I am a huge fan of RAMP Tennis! If you have a child who is serious about tennis and has a desire…read moreto get better, then this is the place for them. The coaches are very dedicated and genuinely interested in helping the kids in their program grow and improve as a junior tennis player. They make the practices enjoyable for the kids and although the kids are working hard in their drills and exercises, they are doing with with smiles on their faces. I'm the dad of a 7 year old boy who has been playing tennis for about a year and a half. We recently decided to look for a tennis clinic that offered a bit more in terms of quality of instruction and development philosophy. I happened across the Ramp Tennis website and drove the family down one Friday just to see what the program was all about. The next Monday, we returned and have been going ever since. My son is a very shy kid and usually does not like to join in activities with a bunch of kids he doesn't know. He found the coaches (and the other kids) very welcoming. He really likes his coaches and enjoys playing with the other kids who all seem to share a love for the game of tennis. The facilities are first class - it is the USTA Training Center - West located at the StubHub Center. There are a bunch of very nice hard courts and 4 green clay courts which the kids absolutely LOVE. In southern California, there are just a handful of locations where kids can get some experience on Har-tru. If you want to hear one of the coaches, Marc Lucero, talk about the program check out the following link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ur10snetwork/2013/05/13/parenting-aces

My child loves RAMP! When we were looking for a new tennis academy for our daughter to train, she…read morehad certain things she was looking for...she wanted an academy where she connected with the coaches, an academy with experienced coaches that would help her develop her game so that she could achieve her lofty goals, someplace where she could work hard and was pushed to work even harder, and someplace that offered positive reinforcement with a little fun mixed in. She found that all at RAMP!! What makes RAMP different from other tennis academies (and we've experienced several), is the passion, enthusiasm and dedication of the coaches. It's immediately noticeable!! It's an incredible environment for the players. The coaches are true professionals who are committed to helping each player become the best they can be! The coach-to-player ratio is low so that each player gets the opportunity to work on their specific individual needs. Our daughter always has a huge smile on her face after a RAMP practice and her tournament results are reflecting all the hard work she's putting in at RAMP! What a great combination!!!

Just wanna give a shout out to awesome Coach Tony, who has helped me go from a two handed…read morebackhand. To a one handed backhand. His coaching techniques have tremendously improved my tennis skills. His son Anthony is also an excellent coach and hitting partner too! I always look forward to a workout with Anthony !

Not sure how people are getting their tennis needs met here. Or taking lessons…read more I called the number and left a message about lessons. No one answered, but texted back saying "please text me." I did, but no one replied back. I called back two days later and the same thing happened. Although they were able to confirm I had the correct number, I didn't get any helpful response. If they weren't available for lessons, that's all they had to say.

Lovely staff and service. Everyone I've spoken to have been so kind and patient. No elitist…read moreattitude that is common at many tennis clubs. In fact, it has quite the homey atmosphere, while keeping a well-maintained one as well. Grass for soccer is well mowed and edged, courts are well lined with functional nets. It's not new and shiny but it is maintained with care. The after school tennis class instruction is led by mostly high school tennis team players, along with Liz, who seems to be the adult in charge. Obviously, Courtney is around but I don't expect her to be leading group classes. Anyway, care is taken to improve the kids' strokes and footwork, as much as possible, to the extent the kids are willing to listen and correct. Both my kids are enjoying their classes, with a little treat after. I love their little tennis shop and the tables that make it easy for people to congregate and make it feel like a cafe. Bathrooms, lockers, water fountains, and most importantly, the ice machine are all functional and clean. Also love the 10-pack of classes they have. Usually no deals to be found for tennis.

Great courts, great energy and lots of smashes and fun! I first discovered South Bay Tennis Center…read morewhen I signed up for a pickleball class. This spot is a family owned business, and their love for the sport really shows in every details. The courts are clean and their equipment is top notch. If you're a beginner, they really take the time to show the basics so you feel comfortable. In no time you're rallying, smashing, and be an officially a big "dill." :) Aside from classes, they also have various fun events throughout the year. Some past events have included the Santa Slam Round Robin (complete with fun holiday gear and holiday cheer) and the Halloween SPOOKtacular (hmm perhaps for me since sometimes my pickleball playing can be scary! LOL) Overall, the South Bay Tennis Center is great place for a workout and dill-ightful times!

