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Los Angeles Parks and Recreation Department New Headquarters in the Garland Building, 1200 W 7th St., Suite 700, Los Angeles CA 90017, 1-800-LAPARKS

The Los Angeles Parks and Recreation Department operates 150+ recreation centers and 350+ parks (including 5 Regional Parks) throughout the Los Angeles area. Its facilities throughout the city include nearly 16,000 acres of park land, 15 swimming pools, 13 golf courses, 92 miles of hiking trails, and hundreds of basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, playgrounds, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, indoor and outdoor gyms, and picnic areas. School-aged childcare is offered at park district facilities throughout the area, along with preschool programs for children ages 3-5.

Regional Parks:

Elysian Park. Near the Civic Center. Contains picnic areas, hiking trails, Angels Point and the Memorial Grove Arboretum.

Ernest E. Debs Regional Park. 4235 Monterey Rd., 213-847-3989. Features a landscaped picnic areas, natural wilderness including hiking trails, bird sanctuary, reservoir, and scenic views of the L.A. Basin and parks of Glendale.

Hansen Dam Recreation Area. 11770 Foothill Blvd., 818-756-8190. Features an 18-hole, par 72 golf course with food service, golf professional clubhouse and free parking (off Glenoaks Boulevard in the recreational area), as well as picnic areas and a lake, children's play area, a softball field, barbecue facilities, and outdoor amphitheater. Parking is available.

Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park. 25820 Vermont Ave., 310-548-7515. Features a reflecting lake and offers overnight camping (for groups only), fishing and nature hikes, picnic area with BBQ pits, 9-acre golf course, and children's play area.

Sepulveda Dam Recreational Area. 17017 Burbank Blvd. in Encino. Features three 18-hole golf courses, and 8-acre major sports field with baseball diamonds, lighted tennis courts, an outdoor gym with basketball, volleyball, and handball courts, children's play areas, parking facilities, a 20-acre picnic area, cricket field, archery range, garden center, and bicycle and roller skating paths.

Griffith Park. Open from 6 AM-10 PM daily. Features over 4,000 acres of land, bridle (equestrian) trails, hiking paths, jogging paths, mountain roads, picnic areas, golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pool, soccer fields, and playgrounds. Attractions include the Autrey Museum of Western Heritage (4700 Western Heritage Way, 323-667-2000, open 10 AM-5 PM Tues.-Sun.), Greek Theater, Griffith Observatory (planetarium theater, Hall of Science, Zeiss telescope, open 2-10 PM T-F, 12:20-10 PM Sat.-Sun.), Los Angeles Equestrian Center (480 Riverside Dr. in Burbank, 323-840-9063), Los Angeles Zoo, Travel Town Museum (5200 Zoo Dr., 323-662-5874, open 10 AM-4 PM daily, emphasis on railroad history, bicycle rental available here, 323-662-6573), Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round (Park Center, 323-665-3051, open weekends during school year and weekends over the summer, daily 11 AM-5 PM for Christmas and Easter breaks), Griffith Park Southern Railroad and Pony Rides (Los Feliz/Riverside entrance to park, open during school year from 10 AM-4:30 PM Tues.-Sun. during summer till 5 PM. 323-664-6788 for Railroad, 323-664-3266 for Pony rides)

Sherman Oaks/Castle Park. 4989 Sepulveda Blvd. in Sherman Oaks, 818-756-9459. Open from 10 AM-11 PM Sun.-Thurs., till Midnight on Fri. & Sat. Offers miniature golf, batting cages, an arcade, and party facilities (charges vary according to activity).

Orcutt Ranch. 818-346-7449. Open to public from 8 AM-5 PM daily. Features manicured gardens and towering oak trees. Available for rental from 8 AM-10 PM on the weekends and 4 PM-10 PM M-F.

Los Angeles Zoo 5333 Zoo Drive, 323-644-6400

The Los Angeles Zoo is open from 10 AM to 5 PM daily, and to 6 PM on Sat. & Sun. during July & August. Admission rates are $3.25 for children ages 2-12, $8.25 for adults, and $5.25 for senior citizens. Admission is free for members of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) or the American Zoo & Aquarium Association. Group discounts are available, as are employee discounts for companies of 50 or more. Educational Programs offered by the zoo include docent- and self-guided tours, classes for preschoolers, youth, and scout groups, as well as adult workshops, "zoo on the road" programs for schoolchildren, adults, and community groups, and curriculum materials for teachers.

Other Recreation Programs/Organizations:

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles 625 S. New Hampshire Ave., 213-380-6448

Beverly Hills

The City of Beverly Hills operates a Parks and Recreation program (Admin. Office: 455 N. Rexford Dr., 310-285-2537). A variety of classes and activities are available for all age groups. For children and youths, the Parks and Recreation Department offer Parent & Me classes, Preschool programs (1-1 1/2 hour classes, and morning/extended-day preschool, 310-550-4625 for brochure & application), Youth Activities (Art, Dance, Chess, Gymnastics, Summer Playground-11:30-3:30, Youth camps (for ages 5-14, 310-550-4625 for brochure & application), Youth sports (Swimming, Roller Hockey, Basketball), and Teen programs (Dance, Music, Fashion/Etiquette, Junior Ranger, Club Roxbury-Teen Scene Hotline, 310-285-1117).

Park District Facilities:

Beverly Gardens Park: 22 blocks along Santa Monica Blvd., 310-285-2537. Coldwater Canyon Park: 1100 N. Beverly Dr., 310-550-4625.

Greystone Mansion & Park: 905 Loma Vista Dr., 310-550-4654. La Cienega Community Center & Park: 8400 Gregory Way, 310-550-4625.

La Cienega Tennis Center: 325 S. La Cienega Blvd., 310-550-4765. 310-550-4765. Roxbury Clubhouse, 401 S. Roxbury Dr., 310-550-4753.

Roxbury Community Center & Memorial Park 471 S. Roxbury Dr., 310-550-4761. Will Rogers Memorial Park 9650 Sunset Blvd.

Park District programs also are held in the public schools during non-school hours.

Glendale Parks, Recreation & Community Services 818-548-2000.

Glendale offers 32 city parks and nearly 4,800 acres of publicly owned open space. In addition to parks, other City maintained facilities and recreational activities are available to the public, including the Adult Recreation Center, Sparr Heights Senior Center, Swimming Pools at Glendale & Hoover High Schools, School Canyon Golf & Tennis Complex, and the Civics Auditorium for special events.

Other Recreation Programs/Organizations:

YMCA of Glendale, 140 N. Louise St, 818-240-4130

Long Beach Parks, Recreation, & Marine Dept. 2760 Studebaker Rd., 562-570-3109

The city operates nearly 75 parks, whose facilities include playgrounds, courts for tennis, volleyball, basketball, and handball, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, marinas, swimming pools, picnic areas, roller skating/hockey rinks, beaches, golf courses, community centers, tot lots, horse trail, nature trails, community garden, and an RV Park (Golden Shore). For senior citizens, Long Beach Senior Center (1150 E. 4th. St., 570-3500) provides programs & activities (Breakfast, Lunch, Shopping, Computers, Financial Planning, Arts & Crafts, Yoga, Singing, Dance, Fitness, Bingo, Bridge, Movies, Clubs, Pool, and services for Hearing- and Sight-Impaired people). Leeway Sailing & Aquatic Center (5437 E. Ocean Blvd., 570-1725 or 1719) offers instructional sailing and aquatic day camps. El Dorado Regional Park features a nature center, bike trails, fishing lakes, archery range, golf course, community center, softball & soccer fields, tennis courts, train rides for all ages, pony rides, hay rides, petting zoo, and pedal boat rentals, food concessions, and catering service.

Classes: Infant/Toddler/Preschool - Parent/Child Art, Singing, Music & Movement, Dance, Tumbling/Gymnastics, Ice Skating, and Playtime; for older preschoolers - Science & Nature, Dance, Bumper Bowling (ages 4-7), Tumbling, Tennis, Ice Skating, Ice Hockey.

Classes: Youth (ages 6-18, not all classes for all ages within that range) - Babysitting, Art, Reading Development, Spelling, Spanish, Chess, Modeling, Acting, Dance, Cheerleading/Tumbling, Gymnastics, Bowling, Golf, Self-Defense, Karate, Jujitsu, Roller Hockey, Ice Skating, Ice Hockey, Tennis.

Classes: Adults 18 & up or 16 & up: Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Bridge, Writing, Singing, Financial Planning, Antiques, Storytelling, Computers, Japanese, Spanish, French, Italian, Cooking, Dog Obedience, Photography, Dance, Fitness, Fencing, Ice Skating, Golf, Jujitsu, Karate, Volleyball, Scuba, Tennis. Dog obedience classes allow participants as young as 12 (except for puppy obedience class, which allows children ages 9 & up):

The Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine Dept. sponsors a variety of programs for children and youths, including:

Fine arts/drama and swimming programs: Homeland Mural & Arts, Mural, AAF-Scholarships for Swimming Lessons for low-income youth, Aquatics Camp, Children's Theater (570-1725).

Adaptive Recreation, El Dorado Nature Center (570-1795), Youth Volunteer (570-1777), Recreational Classes (570-3200), Mobile Recreation, Summer Day Camps (570-1634), NIS/Weekend Supervision (570-1608), Summer Fun Days, Youth Sports, After School Programs (570-3140), Extended Day (570-1699), Swimming Lessons (570-3100). Washington Youth Center (1430 Pacific Ave, 570-1235) sponsors recreational, tutoring, employment, and counseling programs.

Other Recreation Programs/Organizations:

YMCA of Greater Long Beach, PO Box 90995, 562-425-9986

Malibu Parks and Recreation

Malibu Bluffs Park 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA. 90265, 310-317-1364

This is the main facility for recreational activities in Malibu. The park houses Malibu Little League and AYSO Soccer, and features two baseball diamonds, soccer field, open grass area, and trail access to the beach. The Michael Landon Community center features an activity room, meeting room, and small kitchen, available to rent for weddings, parties, or meetings.

Malibu Equestrian Center 6225 Merritt Drive, Malibu, CA. 90265, 310-317-1364

The Equestrian Center features two riding rings, a picnic area and restrooms. This facility is permitted for horse shows and open to the public for practice and pleasure riding.

Charmlee Nature Preserve 2577 S. Encinal Canyon Road, Malibu, CA. 90265, 310-457-7247

A 524-acre natural area in West Malibu that is the largest single piece of natural open space within the city boundaries. The park features many different plant communities and hiking trails, as well as a small Nature Study Center with educational displays, live animals and a large mural. Programs include School Field Trips, Full Moon Hikes, Natural History classes, Artist days, and special events.

Malibu High School 30215 Morning View Drive, Malibu, CA. 90265, 310-589-1933

Features a new swimming pool and refurbished fields with a baseball diamond, softball diamond, soccer field, and tennis courts.

City of Pasadena Human Services-Parks & Recreation 100 N. Garfield Ave., 626-744-4386

The Parks & Recreation Division offers a variety of city-wide classes & programs, including swimming, tennis, sports and summer day camps. Adaptive recreation classes & programs serve individuals with special needs. The division operates a system of neighborhood parks to provide recreational activities for the neighborhoods immediately surrounding the parks. Year round activities include organized physical fitness, basketball, softball, soccer, tennis, flag football, arts, crafts, table games, tutoring, swimming, cultural enrichment and field trips. All parks have holiday programs during the major holiday seasons. The park staff also works closely with neighborhood associations and groups to organize family oriented activities such as picnics, fund-raisers and special events.

Other Recreation Programs/Organizations:

YMCA of Pasadena, 155 N Lake Ave 2nd Fl, 626-432-5880

Santa Monica Parks and Recreation

Santa Monica operates 7 supervised park programs, 18 neighborhood parks, 2 swimming pools, and 8 elementary school playgrounds. The neighborhood parks offer a variety of facilities, including tot lots, baseball & soccer fields, basketball, tennis, & volleyball courts, and picnic areas. Some parks provide off-street parking and restrooms. A variety of classes and activities including sports, arts and crafts, and special interests, are offered for all ages.

Parks Directory (Supervised parks, pools, and playgrounds).

Supervised parks: Clover Park 2600 Ocean Park Boulevard 458-8311, Joslyn Park 633 Kensington Road 396-1763, Lincoln Park Wilshire & Lincoln Boulevard 394-4282, Marine Park 16th & Marine Street 396-2764, Memorial Park 14th & Olympic Blvd. 450-1121, Palisades Park Senior Recreation Center: 1450 Ocean Avenue 394-1227, Virginia Avenue Park 2200 Virginia Avenue 450-3595

Pools: Lincoln Pool 16th & Washington 394-2251, Municipal Pool (SMC) 17th & Pico Blvd. 450-7578

Elementary School Playgrounds: Edison - 245 Kansas 828-0335, Franklin - 2400 Montana 828-2814, Grant - 2368 Pearl 450-7684, Madison - 1018 Arizona 395-1637, McKinley - 2401 Santa Monica Blvd. 828-5011, Muir - 721 Ocean Park Blvd. 399-7721, Rogers - 2401 14th Street 452-2364, Roosevelt - 801 Montana 395-0941.

Youth Programs and Activities (partial list):

ASAP Program: ASAP (After-School Activities Program) for middle school students - offering a variety of after-school activities such as team sports, dance, clubs, contests, specialty classes, and trips. ASAP is a joint effort of the City of Santa Monica, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, and the Santa Monica Boys and Girls Club. For more information, please call 393-9629 or 458-8540.

CREST Program

CREST (Child care, Recreation, Enrichment, Sports, Together): a before-and-after-school program for elementary school children. CREST is jointly funded and administered by the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica-Malibu School District. Parents can choose from several options. The child-care option allows families to choose full-time, part-time or occasional use care. The sports league option is for children in K-2nd grade to learn basic skills and rules of seasonal sports, and children in 3rd-5th grade to play seasonal team sports. Another CREST option is Playground Access. This option gives children in 1st-5th grade time after school to socialize with friends and play with supervision. CREST is operated at Edison, Franklin, Grant, McKinley, Muir, Rogers, Roosevelt, and SMASH Elementary Schools. CREST options are open to any student enrolled in a Santa Monica elementary school within the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD). The Sports and Playground Access options are also open to children who do not attend elementary school in SMMUSD but live in Santa Monica. Scholarships are available for qualifying families. For more information, please call 399-5865.

