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.

Great area to play pickleball. Friendly people with a variety of levels. It's a whiteboard queue…read moresystem - go to the whiteboard and put your name down on the next available spot, pretty straightforward and simple!

This place is serene and they have a lot of classes and events to choose from…read more Took an art class here a while back and liked it although it was a bit beginners for me but I still recommend it. Inexpensive, specially for seniors. I'll have to wait a few years to take advantage of that. But til then... what's in your schedule?

Nice vast park with a private lot for parking as well as street parking. The restrooms were clean…read more I went for a 1 year old birthday party and this place is huge. There were multiple parties at the park and they were so far from each other which is nice way to feel like we had a space all to ourselves. Ton of tables and shade for picnicking.

Beautiful and scenic park perfect for picnics! Perfect for all ages and pets…read more I celebrated my friend's birthday at this park and I had a good experience here! Parking was easy since there is a parking lot. However, it can get filled quickly and luckily I was able to snag a spot. Not sure what the other parking options are when the lot runs out. The park itself is super nice! It's hilly and vibrantly green. My favorite part is you have a great view of the city up top from the hill. The grass is also comfy to sit on. They have a playground, several picnic tables, and a bathroom too. There were several other groups celebrating occasions there, but it was not too crowded. A perfect option for nice weather. I would definitely recommend this park as a great picnic option and would visit again.

Awesome Park in Burbank! Easy parking, nice shade and fun playground! Took our daughter here around…read more10:30, before it got too hot! She had a blast! There are some cool slides, swings and fun things to climb!

This is a nice park to quickly visit for a short stroll or to walk your dog. I noticed there are…read moretwo tennis courts which I will have to play on some time! The park was crowded on a Sunday as there were families doing their own picnics, big groups playing on the basketball court, and lots of kids at both playground structures. This park is more on the smaller size but is still a good option for whatever activity you may be doing at the park. In terms of cleanliness, the park is fairly clean with some areas of TLC but nothing to freak out about as it doesn't distract from the park itself. Would I come again? Yes if it's on the way but there are other parks in the area I prefer that are more open space. I would come here for some picnicking, playing basketball or tennis.

Cute little park tucked into a Burbank neighborhood! I grabbed some food near by and wanted to go…read moreeat at a park and found this one near by. It was really clean and had picnic tables.

Perfect for a hot day as there's plenty of shade from the trees and a really fun ping pong court…read moreyou have to bring your own supplies but I talked a couple stars off because there's no bathroom doors so they're open stall for girls room- see the photo

This park is next to the Buena Vista Library so parking is shared with the said library but there…read moreare also free street parking. It isn't that big in size but what I like is the green grass, abundant trees that give a lot of shade. There's also a playground for kids. What I like the most is the art on display here. There's a bust of Abraham Lincoln at the corner of Buena Vista and Verdugo. Towards the center of the park, you'll see a huge helmet in tribute to Amelia Earhart who flew out of Burbank Airport to her journeys. There's a huge Mexican hat called sombrero in tribute of Mexican farmers who worked on the farms of San Fernando Valley many decades ago. Also a hat of Abraham Lincoln which this park was named after.

One of the best parks I've been to! Spacious, clean and has a library near by. At first I thought…read morethe playground was too small, but after watching my two year old playing and with other children, I realized it's perfect for their development. The layout is very simple, there's a little obstacle course, 2 slides and plenty of shade.

