We went to Verdugo Park by spotting a green area on the GPS and hitting "Go". Little did we know this awesome park also had a pool attached to it and a sweet lookin' water park! We'll go back for that for sure.
Los Angeles Park Reviews
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Verdugo Park, Burbank California
We went to Verdugo Park by spotting a green area on the GPS and hitting "Go". Little did we know this awesome park also had a pool attached to it and a sweet lookin' water park! We'll go back for that for sure.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Lincoln Park, Burbank California
We've driven by this park so many times and I've always wanted to stop and explore.
300 N Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91505
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Balboa Sports Center
There are a lot of basketball courts, tennis courts, handball, soccer fields, baseball diamonds and open space! |
A great place for a run or to walk your dogs. |
Beautiful trees and greenery. |
Gated Playground |
Rock wall! |
Shaded swings |
Cool climbing contraption |
Semi-decent/fairly clean bathrooms |
Pros
Not very well known, so not very crowded
LOTS of free parking
Beautiful greenery
Semi new playgrounds
Gated playground
Large playground
Shade over playground
Public Bathrooms
Sand to play
Cons
If you have 2 kids, watching both of them on the playground can be tough since it's so big.
Little kids area (versus the bigger kids play area) isn't as shaded
Bathrooms are a bit of a trek from the playground
From a Parent's Perspective this park is awesome. Sometimes taking your kids to the park can be overwhelming due to the amount of kids there. I'm not sure how it is during the weekend, but during the week day it's a safe, cool, shaded spot to let your kids wander around. Some of the higher rock climbing walls and other climbing contraptions require more attention with the littler kids as they get scared being up so high, but that's what parks are for, to teach confidence.
From a Kid's Perspective this park is 3 thumbs up. My girls loved it, and wanted to bring their bike next time because there is so much space to ride. They loved the different equipment that we haven't seen at any other parks and the freedom to just explore without a worrying father that they would run away!
Address: 17015 Burbank Blvd, Encino, CA 91316
Phone:(818) 756-9642
Friday, July 11, 2014
Franklin Canyon Park
A cool indigenous bamboo hut! |
The amphitheater with the Nature Center in the background. |
Zoe took a selfie! |
Ducks |
We were a little weary of this outhouse... |
Until we saw that it was actually nice inside! |
Super clean bathrooms |
Great air conditioned space with awesome activities for kids! |
Pros and Cons
Pros
Nature!
Air conditioned educational activity area
Snacks for sale in Nature Center
Clean bathrooms
Hiking
Animals
Picnic Tables
Lots of free parking
Cons
There are a lot of "sting bugs" around the picnic area
Bathrooms can be far if you're out hiking
Animals (we were warned to beware of unfriendly animals!)
Kids don't want to leave
From a Parent's Perspective this is an awesome place to take your kids. It's educational, it's full on nature-esque and a great place to skip out on the heat during the middle of the day. There are plenty of places to take your kid to the potty or if it's an emergency there are plenty of trees! (We're potty training ... can you tell?)
From a Kid's Perspective it's awesome. Being from LA any chance to escape into the woods is exciting. I like to let my kids "lead the way" and explore any and every crevice of the place. There are ducks, bullfrogs, lizards and a ton of other fun things to touch and experience.
Address: 2600 Franklin Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills
Phone: (310) 858-7272
We HIGHLY recommend this place!
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