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.

Was looking for a park to get some steps in after my class and came across this one and I enjoyed…read moreit. It is a dog park so that's a plus.

if this is a Dog Park, why do the sign say, dogs must be on leash. and they are usually fenced in…read more I just witnessed two dogs run out on Wells Drive and almost get hit by a car. I went to help my socialize and got bombarded and blindsided by many dogs. Because I thought it a leashed Park as the signs say! Otherwise, very nice setting

Little bird, little bird, who made thee?…read more Lots and lots of little birds singing and a crow were not all we saw. We also saw a rabbit, fresh green, flowers a plenty and friendly people who said hi as they were passing by. Early in the morning on June 8th, the mountain trail was everything it had not been during the drought years. Delightful, clean, cool and serene. If you want to avoid the mosquitoes and the sun, go early. Otherwise, take mosquitoe repellent and water. The tail is easy and senior friendly, rather steep at the beginning though. Also, there are lots of connecting trails. Make sure to read the signs or you will keep going until you drop. The parking lot has plenty of spots. There is also a paid section for $5. So far, it has been family friendly and safe whenever we have visited.

I came here for the first time on Thanksgiving to run a half marathon in the morning. I drove up to…read morethe Top of Reseda where the road ends in a cul-de-sac. There was free parking up to the yellow line. It was dark when I arrived, but there was a sign indicating where the pay spots started. I found the trails to be in good and well-maintained condition. There were signs at each fork in the trail. Some of the downhill and uphill sections were pretty steep with loose rocks so be sure to mind your footing!

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!

I have to give this place 5 stars, kids love it its safe and clean park to play for the whole…read morefamily. They have bbqs, playground, basketball, sandbox, table and benches all around. Taking in consideration that there is not too many playground around, Encino Park is great choice

I went here for the 2nd annual Encino Fest. I had never been before and this was a good excuse to…read morecheck it out. Parking was an issue. There are metered spots all around the perimeter, but they were all taken. I ended up driving a block away and parking in front of an elementary school at a curb that's for pick up and drop off only during the school week. The park is about medium size. There's a tennis court, basketball court, a playground, tables and benches, and open grassy areas scattered with trees for shade. For the festival there were a few food trucks on the street, but you really didn't need to buy anything as long as you were willing to wait in a long line for a free pretzel, ice cream, and bottle of water. Just make sure to check in at one of the tables first where they'll ask you for your name and email and then give you tickets for the pretzel and ice cream and then you can get in line. One person is allowed to ask for multiple tickets for their family. The festival is kid centric, like the entertainment on stage were kids dancing and the live music was also aimed at kids. One song had lyrics that sounded like "Simon Says". There were also several tents that had a bunch of freebies like stickers and potato bag clips and even a booklet of the U.S. Constitution, which makes sense since a lot of the booths were promoting various local politicians. There's an onsite bathroom by the basketball courts, but beware that it's not the cleanest, but it's a public bathroom, so of course it isn't. If you have kids, this festival was made for you. If you don't, you can still enjoy the freebies, but it's not really something you'd want to stay around long for.

Door gate doesn't need code, just push. (:…read more I wrote this review so someone else doesn't have to get out of their car to check haha. Great park. Cute. It's mainly for littles.

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.

This place is adorable!…read more As someone mentioned, there are a ton of rules associated with this place... one of which being no wedding photography? Bizarre! Maybe you need a special permit... The rule I have the biggest problem with, is the no dog rule. Yeah. It's a park for crying out loud. I guess some people are really un-watchful of their dog... but I'm not one of them... so it's just annoying. Anyway, you can't get around any of these "rules" since every time I go there... there is someone tinkering in that little shed and will definitely remind you of the rules... if you've forgotten. As for the park, it's pretty small. It's behind a freeway... and next to the Sagebrush Cantina. It has an adorably cute entrance with some roses... but other than that... it's a little country. There are some ducks and there's a creek... which is perfect for sitting and talking... but other than that.. there really isn't much to see here. It's a perfect place to spend a break... but other than that... there really isn't much to do. But it's fun...and close by.

Beautiful location, must visit and enjoy this local park! Calling and relaxing…read more Will be back for sure!

My husband and I live this park. We gone often there. I discovered there is a strong community…read moreactivity that can help many parents with courses for children. Nice children playground and sports facilities.

I've recently started coming to Shadow Ranch Park with my baby and it's quickly become one of our…read morego-to spots. The park has consistently been clean and well maintained, which I really appreciate as a parent. I also feel comfortable here. I haven't encountered any issues, and it feels safe and family friendly. I love that there are two separate play areas for different age groups, so both smaller and bigger kids have space to play comfortably. The only small improvements I'd suggest would be giving the grass a slight trim and possibly bringing back the tire swing or replacing it with another feature. Lots of open space and fields. Great for all sorts of parties. Overall, I'm very satisfied and happy to have found such a nice local park for our outings.

I actually really like this park. It's in a safe neighborhood (right down the street from the…read morefarmers market on Saturdays), there is two playgrounds one for bigger kids with 2 structures and swings and a covered one for toddlers which is really cool. My daughter took a summer cartooning class which she really loved! She said her teacher was really funny and nice, I'm definitely signing her up for that again in the fall. There seems to be a trail right behind the park which I'd love to explore at some point. There's plenty of parking and a huge field for baseball. My one issue is that the toddler playground needs some upkeep. Some of the features are broken and since it's small it really takes away from the experience.

I appreciate a good park, more than most. We didn't have many safe, functional and accessible…read morerecreational centers where I grew up. I have visited and enjoyed so many in Los Angeles and this one is well kept and offers some of the best activities. Multiple playground areas for kids, designed by age groups in mind. There are baseball and football fields, basketball and tennis courts, a pool, walking paths, hiking and individual bathroom facilities. The parking lot has limited space but it's free in the surrounding streets.

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.

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.