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.

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.

My kids and I were coming here weekly to play a little before tutoring at the library. It's a…read moresimple park with enough equipment for them to have a good time for about 30 minutes or so. Sometimes there are a lot of kids, sometimes not so much. There isn't shade near the playground. The bathrooms can get a little sketch. Of course never send your kids in there by themselves. But we have never had any issues or have felt unsafe at the park. There's limited parking right in front of the park, but you can always park on the other side of the street. Oh and there are ice cream trucks that roll through often if you want a treat.

This park is very clean. I love it. There's no trash or homeless people sleeping on the grass a…read moreperfect place to take children or do exercise or just spend a beautiful afternoon underneath a tree. There's plenty of places to park and clean bathrooms. I would recommend it.

Each visit to this park clears my mind. There is a calmness that always creates a relaxing…read moreexperience. Hiking, walking, meeting veterans and hearing their stories or taking in fresh air and enjoying the scenery, it's a great vibe. Looking forward to planning a picnic here, lots of shaded areas on the ground level. There is sun on the hiking trail areas, several paths to take. Not many play areas or apparatus for children but a great park overall.

Great place to hang out, have a party, or just walk around. Bathrooms are usually clean and stocked…read moreand you can usually find a nice place to sit and relax

A nice little park. We alternate between Devonwood and Devonshire Arleta Park. We have never had…read moreany problems at this park. Family friendly. The only downside is that there's not a restroom. Otherwise, we love it!

What a beautiful park. This great addition to this community of Mission Hills and Arleta is a gem…read more It has a small walking trail. Plenty of seating, picnic tables, nice landscaping and a covered playground that is very intriguing and will help to bring your child's imaginations to life. Great job LA City department of Recreation and Parks. Please do, continue to build more parks or update existing parks. Use this park as an example where children can enjoy a safe environment to play for future generations to come.

My daughter takes tennis with Coach Barbara, and it has quickly become one of her favorite things…read moreto do. Coach Barbara's experience, kindness, and dedication are truly exceptional. She creates such a positive and encouraging environment, and we are so grateful for the care and patience she shows the kids. It's wonderful to see how much my daughter enjoys tennis and looks forward to every class!

As many times as I have come here, I still have not covered the whole park. A rather large…read morerecreational park with many facilities on the grounds. There are multiple baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts. There is a play area, BBQ grills and pic nic areas. There is plenty of parking but can get a little tight durning summer holiday/weekends and there are games scheduled. A good stroll around the edges of the park is a decent cardio workout.

The park needs a little updating, but it's still a nice park. It has a playground for kids, which…read moreis great but again needs updating, my kids did enjoy it. The pasrk also has a park gym, which is actually pretty good compared to others. It also has a pool and their best feature, the splash pad, which is amazing on a hot summer day. Kids loved it; water was refreshing specially during this crazy heat. The park offers ample parking, but it also has a higher number of bugs compared to other parks, probably due to Sylmar's hot climate. Overall, it's a great park; a few updates would greatly enhance the park.

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.

I used to come to this park all the time (1995) it was so beautiful and peaceful. I know a lot of…read morecouples come here and take pictures. I came to lounge and relax but left as soon as I arrived. I guess the grounds people don't take pride in their work. With the money they make they should do a better job. The grass was cut and the all the cut grass was left behind. Why would I want to spend a million dollars on a home in this area when this is the type of park the city has to offer. I never experienced this in Glendale or Burbank or even the west side if the San Fernando Valley.

Great place for lunchtime relaxation. Plenty of shady spots…read moreand picnic tables to relax out of the office, or the newly added excersise equipment is a good way to relieve some stress.