I got a chance to play a match on Wednesday night at the Jack Kramer Club! It's a fantastic…read morefacility with top notch tennis courts. The lights were bright, so it was a pleasure to play there at night. The courts were medium in speed. The team we played against had many ex-USC varsity tennis players on it. The JKC team is headed by the men's USC tennis coach, Peter Smith! There's a small pro shop as you walk in the front door, then there's a nice size swimming pool (looked like an Olympic size pool). The club has a large locker room. Also, the tennis facility had a lot of lessons going on and it looked like they had a very good junior tennis program. I would love to play at the club more often if I was a member or lived in the area. Tennis is the best sport! Xie Xie!!

Lots of courts, a swimming pool, and even a soccer training center make up this wonderful club.read more

This is a nice location, the South End Racquet and Health Club, a private member club that's also…read moreopen to the general public for certain events/activities and has a restaurant and a well known heated outdoor pool Parking can be difficult, as a testament to the popularity of the club and its active members as well as engaged/interested visitors. The swimming pool is nice, with an adjacent hot tub sauna/spa. They have private (one on one) and group swimming lessons with an on-facilities coach/trainer/instructor, John who is available for varied fees/rates. He's a really nice person and an effective swim teacher, especially for kids, but can teach both children and adults alike.

The service at Irania of South under the manager is terrible. He attempted to deceive the owner and…read moreprovided free service to everyone. We detest visiting that place.

UPDATE 1: Review #10 2026-024…read more Since my decade old review, Charles H. Wilson Park is due for an update. Major Changes: 2005: Annenberg Tree House 2009: Fitness Zone 2012: Turf Training Facility 2018: Children's Playground & Splash Pad 2024: Community Sports Complex's Roller Rink 2025: Tennis Courts LED Lighting Current Project: It was announced in 01/2025 that 8 new dedicated, lighted, & ADA-accessible pickleball courts will be built near (north) the existing courts. Early 2026 completion expected. Amenities: * Amphitheater * Basketball Courts * Batting Cages * Electric Car Charging Stations (PlugShare) * Farmer's Market (Tuesdays & Saturdays) * Fitness Course 0.91-mi. * Fitness Zone * Futsal * Horseshoe Courts * Indoor Sports Center * Live Steamer Trains (1st Sunday, 3rd Saturday) * Paddle Tennis/Pickleball Courts * Picnic & BBQ Areas (bouncer accessible with permit) * Playground * Restrooms * Roller Hockey Rink * Sand Volleyball Court * Softball Diamonds * Splash Pad * Sports Center * Tennis Courts * Tree House Donated by The Annenberg Foundation, the 2.5K sq. ft. Tree House was designed by Treehouse Guys, LLC & is the 1st universally-accessible tree house in a CA public space. The "fresh air gym" includes kinetic exercise machines, intuitive adjustable resistance machines, & calisthenics station for body weight exercises. I love this outdoor gym but the OCD in me has issues with not spraying down (sanitizing) equipment after use which is common for indoor gyms & it gets really dusty/dirty particularly after raining. Batting cage operator Tyler Sports, Inc. helped turn the defunct skatepark into a 10K sq. ft. artificial training facility for futsal & baseball/softball fielding; there's 2 netted pitching tunnels & 2 turf sports fields. This helped minimize non-rule abiding soccer players from practicing on the tennis & pickleball courts, & damaging the nets. Futsal is a fast-paced, scaled down version of outdoor soccer. The children's playground was part of a citywide initiative to modernize aging play structures & swing to meet current safety standards. I love the intricate "Spherical Spider Web" rope-based climbing structure! There's a smaller rock climbing wall for the younger set or kids who prefer to be closer to the ground. The only iffy equipment is the Stand-Up Seesaw; I've seen some kids accidentally falling or intentionally crawling underneath the seesaw while in motion. Yikes! That same year a splash pad was added to replace the defunct pond (which I miss dearly... I loved our local ducks!), turning the community's eyesore into a spot to cool off during spring & summer, using recirculating water system to conserve water (yeah, that means don't drink the water!). L.A. Galaxy & TUDN partnered to refurbish the rink's floor surface with Sports Court Defense tiles that are designed to be a safer, shock-absorbing surface, & better support sports: roller hockey, roller derby, pickleball (6 courts), futsal (3 courts), etc. LED lighting was added to the tennis courts for reduced operating costs, improved visibility (that would be me for my old fart eyes), & energy efficiency. I officially tried pickleball for the 1st time this year at YEE Badge Day at PowerPlay Pickleball (refer to Review #953), & I'm hooked! So I am especially excited for these new lighted courts... woot, woot!! The farmer's market has grown so much that they expanded to the small lot west of the softball field nearest to Crenshaw Blvd.; most of the food vendors are located there in addition to the ones near Dee Hardison Sports Center. I met Mel while taking a pic of the horseshoe courts; he's registered with the City to maintain the courts & was doing some upkeep when he spotted me. Mel's so thoughtful & generous with his time... I learned Ted Allen horseshoes are the best (unique finger grips for consistent throws, expertly designed for balance), about the Flip or Turn style (he prefers turn) throws, differences between kid & adult horseshoes, court clay, etc. Ted broke many records to his 10 world championships as well as holding them, including 72 consecutive ringers -- wowza! He even demoed a couple of pitches for pics & hit 2 ringers... what a surprising moment for writing this update! Charles H. Wilson Park is a 44-acre family-friendly, recreational hub that truly has a l'il something for everyone!

