Well kept park with lovely views of the valley and surrounding mountains. There are restrooms,…read morewater fountains, tennis and basketball courts and a very nice looking kids play area. There are also plenty of tables for a nice picnic. I walk my dogs here often and its a nice place to explore the local trails. Parking is usually available and I do prefer visiting the South end versus the North end.

This is a great park for the whole family. They have a covered playground, basketball courts,…read moretennis & pickleball courts. The main issue is that if you want to play tennis, you have to move the pickleball nets. Luckily they are on wheels, but it is a bit annoying. The park is clean. Beware of snakes & scorpions though. It is also very windy, so pack a jacket in the winter and early spring months.

We hosted our son's first birthday party at Mason Park Recreation Center, and I truly can't say…read moreenough good things about the experience. From start to finish, the staff was amazing--super helpful, responsive, and made the entire process feel easy and seamless. Getting our permit approved was quick, and when I had to switch locations last minute (literally a week before), they somehow had availability and got us in. I was so relieved and honestly overjoyed. The space itself was perfect. The shaded picnic table area is such a gem--especially on a hot day, which it definitely was. It kept everyone comfortable and made the setup really easy. The park and playground are also really nice and well-maintained, which made it great for both kids and adults to enjoy. There's also a splash pad, which unfortunately wasn't open during our event only due to the time of year, but I'm already thinking about booking again this summer so the kids can fully enjoy it. Overall, such a smooth, stress-free experience. Highly recommend for anyone planning a party or gathering!

I was in the area and decided to stop by to check out the park as I'm always on the lookout for…read moreplaces to take my dog for training and to throw the ball with her. I am very impressed with Mason Park, the grass is green and lush and well maintained. There's zero trash on the ground. Also, I was really enjoying that so many people of all ages were here today playing! Nobody on their phones, just people playing soccer, softball, or basketball in this very spacious park. There were excited shouts of laughter and calling to eachother about the games, a sound that it feels like we don't hear often enough now that technology has taken over so much of our lives. I don't know if the park is always this crowded or if it's just game day, but I love this park. Next time I'm in the area with my dog I will definitely stop by with her even just to walk around! Parking is in a small lot or on the side streets.

Plenty of shade and fun playground equipment - will keep parents and kids busy for hours!read more

One of my goto parks. Tip: Porter ranch is known for wind. Check weather, there's usually at least…read morea breeze. The sunset sets beautifully over the hills and is visible throughout the park. This park is on the hills of Porter Ranch. The park has several amenities: A music themed gentle playground for toddlers with lights! A challenging climbing playground for the older kids. Id say ages 3y-16y/Adult with lights! Introduce the younger ones before you let loose. They do have a few terrains that need to be introduced by an adult A small Pickelball and Basketball court with a beautiful view Terrain and walking path that has a few hills and a small set of stairs. I didn't walk it myself but I'd say 20minutes round trip. Clean restrooms Plenty of parking This location is recommended for afternoons over summer months. Check winds and weather!

4 stars because I'm a fan of old westerns. It is cool to walk where the Lone Ranger rode and…read moreimagine the ambushes and shootouts of countless films. But it is tiny and cramped. Not really a hiking spot and might be OK for Instagram, but not for the kind of photography I do. The worst part is that the movie ranch that was here has been replaced by a subdivision. Boring beige boxes of unremarchitecture that have become so emblematic of SoCal suburban sprawl. It is undoubtably cool to have this location in your backyard, but not so great to have those houses in your photo background. Worth a quick stop if you are in the area and a film buff.

