1 / 3Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Recreation Center
📍 Sherman Oaks, CA
Multi-sport facility with basketball, tennis, soccer and football fields, baseball diamonds, outdoor pool, children's playground, indoor gym, and youth leagues. Toddler-safe playground zones and ample free parking.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
An excellent anchor for families who want to cover multiple ages in a single visit - toddlers use the age-specific play zones, school-age children have league sports and courts, and teens access the full gym. The affordable pool transforms this into a warm-weather day destination.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Edo
11 months ago
“Park is a wonderful place for families! The playground is nice, clean, and safe for kids to play. There’s also plenty of space for soccer, other sports, and relaxing picnics. The park has lots of shade, picnic tables, and a peaceful atmosphere - perfect for spending a fun and relaxing day outdoors! 🌳⚽🛝🥪 The playground at Hazeltine Park is really nice and safe for kids! It’s clean, well maintained, and has plenty of fun equipment. There’s good shade and seating for parents too. A perfect spot for children to play and enjoy! 🛝🌳”
Mike Iovino
7 months ago
“I take my child here 5 days a week. He loves the free range of the fields and enjoys the socialization with the children. On the playground and the staff is always very helpful over by the gym”
Kaknica Chan
3 years ago
“Spacious beautiful recreation park in the valley near the Westfield Sherman Oaks mall. They have a basketball and tennis court. A big soccer field and baseball and track field that you can walk or run. Also they have an outdoor swimming pool. It's located in a residential area and there are plenty of parking spots. There are benches for you to sit and for you to eat.”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Recreation Center packs basketball courts (indoor and outdoor), tennis courts, soccer and football fields, baseball diamonds, sand volleyball courts, a jogging track, and a children's playground into one site. The indoor gym hosts youth sports leagues, gymnastics, dance, martial arts, and summer camps. An on-site outdoor pool charges nominal admission for under-18s and seniors. Picnic tables and shaded areas support longer family stays.
