Department of Parks and Recreation
Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, Executive Office
433 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 738-2961 or by email parks@co.la.ca.us
E-Z Park Reservation Lines
North County 1-800-CO-PARKS (267-2757)
East County 1-888-239-6700
South County 1-800-404-5888
Administration
East County Community Services Agency, 265 Cloverleaf Drive, Baldwin Park 91706
Info No. 626/369-5147
Regional Facilities Agency, 265 Cloverleaf, Drive, Baldwin Park 91706
Info No. 626/369-5146
Parks
Santa Fe Dam Regional Park, 15501 East Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA 91706 (Regional Facilities)
Info No. 626/334-1065
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, 823 Lexington Gallatin Road, South El Monte, CA 91733 (Regional Facilities)
Info No. 626/575-5526
Atlantic Avenue Park, 570 South Atlantic Boulevard, East Los Angeles, CA 90022 (East Agency)
Info No. 323/260-2341
Belvedere Community Regional Park, 4914 Cesar Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90022 (East Agency)
Info No. 323/260-2342
City Terrace Park, 1126 North Hazard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90063 (East Agency)
Info No. 323/260-2371
Eddie Heredia Eastside Boxing Club, 5127 East Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90022 (East Agency)
Info No. 323/267-2413
Eugene A. Obregon Park, 4021 E. First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90022 (East Agency)
Info No. 323/260-2344
Ruben F. Salazar Park, 3864 Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles, Ca 90023 (East Agency)
Info No. 323/260-2330
Saybrook Park, 5260 East Northside Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90022 (East Agency)
Info No. 323/724-8546
Role & Mission
The Department is responsible for providing a system of recreational facilities and programs to benefit the residents of and visitors to Los Angeles County. The Department also seeks to develop broad-based knowledge and support for parks and recreation by creating community with its 88 cities, numerous conservancies and non-profit organizations. The expectations of the Department include: partnering in the efforts to reduce juvenile crime, improving school readiness among children, developing accessible parks and activities, protecting natural resources, open space and trails, establishing healthy parks, influencing the economic well-being and enhancing the social and emotional well-being of children and their families.
The Parks and Recreation Department provides the leadership for healthier communities, environmental stewardship, community connections and partnerships, professionalism, and integrity in its abilities to promote social, recreational, and cultural opportunities stimulating Los Angeles County’s residents and visitors through quality programming, services, and satisfaction.
Services
(For specific dates, times, and locations, please contact the facilities listed above)
Programs/Activities Offered (sites will vary)
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Serving the Community
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Holiday Special Events
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Children
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Before School Day Camps
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Youth
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After School Programs
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Teens
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Summer Day Camps
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Young Adults
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Winter Day Camps
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Adults
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Spring Break Day Camps
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Mature Adults (Seniors)
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Computer
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Disable
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Bookmobile
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Pet/Horse Owners
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Toy Loan
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Special Interest Groups
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Ride-A-Bike
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Conservancy
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Sports
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Health
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Picnicking
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Cities
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Dance
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Neighborhoods
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Theater
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Business
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Music
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Schools
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Classes/Workshops/Symposiums
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Higher Education
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Equestrian
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Outdoor Recreation
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Related Links:
State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, http://cal-parks.ca.gov/
California Parks & Recreation Society, http://www.cprs.org/
National Recreation and Park Association, http://www.nrpa.org/
Parks Summit, http://parks.co.la.ca.us/ParkSummit.htm
Healthy parks, healthyparks@co.la.ca.us
Departments Main Web Page: Please note – the Department’s current webpage is http://parks.co.la.ca.us/. At this time, some information on this website may not be current information. The new webpage is scheduled to be released July 2004.