Other Recreation Programs/Organizations:

Santa Monica Family YMCA, 1332 6th St, 310-393-2721

Torrance Parks & Recreation 3031 Torrance Blvd., Torrance CA 90503, 310-618-2930.

The City of Torrance maintains 22 parks offering a variety of features, including playgrounds, sports fields, tennis, basketball, and sand volleyball courts, golf course (Sea-Aire), picnic areas, meeting rooms, exercise course, jogging trails, Senior Center and Teen Center (McMaster Park) and restrooms. Tennis Courts and a Sports Complex are being developed for Wilson Park. A variety of classes and activities are offered, including Art, Music, Dance, Swimming, and Sports for all ages, Fitness for adults and Gymnastics for children. Special Interest classes include Photography (all ages), American Sign Language, and Madrona Marsh Science. A variety of computer classes are offered. Family Fun classes are available for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Free after-school programs for school-aged children operate from 3:30-5:30 M-F at Delthorne, El Retiro, Hickory, La Romerio, McMaster, Paradise, Pueblo, Sur La Brea, and Walteria parks. The Attic Teen Center, 2320 W. Carson St., 310-618-2729 ($5 annual membership & high school I.D. required) is a drop-in program offering recreational, academic, vocational, and self-help activities.

Other Recreation Programs/Organizations:

Torrance-South Bay Family YMCA, 2900 Sepulveda Blvd, 310-325-5885

Palmdale Parks & Recreation 38260 10th Street East, 661-267-5611

The City of Palmdale maintains and operates 37 parks, playgrounds, natural resource areas and special use facilities in the community, such as the Palmdale Senior Center and Larry Chimbole Cultural Center. A variety of classes, programs, and special events are available for all ages. The parks & recreation department offers a preschool for ages 3-5 and after-school child care/recreation programs in area grade schools for grades K-5 and K-6. The Palmdale Fall Festival, an annual city event during the second week of October, features food, arts and crafts, fine arts and headliner entertainment.

Other Recreation Programs/Organizations:

Antelope Valley Family YMCA, 39251 10th St West, 661-273-1525

City of Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation & Community Services 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway, 661-250-3700

The Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department offers a variety of classes, programs and events for all ages. Many of the classes and programs are held at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex/Aquatic Center, 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway, 661-250-3700 or the adjacent Activities Center, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, 661-250-3703. 17 neighborhood parks serve the city, all of them offering playground facilities, picnic tables and restrooms, and some featuring basketball courts and softball/baseball diamonds. Two parks have tennis courts.

Other Recreation Programs/Organizations:

Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA, 26147 McBean Parkway, 661-253-3593

Parks and Recreation: City of Pomona Community Services, 505 S. Garey Ave., 909-620-2321

The Community Services Department provides a variety of recreation programs and classes for all ages, and maintains 24 parks in the community. An after-school recreation program serves school-aged children ages 8-14, located at Yorba Elementary School Recreation Center, 250 W La Verne Ave, 909-397-4684. Free drop-in after-school recreation programs also are held at Westmont, Martin Luther King Jr., Phillips Ranch, Washington, Philadelphia, Garfield, San Jose and Kellogg Parks. Almost all parks have play equipment and picnic areas/barbecues, most have restrooms, 12 have parking areas, 6 have community center facilities, 8 have baseball fields, 7 have soccer fields and 5 have tennis courts. Ganesha Park has a swimming pool and picnic pavilion, both of which are available for rental. Washington Park also has a swimming pool complex. Academic Tutoring is available at Ganesha Park Community & Learning Center, 1575 N White Ave., 909-620-2303, through the nonprofit organization Building Generations. La Casita Teen Center, 499# Arrow Hwy, 909-620-2302, is open Monday-Saturday afternoons.

City of Lancaster Parks, Recreation & Arts Dept, 44933 N. Fern Ave., 661-723-6077

The City of Lancaster Parks, Recreation & Arts Department operates and maintains 8 parks, including Eastside Park, which features a swimming pool, and Lancaster City Park, which has the "Big 8" Softball Complex. Other recreational and cultural facilities include the Western Hotel Museum, Lancaster Performing Arts Center, Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery, Prime Desert Woodland Preserve, Lancaster Municipal Stadium, Lancaster National Soccer Center and Lancaster Golf Center. A variety of classes, programs, and special events are offered for all ages.

City of El Monte Parks & Recreation Services, 3130 N Tyler St., 626-580-2200

The Parks and Recreation Services Division operates and maintains the El Monte Community Center and 9 parks, including the Santa Fe Trail Park (which has Historical Landmark status). Five of the parks have facilities primarily for outdoor recreation, including playground equipment, picnic shelters & tables, basketball courts and baseball diamonds. Three parks have indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, including meeting rooms, kitchens, auditoriums, gyms, basketball & volleyball courts, baseball diamonds, picnic areas and wading pools. All parks have restroom facilities. Sports programs are offered for all ages, with youth programs located at selected elementary schools in the area. Aquatics facilities include an indoor pool, therapy pool, outdoor pool, and water slide. Public recreational swim hours are available, and swim lessons are offered for all ages.

Inglewood Parks, Recreation & Community Services, One Manchester Blvd. Suite 500, 310-412-5370

The City of Inglewood Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department operates and maintains 12 parks and recreation centers, including a Senior Citizens' Center. Facilities for sports & fitness programs, including baseball, soccer, football, tennis, racquetball, weightlifting, and swimming/wading, are available. Most of the parks have playground equipment and restroom facilities. A variety of classes and programs are offered for all ages. Classes and programs specifically for children and youths include a preschool, after-school fun club, middle school dances, mobile and "off-track" recreation programs.

Downey Community Services, 11111 Brookshire Ave., 2nd Floor, 562-904-7238

The Community Services Department operates and maintains 12 parks in the city of Downey. Facilities at the parks include baseball diamonds, play equipment, fitness courses, basketball, volleyball & tennis courts, picnic areas and barbecues. Some of the parks have an activity building for indoor classes and programs. In addition to the parks, there are several specialized facilities including Downey Gymnasium, 562-869-4738, offering basketball & volleyball courts; Apollo Recreation Center, 12458 Rives Ave., 562-622-7784; Riley Community/Senior Center, 7810 Quill Dr., 562-904-7223, Downey Art Museum, 10419 Rives Ave. (Furman Park), 562-861-0419; Downey Community Aquatic Center, 10900 Brookshire Ave., 562-869-2300; Downey Theater, 8435 Firestone Blvd., 562-861-8211; and Rio Hondo Golf Club, 10627 Old River School Rd., 562-923-5468

City of West Covina Community Services, 1444 W Garvey Ave. 626-939-8430 Rec. Classes/Registration

The Community Services Department offers a variety of recreational programs and classes for all ages in the City of West Covina. Many of those programs are held at the Cameron Park Community Center, 1305 E Cameron Ave. (NW corner at Lark Ellen) 626-919-6966. The Community Center facility offers an open gym for all ages, a game room, and after-school activities (during the school year) for elementary and middle school students. The Community Services Department also operates and offers classes at 2 other parks: Palmview, 626-339-4314 and Shadow Oak, 626-965-0328, as well as a Senior Center, 626-331-5366. Ridge Riders Equestrian Center, 300 S. Citrus, offers horseback riding classes & programs, and golfers can enjoy the facilities of the Royal Vista Golf Course in Walnut, 20055 E. Colima Rd. Edgewood Middle School and West Covina High School are the locations for various sports classes and programs, including tennis. Shadow Oak Park is the site for tiny tot & preschool classes.

Park, Recreation & Community Services 275 E Olive Ave., 818-238-5300

The Park, Recreation & Community Services Department offers recreational programs, classes, and special events for all ages, and maintains and operates 22 parks with a variety of facilities including 2 municipal swimming pools, 20 tennis courts, 13 ball-fields and 1 outdoor concert amphitheater, and a municipal golf complex, including regulation 18 holes, driving range, 3-par course, and a 9-hole course. Other facilities include 3 community centers with gymnasiums, and 2 senior citizen centers.

Norwalk Recreation & Park Services Department 12700 Norwalk Blvd., 562-929-5700

The City of Norwalk Recreation and Park Services Department offers a variety of programs and classes for all ages, including athletic leagues, sports and fitness programs, and cultural arts events & classes. Many classes & programs are held at the Sports Center, 13000 Clarkdale Ave., 562-929-5566, the adjoining Community Meeting Center, 13200 Clarkdale Ave., 562-929-5519, and the Cultural Arts Center, 12159 Sproul St., 562-929-5521. The Sports Center facilities include a basketball gym, boxing room, racquetball courts, and exercise room. The Cultural Arts Center offers a variety of special events, instructional classes, a musical rehearsal facility, and the Mary Paxon Art Gallery. In addition to these facilities, the City of Norwalk operates and maintains 14 parks, an Aquatic Pavilion, 12301 Sproul St., 562-929-5622 (with Swimming Pool, Locker Rooms, Showers & Restrooms), Excelsior Gym, 15711 Pioneer Blvd.

562-929-5610, Sproul Reception Center, 12205 Sproul St., 562-929-5616, Golf Center, 13717 Shoemaker Ave., 562-921-6500, and White Park/Shoshonean Campsite, 12120 Hoxie Ave., 562-929-2567. The parks feature a variety of amenities, including playgrounds, picnic facilities, basketball courts, and ball fields, and have facilities for indoor classes & programs. Norwalk Park on Sproul St., 562-929-5624, has a Nature Center and Skate Park.

South Gate Parks & Recreation 4900 Southern Ave., 323-563-5443

South Gate's Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of programs and classes for all ages. Many of the programs are held at South Gate Park, a 96-acre park which includes 10 baseball diamonds, 6 tennis courts, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard court, basketball and handball courts, 9-hole Frisbee golf, and a Sports Center with Olympic size pool (323-563-5446). Other park facilities include the Municipal Auditorium & Girls Clubhouse, Senior Citizens' Clubhouse (323-566-9923), Picnic Grounds, and 3-par Golf Course (323-357-9613). Four other city parks offer a variety of amenities, including playgrounds, baseball & softball diamonds, basketball, volleyball, handball & tennis courts. Hollydale Park also has a horse arena and soccer fields (permit required for play).

Compton Recreation Department: The Dollarhide Center, 1108 N. Oleander Ave., 310-605-6330

The Compton Recreation Department is responsible for recreation and Community Services activities within the city. Compton offers a variety of recreational programs for all ages at 13 neighborhood and city-wide parks, the Compton Par Three Golf Course, equestrian and bike trails. Dollarhide Recreation Center houses the department's administrative offices as well as classes, programs and social services for Senior Citizens. Park facilities include tennis courts (Wilson Park), baseball fields, basketball courts, picnic areas with barbecue pits, restrooms, and indoor space for classes and activities. An aquatics center at Gonzales Park, and Love pool at Lueders Park provide opportunities for swim instruction as well as recreational swims. The department, jointly with Compton Unified School District, offers an after-school program for children and teens. A Summer Youth Program provides organized summer activities, such as arts & crafts and weekly field trips. A Sports Program, aimed at Middle School students, includes baseball, soccer and basketball.

City of Hawthorne Dept of Recreation & Community Services 3901 W. El Segundo Blvd., 310-970-7230

The City of Hawthorne Department of Recreation & Community Services maintains, staffs, and operates recreational programs and facilities in the community, including the Teen & Senior Centers, a year round Aquatics program (Hawthorne Pool, 12220 Inglewood Ave., 310-970-7228), six parks, the new Sport Center (3851 El Segundo Blvd.), the twenty acre Camp in Wrightwood, seven Neighborhood Parks and the Memorial Center, where many of the classes and programs are held. Other programs and activities include a Community Garden, After-school Recreation, and Scouts* (310-299-4158) & Homework Help* (310-676-1908). *Both at Yukon Intermediate School. Facilities at the parks include tot lot playgrounds, baseball fields, courts for volleyball, basketball, handball and tennis, picnic tables/areas and barbecues. Most parks have restrooms and parking.

City of Carson Parks and Recreation Department 701 E. Carson St., 310-847-3570

The Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of classes and programs for all ages. Early Childhood Programs include a half-day preschool, AM or PM, with or without Parent Participation (in the classroom), and full-day Child Care (Carson Community Center). Summer recreation programs are available for children and teens on a drop-in basis daily. During the school year, a before- & after-school program (Kids Club) offers educational and recreational activities at locations throughout the city. Teen programs and facilities include Veterans Skate Park, 22400 Moneta Ave, Dances & Sports Nights, and summer activities & events including a Camping Trip, Pool Party, Citywide Teen Olympics and Chess Fair, Day Camp, and Teen Summit. Teen activities at local parks include volleyball clinics & leagues, boxing, and cooking. Adult programs focus on sports & fitness, and Senior Recreation services include health programs, special events, arts & crafts, fitness, and dance classes, and clubs. The city also offers programs, such as

Special Olympics, social events, and excursions, for developmentally disabled individuals age 18 or over (individuals must be independent in regards to personal hygiene). Summer aquatics programs, for all ages, include lessons, recreational swim, and teams, with lap swimming and aqua aerobics classes open to adults.

Alhambra Parks & Recreation Dept., 111 S 1st St. (Lower Level), 626-570-5044

The Alhambra Parks and Recreation Department maintains park facilities and operates a variety of recreational programs and classes for all ages at the City's parks and recreation centers. In addition, the department coordinates community special events, civic and cultural programs, a comprehensive senior program (primarily through the Joslyn Adult Center, 210 N Chapel Ave., 626-570-5056), weekly farmer's market, community garden, senior transportation services, volunteer services and contract management of the Alhambra Municipal Golf Course (630 S Almansor St., 626-570-5059). Many classes are held at Almansor (800 S Almansor St., 626-570-5052) and Granada (2000 W Hellman, 626-570-5092) Parks, both of which have pools, open during the summer months for instruction and recreational swimming, as well as water aerobics classes, and gymnasiums, with open gym times for various sports Monday-Friday evenings and scheduled hours on the weekends. All parks have open grass areas, most have picnic facilities, barbecues and restrooms. Other park amenities include baseball fields, volleyball, tennis & basketball courts, exercise courses, and indoor activity and meeting rooms.