Small cute park did my son first birthday party about a month ago and is beautiful and quiet reason…read morewhy I loved it so much ! has a venue bathrooms open space for picnics or parties has two playgrounds one for smaller kids and other for older has swings and tables! When I made me son his birthday parties I had been approached by many parents how does it work does the park allow having a party without renting the hall ? as far as we knew it was almost 600 I believe for venue it's a bit small but if small is what you like it's perfect ! comes with tables and a kitchen with a small private entrance on the back for fun activities to do. Bathroom on the side of the venue I made my son party on the public area 53 people attended to my son party I had called and asked if I need a permit and was told no! As long it's not more than 50 people and loud obnoxious music which could possibly disturb others but as far as we had the party no complains we had people asking for our freshly drinks we made very friendly people Parking could be a issue !!!!!!! There's a small parking lot and has a basketball court entering so cars could be parked as a line and is hard to find owner (happened to me) has parking on the outside of the entrance as well

Even though you can hear the freeway it's an empty park with plenty of shaded area and a gorgeous…read moreview of the mountains and for toddler age there's an appropriate structure where you don't have to worry about them falling off the sides

Love this park primarily for the shaded surroundings. Many trees add shade and make it feel more…read morebreezy. Kids play area was very well constructed. Climbing, running, balancing, jumping, swinging and socializing it's all encouraged . Love that !

This place is amazing place yo relax. The strong winds but still makes you feel calm. The games…read moreof pickle balls, basketball, frisbee make you feel at home. With all the busy world you need a Mother Nature sense of being just like going to the beach to reenergize yourself to release negative energy and place positive energy by walking on the grass for 15 minutes does the trick you need to take time to do that for yourself. Happy new year kindness forward. This is great for your little one i highly recommend this park.

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

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.

(Visited 07/04/21 SU @ 9:00am): Nothing like a walk (or if you prefer to simply mill around) in the…read morepark! My roommate's sister who also recently got a dog introduced my roommate and I to Joaquin Miller Park https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=NLA5cZzuSzKIgM64HtKhPQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw which was barely a ten-minute walk from her place. As another alternative place to play for our furry family member, this park was associated and connected to the Joaquin Miller Elementary School as part of the Burbank Unified School District. Will this new-found park be a nice lazy getaway for both me and the pooch!? PURCHASE Sorry... nothing to buy here. But maybe a lonely street vendor made an appearance from time to time? SERVICE With the exception of the Burbank Parks & Recreation Dept. of which probably serviced the area, it was non-existent; it's a park for goodness sake! PARKING (FREE) No private lot of their own, there was plenty of free parking on all surrounding residential streets. However, make sure to read all the posted signs for exclusions such as street cleaning, etc. - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Located in a very safe and family-oriented residential part of Burbank north of the main drag of Glenoaks St., the peace and serenity instantly engulfed you. With a large grass field https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=XNcNJXBlESYHDVk2ew0K-w&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, a very cool jungle gym area https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=L-LcvT2AxgNz9j2pVhBQhw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw (heck... adults can play here, too! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ynyY9g6bpQAf6heDPLLHMg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw), basketball courts https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=O7s8OrnKHin0KHGDDdINow&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, trees for shade https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=vAEV_VyDtoPdLcTsiE5dvw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, and a restroom facility https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=06BI513K44inojGl9AwnxA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, this park generally had the amenities you'd expect. However, I didn't happen to see any grills, an ample amount of benches https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=aT2W_oWN-jNk6utShNn4Ig&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, a running track (although I believed there was one but gated off), and drinking fountains. In addition, you had some of the usual restrictions and ordinances https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=3-VPYDxvBlWmNk350pPkMA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw that needed to be adhered to. Obviously, there was plenty of natural lighting but no evening electric illumination nor was there any music unless someone brought their own. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Joaquin Miller Park was a chill find and was happy to know of another place to casually hang out in the great outdoors with myself, others, or a pet. Because this park is tied to the elementary school next door, I felt the dynamic and usable hours may change when school is back in session such as the park possibly being used for recess or lunch time. Regardless, this was a simple place that the entire neighborhood should be proud and take care of. Sure, it was missing some standard park elements (no tennis courts, too), but it definitely was a nice place to find some shade underneath a tree, relax, and maybe read a book. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $0.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, there was no need for acceptance of my credit card of choice or any funds for that matter... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

Let the public know that this park is only for the school, not for the public. I brought my toddler…read morehere and the gates were closed. He was very disappointed.