What do you associate with the northwestern SFV city of Chatsworth? It's surely that it is known as…read morethe 'Porn Capital' of USA. Even non-Cali residents are aware of this scandalous 'fun fact'. But there is more to this city edging the 118-freeway than just a perverted satisfaction. Chatsworth is also the home to some of the most gorgeous geolithic structures in the Valley. Anyone who has driven on the 118 has seen these glorious rock structures comprising of Stoney Point, Santa Susana, and of course Garden of the Gods. What is Garden of the Gods? Garden of the Gods is located essentially in a Chatsworth neighborhood on Redmesa (a very aptly named street) and isn't a park in the traditional sense of having a lot or ornate entrance. Rather, this entire acreage of Chatsworth is basically one large rocky, cavernous, geographic wonder making Valley residents feel like they are at a national park in Utah. Okay, it isn't on the level of Utah but it is pretty damn good for Los Angeles. After parking on the street, a sign welcomes visitors to the glorious area. A plaque proudly boasts of the Hollywood history of Garden of the Gods: it was part of the ranch that filmed countless westerns on the grounds from Buster Keaton classics to the opening credits of Lone Ranger hence Lone Ranger Rock. Garden of the Gods can also be seen in several big-budget films creating either an African or desert backdrop. Pretty cool, right? The 'trails' (if we want to call them that) vary from light rock climbing to open spaces and from bushes/grasses to sand stone outcroppings. Garden of the Gods is simply breathtaking and you can't help but take a moment to truly think about the amazing-ness of Mother Nature and the age of the rocks. There are several cave-like spots, smooth eroded boulders and stunning views of the SFV and the neighboring rock formations. One can see all the way across to the Verdugo Mountains and the tip of the LA National Forest. I visited the Garden of the Gods with a crew for a lingerie modeling shoot. That's right: I was basically naked here (and actually completely 100% naked when changing). I suppose that is fitting for the Porn Capital? We didn't come across many people (golden hour on a Wednesday in November) so Garden of the Gods was peaceful, quiet and serene. This place is perfect for a modeling shoot or for your IG with various nooks and crannies that make love to the camera. Or perhaps that was me doing that. Be careful though, because there of plenty of snakes and mountain lions who call Garden of the Gods home. So why am I not giving this gorgeous wonder of the world (or at least LA) 5 stars? Simply because people are assholes and decided to use Garden of the Gods as a garbage can. You will come across a lot of trash, bottles, and broken glass EVERYWHERE! These losers also defaced some of the beautiful rocks with tags and graffiti. News stories run rampant in the Stoney Point/Garden of the Gods/Santa Susana area of murders, fights, drugs, etc. Geeze Chatsworth, calm down. I would suggest, for the ladies out there, to not venture here alone. Although Garden of the Gods was quite empty during my visit; we did come across some hikers, families with small children and even mountain climbers with legit gear practicing on the rocky faces. Garden of the Gods caters to a diverse cast of characters. Side note relating to Covid: some people wore masks and some didn't but obviously there is plenty of room here for social distancing. Chatsworth may be known for porn but the rocky topography of the area is much more orgasmic and certainly worth more of a visit than just from from your car window when driving on the 118. Hey you never know: you might see someone modeling in lingerie!

The Santa Susana pass was once known as the Simi pass that connects San Fernando Valley to Simi…read moreValley. This pass has historical and cultural significance as once as Indigenous corridor. Now this park provides beautiful views of natural landscapes and overlooks multiple counties. A great place to catch a sunset or sunrise. The park offers various length and difficulties of hikes. The park can be accessed on the Simi Valley side off the 118 freeway at the rocky peak exit. Along the mountain there is a small parking lot. Be careful pulling in and out of lot as traffic whips around the corner fast. Happy trails!

Talk about history! The Santa Susana Pass area was a crossroads for the Tongva, Chumash and…read moreTataviam cultures for about 8,000 years prior to the Europeans' arrival and subsequent land grab. The Old Santa Susana Stage Road can still be seen here, wagon wheel ruts and all. There's a memorial plaque at the top of Devil's Slide and the Stage Road is also on the National Register of Historic Places. Learn more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Santa_Susana_Stage_Road#:~:text=The%20precipitous%20portion%20of%20the,Passengers%20debarked%20and%20walked. If you want to see the memorial plaque, it's a pretty steep hike. Wear hiking boots and if you have any issues with balance whatsoever, a walking stick is highly recommended. Entrance is free. Street parking, also free. There are four different trailheads marked on this map: https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/611/files/SantaSusanaPassSHPWeb2016.pdf Be advised that the trail signs don't always match the map. Take water and your camera/phone and your sense of adventure. A perfect pandemic outing!