Whittier Recreation Division Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Ave., 562-464-3430

The Recreation Division develops programs & activities for children & youth in art, dance, special interests and sports. Adult programs include art, special interest classes, workshops, and fitness. Therapeutic classes & activities are offered for individuals with developmental, sensory, and physical disabilities. Swimming classes are held at the Palm Park Aquatics Center, 5703 Palm Ave., 562-908-3666. The Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Ave., is the site of a variety of classes for all ages, and the Senior Center, 13325 Walnut St., offers programs & activities for seniors as well as other adults. 20 neighborhood parks, 4 of which are undeveloped, provide various amenities including play equipment, picnic areas & barbecues, sports fields and basketball courts. Private organizations and business that offer recreational & cultural classes & activities include Allegria Dance Studio, 14826 E. Whittier Blvd., Gymboree, 1807 N. Euclid Ave. in Fullerton, Martial Arts classes at 14569 Leffingwell Rd., the Aikido Institute, 6725 Comstock Ave., The Music Academy, 16316 E Whittier Blvd., Friendly Hill Lanes (Bowling), 15545 E Whittier Blvd., Norwalk Ice Arena, 14100 Shoemaker Rd., Whittier Skateland, 12520 Whittier Blvd, and La Mirada Golf Course, 15501 E Allicante. Tennis lessons are offered at Palm Park Tennis Center, 5703 Palm Ave., 562-692-3188, and open play tennis is available from 7 AM-10 PM at Leffingwell Ranch Park Tennis Center, 10537 Santa Gertrudes and Broadway Tennis Center, at the corner of Broadway & Milton. Palm Park Activities Center, 5703 Palm Ave., hosts a 2-week Winter Day Camp for school-aged children during the winter holiday. An after-school drop-in recreation program, WYN Club, is available during the school year at 7 local elementary schools, and Club Dexter is open to students at Dexter Middle School.

Lakewood Parks & Recreation 5050 Clark Ave., 562-866-9771, extension 2408

Lakewood has ten major parks for family activities, after-school programs, organized sports leagues, community gatherings, and recreation classes. Most parks have picnic shelters/barbecues, school-age & tot lot playgrounds, and meeting room(s). Some have lighted athletic fields and/or game courts, kitchen, and a seasonal wading pool. Monte Verde Park hosts the city’s vacation day camp programs. Mayfair Park and Bolivar Park each have public pools, with family swimming, seasonal swimming instruction, and other classes. Mayfair Park (5720 Clark Ave.,562-866-4776), the city's main recreational facility, also contains the John S. Todd Community Center, and tennis courts. Del Valle Park (5939 Henrilee St.,562-429-0545) features a wading pool (seasonal), horseshoe pits, war memorial, and a free summer concert series. The Lakewood Equestrian Center (11369 E. Carson, 562-425-1905) has horse boarding, riding lessons, and bridle paths, as well as a petting zoo and summer camp programs. Rynerson Park (Del Amo & Studebaker, 562-925-6912) has little league fields, a fitness trail & circuit, wildflower meadow, and an outdoor ampitheater. Biscaluz Park (2601 Dollar St., 562-634-3348) features a handicapped accessible tot lot playground. Burns Community Center (5510 Clark Ave., 562-925-7512) focuses on social & senior services (senior nutrition, Meals on Wheels, DASH Transportation, emergency food assistance, Volunteers in Action, Mothers at Work Child Care, information & referral). Weingart Senior Center (5220 Oliva Ave., 562-630-6141) focuses on recreational and nutritional programs for seniors (age 50+ for recreational classes, age 60+ for low-cost lunches). The Lakewood Youth Center (4658 Woodruff Ave., 562-429-7472) at Del Valle Park offers a variety of programs & facilities for teens, including a game room, snack bar/catering kitchen, movies/videos, sports tournaments, job search help, homework assistance, trips, and dances (Totally Friday Night). The Mayfair High School Gym, through a cooperative use agreement with the city, offers evening and weekend sports leagues and programs. All parks have facilities available for rental.

Baldwin Park Recreation & Community Services 4100 Baldwin Ave., 626-813-5245

The Baldwin Park Recreation & Community Services Department offers recreational classes & programs for all ages. The Esther Snyder Community Center (4100 Baldwin Ave.) features a gymnasium, game room, martial arts room, arts & crafts center, learning center, boxing and weight training facility, and indoor aquatic center. The Baldwin Park Teen Center & Skate Park also features a game room and facilities for weight training, and provides a variety of activities for teens, including dances and driver education. The Family Service Center (14305 Morgan St., 626-337-9636), provides counseling & health services, as well as youth programs. The Julia McNeill Senior Center (4100 Baldwin Park Blvd, 626- 813-5245, Ext. 323) offers social, recreational & health programs & services for seniors, including a nutrition program, dial-a-ride, trips & tours, and homeowner/renter assistance. The Baldwin Park Aquatic Center, 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd. and Sierra Vista High School, 3600 Frazier St., both offer recreational & instructional swimming during the summer. Morgan Park, located in the center of Baldwin Park, features a tot-lot and a preteen playground area that meets all American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Walnut Creek Nature Park offers an open nature court and features a playground and fitness trail. Youth sports programs meet at the community center and local elementary & middle schools.

Bellflower Parks and Recreation 16600 Civic Center Drive, 562-804-1424, ext. 2268

The Bellflower Parks & Recreation Department provides a variety of activities, classes, and programs for all ages, including fitness, sports, and art/humanities. A farmer's market and Special Olympics are other programs available in Bellflower. Recreational facilities include a Skate Park, 2 Municipal Pools (at Thompson Park) and 3 City Parks (Simms, 16614 S Clark Ave., 562-866-7510, Thompson, 14001 S. Bellflower Blvd., 562-866-8614, and Caruthers, 10500 Flora Vista St., 562-866-5684). Facilities are available for rental. During the summer, day camp programs are offered, as well as an afternoon playground program, located at each of 5 local elementary schools. A Teen Center (9410 Oak St., 562-804-6426 next to Simms Park), is open Monday-Saturday from 3:30-8:00 PM

Lynwood Recreation & Community Services 11301 Bullis Rd., 310-603-0220, ext. 319

The Recreation & Community Services Department provides Lynwood and surrounding communities with many diverse; recreation, aquatic, sports, youth camps, classes, excursions and related programs for all ages. The Department conducts citywide special events and activities and services for the senior adult population, along with local transportation services. The Department also manages and operates the City's public community centers, aquatic facility, rental facilities and public parks. Lynwood Community/Transit Center, 11301 Bullis Rd., sponsors several sports programs for children and adults. Lynwood City Park, recently renovated, is the major location for all youth and adult sports programs coordinated by Lynwood Recreation and Community Services. Park amenities include picnic shelters, a tennis court, playgrounds, three baseball diamonds, two soccer fields, concession building and restrooms. Lynwood Skate Park, 310-603-0220, ext.319, recently opened and is located on Bullis Road across the street from Lynwood City Hall. The Natatorium, 3770 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., hosts recreational, instructional and competitive swimming. After-school playground recreation programs meet during the school year at various elementary schools. The Youth Center, 11409 Birch St., offers drop-in activities, tutoring, and other programs for teens.

Pico Rivera Parks & Recreation 6767 Passons Blvd., 562-801-4430

The Pico Rivera Recreation Department operates nine parks containing 18 athletic fields, two gymnasiums and two community centers. Other facilities include five playground areas, some of which are handicapped-accessible, an Olympic size public swimming facility, a lighted nine-hole executive golf course (Pico Rivera Municipal Golf Course, 3620 Fairway Drive, 562-692-9933), gyms, outdoor courts for tennis and handball, and lighted ball diamonds and fields for football and soccer. Bicentennial Park/Sports Arena/Stables, 10001 E. Rooks, 562-695-0500, features a Sports Arena and horse stables. Centre for the Arts, 9200 Mines Ave., 562-801-4300, features an exhibit/gallery, classroom, and dark room. The Senior Center, 9200 Mines Avenue 562-948-4844, features classrooms, a fitness center, and a pool table/room. In addition to building, maintaining and operating these facilities, the Department offers year-round instructional classes, special or seasonal events, sports leagues, workshops, recreational programs and community celebrations for all ages. For elementary & middle school-age children, the Department jointly runs a free after-school program (REACH) with the El Rancho Unified School District (ERUSD). This program operates at 11 ERUSD elementary schools: Birney, Durfee, Magee, Meller, North Ranchito, Obregon, Pio Pico, Rio Vista, Rivera, Selby Grove, South Ranchito, and Valencia. Other child care programs also are offered: Walking Crew & Kids Crew, after-school at Smith, Pico and Rivera Schools (recreation leaders walk children from their school to one of these sites), and Early Birds, before-school for children in grades 1-5 at Birney, Durfee, Magee, Meller, Rio Vista, Selby Grove and Valencia Elementary Schools.

Redondo Beach Recreation & Community Services 320 Knob Hill, 310-318-0610

The Recreation and Community Services Department provides a variety of classes and programs for all ages, including Adult Sports, After School Playground Programs, Summer Day Camps, Recreation Classes for youth and adults, a Teen Center and a Swim program. After School Playground Programs are for children ages 6-12, hours 2:30-5:30, locations at Adams Middle School and Alta Vista*, Beryl Heights, Birney, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, and Washington Elementary Schools.) *Students at Tulita Elementary are walked over to Alta Vista School and picked up by parents there. Parks and Facilities include 3 Community Centers (Alta Vista, Hayward & Knob Hill), Aviation Park, 1801 Rockefeller Lane, which features a Gym/Track & Field and the Redondo Beach Playhouse, Anderson Park, 2229 Ernest Ave., which houses the Senior Center, Franklin Park, which offers a Community Center, Perry Park, which houses both a Teen & Senior Center, Veterans Park, which also has a Senior Center, Dominguez Park, which houses the Redondo Beach Historical Museum, Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, and Seaside Lagoon. Alta Vista Park, 715 Julia St., features a Racquet Center with Tennis & Racquetball Courts, as well as a Community Center with a large multipurpose room and outdoor picnic shelter with gas grill, sink & tables. Seven other parks and 1 playfield provide a variety of recreational amenities, including play equipment, picnic areas, and ballfields. Dominguez Park has an off-leash dog park with grass & trees, Czuleger Park has a scenic walkway leading to International Boardwalk & Pier, and Hopkins Wilderness Park offers a visitor center, overnight camping & interpretive programs.

Montebello Parks & Recreation Acuna Park 1700 W Victoria Ave., 323-887-4540

Montebello Parks & Recreation offers a variety of programs for all ages. For children & youths, an after-school drop-in Recreation Program is offered (at no cost) from 2:30-5:30 PM (4-7 PM at one location) for ages 5-17 at five city parks: Ashlya Park, 2700 W Beverly Blvd., 323-887-4593, Petrero Heights Park, 80512 Arroyo Dr., 323-887-4594, Hatfield Community Center, 1060 S. Greenwood Ave, 323-887-4589, Rodriguez Park, 200 W Mines Ave., 323-887-1358, Hensel Youth Center, 236 S Taylor Ave., 323-887-4577 (4-7 PM). Hensel Youth Center also hosts a playschool Kindergarten readiness program for preschoolers from 9 AM-2 PM MWF in 2 month sessions, several times during the year. A variety of general interest classes are also offered for children & youth, as well as adult sports and senior citizen programs. Dance classes for all ages meet at the new wing of the Senior Citizen Center, 115 S Taylor Ave., karate classes for children and adults are held at Rodriguez Park, and beginning & intermediate piano classes meet at Acuna Park. Cardio Kick Boxing classes for teens and adults meet at Montebello Intermediate School's gym, 1600 Maple Ave. Senior Citizen programs include recreation & fitness classes, dances, and health services (free blood pressure screening). A nutrition program, sponsored jointly with the Montebello Unified School District, provides a free lunch, year round, for children ages 1-18 from 12:30-1:30 PM M-F on a first-come, first-serve basis, at Montebello City Park, 201 S Taylor Ave. and Holifield Park, 1060 S Greenwood Ave.

Huntington Park Parks and Recreation Dept Salt Lake Park 3401 E. Florence Ave, 323-584-6218

Huntington Park Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of classes and programs for all ages, including fitness, karate, instrumental music and arts & crafts. The department operates 7 city parks. Most parks have playgrounds, picnic benches or areas, and barbecue grills. Some parks have a picnic shelter, sports fields (soccer, baseball), and indoor and/or outdoor courts (tennis, basketball, volleyball, racquetball/handball). 2 parks (Freedom & Salt Lake) have recreation centers. Salt Lake Park also features a gym (Basketball/Volleyball). Chesley Circle Park is located at the corner of Zoe Ave. & Albany St., 323-584-6218. Civic Center Park is at 6550 Miles Ave., 323-584-6218. Westside Park is at 2061 Gage Ave., 323-584-6303. Senior Citizen Park, 6923 Salt Lake Ave., 323-584-6218, offers Picnic Shelter with Grill, Benches & Electrical Outlet, and Horseshoes. Freedom Park, 6051 Corona Ave, 323-584-6207, is one of 3 locations of the Tiny Tot Preschool Program for children ages 3 & 4 (others are Salt Lake Park's Recreation Center, 3401 E. Florence Ave, 323-584-6218, and Muni Park, Saturn & Newell Streets, 323-584-6212). A teen program, with after-school recreation for youths ages 12-17, meets at Muni, Freedom and Westwide Parks. This program offers ping pong and horseshoe tournaments, 3 on 3 basketball and softball games, and chess club. Dance classes are offered for all ages, including folklorico, ballet, tap, belly dancing, jazz and salsa merengue.

