Visit LA County Parks this Summer for fun in the sun, 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 overnight camping at the park. Make LA County Parks your destination for summer activities!
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS HERE!
This spring, 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
EVERY BODY PLAYS | MONDAY – FRIDAY; 8AM – 5PM
Every Body Plays is a positive space with a curriculum that is youth centered and designed for fun! This FREE 8-week drop-in program launches June 13 and runs until August 5. Children can enjoy lunch and snacks at the park with their friends and family before joining the fun at select parks, lunch will be from 12:00 pm -1:00 pm daily and snacks between 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The program provides children ages 7 thru 17 with access to caring and trained park staff who serve as mentors and lead an array of programs and activities. These activities range from sports, fitness, arts and crafts, STEM, performing arts, capers and more! Every day is an adventure in LA County Parks!
FREE LUNCH AND SNACK PROGRAM | DATES AND LOCATIONS COMING SOON
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 lunch and snacks that include vegetables, fruits, seeds and healthy dairy products like milk, string cheese and yogurt. The program is designed to promote a healthy lifestyle, elevate energy levels and ensure children do not go hungry while playing at the park. Created to help reduce the growing percentage of young people in the United States challenged by obesity or lack of consistent access to wholesome meals, the program aims to provide a healthy alternative for youth while school is out for the summer.
SUMMER CONTRACT CLASSES | Registration Required
LA County Parks and Recreation 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 summer goals. LEARN MORE
Our SPOT | MONDAYS – FRIDAYS 3:00PM – 7:00PM
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
JR LAKE LIFEFGUARDS – JUNE 13 – JULY 28
The Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Junior Lake Lifeguard Program provides a challenging and exciting open water environment which promotes an active and responsible lifestyle for participants ages 9-17. Lifeguard staff serve as mentors and impart their experience by leading hands-on activities. Youth are introduced to water safety, athleticism, teamwork and potential careers in aquatics. Participants learn from a variety of activities that range from first aid, CPR and water related rescue skills!
EVERY BODY SWIMS – DATES AND TIMES COMING SOON!
Every Body Swims is a fun and positive way to practice new skills, be physically active and spend quality time with family and friends. Water is known to reduce the impact on joints, soothe the mind, body and increase energy levels. The County of Los Angeles offers the program at all County run aquatic facilities. Visit a pool today and begin enjoying this fun and healthy activity!
LEARN TO SWIM – DATES AND TIMES COMING SOON
Our progressive swim lessons teach swimming skills, stroke technique and water safety while encouraging a lifelong love of the water. The program is designed to give students a positive learning experience while progressing steadily through the skills. Each level includes swimming skills as well as water safety lessons both for pools and open water. All levels follow the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program. REGISTER HERE
SPLASH PADS – May 1 – September 30
Summer is right around the corner! And just as things begin to heat up in LA County, our Splash Pads are returning to help you cool off this summer! Starting May 1, swing by one of our several locations for a fun and free activity for the entire family!
ADULT WATER EXERCISE – DATES AND TIMES COMING SOON!
Water Exercise can conform to almost any individual needs, abilities or restrictions and can be done no matter what your age, weight or physical fitness level. 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. REGISTER HERE
Nature Centers
NATURE CENTER DISCOVERY – Every Saturday 10:00AM & Noon
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!
EVERY BODY EXPLORES – TUESDAYS-FRIDAYS 2:50 PM – 5:30 PM AND SATURDAYS 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
The Everybody Explores program provides participants of all ages an opportunity to check out a Naturalist field backpack they can use to complete self-guided activities, make observations and explore the park.
NATURE KNOWLEDGE NIGHTS – 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Spend an evening getting to know the beauty of the natural world at a Los Angeles County Nature Center. Activities vary based on topic but may include group activities, ESTEAM fundamentals, community science, nature hikes, guided tours or animal ambassador experience.
NATURE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD – Dates vary, 4PM – 7PM
Spend an evening getting to know the beauty of the natural world at a Los Angeles County Nature Center. Activities vary based on topic but may include group activities, ESTEAM fundamentals, community science, nature hikes, ask a Naturalist, guided tours or an animal presentation.
