Cupid wishes he trained here…read more Hidden in the middle of the San Fernando Valley's urban sprawl, surrounded by the hum of the 405 and the occasional honking goose, lies one of L.A.'s coolest secrets: the Woodley Park Archery Range -- a slice of history where Olympic dreams, weekend warriors, and absolute beginners all take aim at the same targets. Woodley Park's archery range isn't just another community spot -- it's hallowed ground for archery in Southern California. Established in the mid-20th century, it became one of the premier training grounds for competitive archers, including those who've gone on to represent the U.S. in the Olympics and world tournaments. The range was home to early pioneers in modern archery and has long been supported by the Woodley Park Archers Club, a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to keeping the sport alive and accessible for everyone. Whether you're brand new or a practiced archer fine-tuning your form, this place is magic. It's free to use, open to the public, and beautifully maintained -- a rare mix of L.A. chill and Olympic discipline. The sound of arrows hitting targets is weirdly meditative, and for a moment, you forget you're in Van Nuys and not a medieval forest. If you're serious about learning, do yourself a favor and take a class here. The instructors are incredibly patient, passionate, and knowledgeable -- many are lifelong archers who learned the craft right here. And for equipment, look up Robertson Archery before you go -- one of the best local resources for tuning, gear, and guidance. Woodley Park Archers: where Olympic legends and suburban dads share the same bullseye. A place where you can legally shoot things in L.A. -- and it's encouraged. The Woodley Park Archery Range is an L.A. gem -- steeped in history, beautifully run, and accessible to everyone. Whether you're chasing Olympic dreams, trying something new, or just need to blow off some steam without breaking the law, this is your spot. And if you're getting serious? Call up Robertson Archery -- they'll make sure your bow sings like a legend.

Nicely flat ground with green grass... option for the golf, archery, soccer, tennis... but no…read morebasketball places or pingpong tables. Not enough parking space during weekends. But two bathrooms are not bad.

There are places that talk about tradition, and then there are places that live it. Robertson…read moreArchery is the latter--a tucked-away temple of bows, strings, and quiet concentration that feels older than Los Angeles itself. Every time I'm in town, I carve out space for a lesson here. They don't just hand you a bow and send you to the range. They break it down--stance, breath, grip--without condescension or ego. From absolute zero, they had me loosing arrows with something resembling grace, and over time, they've built me into a halfway decent archer. That's not just instruction; that's craft. The gear side is no less impressive. Advice here isn't about upselling--it's about finding the bow, the arrows, the finger tabs that actually suit you. The staff talks from the heart, from decades of pulling strings and hitting targets, not from a sales script. And the vibe? Generous, patient, and real. You're not judged for being a beginner. You're not rushed. You're simply folded into the ritual of a practice older than most religions. For someone like me, who arrives a tourist and leaves a little bit better than before--that's gold. Robertson Archery isn't just a shop or a range. It's a reminder that in a city built on surface, you can still find depth. Come here. String a bow. Let the arrow fly.

It's been a couple years since my last lesson but I really enjoyed archery lessons! I first came…read morewith a friend for private lesson with Andrew. He explained everything to us first and got us geared up. I think he's a great instructor. He was quick to catch on that my friend and I both learn things differently. Was able to adjust and instruct us both. I ended up taking some more private lessons for a few more weeks. I really enjoyed archery and would definitely come back if I had the time! If anyone's thinking about it, I would definitely sign up!

Went for the first time archery as a group and Coach Wayne was an amazing instructor. He taught us…read moretechniques and importance on how to be safe. Will definitely love to go again! Thank you Coach Wayne!

We've lived in the Valley for over 20 years and can't believe we've never been to the Woodley Park…read moreArchery Range. Our kid's ages, 9-16, had an amazing private lesson with Wayne of Accurate Archery. He also teaches group lessons at the range throughout the week, but we thought it was important for their first lesson to have hands on attention. Our lesson for the 4 kids was scheduled for 60-90 minutes. Wayne went above and beyond, he answered ALL the kid's questions, reviewed safety rules, commands, and proper technique. He then worked with each child 1-1. After they all had time to practice. While they practiced he observed them and provided additional tips. In all we were at the range for 4 hours and the kids wanted more. Not only was Wayne knowledge, he was patient and passionate about archery. We're hoping to continue lessons at the range. We highly recommend Wayne for archery lessons for all ages, it's fun for families, team building, maybe even a party.

Free lesson from excellent teachers, good parking, good location…read more After free training, membership for $45 per year and $5 per session would be great!

First time trying archery, the intro class was full of important info and it's a fun activity to…read moretry out! Make sure to get there early because it's first come, first serve!!! After the intro class, they give you a card with your name on it that gives you access to two free open shooting sessions which happen on the weekends. After that rental is $5, which is such a good price considered you can be there for a few hours. They have multiple ranges but for open shooting you can use either the 10M or the 18M range. There's a parking lot next to the range and there tables and benches as well. Such a good park! The park also has two good tennis courts! Visit the archery website and Facebook for more info!

