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.

Family and I have been here many times for birthday parties, Easter, fun events, and just to…read morehangout. It's tucked away hidden but when you find it, you'd probably go back again. Basketball courts, nice field, and I've seen a church get to gather there and offer free pizza for a sit in for bible study. (Good vibes) I once did my taxes there for free.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

Quick, semi intense, great incline with an amazing view of the valley!…read moreSeveral different trail options which is awesome. One of my favorite go to hikes to get a quick 1hr burn in and take in some amazing views of the entire valley. On a crisp clear day you can see all the way over to warner center. PARKING: Parking is free on the street, along the entrance to the fire paved road. At the bottom of Olive View Hospital. This is where you start and hike up the fire paved road which is a steady and great incline! If you want to drive up the paved road, you pay $5 at the bottom using the honor system and you start the hike from the top of the paved road. Stay to the right. HIKE: You can walk the paved road, and stop at the top of it if you would like just an easy incline, or you can ramp it up, veer to the right at the top of the paved road and on your left you'll see the dirt entrance to start the hike up. About an hour-hour and 15mins from the bottom of the fire road to the top and down. Gorgeous views the whole way, and at the top is a flat overlook with 2 benches. Easy-Moderate not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. Not so difficult you cant strap a baby to your back or chest and handle business! Good for dogs on the leash, but be careful in the summer there are rattlesnakes (I've encountered a few) I love this hike and it really let's you take in our beautiful San Fernando Valley!

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.

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

Cool little park with limited hours; lots of squirrels, a stray black cat, surrounded by a fence…read morelike a medieval prison where I got locked in today and my pleasant stroll acrimoniously ended. After discovering the gate wide open while waiting for my car to be serviced across the street, I wandered in, looked around, took some photos, then went to the gate and found it had been chained with no way out. I was about to call the Police Department for help when an irascible codger drove up snarling and unlocked the gate -- denying the gate was open in the first place! He probably messed up and forgot to close the gate when he left before I got there, but his petulance deters me from ever going back there again. Hopefully you won't encounter him on a bad day!

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.