The person on the phone was very kind and I do appreciate that there are umbrellas for shade over…read morethe skate park. However, the yellow caution tape gives a weird vibe and the park itself does not have a lot of areas to do fun things like drop ins and tricks. My son wanted to leave after 30 minutes when yesterday he stayed at a different skate park for six hours because of how much fun he was having. I'm glad they have at least something for the community, but in general, we would not come back.

Fun little skatepark. A mannie pad, a few ledges, a flat bar, a bank, and smoooooth concrete…read more Nicely shaded too. Has water fountains in case you forget to bring water with you and bathrooms both indoor and outdoor. All you really need to have some fun. And nice people working at the office checking in on you once in a while to make sure all is good. Good stuff.

This is an excellent third space for walking, running, and biking (with caution)…read more Flat terrain, no shaded areas, but most of all the sense of community from the regulars who trek Hansen Dam. I've been visiting for a year on a weekly basis. One thing to be mindful for are the horse scat droppings that some horse riders apparently are careless to pick after. I've walked during the morning, midday, afternoon, and evening time. I've felt safe during all times of day and even bring my family on weekends.

My friend and I were headed to the Watermelon festival and we took the long way around which gave…read moreus an amazing tour of just how huge this place is. There are so many fields of grass that I believe are used for sports and then a lake that's for fishing it looks really clean and well maintained. The grass that I saw was soft and green with wildflowers, I did not see any foxtails so that's a plus! This would be a great location to bring my dog to walk and play and there's tons of trees providing shade! Looking across the way and seeing the actual Damn is pretty cool, it looks like a very grand structure!

Where do I begin...For background info, I've been a regular- occasional tennis player at these…read morecourts and generally know of the people around here. Pros: -Good number of courts. Six courts and they are all lighted!! -Courts aren't totally trashed. May find abandoned tennis metal lids, leftover snacks, and a trail of ants near the benches but get cleaned at some point. -Useable filtered water fountain that has come in handy during hot days -I've been safe. There are homeless in daytime but they do gather around and prowl at night. On a random night, I played here close to midnight- 2am and I wasn't bothered. Cons: -Super long wait times to get a court -a lot of homeless. I've never been harmed or too bothered. I've had a few flashes of unclothed people. -The ambiance can be a bit whack depending on the type of people around. You've got normal people just wanting to play tennis, old folks that play here all the time and want to coach you, coaches expecting you to leave the court mid-game so they can do their private lessons (which is not allowed because I called the city and coaches need a permit to hold lessons here! Only 1 coach has a permit and he's at the last court, always). Players who yell, cuss, and play explicit loud music on their speaker... -Real world vibe. I've had a few arguments at these courts too which has caused me to not come as much/ call the city. I normally keep to myself and only come here to practice by myself since it's most convenient.

We come here a lot because my kids do participate in the many sports activities that this…read morerecreation center offers. We have done ballet, taekwondo, and baseball. It's a huge park and even has a new baseball field being built. It had a skatepark and a nice playground for them to enjoy. The bad: it is full of homeless people, and the issue has yet to be addressed. They just sleep anywhere in the park, which I get is common at parks, but this park is just crawling with them. The worst part is they openly do drugs in front of people, and not a single thing is done about it. There's a lot of trash everywhere, and I have seen very sketchy people just hanging out around the area. I have my concerns with safety and usually keep my kiddos incredibly close when I take them here. I think the city needs to do a huge cleanup, and if successful, it can be a huge asset to the community. Nonetheless, the recreation center offers a lot for my kids to do, and we do take advantage of it, like today's Easter egg hunt was a blast!

This is the only skatepark in the city of Burbank which is close to the boundary of North…read moreHollywood. Don't expect it to look like Venice Skate Park. The size isn't that big but skateboarders have no other choice. Operating hours are as follows: Sunday: 12 PM - 8 PM Monday - Thursday: 4 PM - 8 PM Friday: 4 PM - 9 PM Saturday: 12 PM - 9 PM These hours could be improved during summer season when kids are out of school. It should be open earlier during weekdays so the kids could enjoy longer hours practicing their skate boarding skills.

Great local park! Clean, super friendly community vibe. The play equipment is great for kids!…read moreHighly recommend!

Awesome skate park. Came on a Friday and closed at 8pm. The crowd was medium and still enough space…read moreto work on whatever trick you're trying to learn. I've been looking for a skate park in the valley for its mini ramps and different sized bowls to learn. I felt comfortable at this skate park to cruise around and practice. It's a good skate park for all skill levels. When I went, I noticed groups of young people hanging around the outside entrance huddled together. On my way out, there were people shouting, wrestling, and horse playing. I just went on my way but I hope this park continues to be a safe environment for kids to feel welcome too! Update- Took the review from 4 stars to 3 stars. Beware of a skinny, young, small, pale white woman wearing a floral SnapBack backwards with brown curly hair driving an all black GT Mustang. I didn't see her skating at the park at all but she was parked in the lot accompanied by a passenger (don't know who they were). I was already exiting my parking spot and was reversing to straighten my wheel to get out and she aggressively honked at me for no reason. She didn't like how I was in front of her. I threw my hands up and I honked because she aggressively cut me off in the parking lot. They honked again and this time the passenger flipped me off LOL and sped off! I was with the car at the next traffic light and witnessed the car was aggressively changing lanes trying to be first in line, tailgating me, cutting me off, and driving horribly. I was just in shock and laughing at them because they acted so immaturely. It did leave a bad impression and I'm thinking of not coming back to this area!

