recreation. The tennis courts…read moreare fantastic, but often busy (I got around that by taking tennis classes here through Glendale Parks and Rec, lots of fun.) The baseball diamonds are well-maintained, and there's a half-court for basketball. Jungle gyms for the little ones, water fountains and clean restrooms all available. It's also a great park for just taking a walk. Parking is free but the lot is a bit small, so better to come early.

This is a very nice park central to La Cañada Montrose, La Crescenta EAGLEROCK, Glendale. I like…read morethat it's not too large. It's a perfect small to medium size park with a sizable kids playground and a handful of picnic tables that are first come first serve. I love that the Parking is right there And very easy to spot what I love the most is how there was disability parking easy to find and that the grassy Hill was not too difficult for my elderly relatives to walk up slowly with their walker, their cane and assisted with the wheelchair so it was good fun for everyone Multiple generations not too hot really good shade and something that could be enjoyed by the older crowd and little kids.

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Deukmejian Wilderness Park

(100 reviews)

7.0 mi

This park is very high uphill so if you want to go to a park that's pretty much in the mountains…read morethis is it, just be aware there are bears and you may encounter one.

Worst park ever I was a guest there and we had to leave early because somehow we were bothering…read moresome people and because we were taking pictures of an engagement

Welcome to Deukmejian W.P. #hikingtrailpark

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Maple Park

4.2

(21 reviews)

0.7 mi

It was a crowded park which I thought was just okay and basic. Diverse crowd and cool castle theme!read more

I love that this park is suited for the younger kids, 2-5 I believe is the age. The play structures…read moreare really great and developmentally appropriate for the little ones. Plenty of parking onsite and on the street. The only thing that bothered me were older kids driving their E-bikes really fast around the play structures. Could easily strike a toddler or even caregiver. Everyone at the park was friendly and it's good place to take the little ones.

Very clean bathroom inside community center

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Nibley Park

(29 reviews)

1.1 mi

Great little park with shade and street parking. I live the fact that most of the park is shaded.read more

Great park to go to !!!peaceful and serene for just relaxing and enjoying nature at its finest!!read more

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Descanso Gardens

(2.1k reviews)

4.0 mi

I really love this garden but today I brought my service dog with me. She was wearing her service…read moredog vest and the guy at the entrance said "no dogs are allowed" despite her wearing a vest that clearly said "service dog". I then told him that she's a service animal and he asked what task she performs as is customary. But once I said her task, he laughed at me and said he had never heard of a dog who "does that". I told him I have a disability that requires her and he eventually let me in. But he had an overall negative rude condescending demeanor and didn't seem to like working there. This was highly triggering for me and actually triggered my CPTSD because it never feels great to have your disability or needs not taken seriously. Not everyone's disability is visible and for it to be laughed at felt very insensitive. It makes me not wanna go there that much in the future now because I know it's always gonna be triggering for me if that worker is there. I couldn't relax the whole time I was there cause I felt so distressed by this.

Always enjoy visiting Descanso Gardens. This place is a true hidden gem and urban oasis just a…read moreshort drive from LA. From the moment you step in, you're surrounded by incredible beauty and tranquility. The gardens are impeccably maintained with so much variety.. stunning rose gardens, one of the largest camellia collections in the world, and the highlight for us was the Japanese Garden. It felt like stepping into another world. We also enjoyed wandering through the oak woodland and catching the beautiful seasonal blooms. Everything was in full glory! We brought the kids and they had a blast riding the little train (super fun and a great way to see more of the grounds). The staff was friendly, the paths are easy to walk, and there are plenty of benches to sit and soak it all in. It's the perfect spot for a relaxing day date, family outing, or even a peaceful solo walk. Admission is reasonable and totally worth it. We'll definitely be back for the special events and different seasons. Highly recommend!

View from Descanso Gardens from the Descanso Trail. 4 mile hike to observation tower and back.

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Japanese Tea Garden

Camp Adventurewood

Locally owned & operated

My son attended his first season at Camp Adventurewood in 2023 - it was his first experience at a…read moresummer camp and he was a little nervous and shy but all his counselors made him feel so welcome and comfortable and after the first day he was hooked! He loved the variety of activities and made so many new friends. He came home with fun stories each day. I loved that they offered a variety of options from 2 days/week to 5 days. We returned last summer and an unexpected and sudden medical event threw our summer for a loop. They were beyond kind and accommodating. Michael, the owner, personally made sure we were taken care of at a very scary time and was just incredibly kind and communicative. I can't thank him and his staff enough for the support. I would recommend this camp for any family. Its like a classic, old-school summer day camp experience!