Monterey Recreation and Parks Department 320 W Newmark, 626-307-1388

The Recreation and Parks Department offers a variety of year round recreational programs at various locations such as parks, community centers, and schools. These programs include activities for Seniors, Youth Activities, Specialized Classes and Trips, After-school Child Care & Summer Day Camp, Adult Sports, Aquatics, and the Free Summer Lunch Program. The Summer Camp programs meet at Elder & Garvey Ranch Parks, 1950 Wilcox Ave. & 781 S. Orange Ave., respectively. The After-school Day Care program is held at Barnes Park Extended Day Care Center, 350 S McPherrin Ave., 626-307-1451 for more information. The Adult Sports Program focuses on Softball, Basketball, and Volleyball Leagues, meeting at Barnes & Elder Parks and other locations, 626-307-1223 for information. The aquatics programs (recreational & instructional swimming) meet at Barnes Park Pool, 350 S McPherrin Ave. & Elder Park Pool, 1950 Wilcox Ave. The Summer Lunch & Youth Activities programs are held from 10 AM-4 PM at Barnes, Bella Vista, Brightwood, Elder, Garvey Ranch, and Sierra Vista Parks (lunch from 11-1, recreation from 10-4). All recreation activities except field trips and pool parties are free. Langley Senior Center, 400 W Emerson Ave, 626-307-1395, offers activities for seniors, including specialized classes, trips and tours, health screening, tax services, and a range of other free services. Other events & programs include dances, lunch program, billiards, table tennis, In Home Care Management, social clubs, flea markets and special events. Monterey's park facilities include amenities such as restrooms, gyms, lighted softball fields, swimming pools, lighted tennis courts, indoor & outdoor basketball courts, outdoor paddle tennis court, children's play areas/playgrounds & equipment, picnic facilities, and hiking trails. Sequoia Park, 750 Ridgecrest Ave., features a Japanese garden with Azumaya View Deck. Garvey Ranch Park offers a museum and observatory.

Gardena Parks & Recreation: Nakaoka Memorial Community Center, 1670 W. 162nd St., 310-217-9537

The Recreation Division provides supervised recreational activities at six parks with community buildings, two gymnasiums, one parkette, one large two-story community center, and one municipal swimming pool. Classes & programs are offered in the areas of Adults Sports, Aquatics, Children's Day Care, City-Wide Special Events, Contract Classes, Developmentally Disabled Programming, Nakaoka Community Center Programming, Park Programming and Youth Sports. Classes and programs include Senior citizen activities such as clubs, exercise classes, Tai Chi classes; youth sports leagues in flag football, basketball, softball, baseball, and track and field; adult sports leagues in volleyball, basketball and slow pitch softball; instruction and recreational swimming; special interest classes, such as dance, gymnastics, phonics, math, crafts, tennis; specialized programs for the developmentally disabled population, including the Special Olympics and monthly dances; community special events, such as the Easter Bunny Brunch, Breakfast with Santa Claus, Martin Luther King Jr., and Cinco de Mayo parades and celebrations, Black History Month Celebration, Heritage Festival, Youth Carnival, Festival of the Performing Arts, Cymbidium Orchid Show, Koi Show, Celebration of the Arts Show, and Golf Tournaments. The Recreation Division's facilities, including ten park classrooms, six Community Center classrooms, two auditoriums, eight picnic shelters, nine ball diamonds, twelve tennis courts, five basketball and volleyball courts and one pool, are available for rental.

Paramount Community Services & Recreation 15300 Downey Ave., 562-220-2121

The City of Paramount's Community Services and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of programs, classes, sports and trips for children, teens and adults. The City of Paramount maintains nine parks, two public swimming pools, and a number of other recreational sites available for use by residents and community groups. Park amenities include playgrounds, sandlots, picnic/barbecue areas, basketball, handball, shuffleboard and volleyball courts, baseball diamonds (some lit), meeting rooms, kitchens, and restrooms. Supervised recreation activities and programs are offered at All-American Park 13330 Orizaba Ave., 562-220-2168, Paramount Park 14400 Paramount Blvd. 562-220-2095 (which also features a community center, gym with basketball/volleyball courts, swimming pool/jacuzzi and fitness center), Progress Park 15500 Downey Ave., 562-220-2160, Sen. Ralph C. Dills Park 6500 San Juan St., and Spane Park 14400 Gundry Ave. 562-220-2145. Preschool programs are offered at Progress Park (562-220-2163) and Spane Park (562-220-2145). Spane Park also features a handicapped accessible playground/sandlot and outdoor ampitheater. Village Park, 7718 Somerset Blvd., includes a 12,500 square foot skate park among its facilities. Orange Ave. Pool, 14618 Orange Ave., 562-220-2095, is available during the summer.

Diamond Bar Recreation: Community Services & Recreation: 21825 Copley Dr., 909-839-7070

The City operates and maintains nine parks, recreational trails, and recreation facilities throughout the city. More than 160 acres encompass the nine developed parks, featuring playgrounds, tot lots, barbecues, picnic areas, athletic fields, basketball, tennis & volleyball courts, a Skate Park (at Peterson Park, 24142 E. Sylvan Glen Rd.) and meeting rooms. Park admission is free and the parks are open everyday from one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset, or until 10:00 P.M. for the lighted facilities. The city offers a variety of classes, programs, trips and special events for all ages, including sports, fitness, arts & crafts, computer, and special interest. A preschool program meets at Heritage Park (2900 S. Brea Canyon Rd.) & Pantera Park (738 Pantera Dr.). Free tutoring for K-12 students is offered at Diamond Bar Center. The Diamond Bar Center, 1600 S. Grand Ave., also features a Senior Center, offering classes, activities and services for senior citizens, and youth gymnastics and dance classes & facilities. Diamond Bar Golf Course, 22751 Golden Springs Dr., a county-owned public golf course, features an18 hole course, driving range, pro shop, banquet facilities, and restaurant. Little League Park, 22700 Sunset Crossing Rd. is privately owned by the Diamond Bar Little League and offers 4 baseball fields (unlighted) and a snack bar.

Recreation & Community Services Department, 375 Campus Dr. 626-574-5113

The Arcadia Recreation & Community Services Department offers a variety of classes and programs for all ages. A free after-school drop-in playground program goes from 2:30-4:30 M-F during the school year at Stocker, Camino Grove, Highland Oaks, Holly Avenue, Reid and Longley Way Elementary Schools. Middle School Youth Center programs meet at Dana, First and Foothills Middle Schools from 2:30-4:30 M-TH during the school year, and "Apache Pit" meets at Arcadia High School from 2:450-5:30 M-TH during the school year. Recreation and cultural/educational facilities include Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Dr., 626-574-5113, Arcadia Dog Park, 2nd Ave. & Colorado Blvd., Bonita Skate Park, 100 S 2nd Ave., Wilderness Park, 2240 Highland Oaks Dr., 626-355-5309, and Arcadia Historical Museum, 380 W Huntington Dr., 626-574-5440.

Cerritos Recreation Services 562-916-1254. Park Office at Liberty Park, 19033 Studebaker Rd. (Temp address)

Cerritos Recreation Services offers a variety of classes and programs, including sports, golf, and a farmers' market. Facilities include Cerritos Olympic Swim and Fitness Center, Cerritos Sports Complex, Cerritos Skate Park, Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course, Heritage Park, Liberty Park, Cerritos Park East, Community Gymnasiums, Neighborhood Parks and Cerritos Regional Park. The Cerritos Olympic Swim and Fitness Center is an enclosed 50-meter pool with dressing rooms, fitness center, snack bar, press box area and seating capacity for 1,400. Swimming classes for children and adults, recreation swimming and lap swimming sessions are held regularly. The Fitness Center includes a multi-max station, treadmills, stair climbers, and lifecycles. Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course, 16449 Piuma Ave., 562-916-8400, includes a lighted driving range and offers rentals of hand carts and clubs. The course is open daily and golf lessons are available. Cerritos Regional County Park, 19800 Bloomfield Ave, 562-924-5144 contains a gym, outdoor swimming pool, Multipurpose room, basketball & tennis courts, and picnic tables & shelters. 2 Community Gymnasiums (at Cerritos High School, 12500 E. 183rd St.,562-916-8577 & Whitney High School, 16800 S. Shoemaker Ave., 562-407-2635) offer a variety of organized sports and activities. The community parks offer a variety of amenities, including community centers with meeting, activity, craft and dance rooms, kitchens and outdoor lighted sports fields and courts for baseball, general sports, basketball, handball and tennis, sand areas with playground equipment, picnic shelters & areas with tables, barbecues and sinks, spray pool, snack bar, restrooms and parking. Cerritos Park East is located at 13234 E. 166th St., 562-407-2611. Heritage Park, 8600 Bloomfield Ave.,562-916-8570, also features Adventure Island and a Band stage for concerts (both are outdoor facilities). Liberty Park, 19033 Studebaker Road (Temp. address), 562-916-8565, houses the Park Office and also features a weight room, 4 indoor racquetball courts, lighted jogging track, exercise station and outdoor ampitheater. 12 Neighborhood Parks are available for unsupervised (or parent supervised) recreational activities, and generally offer playground equipment, picnic tables, barbecues, drinking fountains, basketball courts, and sports fields (softball, multipurpose). Four neighborhood parks (Friendship, Frontier, Sunshine and Westgate) are staffed (afternoon and Saturday hours during the school year, extended hours in the summer), and provide outdoor recreational facilities including basketball & tennis courts, sports fields, picnic tables & shelters, barbecues, restrooms & drinking fountains. Two of these parks have a small arts & crafts room, and one offers a jogging & exercise path.

Rosemead Recreation Services 8838 Valley Blvd., 626-288-6671

Recreation facilities in Rosemead include Rosemead Park, 4343 Encinita Ave, 626-569-2256 and Rosemead Pool, 9155 Mission Dr., 626-569-2259.

Glendora Parks and Recreation Community Services Dept 116 E. Foothill Blvd., 626-914-8228

The Community Services Dept offers a variety of classes and programs for all ages, including aquatics (during the summer), karate/martial arts, adult and youth sports, fitness/yoga, financial planning, arts & music for kids, youth dance/movement, baton/gymnastics/cheerleading, dog obedience, computer, babysitter training seminar, and foreign language (French & Spanish). A parks & playground program offers after-school and weekend recreation at Gladstone Park, 600 W. Gladstone Ave. and Finkbiner Park, 160 N. Wabash Ave. The "hire-a-youth" program is a free service to residents that matches up employers looking for part-time help such as babysitting, housework or odd jobs with youth looking for work. Transportation services are also available to area residents through the Glendora Transportation Center, 410 E. Dalton, 626-914-8223, including transport for senior and/or disabled residents, monthly bus passes, and a free metrolink shuttle service for commuters using the Metrolink Train. Glendora recreational facilities include the Crowther Teen & Family Center, 241 W. Dawson Ave. (Teen Center phone no. is 626-914-3646), and the La Fetra Center. 333 E Foothill Blvd., 626-914-0560, which offers a variety of programs, services, events and trips/tours for senior citizens. Other class locations include the American Legion Building, 159 N. Cullen Ave., Scout Hut at 435 E Dalton Ave., the adjacent Youth Center, 437 E Dalton Ave., Glen Oaks Golf Course, 200 W Dawson Ave., Pay N Play Racquetball, 155 W Dawson Ave., Foothill Community Education Center, 427 Carroll Ave., Covina Bowl, 1060 W San Bernardino Rd. in Covina, and the Pacific Center for the Performing Arts, 2264 E Route 66. A number of parks are located throughout the community, with amenities including picnic tables & benches, barbecues, playground equipment, sand & grass areas, tennis courts, softball diamonds, volleyball & basketball courts, soccer fields, football fields with track, horseshoe pits, and tot lots. Linder Equestrian Park, 1000 N Glendora Mountain Road, offers a riding rink and trails. Centennial Heritage Park, 125 E Mauna Loa Ave., depicts a late 19th century to early 20th century citrus ranch and includes the Hamilton House, the Orton Englehart workshop, a working printshop, and numerous antique farm implements. Glendora Wilderness Park, on Big Dalton Canyon Road, includes hiking trails and a cabin with kitchen facilities. The Louie Pompei Memorial Sports Center, 1100 S Valley Center Ave., is scheduled to open early in 2006 and its facilities will include a regulation baseball diamond with night lighting, a combination athletic and softball field and restrooms, six picnic tables, barbecues and tot lot with play equipment.

La Mirada Parks & Recreation: La Mirada Community Services 13710 La Mirada Boulevard 562-943-7277

The City’s Community Services Department coordinates and provides a variety of classes, programs, services and events for all ages, including sports, arts & crafts, dance, fitness, computer and specialty classes. La Mirada Resource Center, 13710 La Mirada Boulevard, 562-943-3739, through their Family Services Center, offers a Youth Employment Service focusing on entry-level jobs at local businesses, childcare, yardwork, and housecleaning. The center also offers youth employment workshops focusing on job-search related issues such as compiling a resume. Recreational facilities in La Mirada include Behringer Athletic Facility, Alicante Road & Hillsborough Drive, 562-943-7277, which features lighted softball fields, lighted & unlighted little league fields, and lighted soccer fields. Los Coyotes Athletic Facility, Rosecrans & Beach, 562-943-7277, includes four youth baseball fields, two lighted football/soccer overlay fields, and two lighted senior fields. Kling Center Athletic Fields (leased from the school district) at 12900 Bluefield Ave.,562-943-7277, consist of four softball and t-ball fields. La Mirada Gymnasium, 15105 Alicante Rd.,562-902-2938, offers 1 full-size regulation high school basketball court and 2 smaller courts that can be converted into 3 volleyball and badminton courts, and a multi-purpose room for senior exercise and special classes. Adult and youth leagues meet here throughout the year, and open gym time is available at various times. La Mirada Regional Park, Alicante Rd. & Adelfa Dr., 800-404-5888, is county-owned and maintained facility featuring lighted softball fields, lighted tennis courts, handball courts, several frisbee-golf courses, a swimming pool, numerous playgrounds, and picnic areas. Several neighborhood parks are located throughout the community, offering amenities such as play equipment for toddlers and older children, and picnic areas. Some of the parks include facilities for active sports, such as soccer and baseball fields, while others are more suited to passive recreation, with strolling areas and ampitheaters. Windermere Park, 15261 Cheshire St., 714-521-4090, includes a community room (used for Tiny Tots, P.A.R.K. Program, meetings, and classes), a soccer field, a playground, and picnic areas. Neff Park, San Cristobal & San Esteban Drives, 562-943-7277, includes three historic buildings (Neff Home, George House, and Neff Barn), a gazebo, basketball court, tennis court, horseshoes pits, a playground, and picnic areas.

