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!

A wonderful spot to go play some basketball at, although there is only one court so it can get…read morepacked and full at certain times. I love the scenic outlook of the park and feel like I get really nice bouts of fresh air here. Sometimes the park entrance gates are closed, which is weird, but it may be due to the weathers so keep that in mind as it's more of a private community park. The set-up of the park is great and the parking is super large. There is a large stage and I just know that this park has big prospects in mind for the future!!! Currently, it's not too packed and at the same time not too empty so we'll see how it goes in the future!!! Bathrooms are clean for a park and am satisfied with the amenities.

This park is nestled atop a nice hillside overlooking the neighborhoods down below in Porter Ranch…read more There was plenty of parking and the park itself gave us a great spot to take in bouts of fresh air. We came here with our rackets to play some pickleball and for the first hour it was just enough with the 4 courts. After past the hour mark, it started getting more full and groups were waiting outside the court. Regardless, my boyfriend and I were super happy to have finally checked out this new park after hearing about it from my roommates. Also want to note that the spot has a large stage and ampitheatre-like set-up and we would love to see if there are any community events that pop up here. The sign of the park also just says Porter Ranch Community Park even though it says differently online. Hopefully the name confusion can be fixed. Anyways, this is definitely a wonderful addition for the community and I hope it stays how it is with the maintenance and care! - kid-friendly apparatus area - one basketball court - 4 pickleball courts (looks too small for tennis) - clean bathrooms

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.

Our first time registering for soccer and Northridge Recreation Center is SO DISAPPOINTING AND…read moreDISORGANIZED!! THEY HAVE THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! We signed up our son for Northridge spring soccer league. The soccer game started last Saturday 4/4. However, after attending the soccer evaluations early last month, we never heard from a coach and do not know who his coach is, what team he is on or when the games are scheduled. We tried emailing Jason Gianni twice for this information, but never received a response. My husband called the rec center and all they can provide is the email to Dwayne Finley, the Senior Recreation Director. We emailed him twice and we still haven't heard from him. I called Northridge Rec Center three times today and no one answers. At this point, with their lack of care and consideration, we want a refund. And trying to get our money back has been so frustrating!! They rob my son of the opportunity to play soccer then they literally rob us! Be warned if you sign up for any of their leagues.

For awhile we avoided this park because it had become a tent city for the unhoused. However, now…read morethat things have been cleaned up, we feel much safer coming here with our children. They have ample grass for them to run around (though look out for random potholes) and 2 great play sets for them to climb and slide down to their heart's content. I will say, however, there really isn't enough parking for how big the park is. Yes, there is a bunch of street parking, but due to this park being surrounded by apartments & other residential areas, that can often fill up fast. The dedicated parking lot is quite small so if you're coming here in the afternoon, especially on a weekend or during a school break, chances are you're not going to find anywhere to park. Just keep that in mind. The bathrooms are very limited and very dirty. They are not cleaned as much as they should be. I would highly recommend going before you come to the park, and if possible, hold it until you can get home or somewhere else. Beyond that, this is a great place to enjoy with your family.

Great pickleball community!! Fun and friendly players...nice racking system and they even have a…read morecourt set aside for more competitive players (e.g. a challenge court).

I feel like this park was a little rundown. There was a lot of graffiti and trash. However, it…read moredefinitely did do the trick with keeping my child a little entertained. I like the mushroom that you hang on to swing. I also like the teeter totter.

Not too much to say about this park...but all the things I have to say about it are good!…read more It's a very good size park...I like finding the shady trees by the baseball field and letting my dog run around there or I like to work with him and his training there. No trees in the baseball field so that = no squirrels! Heck yeah! There is a good amount of parking throughout the park. The upgraded the apparatus which is awesome. They got rid of the sand and put in a bouncy-like mat. Real cool park to just kick back and relax or take your doggys or kids out.

I will forever compare every gym I go to, to this one. And none of them will measure up. I will…read moremiss it so much once I graduate. This place is CLEAN and has amazing equipment. Staff enforces mask wearing and wipes are available to wipe down your equipment. AND PEOPLE ACTUALLY DO IT!!? What?! Everyone re-racks the weights and plates properly, and there are plenty of squat racks and benches. They have a track to run on as well as a HIIT area on the upper floors. There is also an area to do abs and stretching. They offer private pilates, Zumba, and yoga classes. Not to mention that they have an incredible rock climbing wall. This place is luxurious and spacious, and I'm not mad about probably ~50% of my tuition going to its maintenance and upkeep. Only thing that bothers me about the SRC is that they have such limited hours around the holidays. For example, this past weekend following Thanksgiving, they were only open from 10-2 pm. They are also closed from Dec 25- Jan 1, which I guess is understandable. But then again they are closed the week before the spring semester starts. It makes me feel like if I wanted to work out during those times, I need to purchase a separate gym membership somewhere else (which I do not want to do). Also, keep in mind that if you want to rock climb, you have to come at certain times as well, when the rock climbing staff are there. They really need to bring back the guest passes! Especially if that guest was an alumnus. And if they are going to charge $180 a semester for alumni gym membership, maybe make it worth it by not randomly closing down a couple weeks before the semester starts.

From versatile gym equipment to fitness classes-- this place is three levels above and has good…read morequality fitness programs and a walk climbing wall. I'm definitely beginner in my fitness journey but even I know they have stuff that I haven't seen at other gyms. The only dumb thing is they won't allow you to check in for your fitness class if you're more than 1-2 minutes late.

This place is dirty and I hold the venue and its owner, VM accountable!…read more Have been there several weekends in a row and the facility is filthy. The space where the athletes have to play, the bathrooms are ATROCIOUS and there is very limited seating. The audacity to charge $15 for no seats, filth as soon as you walk through the door and hot Cheetos is laughable. And like many other youth sports complexes, you pay to enter BUT you don't even have anywhere to sit, the floors are dangerous (not swept OR mopped) so the kids fall and the restrooms are unsanitary. There's not a cleaning person or team in sight. Not even the owner attempts to clean. And the safety and cleanliness is solely on the owner but the sports organizations that rents out these facilities because they don't hold the venue/owner responsible but they'll take your money!

My sister signed up my nephew to the Basketball camp hosted here. I came today to pick him up and…read morefound parking easily in the back. My nephew told me he likes the camp, they don't provide lunch here so you'll have to bring your own lunch. He said that they will run drills before lunch and then after lunch they just scrimmage. He said he likes it and the coach. The price is kind of high in my opinion but I think if you can't afford it then just shop around to compare the prices.

*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!

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 have taken a few classes for at this rec center and we've been happy with the variety of…read moreclasses offered as well as the reasonable prices. They offer adult classes as well. They also offer recreational sports programs like soccer, basketball and volleyball which is nice if your kid wants to try out a sport but you don't want to commit to a pricier league. The classes are seasonal and they have a summer camp option. The class schedule is posted on the website and you can register for the classes online, which is convenient. In addition to the rec center, there's a park and a playground. Parking is available in a dedicated lot that can get full but I've always been able to find a spot.

Nice park with some outdoor exercise equipment a walk path and plenty of space for everything else.read more