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Van Ness Recreation Center
5720 2nd Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043, United States
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De
Review №1

Came here for a movie shoot. The place was very Friendly. No one was causing trouble that day even knowing the location of this place. It was a nice environment and people were respectful of the job we were doing there.

Na
Review №2

This is a nice family oriented place to bring your kids and watch them play organized sports .

De
Review №3

Kids loved it so I loved it 2... Very quiet decent size park has exercise equipment, basketball court recreation center 4 kids n pool is still under construction...

Ca
Review №4

The bathrooms are terrible they really could do better with the bathroomsother than that its a really great park it has a lot of workout equipment so that is greatly appreciate it

Pa
Review №5

I love coming here with my daughter.

St
Review №6

I have been going to this park since 1964 and I enjoy the park now more than ever due to the man exercise machines that are available to as well as just a walk in the park. Friendly people of all races coming through. Im luvn it

La
Review №7

During The pandemic this park is open. I utilize the basketball courts (outdoor) there is 4 baskets. The full court basket is broken, only half court baskets are good. People use the track and field to workout as well

ja
Review №8

I dont get why a rim is broken on the outdoor fool court. I will buy the dang thing if so be it because its a safe place and one damaged rim is waist of space

Wa
Review №9

Get a good view and a good walking exercise at the same time.

Ma
Review №10

Love this park great atmosphere very clean

Aa
Review №11

Great athletics programs for all youths, basketball, football, soccer and more. Pool returning soon and also very good and reasonably priced summer camp program which also feeds the children and had field trips EVERY week.

Cr
Review №12

Be careful but this park is my home for shooting hoops and being active. Great place to focus on physical shape and mind

Ki
Review №13

Always have something for children to participate in.

Ph
Review №14

You have an outdoor gym for your every day use

S
Review №15

They have a bunch of programs for children (boys and girls) for $10. Its a blessingCheerleading, dance, basketball, baseball, football, tennis, Ballet

Ad
Review №16

Lovely park to go for a run. Or friendly soccer matches.

Ar
Review №17

Its a decent park has too many homeless people just living there. A lot of trash but for what I do I just run in with my dog and leave its best not to stick around for too long.

Ll
Review №18

Great atmosphere to workout at. It appeared that little league sign-ups/games were taking place. Van Ness will probably be the primary workout spot.

Ae
Review №19

Lol park with a pool also has a trail with exercise equipment along the way. Fitness park

Ro
Review №20

Its nice lots exercise equipment and nice size track.

D'
Review №21

A place for family to enjoy each other

M
Review №22

Better to go when there are less people for les problems. Last times I went some young adults under 18 years were literally smoking weed right next to the playground. Another time some parents cast next to the playground smoking cigarettes. Then 3 kids 6 to 9 Im guessing were taunting people cursing and throwing sand at peoples faces. A long while later the police showed up and turned out that the mom was siting in her car all along

mi
Review №23

Its cool n u can make ur favorite BBQ

ex
Review №24

They have done quite a bit of remodeling and I am hoping that they will open the pool in the near future...its a great place to go for a walk...

Sy
Review №25

I voted their and was done with everything within twenty three minutes, yesterday

St
Review №26

Quiet place to get your exercise in; in the early am...

L
Review №27

A nice place for families to be active and together.

Ra
Review №28

I like the competitive balling going on.

As
Review №29

Grew up playing at this park and now both of my sons have grown up playing sports here alot of good changes over the years

Ma
Review №30

I enjoy the exercise mushing

To
Review №31

You can work out there now

El
Review №32

GREAT PARK ESPECIALLY IF YOU WANT TO GET YOUR EXERCISE IN

Ra
Review №33

Just a park, has park stuff, would recommend

Sa
Review №34

Decent place to exercise. Decent track, and stations with body weight machines. The west side smells like pee though. The mens restroom is filthy...only good for going pee. There is a homeless presence there

he
Review №35

Nice little park for a quick piece of Mind in the city

se
Review №36

Good place to go for a little exercise, walking the dog, or jogging.

ma
Review №37

Nice park...a lot of space...different activities for the kids

Th
Review №38

This place is apart of my life, kept me out of trouble by playing sports. They also feed the whole park breakfast, lunch and dinner in the summer.

Sh
Review №39

Last walk before the LA Marathon tomorrow

Ch
Review №40

Kool spot

Ro
Review №41

It was great , I am thinking of going back.

Le
Review №42

Its always a great place too exercise, and do my workout. !!!!!

