Community resources for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, their families, friends and support staff
Updated: July, 2013. Written by: Kathryn Lincoln, North Los Angeles County
Regional Center Specialist with assistance from Self-Advocacy Volunteers- Amy,
Angela, Brian, Caroline, John, Paula, Missy and Suzanne
1-818-756-6225, Klincoln@nlacrc.org
Table of Contents:
Dance, Music, Drama, Multimedia- 1- 2
Self-Advocacy Groups- 3 - 4
Social & Support Groups- 4- 5
Sports & Exercise- 5- 7
Skate Parks- 7
Swimming- 7- 8
Horseback Riding- 8- 9
Parks and Recreation- 9- 17
Amusements and Museums- 18- 22
Summer Concerts and Events- 22- 23
Trip and Vacation Tours- 23- 24
More Ideas- 24- 25
DANCE, MUSIC, DRAMA, MULTIMEDIA
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ARC Bell and Chime Choir- North Hollywood. 1 818-762-
BCR and City of Burbank Tyro Dance held 2nd Fri. of mo.
(no dance in July or Aug) from 7:15 - 9:15p. D.J, Refreshments.
Price: $3 (support person- free). McCambridge Recreation Center at
1515 N. Glenoaks, Burbank. 1 818-843-4907
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Cal. State University, Northridge Music Therapy
Wellness Clinic - music therapy and music classes at Cal. State
University, Northridge for children and adults with disabilities and special challenges- price per session. Sunshine Singers Choir- for adults with disabilities and special challenges- $50 mo. 1 818-677-
5663, csunmtwc@csun.edu
New Horizons Dance - 3 rd Fri. eve. of month. Starts at 6:45
PM- $5 each. Dinner at 6:15 PM for extra $5 each. Live Band. Sam’s
Café at 15725 Parthenia St, North Hills. 1 818-894-9301 www.newhorizons.sfv.org
Dance and Drama Class Infinite Dreams-
Bethune Theatre Dance.
Low-cost for children / adults with disabilities. Lankershim Art Center, No. Hollywood.
323-874-0481-
Heather, contact@bethunetheatredanse.org
Media Enrichment Academy students (10 years - adult) create multimedia video production.
Learn computer, communication and teamwork skills . Show group’s DVDs and students receive copy of their personal DVDs.
Pay for set of sessions. Open to children and adults with and without disabilities.
14245 Ventura Blvd. #101, Sherman Oaks. Amit Bernstein 1-818-
462-1181, fun@mediaenrichment.com
House of Drums- Guitar, drum and music lessons for reasonable rate for children and adults with and without disabilities.
17628 Chatsworth, Granada Hills. Ask for Ziggy 1-818-360-7100
Remo Recreation Music Center- Free Tue. night
Community Drum Circle- they provide drums to play. Also have workshops, clinics, seminars for a fee. Factory outlet for
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used/discontinued drums to buy . 7308 Coldwater Canyon, No.
Hollywood- 1-818-982-0461
SELF-ADVOCACY GROUPS-
Peer support groups for adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities
BUILD SELF-ADVOCACY GROUP - meets monthly at Build in afternoon- 12432 Foothill Blvd in Sylmar- 1 818-898-0020
SELF-ADVOCACY BOARD OF L.A. COUNTY- meets 1
Sat. each month. Plans self-advocacy projects/events. Julie Advisor at Area Board 10 in Glendale- 1 818-543-4631, email- sablac@earthlink.net
NEW HORIZONS SELF-ADVOCACY GROUP - meets monthly during lunch at New Horizons- 15724 Parthenia St, North
Hills. Contact Day Program Advisor-Janie- 1-818-894-9301
NLACRC SELF-ADVOCACY GROUP - meets 3 rd Tues. of mo. from 10:45 – 12 noon at St. Michael’s- 16643 Vanowen St, Van
Nuys. Meetings, Holiday Parties, June Picnic, 1 day Relationship conference on 10/19/13. President- Cari Becker, Kathryn Lincoln,
Advisor- 1 818-756-6225, Klincoln@nlacrc.org
TIERRA DEL SOL SELF-ADVOCACY GROUPS - meet monthly during day at Tierra- 9919 Sunland Bl, Sunland. Julie
Snyder, Advisor- 1 818-352-1419
VISTAS GRANADA HILLS SELF-ADVOCACY GROUP- meets during day at Vistas -11451 Woodley Av, Granada Hills1 818-
368-7130
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VISTAS TOLUCA LAKE SELF-ADVOCACY GROUP meets during day at Vistas- 4301 Cahuenga Bl, No. Hollywood. 1 818-509-
0150
PATHPOINT SELF-ADVOCACY GROUP - meets monthly in morning at program- 9430 Topanga Canyon Bl. #103, Chatsworth- 1 -
818-773-9570, www.pathpoint.org
SOCIAL & SUPPORT GROUPS
ABILITY 1 st SOCIAL NIGHT - 1 Fri. eve. each mo- 6:30 – 9p.