My son attended Adventurewood camp for the first time this week. For the most part he enjoyed…read morehimself -- particularly the characters they introduce throughout the week. However, we decided to pull him out for next week because of a very disturbing situation. He shared that a counselor had pushed him with both hands on his shoulders during a capture the flag activity. He had dropped his flag and was putting it back on when a counselor (he didn't know her name) pushed him back hard enough to make him lose his balance and fall. She also barked "you need to reset!" She didn't ask if he was ok or help him up. You'd think if this was an accidental push and he fell over she would say something like "sorry bud are you ok? Here let me help you up" but nope, not a word. A friend he's attending camp with witnessed the whole incident. Since I pick them both up in the afternoons they both recounted this situation to me and both of them noted how inappropriate her behavior was. I immediately reached out to Michael, the owner of the camp. He said he wanted to identify this counselor and get her side of the story. Understandable. My son felt uncomfortable going back the next day but I reassured him it would be handled and offered to drop him off in the morning and stick around to talk to Michael and the counselor. I wanted him to feel safe. Michael identified her (her name is Carson) and said he wanted to talk to her first, which he did a few feet away from me. I heard her say she didn't push him. They then walked over to me and she again denied everything. So we asked both kids to come over and recount what happened. They both did -- in front of her -- and reiterated she pushed him. She denied even touching him. So Michael suggests at this point that perhaps it was an accident and my son responds by saying "how do you push someone like that by accident?!" No response. So I ask her, are you saying these kids are lying? She again said she didn't touch him and at this point we send the kids away. I'm incensed because not only does she gaslight both of them to their face but tells this bold faced lie to her boss in front of the campers and me. I tell her I believe them and I think she's the one lying. At this point she gives me this dirty look - angry, irritated and almost rolls her eyes at me. I turn to Michael and say "and now she's giving ME an attitude?!" Unbelievable. In a follow up call, he tells me how good of a person she is and that this is shocking for him to hear but that she doesn't seem like someone who would do something like this...that she's getting her teacher credentials and he knows her really well. I am getting the vibe he doesn't actually believe any of this and he sounds very skeptical. I respond by telling him that it's almost always surprising when people exhibit bad behavior and that even teachers do bad things...that doesn't make her any more credible in my eyes. He acknowledged that. In fact, it's worse because I would be really concerned to have someone like that teaching a kid. Lack of empathy, accountability, and integrity. I mean, I think it's great he's trying to have her back but there are moments in life when you need to draw a line and act swiftly...these are one of those moments. Because ultimately, this impacts the reputation of your camp. I told him that it would be good to offer training to his staff in case this ever happens again in the future and honestly he sounded baffled and asked me to clarify...I said well maybe tell your staff not to give dirty looks to a mom who's clearly upset that her son just got pushed by a grown adult at summer camp?? I told him that the response to this situation could've resulted in a totally different outcome. Had she said something like "I really don't recall pushing you but if I inadvertently did and made you feel bad I'm sorry - I didn't mean to do that" - I would've went home that morning feeling fine about the situation. When I told him this he said that he's not going to police all her reactions, that she's still young, that she's still learning and made all kinds of excuses for her. Exhausting. Apparently she got a "warning" and will sit out of the flag activity (umm, ok...). He seems like a smart guy and wish him nothing but success in the future and I was earnestly trying to offer advice for how to handle a situation like this better but it fell on deaf ears. I really hope that some kind of learning comes out of this for both of them. Oh and to top it off, my son's friend told her mom that Carson was giving her looks several times throughout the day today and when she asked what kind she said "side eye" looks. NOT COOL. My son also said she was kind of mean to him but wondering why they were even in close proximity when Michael said they'd absolutely be separated and would not see each other? Validates we both made the right choice by pulling them both out. He offered a refund but I'm still pissed about the situation.

Campers row their canoes in search of battery-operated fish.

The campers erupt in cheers at Camp Adventurewood!

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Megan and Giovanni's Troop of campers arrive at the campsite.

Camp Galileo Burbank

4.8

(19 reviews)

4.2 mi

They are now officially a scam. I paid $1600 for two kids... then I asked for a refund before the…read morecamp started. They refused to refund (in the mean time, they received MILLIONS in taxpayer loans) then filed for bankruptcy.

