This place was always a good me of spot. I love coming here with my grandmother. We had so much fun…read morethis day. Love how this place has Clean restrooms if you wanna have them with the memory. Come on down to the Normandie Park recreation or stop by if you're down A few Bus stops.

This park has no parking whatsoever. The small lot they have is for staff only. The park itself is…read moreok. Lots of different playground equipment for kids and lots of exercise equipment for adults. But seriously, this must be for the neighborhood only and the few lucky people that can find spots. Also, I've seen it on a weeknight driving by about 7pm and it is packed. I've never seen so many kids in a playground before. If you like a quiet park come before dinner time or this is not for you.

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So I'll start with the bad and end with the good. I give them 4 stars because of the few people…read morethat mess up this park. Those people that leave trash behind although there are trash cans everywhere. Also, those people that are smoking weed while there are children playing and running around. Some people really don't seem to care. As I walked inside the park I took a huge breathe of the marijuana scented air. Thinking I was going to breathe in fresh air I probably inhaled most of the smoke. I have nothing against people that smoke weed, but I feel they should just try to stay away where there are children present. I kept walking towards the soccer field and the smell started to go away. Besides some people smoking pot and a few others that leave some trash behind, this is a nice park. There are a lot of trees that are great for some shade. There is a lot of grass if you want to have a picnic. They also have tables with benches near the play area, near the soccer field and near the basketball field. I noticed that the ones with shade are near the soccer field. There is also a giant tree in the kid's play area where you can take a seat. This is a great park to come with your family, watch a game, run around the track, play basketball/soccer, or even get some exercise done. They have several exercising machines. There are a few that I didn't know what they where for, but it was fun to try them out. There was one where you can lay down and do some sit ups. Another for your arms and shoulders where you have to left your on weight. A funny one where you swing yourself side to side. At least I assume that's what you are suppose to do. Another that looks like you are skiing and I noticed people use that one the most. The last one was a little weird too. You sit down and push these two handles towards yourself. I think they also work with your own weight. All of these machines are around the running track/soccer field. The soccer field is the only part of the park that is dried up. It use to be brown grass, but I noticed it's more like dirt now. I love that this park has so many activities for the community as well. The park has a small building where they give all types of classes/lessons. I saw they had karate, jazz, ballet, and tutoring. They also have some soccer classes for kids. This is a great park to get so much done. You can bring your kids for one of the activities and get a work out done in the meanwhile. Oh, there is no parking lot, but there is street parking all around.

Awesome 1st time visit. Had to pay a $20 guest fee. The sign up process is a little tricky (what…read moresessions you can/ cannot sign up for as a guest online) ultimately it worked out. The front desk guy was cool, welcoming and gives you a brief tour of everything before you hang out. I played a timed pickup game, 4 quarters and cooked. I liked the clock and timeout situation.

I visited once for an event and the event security kept some of my property. I called and even…read morestopped by during business hours to speak to front desk employees who took my information and said they would help get me in touch with security, but never heard from anyone. I get it, everyone is busy, but you should at least follow through for potential customers otherwise they feel like you are just lying to them to get you to leave them alone.

This is a densely populated neighborhood so a cool little park provides some desperately needed…read moreopportunities to get out and run around. This one's got a couple basketball courts, 2 really cool, shaded jungle gyms and a soccer field that I suspect gets a ton of use. It's not an especially big park but the equipment's all in good shape and there's a fence around the whole thing so players aren't constantly chasing errant balls. So go, get a little exercise. Or, if you visit after dark befriend a neighborhood cat. There's a few that prowl around looking for scraps. I tried to say hi but they never let me get too close.

The best park and with a skate park for beginners great skate park,made many friends there the…read morecommunity is funny and jessi is my bbg.

It's fun to stay at the YMCA, especially in DTLA…read more Open 5:30 am - 9:00 pm Monday through Friday and as early as 8 to 9 am Saturday and Sunday til the afternoon. The Ketchum location, named after the late Stuart M Ketchum, a huge philanthropist, civic leader and real estate mogul. Is very modern and stylish on the outside and the in. If you want to volunteer for various programs you can do so via their online portal. Opportunities from Sports Assistant to Food Distribution and more. YMCA Downtown LA partners up with great groups such as the LA Food Bank, LA Civil Rights, Students Run LA, American Red Cross and numerous others. Passing through on a Saturday morning, the fitness area was filled. And they offer some great wellness programs including group exercise, various indoor sports and even online programs. Check out their youth and adult programs ranging from hobbies and sports to summer camps and workshops. Additionally the DTLA Y has monthly, annual and day pass memberships. And their layout as well as the outdoor landscape with beautiful statues, colors, designs, etc... that make all feel welcome.

Set up a tour and pass and they both called and emailed me several times to confirm. Got there on…read moretime and they acted like they had no idea, and proceeded to ignore me. Get your s*** together!

Toberman Park is getting better, a few years ago anything could happen here (yes bad things). Now…read moreit is during Soccer Season a nonstop competitions, teams from all over play their game (men and women). Because of the overuse of this park the grass never stays long, for a few weeks the grass is green and looks healthy as the hills of the Swiss Alps. But after a couple of Futbol games it's over, it looks more like the Mojave desert. During the day a local school uses this park for their PT, and the playground is full with little ones during the weekend and they have an indoor B-ball court as well as 3 outside. All this does not mean it is perfect, it's A-OK for those that are used to neighbourhoods like this.