Covina Parks and Recreation: Parks & Recreation Dept, 1250 N Hollenbeck Ave., 626-858-7271

The Covina Parks & Recreation Dept provides classes and programs for all ages, including youth and adult sports (private sports organizations such as Little League & AYSO also provide organized sports for children), music, and arts & crafts. Aquatics classes and programs meet at the Antonovich Aquatic Center, Covina Park Plunge, 301 N 4th Ave. Programs for teens include Volunteen, where youths can get job experience at City Hall, with the Parks & Recreation Dept, at the library or in senior citizen programs through volunteer work. Most classes, programs, and workshops are held at Joslyn Center, 815 N Barranca Ave or the Recreation Hall in Covina Park, 340 N Valencia Place. Covina Park (4th Ave. & Baudillo St.) also has tennis courts, available for play, classes, and private lessons. Dog & puppy obedience classes meet at Kahler Russell, Hockey Rink, 735 N Glendora Ave. Golf lessons are offered at Glen Oaks Golf Course, 200 W Dawson Ave. in Glendora. Other recreational facilities include 8 neighborhood parks and 2 sports fields (available after-school for use through the Charter Oak School District).

Azusa Recreation and Parks Department 809 N. Angeleno Ave., 626-812-5215

The Azusa Recreation and Parks Department offers highly structured youth and adult sports leagues, City wide special events, specialty instructional classes, facility reservation for family and group picnics, drop in basketball play at Memorial Park gymnasium, Day Camp child care during Spring break and Summer vacation for children 5-12 years old. The Azusa Recreation and Parks department also offers an after school park and playground program for drop in play and youth sport participation. During the summer our new aquatic center is open with a Learn to Swim program, a novice swim team, and recreation swim hours. Park facilities include 8 parks, 1 mini-park, and a location at the Azusa Women's Club. Six of the parks feature amenities such as playgrounds, lighted and unlighted softball/baseball fields, lighted basketball & tennis courts, soccer fields, and picnic shelters & facilities. Memorial Park Recreation Center, 320 N. Orange Place, 626-812-5287, also includes an indoor gym, football field, handball wall, horse shoes, BBQ, and restrooms. Slauson Park, 501 N. Pasadena Ave., 626-812-5280 ext: 5455, has a pool (Azusa Aquatics Center, 626-812-5258). Northside Park, 12th & Orange St., 626-812-5280 ext: 5433, features a frisbee golf course. Zacatecas Park, at the Corner of 1st St. & Virginia Ave., is the site for Little League baseball. Azusa Senior Center, 740 N. Dalton Ave., 626-812-5240, serves adults age 50 & older, and includes a senior center, meeting rooms, and a large dining hall & stage. Other facilities include Azusa Transportation Offices, 850 W. 10th St., 626-969-4287, and Azusa Head Start/State Preschool, 328 N. Orange Pl., 626-812-5269, which has Head Start offices, classrooms and a play yard.

City of Bell Gardens Recreation Services Dept 6662 Loveland Ave., Bell Gardens CA 90201, 562-806-7650

The City of Bell Gardens' Recreation Services Department provides recreation programs to all segments of the community. Facilities and equipment are available for residents, community groups and businesses for social, recreational and service programs. Facilities include 6 parks, including Bell Gardens Veterans Park, which houses the department's administrative offices. Amenities at the parks include playgrounds and picnic areas. Adult classes focus on Aerobics/Fitness, but also include a Salsa Dance class (open to teens age 15 & up as well). All classes except for youth & small fry sports programs meet at Bell Gardens Veterans Park or the Neighborhood Youth Center. Classes for children and youth include Kreative Kids Time for preschoolers, and Small Fry and Youth Sports Programs for ages 5-7 and 8-13 respectively (free program). A Judo/Karate Class is offered for ages 7 & up.

La Puente Parks & Recreation La Puente Park & Community Center 501 N Glendora Ave., 626-855-1560

La Puente Recreation Services provide recreational, cultural, educational and social opportunities for community residents. A variety of supervised activities are offered at La Puente Park and community school sites. Programs include youth and adult sports leagues and tournaments, tiny tot recreation, after school playground programs, recreation classes, facility rentals, and community special events. The primary recreational facility in the City is La Puente Park, which features two lighted baseball fields, picnic areas with a covered patio area, tables, benches and barbecue grills, lighted tennis and basketball courts, four handball courts, children's play area, a multi-use turf area for organized soccer games and other sports, and a 150-space parking lot. The community center inside the park features meeting rooms, an auditorium, gym, kitchen and outdoor stage, and its facilities are available for rental to community organizations by reservation. Classes held at the center include Dance, Fitness, Crafts, Tumbling, Cartooning, Spanish, Music, Sports, Judo, and Computer. A preschool (Tiny Tot) program meets in 10-week sessions, AM or PM, for 2 1/2 hours 2 or 3 days per week.

School age children can participate in the Star Club program offering after school activities at the Community Center and three school sites in La Puente. The Hacienda/La Puente Adult Education program offers classes at the La Puente Community Center in Chinese Painting, Quilting and Crochet/Knitting.

Rancho Palos Verdes Parks & Recreation 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., 310-544-5260

The Rancho Palos Verdes Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of classes and programs for all ages, with a focus on sports, martial arts/karate, dance, and health/fitness classes, but including special interests such as Conversational Spanish, Suzuki Music (string instruments), Amateur Radio, FCC Technician's License, Outdoor Adventures, Lata's Indian Vegetarian Cooking, and Passion, Energy, Prosperity (PEP) workshops. Parent/Tot programs include Mommy & Me, Music N Motion, SHAPES Parent & Me, Suika Mommy & Me, and Wee Tots. Most classes meet at the Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., 310-541-8114. The REACH program offers recreational and social activities and programs year-round for youth & young adults with developmental disabilities, and includes camps, dances, 3-day trips, special events, and art & music therapy in its services. The participant to staff ratio is 7:1. Park facilities include 7 active park sites, and 7 others suitable for passive recreation (e.g. picnics, walking/strolling). Barbecues are not permitted at passive recreation parks and are allowed by permit at the Ladera Linda Community Center and at Ryan Community Park (7 barbecue pits available) and at the upper park areas of Hesse Community Park (11 barbecue pits available). All active parks have drinking fountains, ocean view, on-site parking, picnic facilities, public phones and restroom (portable toilet at one location). Many or most of the active parks also feature handicapped access, multi-purpose field, pathways & trails, and patios. Some have facilities for soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, basketball, paddle tennis and volleyball, as well as a community building and children's play area. All of the passive parks feature pathways & trails, some have an ocean view, on-site parking, handicapped access, multi purpose field, and drinking fountains. Dogs are welcome at all of the parks, but must be on a leash. Eastview Park, 1700 Westmont Ave. in San Pedro, is the only passive recreation park to feature picnic tables, public phone & restroom, and a children's play area. Ladera Linda Community Center, 32201 Forrestal Dr., 310-377-5370, houses the Discovery Room, which features live and static exhibits of local flora, fauna and historic information.

San Gabriel Parks and Recreation Dept 250 Mission Dr., 626-308-2875

The San Gabriel Parks & Recreation Department offers recreation classes for all ages, including dance, yoga, gymnastics, fitness, arts & crafts, sports and dog obedience. Trips and special events are offered periodically as well. Many classes and programs meet at the Community Recreation Center, which houses the Parks and Recreation office. Other programs are held at the nearby Adult Recreation Center and Senior Center, 324 S Mission Dr., 626-308-2823, located in Grapevine Park, which also features Grapevine Arbor, a building with Spanish style architecture and a lush garden that is available for rental. Smith Park Pool, 232 W. Broadway, is the location for swim instruction and other open swim activities each summer from mid June through Labor Day. In addition, the San Gabriel Sea Gulls, a competitive swim team, practice year-round at the pool. Other facilities include Roosevelt Park, 401 S. Walnut Grove, 626-308-2823, Vincent Lugo Park, Wells & Ramona Streets, 626-287-9421, Plaza Park, 428 S Mission Dr.(which offers a view of the San Gabriel Mission), Roosevelt Park: 5410 Delta St., and Smith Park, 232 W Broadway. Roosevelt, Vincent Lugo and Smith Parks all feature a Children's Playground (7 years and older). Vincent Lugo and Smith Parks also have a Tiny Tot Playground (6 years and younger), and 2 lighted tennis courts. Roosevelt Park also has a barbecue, picnic shelter, tables, while Smith Park features a lighted basketball court, 4 lighted handball courts, and picnic areas reflecting the heritage of the Gabrielino-Tongva Native Americans. Vincent Lugo Park also offers barbecues, picnic shelter, tables, a lighted youth baseball diamond, the Laguna de San Gabriel Nautical (Dinosaur) Playground and the Girl Scout House.

Culver City Parks & Recreation 4117 Overland Ave., 310-253-6650

The Culver City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department's Recreation Division offers a variety of recreational classes and activities for all ages, including Adult & Youth Sports, Arts and Crafts, Dance, Exercise/Fitness, Martial Arts, Aquatics, and Music. Preschool classes include Kids Time (AM preschool), Pre-K, and K-Troop (before or after Kindergarten care). School-age after-school programs are available for elementary and middle school children. The elementary school age programs meet at Blanco Park: 5801 Sawtelle Blvd (next to El Rincon School), El Marino Park/School: 5301 Berryman Ave., La Ballona Elementary, 10915 Washington Blvd., and Linwood Howe Elementary, 4100 Irving Place, and serve students of those schools. Middle school programs meet at Culver City Middle School, 4601 Elenda St. (before- & after-school). Both programs provide homework assistance, crafts, games, special events & field trips, and the before-school program (Goodtimes) is a partnership between the Culver-Palms Family YMCA, the School District and the City for which the YMCA staff provides supervision. Goodtimes is grant-funded and free of charge to participants. The Teen Center offers a year-round Drop-in program at Veteran's Park for students at Culver City Middle School & High School. Program activities include Homework Assistance, Crafts and Games, Computer Lab, Game Room, Youth Employment, Dances, Weight Room, Community Service, Sports, Special Events & Field Trips. A licensed child care program, (Recreation and Early Child Care or RECC) is open during the school year to children in grades 1-5 attending El Marino, Farragut and El Rincon schools. Program activities include Homework Assistance, Crafts & Games, Cooking Projects, Sports, Special Events & Field Trips. Culver City Middle School students may be accepted on a contingency basis. The Playground & After-School Program provides recreational activities (sports-basketball, football, soccer and softball, arts & crafts-painting, lanyards, drawing, and collage, tournaments-chess, checkers, caroms & ping pong) at nine different parks (Blanco, Culver City, Culver West, El Marino, Fox Hills, Lindberg, Syd Kronenthal, and Veteran's) and two schools (La Ballona and Linwood Howe). Aquatics programs meet at Culver City Plunge, 4175 Overland Ave., 310-253-6680 (near the Parks & Recreation Office & Community Center). Culver City offers a variety of neighborhood parks for leisure activities. Most of the neighborhood parks have a recreation hut or building with restrooms, picnic facilities (shelter & tables, barbecues), children's playgrounds (with equipment), sports fields (baseball/softball, soccer), courts (basketball, tennis), and grass areas. Some of the parks feature lighting for night-time activities. Carlson Park, located in the East Park neighborhood, is home to Culver City Public Theater, and features 2 Fireplaces. Culver City Park, corner of Duquesne & Jefferson, 310-558-8638, includes a Skateboard Park and Interpretive Nature Trail (ADA Accessible). All Parks allow Moon-bounces with a proper permit and picnics between 9:00 AM & 6:00 PM daily.

Monrovia Recreation: Monrovia Community Center 119 W Palm Ave., 626-56-8246

The Monrovia Recreation Division of the Community Services Department offers a variety of classes and programs for all ages, including Dance, Musical Theater, Acting, Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Yoga, Martial Arts/Self Defense, Arts & Crafts, Sports, Aquatics, Rock Climbing, Aerobics/Fitness, Dog Obedience, Preschool & Parent/Tot classes. Cultural activities and special events include the annual Monrovia Arts Festival in October, the Monrovia Historical Museum, the Mother’s Day Old Homes Tour, the weekly summer Concerts in the Park series and an annual Jazz Festival (coming soon). For elementary school age children, the Neighborhood Recreation Program provides drop-in activities, including crafts, games, sports, and contests, and meets at Mayflower Elementary school from 2:00-5:00 PM Monday-Friday. During the summer, in July & August, children and youths ages 6-16 can participate from 11 AM-5 PM weekdays in the Summer Extravaganza Program at the Recreation Facility, a joint effort of the YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, and the City of Monrovia Community Services Recreation Division, which offers a variety of activities such as swimming, arts & crafts, drama, sports, exercise, games and excursions. Transportation is provided from and to various locations in Monrovia. High school age students can get a boost on test scores with the ISEE, HSPT & SAT Test Prep classes, from the Foothill Mathematics Staff. Monrovia residents can enjoy unstructured recreation at any of Monrovia's 8 parks. Most parks have ADA approved playground equipment, drinking fountains (some ADA approved), and picnic tables. Some parks have picnic shelters and restrooms. Recreation Park, Shamrock and Lemon, also offers barbecues, restrooms, baseball field, tennis courts, hardcourt (basketball, roller hockey and skateboarding), and a sand volleyball court. Monrovia Library Park, Myrtle at Lime, features a band shell. Monrovia Canyon Park, 1200 N. Canyon Blvd., also offers a Nature Center, Cabin Conference Facility for rent, and hiking trails. Other facilities include the Monrovia Skate Park, adjacent to the Mary Wilcox Youth Center, 843 E Olive Ave and privately owned locations for classes, such as Red Dragon Karate, 449 W Foothill Blvd., Paint 'N' Play, 418 S Myrtle Ave., and Jungle Gym 305 N Santa Anita in Arcadia. Aquatic activities include The "Watercats", who operate a competitive swim team for children and youth up to age 18 and practices at Monrovia High School, and summer swimming lessons offered by the city for all ages.

