Department of Parks & 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
North County Community Services Agency, 31320 North Castaic Road, Castaic 91384
Info No. 661/294-3500
South County Community Services Agency, 360 West El Segundo Boulevard, Los Angeles 90061
Info No. 310/965-8261
East County Community Services Agency, 265 Cloverleaf Drive, Baldwin Park 91706
Info No. 626/369-5147
Parks
Adventure Park, 10130 Gunn Avenue, Whittier 90605 (South Agency)
Info No. 626/333-1369
Amelia Mayberry Park, 13201 East Meyer Road, Whittier 90605 (East Agency)
Info No. 626/961-6393
Amigo Park, 5700 S. Juarez Avenue, Whittier 90606 (South Agency)
Info No. 626/333-1369
Cerritos Community Regional Park, 19700 South Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos 90703 (South Agency)
Info No. 626/333-1369
La Mirada Community Regional Park, 13701 South Adelfa Avenue, La Mirada 90638 (South Agency)
Info No. 626/333-1369
Sorensen Park, 11419 Rosehedge Drive, Whittier 90605 (East Agency)
Info No. 626/961-6393
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.