Ramon was great! He was punctual, communicative & picked out a great spot for the set up…read more Professional to the parents & absolutely great with the kids; they were engaged, followed the rules & listened! Everyone had a great time - the kids loved it & all the parents commented on how awesome it was.

We hired Airballing and Jerry as our event coordinator for our son's birthday party last Saturday,…read moreand it was an absolute blast! Both the kids and the parents reported they had an amazing time. Jerry and his partner arrived on time, set everything up in time for the party, and managed the games with fantastic energy and organization. They kept a crowd of 20+ kids (and quite a few parents) engaged and entertained the entire time. The best part is that the parents had just as much fun as the kids! The games were a huge hit, especially parents versus kids. Several guests even asked for the company info because they were so impressed. It was a well-organized, reasonably priced event that was fun for everyone. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. A huge thank you to Airballing and Jerry for making our party so memorable!

It was my first time at Oak Tree Gun Club today and I have nothing but positive things to report…read more The staff is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. They were very kind to me (I was a little nervous since it's been so long since I went to a range) and made me feel safe and assured. I went as a solo female, and would recommend other women to go "give it a shot" as well. The pros will help you from start to finish, and even the guys just there on the range who didn't work there were nice, too. I made new friends! Great selections at the shop, easy parking, straightforward no-fuss place. Great value for time and money on the ammo, rental & lane. If you also need gear and gadgets, backpacks, apparel, cleaning tools...they have it. Also- I did not try it but the bbq food truck smelled amazing and I will definitely be doing that next time. Big thank you and shout out to Page for the support out there today. I will definitely be coming back with friends and family.

Highly Recommend Vince for New Shooters! Just finished the…read more"First Shots" with Chief Ranger Safety Office and Firearms Instructor Vince, and it was a fantastic experience.As a 51-year old woman w/zero prior pistol experience, I feel incredibly fortunate to have Vince as my instructor. The class was a great mix or ages and genders, and Vince's teaching style was both informative & easy to follow. We were able to handle about 6 different pistols in the classroom, which was incredibly helpful. As a petite woman w/ limited upper body strength, I struggled w/a few models, but Vince went above and beyond to teach me and other women specific techniques to make handling them much easier The range time was the highlight-practicing what we learned w/ one-to-one feedback from Vince was invaluable. He is clearly passionate about safety and making sure his students feel comfortable. If you're nervous about starting, Vince is the instructor you want to

My son has been taking private lessons from Coach Paul for about 6 months and has been extremely…read morehappy with his lessons and progress. Paul is extremely patient and encouraging and is focused on teaching proper form and developing good habits, while making sure my son enjoys the sport and is meeting his personal goals. My son has improved dramatically, not only by gaining more technical skills, but also by gaining confidence in his abilities. South Bay Archery was also extremely generous and accommodating over the holidays, as our family was searching for a fun activity to do on New Year's eve with some friends. We booked a private party with Coach Paul and Coach Lani and everyone had a wonderful time! They made sure all 9 participants learned proper safety protocols, and taught our group how to shoot since some of us had no prior experience. They kept a good pace, explaining the challenges of shooting from further distances, and made things extra fun by creating a competition at the end, with the winner getting a prize! After that we relaxed and ate in the party room upstairs, which overlooked the shooting area. We all had a GREAT TIME! I encourage anyone looking for a fun group activity to check out South Bay Archery Lessons! I can't say enough about the kind, warm and engaging nature of both Coach Paul and Coach Lani, as well as the exceptional care and professionalism they put into all they do! We are looking forward to learning more archery skills and sharing fun times with South Bay Archery Lessons!

I went to South Bay Archery Lessons to learn archery for my birthday and had the absolute best…read moreinstructors in Coach Lani and Coach Paul. Making a reservation was easy, with a wide range of availability, and they answered any pre-appointment questions quickly. Upon arriving with my friends, the lesson all at once insightful, informative, witty, and encouraging. Coach Paul gave us helpful safety tips (side note: leave everything you know about archery from movies/tv at the door) and taught us all about the fundamentals. Coach Lani gave incredibly helpful tips that took my aim and shooting power to the next level. This is an amazing place, whether you've never held a bow before or a seasoned archer looking to take your skills to the next level. My friends and I left having already made plans to return!