Mixed review ..good basketball Gym. Fair baseball field ..ok playground...ok basketball outer…read morecourts. Theres homies...yup..they mind their own business and so should you. It's not a packed as back in the day and who knows why..but based on everything and the ok size and Bad Location it's a 3 star park

My first visit here was for a swimming championship my son participated in. Located near Memorial…read moreColiseum as part of the Exposition Park campus, the LA84 Foundation / John C. Argue stadium is an outdoor aquatic center that has hosted the 1932 and 1984 Olympic events. This facility will also be used for the 2028 Olympics. There are 2 pools, 1 each for adults and children and bench seating for a few thousand. There have been upgrades and renovations over the past century, adding the Olympic Rings on the side of the building, which were lit at the opening ceremony at Memorial Coliseum at the 1984 Pantheon

Solid average and affordable gym to work out in. It's only $35 for adults per month, or for 3…read moremonths at $70. The quarterly includes access to the outdoor heated pool that's open year round. Just pay attention to the schedule for when the open, lap pool is available. There's a kiddie play area in the pool area too. I calculated it out and if you go at least 4.6 times a month, you'll have made it worth your money on the quarterly pass. They also offer a number of exercise training classes for adults and seniors. There is a locker and shower room. If you want to use the locker, you'll need to bring your own lock. Some people leave their stuff on the sides of the room, so it's your own risk to watch your stuff while you work out. I just don't bring a ton of stuff. There's 2 main rooms - a weight room and a cardio/weight room. I'm not sure about the weight room area, but the cardio room has TV's that are always playing sports and 2 different national news stations. There's free wifi so you can stream your own music too, which I think is a nice plus. A lot of the machines are pretty old, some aren't working. The space is somewhat small too, but not impossibly crowded. Pay attention to closure dates - since it's a City Recreation center, it offers a lot of different services and is also impacted by various events like USC and Rams games, so pay attention to the closure dates posted. They also give you a free parking pass. Make sure you ask for it after you sign up for membership. There are parking spots right along the gym that are marked reserved - those spots are for people with the parking pass sticker. I gave it 3 stars because it really is a 3 star quality experience, but if you're cool with something pretty basic, I think it's a great, affordable work out option.

You would think that somebody here would of showed a picture of the statue of the man the park was…read morenamed after?? As a kid in the late 60's and 1970's. Me ,brothers and neighborhood friends would play many sports there. Some of us were in the Cub scouts& many had ties to the 1st Baptist church at w. 8th st. We used the library here. Skateboarded at the base of CNA bldg.(now Superior court bldg.)saw them film Adam-12, and barnaby jones. Threw now outlawed Lawn darts at some tree's there and use to watch the many beautiful koi swim in the man made pond there.

It's not the greenest park (there is lots of dirt areas) but it has a lot to offer. There is a…read morenice astroturf soccer field, a small skate park, multiple basketball courts, and plenty of tables. Compared to MacArthur park there is not really a homeless issue. You won't see any tents or people defacating in front of you. One of the huge upsides is the gorgeous view of the old church right on the corner of the park. There is a youth center so there is always plenty of security around. The major downside is they only have a lot for handicap parking so expect to pay at the meters.

I can't really say this is a great location but if you are in the area and is convenient it is a…read moregood spot. It is a bit of a hassle having to go 3 floors down in a somewhat narrow environment - if you have a large SUV or lift truck, I wouldn't think you can fit. The bright side is- As your normally do - the gym is very clean and during weekday evenings nights, it is not too busy (I think it is due to location). Parking - you must go down the one way street of flower OR END UP DRIVING AROUND TO GET TO THE ONE WAY STREET. You will look for the parking with entrance with a silver square showing FOURFORTYFOUR | SOUTHFLOWER

Having been to numerous of their locations, this equinox is okay. No issues with the staff or…read moretrainers at all, they're all friendly and social. The classes and instructors are great as well. But the location itself is meh. They aren't open late and they're closed on Sundays. I also hate the parking situation and how complicated it can be to get to the building itself with DTLA roads. On top of that, it's only 2 hours free parking. Anything over you have to pay. I wish they had a sauna... and some of their equipment could be upgraded. All in all, the location itself is why I don't care to go here anymore.

Visited this Terasaki Budokan as a guest when they were holding Ronin Expo here a couple years ago…read more Parking is super limited, but it is possible to get a space for free, you just have to walk a couple blocks, be mindful of the signs, and be careful, since you know, you're in LA and all. Large basketball/multi use sports court inside, underground parking, decent outdoor space for vendors and stage space, and can hold a lot of people at once. There's seating inside and a really nice peaceful courtyard area with some rocks and a tree, perfect for cosplay photoshoots, though it does get pretty crowded for such an event. They have their open community days and other events too. For an event in June, surrounded by concrete, it did get super hot in there and the bathrooms weren't in the best state (LA and again the crowds), but it was a decent venue for a 1 day con.

The communtiy center offers variety of programs to the public! Karate, Judo, Basketball to name a…read morefew. They also have open times you can use the basketball court. Large court! The staff and security is super friendly. If you have any questions, they'll be glad to help you. They also offer a lot of camps during the summer break such as basketball camp other clinics. Paid Parking is available in the basement level. But it's very limited.