San Dimas Parks and Recreation 245 E. Bonita Ave., 909-394-6230

The Parks and Recreation Department manages all City recreation programs, activities, park facilities and municipal buildings. The department develops leisure activities for all ages, plans special events, maintains and schedules municipal facilities for public use, and develops local parks. Recreation classes include Youth & Adult Sports, Arts & Crafts, Music, Gymnastics, Ice Skating, and specialty classes such as Dog Obedience and Computer. For preschool age children, the Tiny Tots program offers a play-based preschool, meeting on MW, TTH, or Friday, in 8-week sessions. Elementary School age children can participate in drop-in Playground Programs and Kids Fun Club offers before- & after-school care, as well as summer and winter break camps. Teenagers can participate in dances held at the Community Building, as well as other teen-oriented activities at the Student Union, 990 Covina Blvd. Most classes are held at the Community Building, adjoining City Hall and in the Civic Center Park. The nearby Senior Citizen/Community Center, 201 E Bonita Ave., 909-394-6290, offers recreational activities, special interest classes, legal, nutritional, health & social services, transportation, events & excursions. San Dimas Swim and Racquet Club, 990 W. Covina Blvd, offers swimming and tennis. Golfers can avail themselves of the San Dimas Canyon Golf Course, 2100 Terrebonne. SportsPlex, 763 Cypress St., has a variety of sports facilities and is available for rental. Seven parks are located throughout the city and 6 schools, including San Dimas High School, offer recreational facilities to the public during non-school hours.

West Hollywood Recreation Recreation Services Division, 8300 Santa Monica Blvd., 323-848-6308

The Recreation Services Division offers a variety of programs for all ages. Most classes and programs meet at West Hollywood Park, 647 N. San Vicente Blvd, or Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. Toddler & Preschool classes include Tiny Tots, a Parent/Tot program featuring arts & crafts, storytelling, water play and circle time, and Tot Time, an afternoon preschool for ages 3 1/2-5 years with activities such as cooking, singing, dance, arts & crafts, drama, and field trips. Youth Classes include acting, gymnastics, wrestling, and airplane model building. Activities at the Teen Center in Plummer Park include Youth Leadership, and a Teen Program that meets T-F 6-9 PM and Sat 3-9 PM and whose components include Community Service, Sports & Recreation, Field Trips, Academic Support, Guest Speakers, Drug & Alcohol Awareness, and Excursions. Other classes for teens include Jiu Jitzu and Roller Hockey. Adult Classes include Yoga, Tennis, Wrestling, Drama, Jiu Jitzu, ESL, Citizenship, Acting, Conversation Café, Dog Obedience, Writing for TV, Movies & Radio, Real Estate Principles, Computers, Cultural Studies (Spain, Italy, France, Israel), Fitness (older adults). Aquatics programs include Youth Swim Team, Masters Swim Team (adults), Lap Swim, Water Aerobics, Sea Otters (8 years & up, individuals with mental disabilities and ability to swim 25 yards unassisted), Swim Lessons (West Hollywood Pool), Lifeguard Training, Scuba Instruction, Community First Aid & Safety, and Adult/Child/Infant CPR. Parks and Facilities include four parks, one softball field (West Hollywood Park), a swimming pool, and tennis and paddle courts. Plummer's Park hosts the Helen Albert Certified Farmers' Market every Monday from 9 AM – 2 PM in the north parking lot at 1200 N. Vista Ave. Community Gardens (8’ x 15’ feet plots located at 417 Norwich Ave) are available to West Hollywood residents and employees for $5 per month and a $20 refundable key deposit (joint agreement of landowner & City of West Hollywood).

Manhattan Parks & Recreation Dept 1400 Highland Ave., 310-802-5400

The Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of facilities that include athletic fields, tennis, paddle tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, par courses, jogging and bike paths, a nine-hole golf course, and swimming pool (Begg Pool, open during the summer, 310- 802-5428, adjacent to Polliwog Park at 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd.) At Mira Costa High School, in addition to athletic fields and tennis courts, facilities available for public use include a gymnasium and track. Also located within the City is a 2-mile walking and jogging path that runs parallel to a bike path along the beach. Cultural Arts Facilities include a ceramic studio in Live Oak Park, 1901 Valley Dr., 310-545-0888 and the Creative Arts Center, 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd., 310-802-5440. The Department offers a variety of sports classes and tournaments for youth including: the Jr. Manhattan Open/Cal Cup Youth State Championships/USAVB & AAU Beach Volleyball Tournament, Football Passing League, Basketball Camps and Leagues, Baseball Camps Surfing Camps, Beach Volleyball Classes, In-line Skating, Ice Skating, Gymnastics & Tumbling, Karate, Tennis, Pintsize Fitness & Sports, Volleyball, and Snowboard & Ski Trips. During the summer an aquatics program for children includes Swimming Lessons, Swim Team, Recreational Swim, and beach athletics such as Surfing, Boogie Boarding and Aqualetics. Youth sports programs sanctioned by the City that practice and play on City fields and courts include the Manhattan Beach Little League, AYSO Soccer, Mira Costa Pony Baseball and the Manhattan Beach Youth Basketball League. The Playground Program, for children ages 6-12, offers drop-in supervised recreational activities at playgrounds throughout the community. The Teen Center, 2 rooms in the Manhattan Heights Community Center, is furnished and equipped for middle school students, grades 6-8, with video, TV, and game equipment, arts & crafts supplies, and outdoor play facilities. Adult programs include sports leagues (soccer, volleyball, tennis, softball) for those who like competitive play. Classes available include Kayaking, Beach Volleyball, Tennis, Surfing, Golf, and Rock Climbing. Exercise and fitness classes include GI Joe or Jane Bootcamp, The Joe's Firefighter Obstacle Course, Women's Practical Self-defense, Total Conditioning, Body Sculpting Exercise, Pump Up, Happy Hour Exercise, Tai Chi, Yoga, Karate, Fresh Air Fitness, and Swing Aerobics. Special classes for older adults over 55 include Tai Chi and Shaping Up for Older Adults. Many of the classes and programs meet at Joslyn Community Center, 1601 Valley Drive, 310-802-5420 or Manhattan Heights Community Center, 1600 Manhattan Beach Blvd., 310-802-5425

Claremont Recreation: Human Services Dept Hughes Community Center 1700 Danbury Road 909-399-5490

Claremont offers recreation classes for all ages, including youth & adult sports, aquatics (summer), fitness, martial arts, and adult special interest classes, as well as activities for children and older adults. Youth Scholarships are available to qualified families. The Claremont High School pool is open all summer for public swim hours and classes including diving, water polo and swimming lessons for tiny tots, children, and adults. Wading pools are also open certain weekday hours at Memorial and Wheeler Parks. Recreational and child care programs include a licensed preschool (ABC's for Me), Day camps and an after-school program at Memorial Park and Lewis Park (881 Syracuse Dr.) for elementary school children. School age programs feature activities such games, crafts, special guests, theme weeks and field trips. For middle school students, the TRACKS Program (TRACKS activity center at El Roble Intermediate School, 909-399-5373) offers sports, classes, special events, and trips. Older teens can drop-in at the Youth Activity Center 1717 N. Indian Hill Blvd., 909-399-5360, which offers games, special events, volunteer opportunities, peer support groups, anger management programs, and informational services. Senior Programs, including a variety of activities, classes, interest groups, trips, and special events, as well as information and referral, case management, and shared housing service, are offered at the Joslyn Senior Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave. (in Larkin Park), 909-399-5488. Both Joslyn Senior Center and Blaisdell Community Building, in Blaisdell Park, 440 S. College Ave, 909-399-536, host a Senior Lunch Program for people age 60 or older and their spouses (suggested donation of $2.00 per person). Many of the classes and programs meet at Alexander Hughes Community Center (in Lewis Park), which houses the preschool, a computer center, and also includes classrooms, meeting rooms for 20 to 150 people, activity rooms, creative arts center and kitchen. The city operates nearly 20 parks throughout the community, with a variety of facilities, including parking lots, playgrounds, picnic areas, restrooms, tennis, basketball & volleyball courts, soccer, softball & baseball fields. Some of the facilities are lighted, and a few have handicapped-accessible features (such as playground, restroom, picnic area). Two parks have off-leash dog areas (College Park, 100 S College Ave. & Rancho San Jose Park, 600 block of W San Jose Ave.) Vail Park features the community's only equestrian ring. Blaisdell Park's facilities are fully handicapped-accessible. Mallows Park, 520 N. Indian Hill Blvd., houses a recreation program building. Cahuilla Park, Indian Hill Blvd. & Scripps Dr., houses the Youth Activity Center (YAC) and Taylor Hall, a large building used for meetings, classes, and available for rent. Centrally located Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., is the town's primary community park, and houses the historic Garner House, the current home of Claremont Heritage, as well as the tiny-tots program, a summer day camp program, many large group picnics, a Bandshell, and a wading pool. Thompson Creek Trail is a linear park in north Claremont, with a paved trail suitable for walking, jogging/running, bicycling, and dog walking (leashed dogs). Wheeler Park, 626 Vista Drive (southernmost end of the city), is home to Claremont’s only roller hockey court, the City's after-school and licensed preschool programs, Claremont Adult School’s Mommy & Me Program, and the Wheeler Community Computer Lab. Claremont Hills Wilderness Park, north of Claremont, is primarily a wilderness preserve with rugged inaccessible terrain. A system of fire roads provides for hiking, biking, walking leashed dogs, and horseback riding.

La Verne Recreation Parks & Community Services Department 3660 "D" St., 909-596-8700

The La Verne Recreation & Community Services Department offers a variety of recreation classes for all ages, including Youth & Adult Aquatics (Lessons, Recreational Swim, Open Lap Swim) at Las Flores Park Aquatic Center, Youth & Adult Sports (Basketball, T-Ball, Track & Field, Soccer, Football & Cheerleading, Tennis, Baseball, Softballs), Senior Services (Gas Station Assistance, Help Line, Change of Life Foundation grants-to low-income Seniors needing a service or equipment unavailable in any other way, Free Legal Consultations, Free Notary Service, Free Care Coordination/Management, Discussion Group, Meals on Wheels, Senior Companions, RVSP Help, Get About Transportation, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Weatherization Program, Postal Alert, Hillcrest Bus, Clubs & Committees, Classes-Fitness, Computer, Arts & Crafts, Creative Writing, Health Services-free & fee-based, Activities, Special Events & Tours/Trips, Senior Nutrition/Lunch Program). Inclusion programs for individuals with disabilities include Fitness, Educational Activities, Buddy Program, Dances, and AYSO VIP Program. Preschool classes/programs include an AM or PM Preschool with locations at Oak Mesa & Veterans Hall, Moms Club, Parent Education Preschool, Arts & Crafts, Music, Parent/Child Rhythm & Movement, Dance, Gymnastics, Martial Arts. Adult Classes include Fitness, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Self Improvement, Yoga/Meditation, Hiking, Gardening, Dog Obedience, and Adult Education (Parenting, Computer, and ESL). Fifteen parks are located throughout the community. Many of the parks feature tot lots and picnic tables, some include a sheltered picnic area and parking lot. Ten parks have facilities for active sports, featuring, in various combinations, baseball, soccer, softball, and football fields, as well as tennis, basketball and volleyball courts. Four parks feature nature trails. Las Flores Park also has a horseshoe pit, Kuns Park boast the oldest tree in La Verne, Emerald Park has several shaded areas, Wheeler Avenue Park features a snack bar, gazebo and rose garden, Lowell Brandt Park has a band shell, and Sports Park features a track and stadium, as well as a skateboard park. Mainiero Square has a parking lot, which serves as the main departure point for all parks and community services excursions.

Walnut Recreation Services 21701 Valley Blvd., 909-596-5605

Walnut's recreational facilities include 8 parks, a Gym & Teen Center (lower floor) for grades 6-12 (21003 La Puente Rd., 909-444-7959), and a Senior Center (21215 La Puente Rd., 909-596-6200). The department provides classes and activities for all age levels. Elementary school age children can participate in an after-school drop in program (Camp Oswalt & Camp Trojan), at Oswalt or Morris Elementary Schools (909-598-5605). This program is free, meets from 2:30-5 PM MWF and is for grades 3-6. Other youth activities and classes include arts & crafts, dance, cheerleading, music, chess and acting. All ages: sports (basketball, in-line skating, tennis, fencing, table tennis, badminton) Adult classes and programs include Fitness/Yoga and Special Interest/Enrichment classes such as Scrapbook Making, Gourmet Chinese Cooking, Dog Obedience, Flower Arranging, and Smoking Cessation. Sports programs available for all ages include basketball, in-line skating, tennis, fencing, table tennis, and badminton, additionally adults can participate in a softball or basketball league, while children are offered classes and activities involving ice skating, ice hockey, bowling, soccer, and gymnastics. Tai Chi and Karate classes are available, and computer classes are offered for all ages. Senior citizen programs & services include free seminars, lunch program, clubs and activities such as bridge, table tennis/ping pong, bingo, billiards, movies and origami.

Maywood Parks & Recreation Dept Maywood Activity Center (M.A.C.) 4801 E. 58th St., 323-562-5020

The Parks and Recreation Department provides programs, classes and special events for seniors, adults and youth. The Park and Recreation Department is open to the public seven days a week. Facilities include a gymnasium, weight room, volleyball courts, social hall, play equipment area, softball field, baseball field, and game room. Many of the recreational programs meet at the Maywood Activity Center, which is available for general public use. Sports programs for children include Peanut Sports (basketball, t-ball and flag football) for ages 5-7 and Youth Sports (baseball, basketball, flag football, and girls' softball & volleyball). The Maywood Boxing Club, 4745 E 56th St., 323-773-0579, offers boxing classes for youth ages 8-17. Adult sports include leagues for basketball, and coed volleyball and softball). Aerobics classes are offered for individuals ages 14 & up. During the summer, swimming instruction and recreational swimming is available at the pool. A Senior citizen nutrition program (lunch) is also held at the activity center, at noon Mon-Fri.