Good skate park! It has lots ramps, steps, bowls, and mini bowls to skate in. It wasn't too crowded…read morewhen I went but I'm sure it gets busy on the weekends. Great place to practice!

Park: #6/50 Date: 8/26/26…read more My goal for now til the end of the year is to review 50 parks. We frequent new parks and I hate when I can't find any updated photos for them so that's how I started my instagram @thatabcsquad to share. And now I'd like to contribute to Yelp as well. I've been eyeing this park for a while now because of the splash pad but have been waiting to go bc their website says the splash pad is closed indefinitely. A friend passed by and said the splash pad was up and running with a ribbon cutting on 7/10/26 so we had to go check it out for ourselves. Even though I was still nervous it was closed, we took the chance and I'm so glad we did! The playground is on the smaller end but so cute! They have a tiny playground for the smaller kiddos and a bigger one for the older kids. They have a little insect/buts scavenger hunt that my son loved. Now for their splash pad! Such a beautiful design and so many different areas where water falls out for the kids to explore! And love the little splash in the corner for the little ones! Very impressed with this splash pad design!! And for free at a local park?! Freaking amazing! Restrooms were very clean as well!! I was throughly surprised! Def one to check out in the summertime to be able to make use of everything!

The splash pad is permanently broken! the playground looks like nice. It is rather disappointing.read more

I came here to relax on a nice sunny day with my son and had such a pleasant time…read more The place was packed since I'd come during a holiday, but there was still plenty of space for families to gather and set up picnics. There was also a ton of shade, which was great for us, and plenty of walkways for rollerblading or going for a stroll. They also have a large playground for kids, bathrooms, and courts for tennis as well. The park is very clean, and everyone I encountered was polite and friendly.

I came here for the Memorial Day ceremony. I had never been to this park before and didn't know it…read morehad memorial plaques for people in our city who died in various wars. The ceremony included reading each of their names out loud and placing a rose on the plaque that matched the war they died in. WWII had the most roses and deaths. They had one of the fire trucks lift up a huge American flag next to the regular sized flags of the branches of our military which surround a pilar with a live flame. There was also a live band, singers, and flybys by planes in formation. It was a very solemn and respectful ceremony to honor those who died on duty. After the ceremony, I stayed at the park for a bit longer laying a towel on the grass under a tree. I don't know if it was just the spot I picked, but even though it was really grassy, underneath it was really muddy, like when I finally got up my towel was soaked through and so was my back. Then I got lost trying to find where I parked because the park is bigger than it looks and has 3 parking lots. I thought there was only 1, so I didn't pay that much attention when I walked towards the ceremony. When I tried getting back to my car I honestly thought it might have been towed. Now I know there's a parking lot by the building that leads to the swimming pool, another next to the swimming pool itself so you can actually see the water, and the last one is next to the tennis courts and baseball field. This doesn't include the parking spots all around the perimeter of the park. The park is clean, has plenty of playgrounds for children, tables and benches to eat at, and a public restroom. It's not the quietest of parks, though, since there are so many children and it's next to a busy intersection, like during the ceremony a trash truck and a random car honked their horns in support of the ceremony. Otherwise, it really is a nice park with plenty of amenities.

*Kids tennis and swim review* My daughter has been taking tennis lessons at Ritchie Valens Park for…read moreover a year, and she absolutely loves Coach Tim. She truly believes he is the best coach. His teaching and training style is both fun and effective. He uses thoughtful exercises and drills that are perfectly suited for helping kids learn tennis while staying engaged and excited to be there. As a parent, I really appreciate how professional he is and, most importantly, the way he speaks to the kids. Coach Tim has a special way of motivating them, encouraging them, and building their self-esteem through his words. We are very sad to hear that Coach Tim will be moving away and will no longer be teaching here. He has made such a positive impact on my daughter, and he will truly be missed by our family. We are so grateful for the time our daughter was able to learn from him and wish him all the best. Swim Classes Review: The swim classes here are also wonderful. The lifeguards/ teachers are friendly, patient, and great with kids. I really like that the program has clear levels and that kids are tested. I had a hard time teaching my daughter to swim at home, but once she started classes, she learned to float in just one class and was swimming by the second level. I highly recommend the swim classes, they are very affordable, and I love that they're offered daily (seasonal only).

***Tennis Class Review Only***…read more I was recommended to sign up for the tennis adult class at Ritchie Valens Park by one or Tim's current students, and I'm glad I joined. I started last summer and it's been a great experience. Coach Tim does a great job balancing rally practices with skill development for all levels. He takes his time to go over proper form and technique, which has helped me improve. The sessions are both fun and instructional. I highly recommend taking the class!

We attended the Tish & Gomez Skate Oddity event for Valentine's Day. I am not a regular skater so…read moreit takes me awhile to get my balance and beginner's routine going on the cement rink. You have first timers and experts rolling around the rink. It's all fun with the gloomy dark atmosphere and the DJ playing mostly goth and post punk music. The entrance fee was 20 bucks and you can pay cash, zelle, or with a credit card. They also rent skates for 7 bucks.

We Burbankers don't like to brag, but we're a city of parks. Twenty-seven! This one's a large…read morepark with a big parking lot, street parking galore, and a great playground area for kids who you 'might' be trying to tire out. Also a huge skate park with roller hockey. It looks like fun, but my veneers were too pricey to get knocked out by a Burbank puck. Feeling brainy? This park adjoins the smallest of Burbank's three public libraries. Either way, brains or brawn, this park has got you covered.

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.