It's a huge space and there are lots to do for everyone here. The playground can use some…read moremaintenance. There was a caution tape around one area that kids were still climbing all over. And the seesaw was extremely rickety. The tree house area is cool. There's an amphitheater style area, plenty of grassy area, and a loop you can exercise on that's roughly short of a mile long.

Nice park but no pets allowed even tho it says they do. You will get kicked out for it tooread more

We were at the jazz concert in the park. Very good crowd, Eric Bonet was the draw. The music was…read moregreat, atmosphere was nice, weather very nice in the shade.

Great park for runners! Been here twice for a morning run hike and a race…read more This place is perfect for a short quick run with a tough elevation. Just be ready for the dirt. A good trail running shoes is recommended. It's very serene especially in the early morning. Truly a hidden gem with lots of outdoor sport courts.

The good: This is a very fun park with a cool playground…read morethat is suitable for slightly older kids. I took my 1.5 year old here and she still enjoyed it but it is definitely advance for her. There are lots of high and climbable structures. The grassy area is huge so kids can roam freely. The grassy area is hilly but there are flatter areas that are good for picnics too. They have picnic tables and there is plenty of parking. There's a tennis court, baseball field and bathrooms. It feels private and is away from traffic/cars. The bad: The parking lot is gravel/dirt so it can get pretty dirty with puddles on a rainy day. The interesting: There are hills surrounding it with homes. You can also see horses. There are also a lot of crows. You need to fill out a park permit if you're hosting an event here with 20+ people.

Lomita park's grassy area is smaller than some parks but the recreation room is very large. The…read moreLomita Railroad Museum held its annual tea which easily accommodated at least 150+ crowd. Facilities has a small breakout room with partial kitchen. Great venue for parties and major events. There are two parking lots available with ample street parking.

Last review of 2024 is for a park in Lomita that we've been to every year for Halloween, been once…read moreto the annual Easter hunt, and once got a birthday party. Today we came because it's the start of week two of winter break and we need to work off all the energy. It's a nice park with two playgrounds as do just parks. One for smaller kids and one for older. There are lots of ladders to climb abc slides to slide. Today the older kids slides were wet and grimy so we stuck with the younger kids ones There are three covered areas which can be rented for parties. It's a nice park and offers a good change from our local park.