Explore • Engage • Connect

Visit LA County Parks this spring for fun, 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 spring with LA County Parks!

SPRING JUBILEE

April 10 – 19, 2025 | ALL AGES WELCOME
Join us as we celebrate upcoming the Spring Jubilee events throughout Los Angeles County. Events will include Performances, Workshops, Egg Hunts, Edible Crafts, Community Activities, Food Tastings and more at your local LA County Park.

Registration NOT required!

SPRING PARKS AFTER DARK

March 27 – April 26 | ALL AGES WELCOME
Parks After Dark returns for the spring season with FREE activities at 34 LA County Parks. Bring your family and friends and explore all the art and culture activities we have to offer. Dust off your dancing shoes and join us for a night full of music and dance and a variety of free activities for the whole family!
https://parks.lacounty.gov/springpad/

Registration NOT required!

PARK AT SUNSET

May 7 – 9, 2025 and May 14-16, 2025 | ALL AGES WELCOME
Come fuel your soul by attending a free drop-in activity during sunset at an LA County Park near you. From meditation, yoga, dance and canvas painting, there are lots of family friendly activities to choose from.

Registration NOT required!

EVERY BODY PLAYS

September 3, 2024 – May 23, 2025
MONDAY – FRIDAY | 2:30pm-5:30pm
AGES: Youth
Enjoy FREE spring fun at your nearest LA County Park after school! Come to any of the 55 LA County Parks and join our EveryBody Plays Drop-In Afterschool Adventures program. You can have fun, make friends, and try out different activities like fitness, self-care, sports, arts, games, and more. You can also express yourself through storytelling and ESTEAM (Environment, Science Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math).

Registration NOT required!

CONTRACT CLASSES

Classes and registration are on a rolling basis now through May 25. Whether you’re taking up a new hobby, discovering a skill or being more active, LA County Parks has a class for everyone. Prices vary per class.

For more information visit: parks.lacounty.gov/springclasses/

FREE SNACK PROGRAM

September 5, 2024 – May 25, 2025
MONDAY – FRIDAY | 3:00pm-4:00pm
AGES: Youth
Children and youth ages 18 and under receive a nutritious snack that include vegetables, fruits, seeds and healthy dairy products like milk, string cheese and yogurt, at 46 locations. This free nutrition program will run for a total 35 weeks. Please see dates below for when the program will not be offered due to county holidays.

Registration NOT required!

YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES

Dates, times, and cost vary on sport and location.

LA County Parks is proud to offer something for everyone with low-cost registration fees because all youth deserve the chance to play sports! Spring sports include co-ed Baseball, Girls Softball, Dodgers Dreamteam, Youth Volleyball clinics, Youth Basketball, Tennis*, and Golf*.

Learn more and register today at reservations.lacounty.gov.

* Part of the Contract classes.

GIRLS SPORTS DAY

May 17, 2025 | 9AM-4PM | AGES  9 – 18 WELCOME

Join LA County Parks for our Annual Girls Sports Day! Enjoy a day filled with sports clinics, interactive games, prizes, music, inspiring speakers, wellness activities, lunch, and tons of fun! Don’t miss out on this exciting celebration of girls in sports!

Free transportation is available for selected locations.

Registration required!  Register today @ reservations.lacounty.gov

Fishing Derby

Various Dates | 7AM-12PM | AGES  5 – 15 WELCOME

Join LA County Parks at our Fishing Derby!

Youth ages 5 to 15 years are invited to participate in FREE fishing and angler safety lessons, sponsored by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Each child will receive a Free t- shirt while supplies last.

Registration required!  Register today @ reservations.lacounty.gov

Every Body Explores

March 1 – December 2025
TUESDAY – FRIDAY 2:30PM – 4:30PM // SATURDAY 10:00AM – 1:30PM

Every Body Explores program provides participants of all ages an opportunity to explore Natural Areas parks through educational hand on activities and the ability to check out a Naturalist field backpack. Participants can complete self-guided activities, make observations & explore the park!

Registration NOT required!

Nature Center Discovery

February 26 – May 25, 2025
Every Saturday 10AM & 12PM

Join us Saturday mornings for a meet and greet with a Natural Areas Superintendent! Learn more about your nature center, ask questions, and find out fun ways to make the most of your visit!

Registration NOT required!

Learn to Swim

Registration Ongoing | AGES 7-17
Prepare for the summer and strengthen your swimming skills! Our Learn to Swim lessons teach core swimming skills, water safety and stroke technique while steadily progressing through the core skills and strokes aligned with the American Red Cross. Classes start at $25 per session.

Swim Team

Swim Team introduces competitive swimming for youth, ages 7 to 17. This program introduces novice swimmers to the competitive world of swimming and focuses on developing good sportsmanship and proper stroke technique. Must be able to swim at a level 3 and comfortable in the water. Registration fees are $25 for a 10-week league.

Water Exercise

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 is offered to adults ages 18 and older and is conducted in both deep and shallow water. Participants must be comfortable in the water and have a proper bathing swim attire. $35 a month for ages 18 and above. 

Lap Swim

Swim laps in pools with swimming lanes. $15/5 punch card. $80/30 punch card. 

Everybody Swims

Open pools for everyone of any age. Free every Saturday from 2-4 p.m.

Register here!