Variety of activities- dinner and bowling, dinner and movie. $15 - $20 each. Woodland Hills. 1 818-884-5112
ARC YOUNG ADULT CLUB - North Hollywood. 1-818-
762-4365
CHAVERIN SOCIAL FRIENDSHIP GROUP for adults with developmental disabilities - program of Jewish Family Services of
L.A. Supervised group meetings, holiday celebrations, Jewish activities, Shabbat dinners, classes, day and weekend trips to local attractions. Cost varies.
1-818-464-3360 , gdicker@jfsla.org
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF L.A. Adult
Friendship Group for Adults with Down syndrome (parents meet in another room at the same time).
San Fernando Valley Parent Support Group
Antelope Valley Parent Support Group
LA Parents of Adults with Down Syndrome Network (adults with
Downs go to New Horizons dinner/dance while parents meet nearby).
Annual Buddy Walk . Margie- 1 818-786-0001, www.dsala.org
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JUST 4 US SOCIAL GROUP - run by and for adults with intellectual disabilities- Saturday activities planned every month or 2 on Saturday in the San Fernando Valley- picnic, holiday potluck party, 1 day Relationship Conference on 10/19/13 . Suzanne Paggi- coordinator- 1-818-421-4439 or contact- Kathryn Lincoln- 1 818-756-
6225, Klincoln@nlacrc.org
Bridges to Ability (Let Me Sail) - Santa Clarita Valleyvariety of social activities, outings, classes and meetings for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. Chris- 1-661-702-8555 , www.bridgestoability.org Or chris@bridgestoability.org
REACH Community Education Program- free consumerfriendly community classes and trainings at Sam’s Café-15725
Parthenia St. No. Hills- contact Patricia- 1-818-895-9021, www.newhorizons.sfv.org
STEPPIN ’ OUT - social recreation program to meet and make friends, be out and about in the community on trips and tours with staff support. Especially for adults with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, head trauma, and brain injury. Wheelchair accessible.
Meets 2 Sun. each mo. from 10-5 PM- Balboa Sports Center-17015
Burbank Bl, Encino. 1 818-756-9757
SPORTS AND EXERCISE
AMF ROCKET LANES- 9171 De Soto Av. at Nordhoff,
Chatsworth. Wheelchair ramp, disco light and music. 1 818 341-0070
ANGELS STADIUM - 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim.
714-
634-2000, www.angelsbaseball.com
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BRUNSWICK MATADOR - 9118 Balboa Bl, North Hills. 1-818-
892-8677 . Wheelchair ramp. Bowlers Depot for lessons and supplies.
1 818-894-2695
CANOGA PARK BOWL - 20122 Vanowen, Canoga Park.
Wheelchair ramp. 1 818-340-5190
CASTLE PARK- miniature golf, arcade, and batting cages-
4989 Sepulveda Bl, Sherman Oaks. Early bird special for miniature golf on Sat. and Sun. from 9-10:30 AM. Group discount. 1 818-756-
9459
CORBIN BOWL ARCADE - 19616 Ventura Bl, Tarzana.
Elevator for 1 lane, wheelchair accessible. 1-818-996-2695
CAL. STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE GYM- opens to the public 1 night / week- 1-818-677-3604
CAL. STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE- College sports games 1-818-677-1200 , www.csun.edu
DODGER STADIUM- 1000 Elysian Park Av. LA.
323-224-
1448, www.dodgers.com
MISSION HILLS BOWL - 10430 Sepulveda Bl, Mission Hills. For wheelchair ramp- call ahead. 1-818-361-1221
PICKWICK GARDEN ICE SKATE AND BOWL - 1001
Riverside Dr, Burbank. Bowling alley has wheelchair ramp. Group and individual ice skate lessons.1- 818-845-5300, www.pickwickgarden.com
- sports- basketball, weightlifting, golf, bocce ball and more. www.sosc.org
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Tri-Valley, 24779 Valley St. Santa Clarita- 1-818-342-0017
Santa Clarita- 24779 Valley St. Santa Clarita- 661-253-2121
Antelope Valley- 44851 Lorimer Av. Lancaster- 661-945-6210
SPORTS CENTER BOWL - 12655 Ventura Bl, Studio City.
Wheelchair ramp. 1-818-769-7600, www.pinsbowlingcenter.com
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STAPLES CENTER- 1111 S. Figueroa St. LA.
213-742-
Andres and Maria Cardenas Skate Park- 14740 Blythe
St. Panorama
North Hollywood Skate Park- 11455 Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood
Pedlow Skate Park- 17324 Victory Blvd. Encino
Pacoima
Ritchie Valens Skate Park- 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Sunland Skate Park- 8651 Foothill Blvd. Sunland
Cal. State University, Northridge- year-round, open to public - call for days/times- 1-818-677-5434
Aquatic Center- main # 323-906-7953, www.lacity.org
Free swim program at all city pools for children, seniors and people with disabilities, others-$2 with library card, $2.50 without
 Cleveland Pool- 8120 Van Alden Av. Reseda, 1-818-756-9798
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 Hansen Dam Pool- 11798 Foothill Blvd. Lakeview Terrace, 1-
818-899-3779
 Hubert Humphrey Pool- Accessible with assistance. 12560
Filmore St. Pacoima 1-818-896-0067
 Northridge Park Aquatic Center- 10058 Reseda Blvd.
