RECREATION IN THE VERDUGOS
AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Atop Mt. Wilson: the view of the clouds
above Los Angeles
 Please send in your recreation tips and links: VOL Webmaster  (Especially looking for a good link to local equestrian trails)

 
LOCAL PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES OFFERING CLASSES
Sunland Park Recreation Center, 8651 Foothill Blvd., Sunland 352-5282
Crescenta Valley Park, 3901 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta  249-5940
Lake View Terrace Recreation Center 11075 Foothill Blvd., LVT  899-8087
McGroarty Arts Center (dance, yoga, ti chi, etc.) 7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga 352-5285
Verdugo Hills Family YMCA, 6840 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga 352-3255
GREATER LOS ANGELES ATTRACTIONS
 From Theme Parks to Museums to Tar Pits   It's what keeps your out-of-town friends and relatives at your doorstep.
LAKES
Hansen Dam Recreation Center: Take the 210 west, exit Osborne, and follow the signs.  Open daily from dawn to dusk.  Kids swim for free, adults $1.25.  All you need for fishing is a fishing license and equipment.
SPORTS
BIKING
 Short Bike Rides in and around Los Angeles
San Fernado Valley Biking Club has group rides every Saturday and Sunday at 8 am.  Meet at CSUN parking lot, Nordhoof and Darby.  Free.  347-6148.


BOWLING

Montrose Bowl 2334 Honolulu Ave. 249-3895
CAMPING
American Camping Association of Southern California (818) 223-9232
National Camping Association (800) 966-2267
GOLF
Hansen Dam 896-0050
Scholl Canyon 243-4100
Verdugo Hills 352-3282
Woodley Lakes 780-6886
 LA Golf Guide

Miniature Golf: Sherman Oaks Castle Park 4989 Sepulveda Blvd., 756-9459


HIKING


Look out, hikers: Poison Oak
is rampant in shady spots of these hills!
("Leaves of three, let them be!")
Hikes in the Angeles National Forest, Tujunga Region This site seems to cover every major trail.  Spectacular photography of the hidden treasures of Tujunga's canyons.
 
 Stone Canyon Trail Local trail. This site, created by a local hiker, has great list of local hiking websites.

 Hikes in the Angeles National Forest, Mt. Wilson Region  Follow its links to some great photography of Switzer Falls, Arroyo Seco Cascades, and more.  Includes a trail to Mt. Lukens from Angeles Crest Highway


PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS

One court under the oaks at McGroarty Park.  Sometimes leafy, but usually available.  Located in front of the McGroarty Arts Center at 7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga.

Four courts at Montrose Park.  Very well maintained by Glendale Parks and Rec., but popular and reserved Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-6 pm, Wednesdays and Fridays 1-3:30 pm (summer only), Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8 pm, and the courts are washed on Thursdays.

Central Park Tennis Center 201 E. Colorado, Glendale

Southern California Tennis Association 310-208-3838


SKIING
 

Mount Waterman (626) 440-1041
Snowcrest Ridge (626) 440-9749
Big Bear Resort Association (909) 878-3000


SKATING

Iceon Ice Skating and Sports Center, 12385 San Fernando Road, Sylmar.  883-8881
Moonlight Rollarway (rollar skating) 5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale  241-3630
Pickwick Ice Skating 1001 Riverside Drive, Burbank  846-0035
SUMMER CAMPS AND PROGRAMS
Peterson's Summer Opportunities  Listings of over 1,800 summer programs
 


International Folk Dancing now offered at the McGroarty Arts Center