Goalie Los Angeles helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.

Upcoming events

  1. July 15th10:00 AM–2:00 PMSummer Drop-in ActivitiesAutry Museum of the American West · Ages 3–12
  2. July 15th2:30 PM–3:30 PMChoo Choo RevueBob Baker Marionette Theater · Ages 0–12
  3. July 15th4:00 PMSmall Group StorytimePorter Ranch Branch Library · Ages 0–8
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Farmers markets

  1. Wednesday9 AM–2 PMWatts Willowbrook Farmers' MarketWillowbrook · Farmers market
  2. Thursday8 AM–2 PMCentral Avenue Farmers' MarketSouth Central · Farmers market
  3. Thursday10 AM–2 PMCentury City Farmers MarketCentury City · Farmers market
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Parks and playgrounds

  1. Urban wildland, family destinationsGriffith ParkGriffith Park · Trails, play, major destinations
  2. Lake loop, play, picnicLake Balboa / Anthony C. Beilenson ParkLake Balboa · 1.3-mile lake path, adaptive field
  3. Play, fields, joggingPan Pacific ParkFairfax · Playground, broad recreation fields
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Easy walks

  1. 0.3 mi · Loop15 minDiscovery TrailNatural loop · 0.3 vs 0.47 mi conflict
  2. 2.1 mi · Out & back45 minSolstice Canyon TrailGentle rise · Only first 0.5 mi paved
  3. 1.5 mi · Loop30 minTRW Loop TrailMapped easy loop · Surface and grade unquantified
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Play sports

  1. SkateboardingPeck ParkSkate, active recreation · Outdoor hours unstated
  2. TennisStoner Recreation CenterTwo protected first-come courts · One hour when others wait
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Play in water

  1. Outdoor poolEXPO Center Family PoolHeated outdoor family pool with recreation-swim blocks · $1 youth/50+/disabled · $4 adults
  2. Splash padHope and Peace Park Splash PadCentral-city recirculating splash pad · Free · supervision not stated
  3. Splash padNorth Hollywood Park Splash PadValley splash pad in North Hollywood Park · Free · supervision not stated
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Local libraries

  1. a flagship visit with separate children’s and teen departmentsCentral LibraryDowntown
  2. a sensory room, teen space, homework zone, and instruments to borrowHarbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch LibraryHarbor City / Harbor Gateway
  3. a media lab, New Americans Center, and Korean-Spanish family learningPio Pico - Koreatown Branch LibraryKoreatown
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