Lawndale Parks and Recreation: Community Services Dept 14701 Burin Ave., 310-973-3270

The Lawndale Parks and Recreation Division offers a variety of recreational services that include competitive and non-competitive team sports, after-school and summer drop-in park activities, teen activities, arts and crafts, summer wading pools, excursions, Tiny Tot classes, and VolunTeens. A toy loan library is available for families with young children and teenagers ages 12-15 can join Teen Time and participate in a variety of activities such as cooking, crafts, excursions, television classes, games and activities. The City of Lawndale has three parks, with staff supervised hours after-school and on weekends and holidays. The Frank Hogan Tot Lot has no department staff supervision. Jane Addams, William Green and Roger-Anderson parks each have a baseball field, a basketball court, playground equipment and picnic area. There is also a gym jointly used by the City and the Elementary School District.

Cudahy Recreation: Cudahy Recreation Dept., Bedwell Hall/Cudahy Park, 5220 Santa Ana St., 323-773-5143

The Cudahy Recreation Department operates 3 parks, including Clara Street Park, 4835 Clara St., 323-562-2660, and Lugo Park, 7810 Otis Ave; 323-562-5679. Classes offered include fitness/exercise/aerobics, cooking, tap dance, boxing, and cartooning.

South Pasadena Parks and Recreation: Community Services Dept 1102 Oxley, 626-403-7360

The South Pasadena Community Services Dept provides classes and programs for all ages. Most classes and programs are held at the Orange Grove Recreation Center/Orange Grove Park (Recreation & Youth Services location), 815 Mission St., 626-403-7385, or the Senior Center, 1102 Oxley. Some classes meet at the War Memorial. An acting class offered by Upstage (a part-time professional theater) meets at the Women's Club of South Pasadena. Basketball Fundamentals, grades K-3, meets at Marengo Elementary. An after-school care program is available for elementary school age children, as well as winter and spring break camps. Classes include dance, arts & crafts, karate, tennis, gymnastics (Payke Gymnastics Academy), horseback riding & horsemanship (South Pasadena Stables), cooking, etiquette/manners, fencing, music (guitar, drums), ice skating (Pasadena Ice Skating Rink, 310 E Green St.), chess (club), yoga, tai chi, fitness, nutrition, and cake decorating. Senior activities and events include Mah Jong, Foreign Film Club, Holiday Luncheon, and Health Fair. SAT, ISEE and HSPT Test Prep classes are available for teenagers (instructors from the Foothill Math Group).

San Fernando Recreation and Community Services 208 Park Ave., 818-898-1290

The San Fernando Recreation & Community Services Department provides a variety of recreational classes and programs for all ages, which meet at either San Fernando Recreation Park, 208 Park Ave., 818-898-1290 or Las Palmas Park, 505 S Huntington, 818-898-7340. Classes and programs offered include Dance and Music (Mariachi Master Apprentice Program, Mexican Folklorico Dance, Dances of Panama, Hip Hop/Jazz Dance, Cheerleading) and Youth & Adult Sports (Basketball, Soccer, Karate, Softball, Co-Ed Softball). Seasonal programs & classes include the San Fernando Sharks Swim Team, a competitive program during the summer for beginner to intermediate swimmers, ages 7 to 17, and Summer Day Camp for children/youths ages 5-14, which is held at Recreation Park (cost of $35-$60/week for residents, $65/week for non-residents, exclusive of lunch or trips). Events for children and teens, all held at Las Palmas Park, include a Teen Dance, Teen 3 on 3 Easter Basketball Tournament and an Easter Egg Hunt and Carnival. Other programs for children include the After School Community Enrichment Program (ASCEP), which provides children in grades 1-5 with a variety of educational (Literacy, Homework Assistance, Tutoring, Reading, Computer Lab, Math & Science) and enrichment (Arts and Crafts, Cultural Activities, Field Trips, Swimming, Music/Drama, Games/Organized Sports, Special Events) activities, including a nutritional component. On-site ASCEP is available from 2-6 PM M-F, to students at San Fernando Elementary, O’Melveny Elementary, Gridley Elementary, and Morningside Elementary. The Teens Learning for the Future Program is designed to help prepare teens for jobs in the Recreation Field, and covers the interview process to the daily duties of the Recreation Leader. The program includes mandatory training sessions that are held throughout the week. The Computer Technology Enhancement Program, through a State Farm Insurance Grant, provides free computer classes at the Las Palmas Park Learning Center. 8-week sessions, including Adult and Senior Citizen Classes with a Bilingual Instructor (English & Spanish), address topics such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet Browsing. Senior Programs include a Nutrition Program, Blood Pressure Screening, Senior Supportive Services, Today's Golden Dreams, 55 Alive Driver Safety, English Class, Golden Fitness, Las Palmas Fine and Applied Arts Program, Las Palmas Club Arts and Crafts Class, Line Dance, Las Palmas Senior Club, Park Avenue Club, Friendship Club. Senior Excursions include a variety of local/regional trips, transportation usually included, with boarding at Las Palmas or Recreation Park. Both Las Palmas and Recreation Park feature baseball & soccer fields, basketball courts, gym, meeting rooms, picnic area, tot lot, and Senior Center. Las Palmas Park also includes a banquet room, arts and crafts room, and recreation lounge. Recreation Park includes a swimming pool. Pioneer and Layne Parks include such features as a Picnic Area, Tot Lot, and Basketball Courts. Pioneer Park also includes a Baseball Field and Tennis Courts. Skate Park is located at 1320 San Fernando Rd., 818-898-1290.

Calabasas Parks and Recreation 26135 Mureau Rd., 818-878-4225

The City of Calabasas offers a wide variety of classes, programs and services through the Community Services Department, including dance, fitness/yoga, sports, swimming, music, fencing, and arts & crafts. Two after-school Enrichment Programs are offered, one at Lupin Hill Elementary and the other at Chaparral Elementary. Both programs feature art, sports, music, science and chess classes, as well as some special interest programs (varies between schools). A beginning soccer workshop is offered at Stelle Middle School. Many classes meet at Juan Bautista de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Rd, 818-880-6461, Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento, 818-222-2782, Gates Canyon Park, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd., 818-880-6461 and Calabasas Creekside Park, 3655 Old Topanga Canyon Rd., 818-222-9791. The Tennis & Swim Center features a swimming lap pool, children's training pool, 15 hard courts & 1 clay tennis court, a weight room, cardio room, an aerobics room, meeting rooms, playground, locker rooms, saunas and a snack bar. Juan Bautista de Anza Park includes 3 large picnic areas, game and basketball courts, and a multi-purpose and conference room. Its facilities are available for rental. Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center 27040 Malibu Hills Rd., 818-880-2993 is a joint venture with the City of Agoura Hills, which includes indoor aerobic facilities, outdoor courts and a refreshment area. Bark Park, 4232 Las Virgenes Rd., 818-878-4225 features a separate gated children's play area, doggie drinking fountain, pooper skoopers, parking, and a bulletin board. Highlands Park, 23581 Summit Drive, 818-880-6461, includes a children's play area. Three other parks (Grape Arbor, corner of Canwood & Parkville 818-880-6461, Freedom, corner of Parched & Balcony, 818-880-6461, and Wild Walnut, Old Topanga Canyon Rd. & Mulholland Hwy, 818-878-4225) serve the community as well.

Duarte Parks and Recreation 1600 Huntington Dr., 626-357-7931

The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for youth sports, adult sports, special events, recreation classes, senior, youth and adult excursions, cultural events, senior services and programs, the Fitness Center, teen services and programs, Club Kids day care, beautification awards, aquatics, and supervised parks. Recreational classes and programs include arts & crafts, dance, cheerleading/pompom, sports, cooking, karate, gymnastics, and fitness. Specialty classes for preschoolers include Parent-Tot time, emphasizing language development, socialization and motor development through art, music, stories and more. Older children can enroll in homework helper (4 1-hour classes), with private tutoring also available by appointment. Special interest classes and programs for adults include dog obedience and real estate investment workshop. Aerobics/fitness classes meet at the Fitness Center, 1600 Huntington Drive, 626-357-6118, next to City Hall. This facility includes a 25-yard competition pool, training pool, shower and locker facilities, aerobic area and fully equipped exercise room, and two courts available for either racquetball or wallyball. Duarte Teen Center, 1400 Buena Vista St., 626-303-0863, includes a computer lab, equipped for teens to enhance computer skills, learn new programs, chat on the Internet, do school work, and play computer games. For elementary school age children, The City of Duarte's "Club Kids" after school day care program is available M-F until 6 PM. The Duarte Unified School District transports the children to Club Kids, in Duarte Park, 1344 Bloomdale Street. Activities include snacks, homework time, games, movies, crafts, and outdoor play. Day care is available for school holidays and teacher in-service days. For upper-classmen at Duarte High School, the Intern Program provides summer employment opportunities of 15–20 hours per week, with flexible hours (students must maintain a 2.0 GPA, and have parental consent.) Seven city departments participate in the program and there is a college scholarship program available to interns. For residents 55 years and older, the Duarte Senior Center, 1610 Huntington Drive, 626-357-3513, is open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 2:00 PM, and offers hot lunch to individuals over 60 years and their spouses, Meals on Wheels, and an Alzheimer’s Safe Return Registration program. Most of Duarte's 12 parks feature a picnic area with barbecue pits, and playground equipment. Some parks have restrooms, softball fields (some are lighted), and tennis, volleyball/sand volleyball and basketball courts (some are lighted). Sports Park, 1401 Central Avenue, features a hockey rink as well. Royal Oaks Park, 2627 Royal Oaks Drive, features a Recreation building and volleyball courts. Encanto Park 751 Encanto Parkway, includes an equestrian trail and multipurpose field. Beardslee Park, 2000 Buena Vista Street, has a soccer field, and amphitheater. Northview Park, 1433 Highland Avenue, consists of a 2 acre Multipurpose field. Beardslee, Encanto, Royal Oaks, and Duarte Parks, as well as Duarte School, 1433 Crestfield Drive, offer supervised park hours during the summer, staffed with trained recreation leaders, from Noon-5 PM M-F and Noon-7 PM on weekends, and offering activities including sports, arts and crafts, games, and tournaments.

Lomita Parks and Recreation Lomita Recreation Center 24428 Eshelman Ave., 310-326-0140

The Lomita Parks and Recreation Department offers classes and programs for all ages, including youth team sports (Basketball), youth & adult individual sports (ice skating, ice hockey, tennis), and youth & adult cultural programs (dance, karate, oil painting workshop, and yoga. All programs (except for ice skating & ice hockey) meet at the Recreation Center, which features a gym, tennis courts, playground and a park. The Ice Chalet at Palos Verdes Mall is the location for the ice skating & ice hockey classes and programs.

South El Monte Parks and Recreation: Community Services Department 1415 Santa Anita Ave., 626-579-6540

The South El Monte Parks and Recreation Division of the Community Services Department provides classes and programs for all ages, including aerobics, dancercise, art, guitar, scrapbooking, boxing, cake decorating, cheerleading, DJ workshops, flower arrangements, Folklorico, Hip Hop dance, cooking, Preschool Prep, taekwondo, and tap & ballet. Most classes meet at the South El Monte Community Center, 626-579-2043, whose facilities include an ampitheater, kitchen, gym, and dance room. Dancercise, cake decorating and guitar are held at the Senior Center, 1415 Santa Anita Ave.

City of Commerce Parks and Recreation Parks & Recreation Dept 2535 Commerce Way, 323-887-4434

The City of Commerce Department of Parks & Recreation offers a comprehensive recreation and parks program to city residents. The Department offers 95% recreational programs and activities at no cost to residents, with the other 5% of the recreational programs offered at a low nominal cost. Recreational facilities include a Teen Center, 5107 Astor Ave., 323-838-4246, Senior Citizens Center, 2555 Commerce Way, 323-887-4430, and Bristow Scout Hut, 1466 S. McDonnell Ave., 323-526-0784. The Teen Center offers a variety of organized teen oriented recreational programs such as exercise, arts & crafts, cooking, drawing, painting, performing arts, tournaments and dances, as well as fishing, camping, beach trips and hiking excursions. The facility includes computers with internet access, pool tables, video games, a social area with a big screen TV and a kitchen. The Senior Citizens Center (a restricted facility for adults 50 years & older) offers a variety of organized senior-oriented recreational programs, such as exercise, arts & crafts, cooking, drawing, painting, line dancing, ballroom dancing, salsa dancing, Chi Gong, tournaments and dances as well as excursions to locations of interest in Southern California. The Senior Citizens Center features computers with internet access, pool tables, video/TV room, exercise room, a social area with a fireplace and a fully-operational kitchen. A daily Lunch Nutrition Program is available, along with transportation to and from the center and a Ride Assistance Program to help the seniors do their errands. Bristow Scout Hut is used by the various scouting organizations in the City of Commerce and by the Department of Parks and Recreation for youth programs. The Aquatorium, 5600 Harbor, 323-887-4404, is an indoor aquatic facility that provides a variety of aquatic related programs and activities, including CPR & First Aid/Safety classes, swim lessons, recreational swimming, competitive swim and water polo for ages 6 months to senior citizens. The Aquatorium also includes a fitness center, male & female locker rooms, shower facilities, two dry heat saunas (one male & one female), and an outdoor children's wading pool. Four neighborhood parks also offer outdoor activities, such as organized youth sports in basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball, picnic shelters, playgrounds and a children's wading pool, which is open during the summer. Each has a community center, which offers a variety of recreational programs and activities for all age levels. Bandini Park/Batres Community Center, 4725 Astor Ave., 323-264-5045, also has an after-school recreational program. Bristow Park, 1466 S. McDonnell Ave., 323-269-5603, features a boxing program. Veteran's Memorial Park, 6364 Zindell Ave., 562-927-1515, has a class "A" baseball stadium with grandstand seating for over 2,000 spectators, and a twenty-lane indoor marksmanship range (562-928-3119). Camp Commerce, 465 S. Highway #173, Lake Arrowhead CA 92352, 909-337-6680, is a year-round organized youth and family camp owned and operated by the City of Commerce. Residents can sign up year-round for a variety of camping sessions for youth, family and senior citizens. The camp program provides bus transportation to and from the camp, local transportation, meals and sleeping accommodations. The camp has ten two-story cabins, a lodge, swimming pool, basketball and volleyball courts.

