Jesse Owens park is one of my favorite local neighborhood parks to take the kids!…read more One of the things I appreciate most about this park is that it is fully gated, which gives me a little extra peace of mind when the kids are playing. There's plenty for them to enjoy, including two swings, a slide, a climbing area, a mini rock-climbing wall, and, best of all, a mini racetrack where the kids can have fun and create their own races. It's such a fun little feature that keeps them entertained! There's also a large grassy area in the back, which is perfect for bringing your own soccer ball and letting the kids run around and enjoy the open space. Another big plus is that the park has its own bathrooms. I always appreciate this because not every neighborhood park has them, especially when you're spending a few hours there with little ones. The only thing I wish they had was a designated parking lot. There is free parking across White Oak, as well as street parking available in the back, so parking is still pretty convenient.

Date: February 1, 2025…read more I think this is my first review of 2025! Woowoo! That's what motherhood does to ya. I had this park bookmarked for a while now and decided to check it out today. We were actually around the area for lunch but didn't plan to go to a park and ended up driving back this way for it. Read the reviews and was excited to check it out and I'm so glad we did! As a recent mom of three, I felt so comfortable and safe solo watching my kids here. It's a nice playground in the middle of a fenced off grassy area with a restroom right by it. I loved that the restroom was right next to the playground to make a quick trip and not worry too much about my kiddos playing. They have a bunch of trees and also shaded top above so it was nice even though it was hitting 80F still! Surprisingly all the parents around were super attentive to their kids and made sure nobody was hurting another. I heard so many kids apologize for accidentally bumping into other kids and it just felt so nice to be in a kid area with kids who were well behaved, especially bc of my toddlers. Restrooms weren't too bad for a park. Not the cleanest but definitely not the worst I've been to. Overall I'm so happy we found this park and we will definitely be back more often!

This park is super cute. The play ground is all red, and shaped like a fire truck…read more It is rather small and although the sign says it is for ages 2 - 12, I think it's more suited for ages 2 - 7, since the equipment is rather low to the ground. There are 2 picnic tables and 2 swings. The grass is on a mound riddled with gophers, so it's not a good spot for a picnic blanket setup. There is no parking lot. All street parking.

I love this park! It's perfectly shaded and the fire truck plays tructure is so much fun. I would…read moresay this park is suited for kinds on the younger side, but can definitely be enjoyed by all. My son loves the slides and the steering wheels. Watch out for the hand crank/spinning thing. I've seen many kids get whacked in the face when playing there. At any park I've been to with those they have been a total hazard. They have some benches along the outside of the play area for people to sit. Only two swings! I wish there were more and they ones they do have are directly in the sun. The other half of the park is kind of empty, with just a few picnic benches and a flat concrete area. It would be awesome if they had even more picnic benches or even added more play structures. The park itself is pretty small. It is never super crowded when I go because it's kind of tucked away, but if there are more than a dozen kids it feels a little chaotic. Always clean though! Plenty of street parking is available.

I grew up and would always walk to this park as a kid. I decided to take my little one today out of…read morespontaneity to see how it looked now. And I was very surprised it's super clean and loved the new and restored park. It's next to the police station and library. So restrooms are located there.. it's surrounded by trees so lots of shade and a nice place to walk your dogs and have a picnic. Lots of Parking is on the street and sides around town homes.

This park has had a major upgrade. Lots more stuff to do for the bigger kids. No more sand!…read moreClimbing structure is next level!

One of our favorite indoor playgrounds in the valley! The Kids Avenue staff is always so welcoming…read moreand super diligent about keeping the play areas, and the entire venue altogether, clean. We've also attended private parties here. Highly recommend for families looking for a "one stop shop" type of venue when trying to plan children's parties.

Our favorite indoor playground in the valley! We have already gone through 2 stamp cards since…read morethey opened because that is how much the kids enjoy this place! Celebrated my daughter's birthday here and It was worth it. Art the owner made everything run so smoothly. The staff here are also so helpful and nice! The space is clean and they also provide socks for adults and kids. Lots of parking in the plaza. Highly recommend esp when its too hot to play outside in the valley.

This location was a nice place. There were multiple groups of people setting up for birthday…read moreparties and there was still plenty of space for everyone to enjoy the park. It's pretty much a long stretch of land going around the coledesack near the back of Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy . There were so many beautiful trees at this park, perfect for shade and enjoying the breeze. It also had a couple of basketball courts. The playground was gated which I thought was good for if littler kids are playing. It was a nice and peaceful place. There's street parking right along the front of the park from end to end so plenty of places to park easily. This was a nice park, I'd go here again

If you know me, you know I'm always on the look out for a good park that I can bring my dog to to…read morepractice her training and to play ball with her. This park looks nice and clean, well taken care of, and well shaded. I came by around 1130 and I saw a very nice large green area open, I wish I had my dog with me because this is perfect. I usually put her on the 30 or 45 feet lead and let her explore and throw the ball. Also I love that this park is closer to me than lake balboa so I can alternate environments for her. The park is surrounded by houses in a neighborhood and I found parking easily on the street. The kids playground is nice too, very clean and well kept as well!