My son did the Go Kart summer quest camp and loved it. Each day he would come home excited about…read moreadding the wheels, adding the seat from noodles, painting it. We ordered lunch this week of camp and with him being such a picky eater, we were pleasantly surprised that he ate it most days. He is on the autism spectrum/Asperger Mann and the team at Galileo was so good with him. My daughter who is 7 also did camp (her first year) and she has already asked to come back next year. We thought it was a great experience for our kids but it is expensive.

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Sparr Heights Community Center

4.8

(5 reviews)

3.6 mi

David and Jose were great!! Great customer service, super friendly, amazing food, really friendly…read moreand interacted well with our staff. A definite would do again!

This is a newly remodeled community center which has done a great job in preserving the original…read morearchitecture of the building. The staff is very cooperative. The facility is very bright clean and has a very fresh feel about it. They offer classes for seniors which is only a dollar. You have to join and the membership is only $10 for one year which is a great bargain!!! I have met some very nice people. There is no parking lot for this facility so you park on the streets. Be aware of the time limit and parking and Glendale is notorious for giving out tickets if you don't curb your wheels.

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The Electric Voyage - Marina Del Rey

What a perfect afternoon out on the Marina. This experience was literally turnkey. Our boat arrived…read moreon the dot at our scheduled departure time. We were given a quick overview of the boat mechanics and safety equipment and boating etiquette. The boat was fully stocked with soft drinks and a phenomenal charcuterie that we were able to arrange as an "add on" and decorated for our friends birthday. This was a seamless and top notch experience. Adriana and her team clearly know what they are doing and are completely dialed in to make your day putting around the Marina as effortless as possible. You will not be sorry and should not hesitate to book your trip with The Electric Voyage.

Went with my 10-year-old daughter and my 10-year-old goddaughter and had the best time. The…read moreelectric boat was smooth, quiet, and very kid-friendly perfect for a relaxing ride around the marina. We added the charcuterie and s'mores package when booking online, and it was totally worth it. The kids loved it! Staff were kind, patient, and made us feel comfortable before heading out. Such a great family-friendly experience and a really special memory.

Dad birthday event

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Verdugo Aquatic Facility

3.4

(104 reviews)

5.7 mi

Being able to swim more frequently on a beautiful day is such a gift out here! I was on the lookout…read morefor local community pools and went to check out Verdugo at Mary Alvord Recreation Center. Like most community pools, it's in a beautiful neighborhood of Burbank and has some playgrounds and tennis courts near the pool. The locker rooms are kept up really well and the pool's temperature is kept at just the right level of cold and the chlorine level doesn't feel drastic as some places. The staff are great and helpful. The day rate depends on if you live in Burbank or not ($6-8) for lap swim and keep their schedule updated on their website. Bring your own swim gear as they are not provided by the aquatic center! Depending on time of day and when you go, the lap swim can be metered or by yards, as the layout of the pool can change (with kids swim, open swim, aerobics) nearby. Theres also a nice outdoor area for family events or kids birthday parties. Theres street side parking and they have a good size parking lot but it's pretty busy on weekends; people leave frequently and usually are waiting for your parking spot when you head out! A local who has been coming here for years encouraged me to try Mccambridge Recreation Pool (which I have yet to)!

Bathrooms are not really maintained. There's hair and spare clothing on the floor. Still organized…read moreupon entering the facility and the swimming pool itself was well maintained

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4.7

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Note that there's a beach bus that runs in the summer months leaves around 9 am. Also the…read morebasketball courts are recently refurbished (by the Clippers).

New York Park

4.4

(7 reviews)

I love that this park has a lot of grass, is enclosed and is smaller than other nearby parks…read more Recently had a nerf battle here and it was honestly the perfect location! Didn't have to worry about kids going too far or losing sight of them. There are a few picnic tables and bbqs that are spaced out pretty far and are first come first serve. The playground near the front of the park is for little kids but there is a basketball court and tons of grass for sport related activities. The bathrooms are located in the front as well. Another fun feature is their little hiking trail on higher ground that loops around the park. I see lots of dogs walking this trail and it's fun for kids too who want to explore a bit more.

This park is close small has a good playground ,basketball courts not enough shade if any.read more

Cerritos Park

3.6

(16 reviews)

Park #4/50 My goal…read morefor now til the end of the year is to review 50 parks. We frequent new parks and I hate when I can't find any updated photos for them so that's how I started my instagram @thatabcsquad to share. And now I'd like to contribute to Yelp as well. We've been here a handful of times and I couldn't say it's a park I would normally frequent but we've had a lot of mommy group meet ups here. It's a cute park with a rocket ship themed playground but there's only one slide and a lot of the areas are not blocked so I always worry for my little ones to fall through the cracks. - rocketship themed big playground - firetruck themed smaller playground - restrooms but not the cleanest. - small splash pad - parking lot - pretty much gated except to parking lot - big grassy area - shaded picnic tables I do often see homeless people hanging out so that's a downer but they keep to themselves.

