Hansen Dam Aquatic Center
📍 Lake View Terrace, CA
Hansen Dam Aquatic Center combines a large pool with sandy beach zones, grass areas, water slides, pedal boat rentals, volleyball courts, and fishing. Shade is minimal — bring your own umbrellas and chairs. Picnics and outside food are permitted.
Game for free movie night it was amazing they gave out so many wonderful things or so many vendors life are always great. All of us they have slide seniors are a dollar kids are a dollar bill are a dollar and regular mission four dollars best public school I’ve ever been to Very safe for ur family And friends can bring in barbecue grills chairs, tables umbrellas, so much more check their website out
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for San Fernando Valley families who want a beach feel without the coastal drive. Children of all ages find something here — younger kids gravitate to the shallows and sandbox zones, older kids to the slides and volleyball. Bring full shade equipment as the facility offers almost none. Picnic gear, grills, and outside food are all welcome.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Katie Burket
7 months ago
“Game for free movie night it was amazing they gave out so many wonderful things or so many vendors life are always great. All of us they have slide seniors are a dollar kids are a dollar bill are a dollar and regular mission four dollars best public school I’ve ever been to Very safe for ur family And friends can bring in barbecue grills chairs, tables umbrellas, so much more check their website out”
Jeesue Kim
6 months ago
“It's a bit surreal like a pool and beach in one with lifeguards and posts. There's also a big slide but that was closed near the end of september. I couldn't bring fins or snorkle gear for lap swimming, but if you go into the back there's ample space for lap swimming.”
Michael C
6 months ago
“Sometimes this place feels better than the beach. Much closer if you are a north valley resident. The sand is clean and you don’t have to deal with the flies and smell of the ocean”
A.W. McKnight (A.W.)
2 months ago
“Great escape from the noise and chaos of LA. Plenty of places to hike, walk on the damn, fish or just have a quiet picnic. Kids would love the merry go round and swimming areas.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
The pool complex mimics a beach layout with distinct sandy, grassy, and pool-deck zones. Water slides operate with height and age restrictions. Pedal boat rentals are available on weekends. Volleyball courts and fishing areas add to the activity spread. Food trucks and ice cream vendors attend on busy days alongside picnics. Parking is free and satellite lots fill up on peak days. Seniors and children both qualify for the reduced admission rate.