El Segundo Recreation & Parks 401 Sheldon St., 310-524-2700

The Recreation Operations Division supervises five recreational sections: Aquatics, Cultural Arts, Sports, Teens Classes and Senior Citizens. Classes include arts & crafts, dance, drama, music, exercise/fitness, martial arts, skateboard, language, sports, and aquatics. Facilities include 13 parks, Teen Center & Skateboard Park (405 E. Grand Ave., 310-524-2718), Urho Saari Swim Stadium ("The Plunge", 219 W Mariposa Ave., 310-524-2738), George E. Gordon Clubhouse (300 E Pine Ave., 310-524-2700), Joslyn Center (in Recreation Park, 339 Sheldon St., 310-524-2700), The Lakes at El Segundo Golf Course (400 E Sepulveda Blvd., 310-322-0202), Richmond Field (NE Corner of Mariposa Ave. & Virginia St.), Imperial Strip (Imperial Ave. between Hillcrest & Center Streets), Dog Park (E Imperial Ave. across from Imperial Avenue School), Farmers Market (400 block of Main St.), Camp Eucalyptus (641 California St.). Most classes meet at the Joslyn Center or Teen Center. Youth acting classes meet at the high school or middle school. Summer drama camp meets at the high school. Ice Hockey classes meet at the HealthSouth Training Center. Tennis classes are held at the Recreation Park Tennis Courts. The Study & Play After-school Recreation Program (S.P.A.R.K.) is offered for middle school students and meets at El Segundo Middle School.

Hawaiian Gardens Human Services Dept 21815 Pioneer Blvd 562-420-2641 Ext. 225

The Hawaiian Gardens Human Services Department offers a variety of classes for all ages. Current youth programs and activities include boxing and sports (flag football for boys, volleyball for girls). Adult programs include sports (Men's basketball, soccer and softball leagues, coed volleyball, and weightlifting). Senior citizen activities and programs include billiards, dance (folklorico), and excursions. Services and events include food boxes, home delivery meals, nutrition program (lunch & activities), and monthly birthday parties. General interest classes include folklorico (Mexican folk dances), karate, arts & crafts (cake decorating, ceramics, oil painting), sewing and computer (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access). Recreational facilities include C. Robert Lee Activity Center & Mary Rodriguez Senior Center (both at 21815 Pioneer Blvd, 562-420-2641 Ext. 229 & 205, respectively), Lee Ware Recreation Center & Pool (22310 Wardham Ave, 562-420-2641 Ext. 266 & 264, respectively), and Helen Rosas Center (22150 Wardham Ave., 562-926-6734 Ext. 3015). City parks include Clarkdale Park, 22008 Clarkdale Ave., Pioneer Park, 22222 Pioneer Blvd., and Lee Ware Park, 22300 Wardham Ave. School sites include Furgeson, Hawaiian and Melbourne Elementary Schools, and Fedde Middle School. Many classes and activities are held at C. Robert Lee Activity Center, whose facilities include a game room equipped with board games, video games, a pool table, and a ping pong table, a Teen Center, open after-school till 6 PM Mon.-Fri., a full-size gym with basketball, volleyball, and badminton courts, 3 indoor handball/racquetball courts, equipped boxing and weight rooms, showers, and a full size commercial kitchen. The City of Hawaiian Gardens and the ABC Adult School offers a variety of classes at Helen Rosas Center, including ESL, ESL Citizenship, GED, Spanish, and Spanish Literary Improvement. Lee Ware Park facilities include a recreation center, pool, and game room featuring board and video games, as well as a computer room and kitchen. Clarkdale Park features a game room with board games, skate park, basketball court, wading pool and playground equipment

Hermosa Beach Parks & Recreation Community/Civic Center 710 Pier Ave. 310-318-0280

The Hermosa Beach Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of classes, including sports, dance, karate, tai chi and yoga. The AARP Driver Safety Program is geared for older adults, and other adult classes such as First Aid & CPR, Surfing, and Dog Obedience are also offered. Adult sports leagues focus on slow-pitch baseball, flag football, volleyball and basketball. Youth classes include gymnastics, roller hockey clinic and American Red Cross Babysitter's Training. Parent/Child classes include music, cheerleading, karate, and Wiggle, Giggle & Squiqqle at the Art Zone Children's Studio @ 323 Pier Avenue. Many classes meet at the Community /Civic Center. Other class locations/facilities are Edith Rodaway Friendship Park, Prospect Ave. & Hollowell, Clark Building & Stadium, 861 Valley Dr., Noble Park, 1400 The Strand, South Park, 425 Valley Dr., Fort Lots-o-Fun & Prospect School, 6th St. & Prospect Ave., Hermosa Beach Pier, Valley Park, Valley D. & Gould Ave., and Beach Playgrounds, 2nd, 10th, 22nd, Longfellow.

Santa Fe Springs Recreation Services Town Center Hall 11740 E. Telegraph Road, 562-863-4896

Santa Fe Recreation Services Department provides year-round leisure activities through social, cultural, and educational programs for children and adults, including youth and adult sports, preschool classes, teen club, community playhouse, community program excursions, outdoor life program, family camping trips, mountain camp, and summer day camp (ages 5-12). Facilities include the Activity Center, 11155 Charlesworth Road, 562-948-1986, Aquatic Center, 10145 Pioneer Blvd., 562-868-7665, Betty Wilson Center (in Lake Center Park), 11641 Florence Ave., 562-929-7431, Santa Fe Springs "Diamond" &d Blyleven Baseball School, 10900 Pioneer Blvd., 562-944-5895, Clarke Estate Center Court (at Santa Fe High School), 10340 S. Orr & Day Rd., and Heritage Park Town Center Hall, 11740 E. Telegraph Rd., 562-863-4896. The Activity Center is a multipurpose athletic facility featuring racquetball, handball, and basketball courts, as well as a weight room and boxing room. The Aquatic Center has seasonal hours and offers recreational and lap swimming, swim classes, and a competitive swim team, and features a picnic area. The Betty Wilson Center offers weekly health and leisure activities such as arts and crafts, bingo, and country and social dancing to senior citizens. The

Santa Fe Springs "Diamond" and Blyleven Baseball School features nine batting cages with hardball, softball, and slow and fast pitching machines and offers year-round baseball and softball schools. Clarke Estate Center Court is a multi-purpose roller skating facility with an outdoor roller rink and tennis, basketball, volleyball and handball courts. Heritage Park Town Center Hall houses a teen center and offers meeting rooms to community and industrial residents for social and professional use. The department also offers 2 Athletic Parks (Lake Center, 11641 E. Florence Ave., and Santa Fe Springs, 9720 Pioneer Blvd.) featuring baseball/softball fields, and playing fields. 3 parks (Little Lake, 10900 Pioneer Blvd., Los Nietos, 11143 Charlesworth Rd., and Santa Fe Springs, 10068 Cedardale Dr.) include baseball/softball fields, playing fields, basketball, handball, & volleyball courts, equipment for use, playgrounds, wading pools, picnic area, and horseshoes. Lakeview Recreation Area, 10225 S. Jersey Ave., includes all features of the parks except for horsehoes.

San Marino Recreation 1560 Pasqualito Rd. 626-403-2200 (Administrative office at Stoneman School)

The Recreation Department offers approximately 100 classes year round for all ages, including Arts &Crafts, Dance, Sports, Fitness, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Skiing, Swimming, Martial Arts, Science, Children's Theater, Visual Arts, Music, Pre-School/Toddler Classes, Language (Spanish), and Dog Obedience Training. Other programs include Senior Tours and special events such as the Easter Egg Hunt and All City Track Meet. After-school enrichment programs and summer day camps as well as specialized sports camp are available for grade- and middle-school age children. Lacy Park is a 30 acre park located in the center of San Marino between Virgina Road and St Albans Road, and north of Monterey Road. Within the park are open green areas, a picnic area and many varieties of trees and shrubs, and two walking loops: an inner loop about 3/4 mile in length, and an outer loop about 1 mile in length. The park includes 6 tennis courts and a pro shop (administered by the San Marino Tennis Foundation), and Park Rose Arbor,

at the west entrance of the park. Lacy Park is the site for most recreation department classes and programs.

Community Services Department Sierra Madre Recreation Center, 611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-5278

The City of Sierra Madre Community Services Department provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities for children, young adults, adults and seniors. This includes classes in dance, fitness, karate, tennis, gymnastics, yoga, swimming, and special interest classes such as Lord of the Rings book discussion and Scrapbooking. The Pasadena YMCA offers an after-school adventures program, located at the Sierra Madre Recreation Center, 611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd, and serving children in grades K-5. The Community Volunteer Program offers teens, ages 13-17, opportunities to complete community service hours required by many schools and organizations. The City of Sierra Madre has 3 parks: Bailey Canyon Wilderness Park, 451 W. Carter Ave., Memorial Park, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd, and Sierra Vista Park, 611 E Sierra Madre Blvd. All 3 parks feature picnic areas, barbeques, outdoor restrooms, and playgrounds. Bailey Canyon Wilderness and Memorial Parks include hiking and/or nature trails. Memorial and Sierra Vista Parks feature tennis courts, a covered pavilion, an interpretive display (including the Mt. Wilson Observatory in Memorial Park). Bailey Canyon Wilderness Park also includes a fire ring, native botanical area, and handicap accessibility and parking. Memorial Park's facilities also include a senior center, band shell, community gardens, Memorial Wall, and Veterans Memorial. Points of interest within the park include Lizzie’s Trail Inn and Richardson House. Sierra Vista Park also features a community recreation center, municipal swimming pool (seasonal), volleyball & basketball courts, athletic fields, dog park, and Rose Float Building.

Signal Hill Parks & Recreation: Signal Hill Community Services Department 2175 Cherry Ave., 562-989-7330

Signal Hill Community services Department provides recreational/sports programs for children and teens, including basketball, PARK KIDS (drop-in after-school & Saturday recreation program for ages 6-12), Movie Madness (for teens), and KIDS KAMP (a state licensed child care center offering before- & after-school care and all day care for year-round and traditional track breaks). Programs are held at Signal Hill Park, 1780 E. Hill St., which features basketball courts and a community center. PARK KIDS also meets at Discovery Well Park, 2200 Temple Ave. (only on Saturday.). A number of day trips are offered for Senior Citizens, which leave from and return to the Signal Hill Library, 1770 E. Hill Street. Social/nutrition and transportation services and programs are also available for Senior Citizens who meet age and income eligibility requirements. 10 community parks (Reservoir, Signal Hill, Hilltop, Sunset View, Temple View, Discovery Well, Hillbrook, Raymond Arbor, Calbrisas, and Panorama) are available to area residents.

Rolling Hills Estates Recreation: Community Services Department 4045 Palos Verdes Dr. North, 310-377-1577

The Community Services Department plans and coordinates a variety of recreational, social and cultural activities including the annual Summer Swim Program at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, the Ernie Howlett Park Tennis Club (public), seasonal recreation programs, and the annual City Celebration, The Hills Are Alive 10K/5K Run-5K Walk, Tracy Austin Tennis Tournament, and Peninsula Holiday Parade. The department’s Equestrian division operates the Howlett Park Equestrian Center as well as the Municipal Stables and public park riding rings, and sponsors a variety of equestrian-related activities throughout the year. Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hill Estate's main recreational facility, features four one-wall handball courts, multi-purpose athletic fields, a regulation basketball court, a sand volleyball court, picnic tables, barbecue pits, playground equipment, a 3/4-mile running track and a bicycle path. The park houses the Rolling Hills Estates Tennis Club, which hosts the annual Tracy Austin Doubles Tennis Tournament, and the Equestrian Center, which features three riding rings, a dressage area and grandstand, and multi-use trail. The Equestrian Center hosts local horse shows and is available to rent for private clinics, horse shows and other equestrian-related events. Highridge Park, at the corner of Crestridge and Highridge Roads, is a 10-1/2 acre facility with two regulation-size soccer fields, youth softball/baseball field, barbecue pits, restrooms, picnic tables, playground equipment, approximately one mile of running track with Par Course stations, and a multi-use trail. Chandler Park's facilities include an equestrian ring and over two acres of open grass field suitable for kite-flying, frisbee throwing, baseball, or an afternoon picnic. Parking is provided in the neighboring City Hall parking lot. Dapplegray Park, at the northwest corner of Palos Verdes Drive North and Palos Verdes Drive East, is a 1-1/2 acre equestrian facility containing a riding ring, a lunging ring, and a dressage area. It is also served by several bridle trails connected directly to its riding rings. Parking is available on Palos Verdes Drive East adjacent to the arena. Silver Spur Park, at the southwest corner of Silver Spur Road & Palos Verdes Drive North, is a 1/2 acre open grass field. Rockbluff Park, at the end of the Rockbluff Drive cul-de-sac, offers plenty of space, along with playground equipment and benches.

Avalon Parks and Recreation 430 Avalon Canyon Rd., PO Box 707 (mail), 310-510-1987

Recreational opportunities include camping, hiking, golf, SCUBA diving, and fishing. Local recreational/fitness facilities include Catalina Island Visitors Golf, 1 Country Club Dr., 310-510-0530, Island Body & Soul Family Center, 1 Casino Way, 310-510-1677, and Catalina Island Saddle Club, Middle Ranch, 310-510-9622.

Hidden Hills Community Association: Community Center 24549 Long Valley Road, 818-227-6657

Hidden Hills Community Association provides recreational services in the community, including summer programs and classes, park maintenance, and trails/equestrian services. Two other groups also provide recreational opportunities. The Hidden Hills Tennis Club offers monthly Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles, as well as sponsoring tournaments with local tennis clubs in the area. Annual Membership dues are $50 for singles and $75 for couples/families. The Hidden Hills Horsemen's Association, a nonprofit group, offers educational and social programs throughout the year, including gymkhanas, team penning, horse shows, group trail rides, riding clinics, seminars, and a horse veterinarian clinic every spring.

Irwindale Parks and Recreation 16053 Calle de Paseo, 626-430-2225

Irwindale Parks and Recreation Department offers classes and programs for all ages, including arts & crafts, a preschool, drill team, open gym, tumbling, summer day camp, dance, cheerleading, sports, fitness, yoga, aerobics, teen club, trips & excursions, summer lunch program, swimming, and special events. Facilities include a gymnasium, weight room, and swimming pool (opens in Mid-June).