Parking Small lot right in front, but surprisingly plenty of…read morespaces even on a Saturday! Cleanliness and Size Cute, small park that looks new and well kept. The restrooms were a little dirty. Playground and Splash Pad Small splash pad, but a big hit with kids. Playground is right in the front, making it easy to watch them. Picnic Areas About 6 picnic tables, some with shade depending on the time of day. Perfectly located next to the playground and splash pad for easy supervision. Seating Benches available, but most are in direct sun with limited shade. Layout Everything is very close together parking, splash pad, restrooms, playground, picnic tables, and grassy area, super convenient! Open Space Nice large grassy area for picnics or playing ball. Overall Vibe Family friendly and lively. Gets a bit busy, and shaded seating can be limited. Cons Limited shade and a few seating areas can be occupied for long periods. Final Thoughts Great little neighborhood park, especially for younger kids. Would definitely come back...just bring extra clothes for splash pad and maybe an umbrella for shade.

Glorietta Park

3.8

(22 reviews)

I play tennis 3 times a week here ,The best coaches are here for best prices …read more Also,if u don't want to pay to the coach, you can rent a court for $8 only but u have to call and book,also they accept walk ins if one of the 4 courts are available ,coach Vigen is the manager there and he is the best coach ever .

Medium sized park, clean, free street parking with lots of features. Baseball field, tennis courts,…read moretwo play structures, covered tables with grills. Lots of grass. Only con is it's on a busy street.

Pelanconi Park

4.1

(12 reviews)

Pros: -The clean, freshly mowed green field. Run around and…read moreplay! -Inspirational traffic light signage around the park like "Wander", "Do your Best." etc that's nice to read when you are walking around. -Attentive dog owners so far. -Local Glendale/ Middle Eastern community it seems. Cons: -Off Leash dogs -A lot of questionable litter near most of the trees and within the grasses of the park. The grasses didn't look to be mowed for a while and don't know what's hiding so I didn't bother to go near. -Trash cans were all overflowed and stinky. I spotted multiple groups of older Armenian or Middle Eastern folks playing some type of boardgames. It seems like this is a regular thing at this park as I got the idea they were very comfortable at this park- smoking, drinking, eating, having their shoes off. It didn't bother me and it's an admirable gathering. Though the smoke did congregate and thicken the air and I prefer not to second-hand smoke. I would come back to enjoy the open field!

They revamed this park since I was last herr and it is super cool awesome now…read more Cool castle fort with better slides and more engaging climbing fun magic. Beyond the fence there are tables filled with old men playing checkers. No worries - just saying you might get the occasional cigar smell. To some that is nostalgic. To some it stinks. But isn't the world filled with stinks? Can't you just ignore it? Thank you.

Maryland Avenue Park

(4 reviews)

A cozy and a brand new park that's great for kids. This was a great use of space as the empty lot…read morejust sat there. The park is not huge but is pretty spacious with plenty of seats for parents to sit on. There are variety of games for kids to keep busy and burn that energy. I would highly recommend it if you have kids.

Came specifically for the 2-5yr old section. It is literally 5 wooden blocks. I don't know if there…read moreuse to be something there but it just looks abandoned in that area. Like there use to be a kiddy area. The other, regular, playground is fine and even a toddler can get around with supervision but I like those parks that have the smaller slides & climbing specifically for very small children. Not for me till my little guy is older maybe.!

Palmer Park

(21 reviews)

A very decent small park with lots of trees and very dog friendly. We saw couples dogs here…read more They have a small playground and one and a half basketball courts too. My only concern is there are many kids riding bikes and many small kids running around. It is not very safe for little kids, hopefully all adults can supervise their younger children. I do recommend everyone to come here, if you want a picnic and spend some time to walk with your dogs.

What a great time at the park was had I did trust me…read more Kid play at playground. Kid play splash pad (right time of year so cool) Teen skateboard good time magazine design radical Old man chess and same stories joker time Middle aged man play basketball fun 1 1/2 courts to enjoy full and half court depending on the amount of people playing and exactly what kind of game you wish to enjoy. Grass field for rollie pollie Thank you. I trust you will do the right thing when the situation is presented to you

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