Ok so we wanted to try a new park, so I gather up the kids and we head over. This park has a kids…read moresplash pad (I assume is open during the summer months.) The playground has a large rocket which is at least 30 feet high! It includes two totally enclosed tube slides and another 2-4 lower slides. In fact it was so tall I was afraid my 2-4 yo's would be too scared to go up to top, but nope! It took them 2 to 3 times walking up the stairs to gather the courage, but once they did it trying to get them off the slide to put on jackets became more of an issue. We had a water gun fight, ate some snacks and they played til they were wore out. I heard this isn't the grandest neighborhood, although I didn't experience any issues, I am not familiar enough with the AV area to give a honest opinion: good or bad about that so know that my star rating is based solely on my experience inside the park not the neighborhood. The pluses for me was that they had a clean play area and the splash zone is right next to the two grounds. One set is for say 5 yo and up and a more milder toddler area all in same eye path, so you could easily watch two sets of kids. There is a lot of grass areas so you can camp out, have a picnic and make it a day trip with young ones. There is ample parking with a well lit lot. The soccer and other fields were brightly lit so you can play organized sports at night. What I did have a issue with is: The playground isn't lit up at night. (see pics below) which I truly don't understand. We waited thinking that the timer hadn't spring forward with time, but after looking around noticed two things the light structure is set for a dim yellow almost amber light while all the fields have super bright white lights and that one light was actually on so the other 2-3 lights just hadn't been maintained! Shame on parks and rec to not thinking of the safety of children especially during spring time when families are coming back out in larger groups. And next a question for parks and rec. Why does the playground where our most precious gems would play have the dimmest lights? You are putting children at risk of falling, being touched or hit inappropriately or worse (use your imagination!) This should be the brightest lights the park has not the darn soccer field. How is any mom and/or dad going to go let the little ones play while waiting for their older ones to finish up a practice or game with little to no lights? That needs to be addressed ASAP!!! and that is the reason my rating is only a 3 star, because I think that dusk time visits would be unsafe for most families.

New updated swings and things at park ..it's always clean , it's just in the ghetto parts of…read moreLancaster.. lol but it's cool !!

016/24 This park is…read morejust about a mile and a half drive to my brother's abode which was our destination. This park was named after a lady who was a resident for many years and was also a foster parent to many kids . This park's amenities include: Basketball courts Swimming pools Tennis courts Baseball fields Fitness area Gymnasium Picnic tables Community center Skate parks Soccer fields Children playground Restrooms

This magnificent little park has a little bit of everything. -That's what makes it great.:)…read more A group of off-duty army veterans are setting up a volleyball game. A father is teaching his youngest son how to 'hit one outta the park'. Small family barbeques are being planned and celebrated in the shade of one of the first-come-first-served gazebos. A future skateboard influencer is setting up a"live feed"for his tictoc fans. Cool Palmdale kids are practicing their 360s at the skateboard ramps and half pipe in the skate park. My favorite Instagram friend is practicing his free throw.... all the way from Greece?! Ok, maybe it just looked like him. This is a great place to practice your free throws! Old friends are playing a pick up game at the basketball courts. Future Lakers in the making! Kids are playing games, swinging on swings, sliding down slides, playing sports and .. musical instruments??!! Future rock stars can practice outdoor instruments here and out. Bring the band for an outdoor concert. There's a commemorative plaque in this park paying homage to Vietnam veterans. My dad served in the military during the Vietnam war, so I came to get a picture of the plaque for him. What a great park! I'm enjoying the weather, admiring everything and everyone. I brought my takeout to a nice table in the shade. Pandemic points! Every time I come to this park I get to trade smiles with somebody different. I moved to the area for a reason, the people. This park is located in an area of the Antelope Valley that looks like a country rap video directed by Clint Eastwood starring everyone. I traded hair compliments with the most beautiful little girls I've ever seen. Rainbow beads, you are my sunshine "No YOUR hair is prettier!" In return I got one of the best smiles in my life from their father. Why do I get something better back when I give a compliment, a hug or a smile! I don't know, but this park is a premier place to practice. I left with a skip in my step. A full tummy. Cool pictures. Great advice. And. The distinct impression that this place and one smile could change the world. I drove away playing "We can work it out" from Stevie Wonder. I didn't make it out of the parking lot before I got another smile and a nod. Everybody should come check out this park. Bring your picnics, team practices, YouTube fans, your biggest smile and your family.:)

My place to enjoy working out on my STREETSTRIDER 2-3 times per week…read more A beautiful serenity in this place. A REAL GEM! To be enjoyed by all ages.

This a very nice park to take a walk at. I suggest in the morning or early evening. The summer…read moremonths get hot there. There are 3 park areas for kids. There are 3 restroom areas along the walking path. . Lots of grassy and tree areas. The walking path is one mile around the lakes it is paved. You cannot swim or do any water stuff like boating , paddle boarding etc. in the lakes you can fish there. They allow dogs if leashed. Lots of geese , ducks , and migratory birds. Do need to be aware of snakes. Park is surrounded by desert.

We reserved the park for a bday party and unfortunately people tore down the sign and threw their…read moreown party there instead. We informed them that we had a reservation for the pavilion and they began making violent and racist remarks about Hispanics. There was no employee around as they promised and we had to get the police involved to escort the group of men out.

