Visit LA County Parks this fall for an amazing autumn filled with recreation and adventure!
We are offering a variety of new, FREE and paid programs for youth and families, ranging from sports clinics and nature exploration programs to aquatics and many other exciting programs that you’ll find below. Whether it be one or all of these activities, there’s something for every body this fall with LA County Parks!
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS HERE!
This fall, participants can register for classes, swim lessons, sports programs, family camping or even rent a facility online 24/7. For the convivence of our park goers, all registration must be competed online via our ActiveNet reservation system. Get started today by setting up an account at Los Angeles County Online Reservations and Registration (activecommunities.com). Drop-in programs do not require registration!
Want to learn more about our reservation system? Visit parks.lacounty.gov/reserve/ for details and tutorial videos about creating an account, registering for a class, making a reservation and more.
RECREATION
YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES
Dates and Time Vary on Sport and Location
All youth deserve the chance to play sports! From soccer to lacrosse and from flag football to cheerleading LA County Parks is proud to offer something for everyone at the low cost of $25 per youth league. Learn more and register today at reservations.lacounty.gov.
September 5, 2024 – May 24, 2025
MONDAY – FRIDAY: 2:30PM – 5:30PM
Join us for FREE fall afterschool activities at your local LA County Park! Our Every Body Plays Afterschool Adventures program offers a safe space for youth to play, make friends, and enjoy activities like fitness, arts, games, storytelling, and ESTEAM. Free snacks are available at select parks from 3-4 pm daily. Every day is an adventure in LA County Parks! Note: The program will be closed from November 22-26 and December 20-31 for County holidays.
FREE SNACK PROGRAM
MONDAY – FRIDAY | 3-4PM
Youth 18 years old and younger can enjoy a healthy lunch and snack at select LA County parks. Kids are invited to receive free nutritious meals that include vegetables, fruits, seeds, and healthy dairy products like milk, string cheese, and yogurt.
The program promotes a healthy lifestyle, boosts energy levels, and ensures children do not go hungry while playing at the park. Designed to combat the growing percentage of young people in the United States facing obesity or lack of access to wholesome meals, the program provides a healthy alternative for youth during the year.
FALL CONTRACT CLASSES | Registration Required
LA County Parks and Recreation has teamed up with some of the best instructors in Los Angeles to bring you hundreds of classes for all ages, levels and budgets. Whether you’re looking to be more active, learn a new hobby or take up a new skill or language, we have just the class to help you and everyone in your family achieve your fall goals. LEARN MORE
Our SPOT
MONDAYS – FRIDAYS | 3 – 7PM
Our SPOT is a FREE, safe place for all teens in grades 7th-12th to connect and make a real difference in their communities through social action projects. Social Places and Opportunities for Teens supports positive youth development through recreational experiences offered by caring and trained staff who serve as mentors. Youth explore their identify and build confidence through social conscious curriculum on topics related to trauma-informed care and substance abuse prevention. Weekly artist experiences provide a space for youth to take up issues they care about using an artistic lens. LEARN MORE
SENIOR CENTERS AND PROGRAMS
MONDAY – FRIDAY / Hours vary by location
LA County Senior Centers, Programs and Activities are a great place for adults ages 60+ years to stay fit, active and to meet new people. Activities promote physical and mental well-being, socialization, nutrition, life-long learning and volunteer opportunities.
CULTURAL & COMMUNITY EVENTS
SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY MEETING
September 10 – 28
Join us this September at LA County Parks for community meetings at 67 parks and nature centers. Meet staff, learn about programs, and share your ideas. Your feedback will shape our budget for the new fiscal year!
Childcare and translation services may also be available at your park location during the community meeting.
**ALL MEETINGS WILL BE Tuesday-Friday 7-8 PM or Sat – Sunday 10-11 AM, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED**
HISPANIC HERTIAGE MONTH
September 14 – October 12
Join us at one of our parks this month to celebrate the many accomplishments of Latinos! From Mexico to Central America and from South America to the Caribbean and to the Chicanos right here in America and beyond!
TRICK OR TREAT VILLAGE
October 23 – 31
Join LA County Parks this Halloween season as we transform our parks into haunted houses of horror! Our Trick or Treat Village will feature game booths, free candy, live concerts, costume contests and dances you do until the moon turns full! You can also expect movie nights, pumpkin carvings and so much more! Plus your favorite LA County Staff will share spooky Halloween stories, run carnival games and more! Come in costume and bring the whole family along!
FREE – No registration required.
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
October 31 – November 1
Celebrate the lives of your loved ones and ancestors at LA County Parks!
Join us for a festive and cultural Día de los Muertos experience at five different locations across the county. Enjoy music, dance, food, crafts, and community altars that honor the tradition of this ancient Mexican holiday.
FREE – No registration required.
HARVEST FESTIVAL
November 14 – 26
Join LA County Parks for some fall fun! Our Harvest Festival returns this year with cultural celebrations including food tasting, dancing, music, crafts, children’s story corner & family games. Please call your park for more info.
AQUATICS
LEARN TO SWIM – Dates TBA
MONDAY – FRIDAY / Morning and Evening
SATURDAY / Morning and Afternoon
Swim lessons teach core swimming skills including water safety, floating and stroke technique while developing a lifelong appreciation of the water and a lifetime of healthy habits. The program is designed to provide swimmers with a positive learning experience while steadily progressing through the core skills and strokes. All levels are in alignment with the American Red Cross’ “Learn To Swim” Program. REGISTER HERE.
EVERY BODY SWIMS
SATURDAYS / 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Recreational Swim is a fun and positive way to practice new skills, be physically active, keep your heart rate up, reduce stress and build muscle. This program also provides an opportunity to socialize and make new friends. Visit a pool today and begin enjoying this fun and healthy activity! Drop in for FREE – No registration required.
WATER EXERCISE – Dates TBA
AGE GROUP: 18 AND OLDER
Come and enjoy this is an instructor led aquatic exercise program that allows the participant to get a great workout without the impact on joints and other body parts that traditional aerobics classes create. This program and is conducted in both deep and shallow water. Participants must be comfortable in the water and have a proper swim attire. And as an added bonus, Seniors and Persons with Disabilities can enroll in our morning sessions for FREE! Find a pool near you today!
Pre-registration is required! Click HERE to sign up.
NATURE CENTERS
EVERY BODY EXPLORES
TUESDAY – SUNDAY / 10:30 AM – 4 PM
ALL AGES WELCOME
Every Body Explores program provides participants of all ages an opportunity to check out a Naturalist field backpack that they can use to complete self-guided activities, make observations and explore the park. Check out a nature backpack with us today!
NATURE CENTER DISCOVERY
Saturdays – 10AM & 12PM
Join us Saturday mornings for a meet and greet with a Natural Areas Superintendents! Learn more about your nature center, ask questions and find out fun ways to make the most of your visit. You’ll even meet some animal ambassadors along the way.
NATURE KNOWLEDGE NIGHTS
Dates Vary | 6 -7 PM ALL AGES WELCOME
Spend an evening getting to know the beauty of the natural world around you at a Los Angeles County Nature Center. Activities vary based on topic but may include ESTEAM fundamentals, community science, nature hikes, environmental knowledge presentations, or animal ambassador experiences.