It's pretty clean and many fun trails. Also pet friendly and worthwhile for family / partners who…read morewant a complete trail while being able to decide when they're ready to stop at any moment

Had pictures taken of me and my wife for our 25th wedding anniversary. Great place to have a picnic…read moreor a hike. Small park but way too many gopher holes. Dog friendly and the people kept an eye on their dogs.

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 love this park. It's beautiful and full of history. You can hike the easy flat loop and read…read morethe plaques as you walk the path. It's a learning experience and an easy hike all in one. So much history here with the old tv and movies that they used to film. At one point they had a watering hole set up to film underwater scenes and you can see the remnants of where they did it. The one main loop is very shaded which is nice, especially if you want to hike on a warmer day. They have beautiful rock formations with some caves. They also have park benches and picnic tables along the way to sit and rest and take in the beautiful scenery. I found a nice shaded picnic spot and had a surprise Mother's Day picnic with the trees and stream as a beautiful backdrop. My mom really enjoyed our day here. The only downfall is what it used to be. It's sad that a fire went through here and burned a lot of the set buildings they used to have . I wish I had seen it before that all happened. Too bad they didn't rebuild it.

If you are looking to take in a causal walk, this park is always a good place to visit. Plus this…read morepark offers so much history from all the movies and shows that were filmed here. As you go through the park, you can find signs with information on movies filmed here. Most trails are short in this park but the trails connect to neighboring parks. The park has a large parking lot. Always good to have a parking lot.

This park is phenomenal! I think it is covid safe…read more It has a great and safe walking trail for a walk, ride your roller blades or even a kid's bike. It's all cemented and clean. Those who take dogs, do walk them with leashes and pick up after them. The grass area is huge and well-taken care of. I did see lots of gopher holes which can be difficult if you plan on tossing a ball around. There is a small area to workout with workout equipment that seems to work. I do recommend bringing a cleaning solution and a possible towel. There is a giant playground in which the kids can play. However, with covid, it can be very difficult as there is no real supervision to prevent the kids from coming close. Parking is located nearby and there is plenty of street parking as well. There are water fountains located in several places and bathrooms but due to covid, they are closed.

Great park for family, awesome park to walk dogs, great scenic views…read more Downside is that, during the weekends, it gets extra crowded, and some pet owners allow their dogs to roam off leash. I don't have a problem if they're SUPER trained, but some of them will approach kids or other people walking their pets. Please be mindful. Otherwise, this park is great.

Nice park for nearby residents to picnic, play at the playground, bring dogs, and see sunsets…read more It's clean. There's trash cans and no restrooms. Which is perfect because for those who live nearby, we don't need restrooms. There's picnic tables and a playground. Ample street parking. Multiple levels and very spacious. Also leads to trail heads as well. And some say this us where ET was filmed.

I am a fan of Wilbur-Tampa park and wished I had something like this closer to my area!…read more The trail can be a loop depending on how you go about it. Being a loop it is a little over 2.5 miles. The trail is very easy with some slight incline/declines as it snakes through the area between Tampa and Reseda. My sister lives in the area and I feel jealous that she has something like this literally in her backyard. The trail is clean (except for the hill side) and not too many people go. This trail is perfect for a jog, brisk walk, biking, horse riding solo or with your friends and family. I come an visit once in a while when I want to get a quick hike in with my sister and nieces. During my first ever visit I was amazed that a trail like this is available without driving too far. At that time the trail area was nice and green and some trees from a previous year's fire were still standing. Parking: street parking VERDICT: Rinse and repeat