Verdugo Park and Recreation Center
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Verdugo Park in Glendale is an enormous park that encompasses 40 acres of open space for outdoor recreation activities. It’s dog-friendly, as long as dogs are friendly and kept under control. The park offers a ballfield, basketball court, children’s play area, horseshoe court, picnic areas and plenty of green grass to play and relax.
There’s even a skate park on-site for testing and practicing new skate tricks.
Visitors at Verdugo Park can explore the serene grounds and encounter a collection of animal and plant life -- including a large grove of sycamore trees, mature oaks and towering redwoods. It’s a peaceful destination to stroll around and experience the nature that’s still present even in the chaotic urban city setting of LA.
Verdugo park is a popular place for picnicking and playground meetups in the warmer months, and is a great space year-round (when it’s safe) to gather for events, outdoor concerts and to host a barbecue with friends or family.
- Nearest Station
- Burbank - Downtown
- Address
- 3201 W Verdugo Ave
Burbank, CA 91505 - Phone
- (818) 238-5390
- Website
- https://www.burbankca.gov/web/parks-recreation/verdugo-park
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