This is a great community park. When my son was little we used to bring him to play on the kids'…read moretoys and on the big open spaces. There is plenty of parking and bathrooms are kept clean. Recently, I rented the picnic shelter (that can hold 200 people) for his 18th birthday/graduation party and it was fantastic. Palmdale Parks and Recreation provided the most helpful person who helped us set up, made sure that we had full use of the pavilion and access to electricity. I would highly recommend this park both for everyday recreation and as a potential party location!

I don't know that most Los Angelinos know how much effort and engineering goes into bringing their…read morewater to them. These canals and tunnels and pipelines bring water 444 miles from the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Southern California. The Edmund G. Brown (a former California Governor) "California Aqueduct" is the state's largest and longest water transport system It was initially sold to the public in 1960 for an estimated total cost of $1.75 billion in state bonds. This was a misleading and low-balled figure. Construction began in 1961 and though still incomplete, the total cost for the project has grown over $4.3 billion for twenty-five dams and reservoirs, eighteen pumping plants, 683 miles of aqueducts, and eight hydro-electric power plants. The aqueduct serves 35 million people and 5.7 million acres of farmland pumped along the way to overcome gravity here and there through pumping stations and some of that energy is later recovered by hydroelectric plants. For example, the Edmonston Pumping Plant raises the water 1,926 feet over the Tehachapi Mountains. Much of the aqueduct walkways and bikeways were closed after September 11, but here in Palmdale where the Pearblossom Highway crosses over, there is a parking area and a narrow fenceway opening that you can fit through. I don't know that a bicycle would make it. It's worth stopping to see this tremendous engineering feat and perhaps understand what happens before you water your lawn or fill your pool. [Review 17536 overall - 333 in California - 1054 of 2022.]

I went today for a walk and the views are absolutely gorgeous! It was cold but it was a nice quiet…read morewalk.

A Nice local Spot for a Walk or Run to get your steps in…read more This is a great place to go for a walk or run. The main path is dirt, with grassy areas inside the loop which is perfect for jogging, walking, or just getting outside. There is also a smaller, paved field nearby, connected by a dirt path. Shade is limited, so it's best to bring a hat or visit during cooler hours. There are drinking fountains, a small outdoor gym setup, and public restrooms available. The space is also used for games and can easily accommodate groups. Parking is limited, but you can usually find a spot - except during events or games, when it can get crowded.

Nice and clean park and they were a great host for the Quartz Hill Soccer tournament. The fields…read moreare a bit uneven, but they had food vendors and cleaned their portable toilets every few hours. It was so much better than I expected. Perfect weather in March.

Came on a weekday afternoon. They have four parking lots. Free entry, free parking…read more Place was not busy at all. The trails were not clearly marked. The Nature Heritage Trail was pretty straightforward and easy. Was recommended by the staff on the Bobcat Trail. The Bobcat Trail wasn't hard and the view was amazing. Recommend hiking shoes if you do the Bobcat Trail. Also, recommend wearing long pants and closed toe shoes. There were narrow trails and bushes that could cut skin. There were a few picnic tables. Trails were not shaded. The Interpretive Center was small, but pretty cool as they had a very active snake on display. Overall, great place to hike. They have different trail lengths. Would come back.

Super experience Parking lot near Famous Rocks from TV &…read moreMovies Careful soil is rocky & slippery Free for entry Good hiking Day I went windy & clear skies. NOT crowded No cafe or diner nearby Take Agua Dulce off ramp from I-14 Frwy Great for photos. NO dining anywhere near Exit to VR park from Frwy I-14 Great for day hikes Cant camp overnight Must for families See Famous Rocks used in TV & movies

Love this park. The host Monday night Bites and the Juneteenth festival yearly- which are my…read morefavorite events.

This park has a lot of hidden dangers…read more My husband got slammed on his lip and his wrist with the heavy yellow swing protection part of the swing, which came down to hit him when he was putting my daughter into the swing and when he was trying to take her out. In addition, baby swing is hung so high that it's difficult to even place the baby/children into the swing. Maybe it's intended for teenagers. Another reason is, there's a lot of broken parts of the playground slide, which is not maintained for safety. Lastly, there's parts of the part that is not completed or us missingparts.

I really feel this is a 4 1/2 star park. mainly because there is no water element here as hot as it…read moreis gets here! But the park is great for younger children, I must admit. They have so much imaginative things for them. The theme looks like bugs, actually it looks like the Ant's life around here. I wish just three things for the park. 1. They put a water element in 2. They update the woodchuck playground to that soft compound for the kids, because they can't wear sandals as hot as it is with this kind of woodchuck they stick them in their toes 3. The parking from what I see is pretty far away from the park area if you're bringing multiple children or equipment is a Long Beach like walk! Lol Other than that if I lived near here, this would be the park of choice for. I don't think they have a designated dog park area, but it's a large enough park that you could walk your dogs. They have at least two baseball fields, two tennis courts looks like it might be two basketball courts and at least 2 to 4 different areas to play soccer a skate park a barbecue pit area. Literally the only thing missing is water !!

The only Park in the Av that Has a Ballon twisting Artist ‍…read more She sells Ballon Art on Saturday and Sundays For all the kids