This park offers a plethora of hiking trails, picnic tables in an oak grove, and a large parking…read morelot. There is a $5 parking fee requested; but it seems like most folks, including me, park on the street for free and hike up to the trailhead. This will add about a mile to your workout (round-trip), but that's good, right? I completed the loop trail this time (trail map here https://trails.lacounty.gov/Trail/1833/wilson-canyon-loop-trail ) and really enjoyed it. There is a pretty significant altitude gain, so be prepared. The trail had definitely been affected by recent rains, with a lot of ruts in the road, but nothing impassable. You'll start out in chaparral, then go up through an oak/sycamore grove near an intermittent stream, and than descend on the north side back to the trailhead. There's also a year-round stream to the north of the hiking area; not sure if it's technically part of the park but it's worth seeking out. Hiking boots with good tread, hiking poles, and water are recommended. Hat, sunscreen and shades on sunny days. And don't forget snacks and a charged phone. Highly recommended.

Your mindset is what separates you from the rest. Let's begin this new trail adventure…read more WILSON CANYON PARK is a 2.8-mile loop trail at Sylmar, California. This trail is quite popular for horseback riding, hiking, and birding. It has an elevation gain of 705 ft.; trails were well maintained, however, there were sections of the Saddle Ranch trailhead that you go through a very narrow trench-just past the water dam structure- which doesn't look like a trail but it is part of the trailhead. You start with a very sandy trail and progresses to a rocky and then smoothed out as you ever to higher elevation. This trail has rich in flora and fauna, wild animals and insects. I saw a juvenile snake (not sure if it's a Sierra Garter snake) as I descend back. YIKES! I decided to hit the Pig Ranch trail as well. Both trails deemed Easy for experienced hikers. Fellow hikers were cordial and respectful. I even saw a male hiker, wearing plaid shirt and jeans, brought his 4 lil boys on the trail. Great family bonding. Anyways, this was a nice hike with great scenery even on a slightly foggy day. Parking has a $5 honor system as you drive inside the park. Overall, WCT is a good quick hike and I recommend it.

Very cool piece of LA and SFV history! I've been twice and each time the volunteers have been…read morereally sweet and given us an engaging and very informative tour! The house is small but filled with lots of historical trinkets and artifacts. An awesome way to spend some time- you'll learn a lot about the history of our valley for free!

What a charming piece of California history and right in the San Fernando Valley! Midge was my…read moreamazing tour guide and she was full of historical details and funny anecdotes about the Picos and Lankershims. This really is a must-visit if you're a history buff or into antiques or just want to get a small dose of local culture. The Andres Pico Adobe was built in 1834 and is one of the oldest adobe structures in Los Angeles (the other is at Olvera Street). It's also known as the Romulo Pico Adobe (the son of Andres). It is filled with antiques: a working player piano, antique irons, toasters, clothing and shoes, furniture, sewing machines and an old phonograph that plays recordings on wax rolls. The term, "Put a sock in it" was explained to me by Midge when I asked about the rolled up socks next to the phonograph. Since there was no volume control, you literally put a sock in it to muffle the noise! The Lankershim Reading Room, built in 1904, had been lovingly restored and is on site. It's really beautiful and as Midge said, "If these walls could talk!" Lots of famous people have visited it, back in the day. The Railroad Shanty, built in 1914, is another quaint reminder of the era when trains were the main mode of transportation. The Native American Indian Gallery is chock full of arrowheads and other interesting bits and it's even been blessed by the local tribesmen. Please visit- it's free- and leave a donation! Yelp Challenge 2018: 84/100

Devonwood is a local small park that I am familiar with for many years as a SFV resident…read more Took my dog to get some fresh air this morning and saw a few other people out there walking, working out etc. We were able to walk a few rounds around up until one of the other patrons got my attention to let me know that there was a coyote on the premises. Unfortunately, there was a coyote on site which prompted me to leave right away as I was not about to be this coyote's next target with my baby. Don't get me wrong, my female dog 20lb will start a fight; so it's best to remove her from this situation asap. She has a deep bark which can be intimating but it's only coming from a small 20lb doggie. She's my bestie and will guard the issh out of me. The park is small and has swings and a playground for kids, only street parking available. It was such a nice day but shortened due to the potential threat.

Nice lil park. Smells a bit funny. But there is a frutero and a taco truck park there. Do not…read moreforget to bring cash to get some naranjas (oranges) in bulk.