First time archer and returning archers classes are reserve online. They fill up fast and you need…read moreto check the dates and times they come out on their website. I was fortunate enough to book a class, since they still had openings. In order to book, you are required to pay $5 per person, and each person shooting needs a reservation. For the first time archer classes you need to arrive 15 minutes to sign in, get placed with a group/instructor, get the gear (they measure your arms, for the bow and arrows) the first-time archer classes are 8 AM and the returning is at 10 AM. Our instructor was very informative and helpful throughout the class. We also benefit from having a trainee in class where he was shadowing the main instructor. He was helpful with assisting and correcting our form. I was in a group with 9 other people. Each group was led by an instructor and taken to their own shooting area to learn the etiquette, rules, and how to shoot properly. He provides demonstrations and tips for correct shooting. After each demonstration, instructor invited the group to the line to practice shooting. Instructions were very clear and helpful. At the end, they provide balloons as targets to shoot. If you were able to pop the balloon, you get a cool pin. After the class was done, the instructor gave us a card to show proof that we've taken the first class, and we can sign up for the returning class if we decide to. Parking is limited. There is a small parking lot and it gets filled quickly. Come early or park on the street and walk down the hill.

This archery range is something else. It is basically a trail with targets spread out, mimicking…read moredifferent hunting scenarios that you can practice for. There are also more of a long range targets if you are into that. The range is very well maintained, never too crowded, and the whole experience is just unmatched. I have been to several archery ranges and this is absolutely in its own league. Per City of Pasadena regulations you need to be certified to practice at the range, which entails about an hour long class and a small fee. Just keep in mind that it will take about a month to get your cert sent to you, so do it in advance. Absolutely worth it. Any interactions I have had with the staff and members of the club have been great. They also have classes, competitions, events, etc. Once a month (I believe 3rd Sunday of every month) they put up 3D targets, which are a lot of fun. Honestly, this place is a gem. P.S. It is also the oldest continuously operating field archery range in the world.

I recently tried the public Saturday archery class from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and had a blast…read more You can come armed with your own equipment if you're an expert or intermediate level, but as a first-timer, newbie, or beyond, they provide you with equipment to borrow. The staff goes over your eye orientation (whether right or left-eye dominant), provides you with an archery arm guard, and goes over the safety rules. They had multiple instructors who helped you orient yourself and your bow and arrows to shoot at the target. It felt like many directions, but as you go more rounds, your body and brain start to retain the information. I cheered when I finally hit the target! My only goal for the day, besides getting out of bed, was to hit the target! Maybe I didn't hit dead center, but an arrow (and even more arrows) made it onto the target! Yay! There is no good cell phone reception at the range where the public course is held, so if you're meeting anyone, try to make sure you decide where to meet beforehand. There is free parking on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. through a fence to your left, a little from when you enter the park. The public session costs $5, and you must sign a waiver. Bring cash, as, once again, you will probably have no cell service. Thank you to Kevin and the other instructors and staff who helped me patiently. I couldn't believe how quickly the two hours flew by. Everything was well-organized, and this is such an amazing weekly event that Conejo Valley Archers hosts. Thank you again!

Extremely unprofessional and unorganized (which is so scary for a range). It was our first time…read moregoing here and we were confused as to where to go, but when we found a few targets and were then pointed out for us to follow this path to a different set of targets where everyone else was. Once we got there we immediately got told NOT to follow that path as it's very dangerous and "like walking through an active gun field". We were then directed to "go talk to a guy in the blue shirt" but as we are walking to him another man stops us and tells us to go into the trailer. Okay fine- then as we're walking to the trailer we are stopped yet again and told to go talk to a man in a brown shirt now! Fine. As we're walking the other guy is yelling "go to the trailer" omfg so we turn back towards the trailer and then again "No the guy in the brown shirt" ...... at this point i'm wondering what happened to the guy in the blue shirt that i allegedly needed to talk to. Anyways, I digress. So we get to the guy in the brown shirt to sign our waivers and he says that it's actually too late to sign the waivers because it was 10:25 and they stopped doing the waivers at 10:15 First of all, why couldn't anyone tell us that EARLIER and second of all, the website has no indication of this rule. Also the signage is terrible and if the path that we were sent down is so dangerous, why were we even able to go there?? There should be signs and closed gates not an inviting path that people are sent to go down and then get yelled at. Also I don't understand how everyone working there is so out of the loop with each other.

Rage Ground 120 E 11th St., Los Angeles, CA 90015…read more It was definitely fun and a great way to blow off some stress I went during a pop-up event, and they had a photo booth that recorded videos, which was a nice bonus. I'm not sure if that's something they offer all the time or just for special events. Most important thing: shoes! There's broken glass and debris everywhere, so closed-toe shoes are mandatory. Two of my friends couldn't participate because they didn't have the right shoes, so definitely double-check before you go. Wear comfortable clothes, and don't forget your photo ID. Parking Even though it's Downtown LA, street parking was actually easier at night. Just be prepared to walk a bit since it's all street parking. Overall, it's a fun experience if you're looking for something different, just make sure you come prepared--especially with proper shoes!

Wow! That was such a needed place. Been to another rage room…read moreand this one was much more organized clean and professional! I would recommend to anyone who needs space to let their rage out! Appreciated some scream-o music they played! It felt so safe and contained to break the bottles and plates that were given. You can also add on different items if you would like