Eu
Review №43

Nice local park. track and workout areas along with a playground. It also have baseball set ups. They also provide programs for kids. Restrooms available

sm
Review №44

Great Baseball for my Grandson

Ma
Review №45

This park has greatly improved from days of the past. It is far more safe and clean since the remodel years ago. There is a walking trail and exercise equipment

wi
Review №46

Its cool a place to get work out in the morning and afternoon

Tr
Review №47

Enjoyed my workout

My
Review №48

This park is much better than what it used to be back in the day. The residents in the area were pleasant and everyone spoke, which for some reason isnt common.

Sa
Review №49

Its. S. Good. Park..

Ta
Review №50

Nice park no trouble.

se
Review №51

I love how my kids have fun

Ro
Review №52

This park has gotten better than it used to be, while not perfect the field was not as clean as it could be however the overall condition was better than other parks in the area.

R
Review №53

Good place to work out and walk

M
Review №54

Came here for the first time in over ten years. The park looks peaceful now. Didnt see any gang presence as there once used to be. Just friends playing basketball, random guys exercises on the equipment (cool for dips, pull/chin-ups etc), and soccer teams practicing. There were a few homeless people on the side but thats almost expected at all parks (LAs homeless problem is getting worst).Its a cool park to exercise at if you happen to be in the area.

An
Review №55

I love the friday night lights and all the kids activities! Its a great safe space in the neighborhood.

Ch
Review №56

Nice place to visit

No
Review №57

I love it.

JO
Review №58

I love this place because there is a big field and Lots of different kind of workout machine that keep your body fit.

St
Review №59

Nice place to exercise early in the morning... Machines outdoors a plus.

Jo
Review №60

Big park. lots to do, great staff!

er
Review №61

The park its ok. But if youre planning to enroll your kids for winter camp, summer camp or any other activities. Think twice, the new director is inapproachable , the fees are high in compare to others parks. If you enroll kids on camp get ready to buy extra camp shirts or use the same one every day.... not for my kiddos...we dont wear duty clothes and I dont have the time to wash everyday or the extra money to buy more shirts. Im very disappointed...also didnt have field trips.

tr
Review №62

Its a calm places you can go to relax. Sports are always happening

MU
Review №63

Family friendly

Sh
Review №64

Nice exercise equipment. Go there regularly!

Jo
Review №65

Pretty nice and clean park

Do
Review №66

Clean, well utilized sports area for people of all fitness levels. Now, all we need is the pool.

Ma
Review №67

It is a good place

No
Review №68

Only problem I have is that people let there dogs poop on the track . I see them leave it on the track. I always look down when I workout at Van Ness Park, dont wanna step on any poop and walk in my house.

La
Review №69

Great spot to smoke weed and meditate

Ra
Review №70

Nice clean park !

Cl
Review №71

Community RecreationCenter,great facilities for whole family,fitness stations.

Be
Review №72

Good place to exercise, excellent parking lot.

Qu
Review №73

Great for exercising. Workout equipment available

Mi
Review №74

Thanks again for your help

Ki
Review №75

On my way to see hubby

le
Review №76

The park is nice the gym is mediocre you can run some good games but the floor is slippery

Vi
Review №77

Good park but unsafe neighborhood I wouldnt wanna go there to do my workout late in the evening.

Vi
Review №78

We didnt go inside

E
Review №79

They always have sports and other activities for the kids going on

Am
Review №80

Great youth programs

Qu
Review №81

A family fun park.

Ja
Review №82

Good place to play tennis.

ca
Review №83

I love this park

Sh
Review №84

Bathrooms was nasty

Da
Review №85

Yoga Classes Every Saturday at 9:30am - 10:30am near the corner of W Slauson & 2nd AveClasses are donation based and all levels are welcome.

Da
Review №86

Youth Basketball good environment for the family

Be
Review №87

Great location for kids involved in sports

I.
Review №88

Family Park with very green grass in the center of a busy intersection. Its like worlds apart.

Ro
Review №89

I like to take my kettlebells up there and get a full body workout between running the field and all the bars they have for dips and pull-ups!

Ma
Review №90

Ghetto

Ca
Review №91

Nice and cool

mi
Review №92

Great place

Ma
Review №93

Kids friendly

De
Review №94

Nice workout area.

Ke
Review №95

Relaxing

Os
Review №96

Excellent place!!

Je
Review №97

Family friendly

De
Review №98

It’s hard to get their because the streets are closed off

D
Review №99

Great to take kids and work out

ra
Review №100

Van Ness park need improvement is not up to standard this park is in the center of the Los Angeles not to compare with the other parks in the area rating 5

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  • Address:5720 2nd Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043, United States
  • Site:http://www.laparks.org/reccenter/van-ness
  • Phone:+1 323-296-1559
Categories
  • Recreation center
  • Park
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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