We love this new look! This park definitely needed a revamp and it got it…read more It's too bad they didn't include restrooms but other than that it's great! We love going here (daily if it were up to the kids) I appreciate the exercise equipment they included parents get to work out while the kiddos play. I do think it needs to be maintained better less then a month since it was opened there was already graffiti on the playground.. and we wonder why we don't have nice things...

Not what the pictures show. When I went the grass was over grown there was tagging and the shade…read morewas no good. I didn't even get out of my car I just went to another park

A playground that has actual shade for parents and kids alike - woohoo! It astounds me how nearly…read more100% of playgrounds seem NOT to have been designed by actual parents, with equipment in the beating sun with no shade, full of holes for kids to fall off/out of lol. This playground has shades up and a good amount of trees, so there's actual shade in the play area and spots where parents can sit. It's tucked away in a quiet neighborhood with plenty of parking, too. My 3 y/o is a bit overly cautious at the playground, but he was able to play on both structures without issue. I didn't see bathrooms nearby? They could have been attached to, or inside, the community center that's right next to the playground, but not sure because we could never find them.

This is a nice park, tucked away in the neighborhood. The playground has trees around that provide…read morenice shade. But also because there is shade, be sure to bring a jacket so you can be comfortable while watching your kid(s). There is a large soccer field and a rec center. Small parking lot in the front but plenty of neighborhood parking.

This place is a hidden gem in the heart of the valley. I…read morebooked the venue for my daughter's sixth birthday party and everything was perfect, from the moment I confirmed the reservation to the day of the event. The owner, Nancy was a very accommodating, and made sure everything was flawless, attention to details made our party even more memorable. She made sure to accommodate all of our needs and special request requests. All of our guests were impressed how clean is the place and well taken care of. There is a lot of room for kids and adults, kids had fun in the playground while adults could relax in the setting/dining area. If you're looking into this place, don't hesitate, you will not be disappointed. I would recommend this place to all of my family and friends. Thank you, Nancy and Bounceland studio for helping us create unforgettable memories.

I give a 5 stars to this place im so glad I found it online I celebrated my daughter's bday party…read morelast weekend and her and her friends had so much fun. not to mention I was looking all over for an indoor playground and honestly all of them In the valley had very pricey packages. and Bouceland Studio had the best and cheapest in the valley I highly recommend them they Also did a few activities with the kids. and also gave me 3 hours of party and not to mention it was a private space just for me and my guests. thank you Bounceland Studio for a very fun day .

When you arrive parking is plentiful along the borders of the park or in the parking spaces. I love…read morecoming to this park for dog training and for spending time with my dog allowing her to sniff and run on an extended leash (either 30 to 45 feet leash). The great thing about this park is that there is a sidewalk to walk on to walk the perimeter of the lake, or there are many areas of large green fields that surround the park. I have seen other dogs off leash, and normally this gives me great hesitation, but in a large park like this, you can be far enough distance away from everyone else and their dogs to avoid them. Now that it's spring, everything is blossoming and blooming, but be careful, when I was here the grass had not yet been mown, and there are so many foxtails growing right now. So many got caught in my shoes and thankfully I checked my dog's body completely and her feet and none had stuck to her. When things are mown it's great but also beware of the ants. When I was on the side of the park that has the football field sized grass area, I was watching my dog sniff and play and suddenly I felt something biting me. I looked down and dozens of red ants were climbing me from the dirt. I must have mistakenly stood on an ant mound. Thirdly, just also keep aware of coyotes, I have seen a coyote several times at Lake Balboa and they do not seem fearful whatsoever and they are just walking around casually in the middle of the day. This park is a true gem because of how beautiful and serene it makes life feel. There are people fishing in the lake, walkers, runners, people relaxing on benches reading, friends playing cards, birthday parties or other events, people bicycling or skateboarding. I love this park.

Still the best place to run in the San Fernando valley. I live here I'm always here. Running…read moregroups/events are here constantly. Love seeing the same local runners out there and new people I've never seen before as well. It's a great running community we have here. You can basically run or walk whatever distance you want. Started running marathons 10 year ago. My go to daily training location.

It has been a spectacular experience for us thus far at Tumble Tykes. We are always warmly…read morewelcomed, classes begin on time and the coaches are hands on/engaged throughout the entire experience. We attend Monday sessions with our 5 year old son who truly can't get enough. He counts how many "sleeps" he has until his next gymnastics class. All of the coaches are wonderful but a quick shout specifically to Coach Alexa who is an absolute rockstar! My son is a handful but Coach Alexa is patient, attentive, kind, and encourages him to do the best he can. She motivates him and cheers him on throughout the lesson. He has learned so much in 2 months- not only gymnastics but how to be patient with other students, follow rules, be disciplined, and so much more. Thank you, Tumble Tykes.

My toddler is obsessed with Tumble Tykes. We are currently doing the parent and me classes twice a…read moreweek and plan on leveling him up when he's old enough to do the teacher-only classes (though they have a little viewing area with chairs on the side so you can keep an eye on younger kids). The coaches are fantastic, the variety in activities available is great, and the music is great! Always look forward to going with my kiddo