Northridge, 1-818-709-7475
 Van Nuys/ Sherman Way Pool- Adaptive swim lessons-
14201 Huston St. Van Nuys, 1-818-783-6721
YMCA - exercise, gym, swimming, aerobics, more. Have individual and family memberships. Low-income applicants can have membership fee reduced and receive discount on fees.
 BURBANK- 321 E. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank- 1 818-845-8551, www.ymca.net
 EAST VALLEY - 5142 Tujunga Av. No. Hollywood- 1-818-763-
5126, www.ymcala.org
 MID VALLEY - 6901 Lennox Av. Van Nuys- 1 818-989-3800
 NORTH VALLEY- 11336 Corbin Av. Northridge- 1-818-368-
3231, www.ymcala.org
 WEST VALLEY 18810 Vanowen St. Reseda- 1 818-774-2840, www.ymcala.org
 SANTA CLARITA VALLEY- 26147 McBean Parkway,
Valencia- 661-253-3593, www.ymcala.org
 ANTELOPE VALLEY- 43001 10 th St. W. Palmdale- 1-661-
723-9622, www.ymcala.org
HORSEBACK RIDING
AHEAD WITH HORSES - horseback riding and therapy . Open
Tues- Sat. 1-818-767-6373
CHATSWORTH REC. CENTER - wheelchair rugby or hockey, aerobics, drawing and painting, horseback riding, more. 22360
Devonshire St, Chatsworth. 1 818-341-6595
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EQUESTRIAN SPORTS CENTER - horseback riding lessons, watch horse shows or polo matches. 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank. 1-
818-840-9063
HANSON DAM EQUESTRIAN CENTER- 11127 Orcas Rd.
Lakeview Terrace- 1-818-896-6514
NORTHRIDGE REC. CENTER - classes in horseback riding, exercise, self-defense and more. Low cost. 18300 LeMarsh St,
Northridge. 1 818-349-7341
RIDE-ON - Chatsworth- horseback riding and therapy. 1-818-
700-2971
SPECIAL EQUESTRIAN RIDING THERAPY - horseback riding and therapy. Granada Hills. 1 818-363-2677
PARKS & RECREATION o Universally Accessible Playgrounds- for children with and without disabilities-
Shane’s Inspiration Boundless Playground is at Griffith
Park- 4800 Crystal Springs Dr. in L.A. by the Merry-Go-
Round, parking lot #3. 1-818-988-5676, www.shanesinspiration.org
Universally Accessible Playgrounds in the San Fernando
Valley- o Dearborn Park- 17141 Nordhoff St. Northridge.
o Hansen Dam Rec. Center- 11770 Foothill Blvd. Lake View
Terrace o Lake Balboa/Anthony C.
Beilenson Park- 6300 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys o Valley Glen Community Park Erwin St. and Ethyl Ave. Van
Nuys
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o Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Park - 14201 Huston St. Sherman
Oaks o Shadow Ranch Park - 22633 Vanowen St. West Hills
For list of all L.A. Parks- 1-888-LAPARKS (1-888-527-2757), www.laparks.org
- Disabled Discount Pass for lifetime-
$3.50- for people who are permanently disabled- www.parks.ca.gov
- Golden Access Passport- lifetime discount program for citizens who are permanently disabled- www.nps.gov/parks/passes
ANDRES AND MARIA CARDENAS RECREATION
CENTER - 14740 Blythe St. Panorama City
BALBOA SPORTS COMPLEX - classes in golf, tennis, aerobics, yoga, martial arts and fitness. Bike rentals. 17015 Burbank
Bl, Encino . 1-818-756-9642
BEEMAN PARK -12621 Rye St. Studio City
BLYTHE STREET PARK - 14740 Blythe St. Van Nuys.
1-
818-506-7456
BRAND (MISSION) PARK - 15174 San Fern. Mission Bl.
Mission Hills.
1-818-834-5172
BRANFORD REC. CENTER - gym, basketball court, picnic area, tennis court. 13310 Branford St. and Beachy Av, Arleta. 1-818-
893-4923
BROWNS CREEK PARK- riding trails. Browns Creek Rd.
Chatsworth. 1-818-883-8531
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BURBANK PARKS AND REC - variety of classes for low fee- 1-818-238-5300, www.
Burbankus.com
 McCambridge Rec. Center 1515 N. Glenoaks Bl. Burbank. 1 -
818-238-5378. Swim pool open June - Sept.
 Olive Rec. Center - 1111 West Olive, Burbank
 Verdugo Rec. Center - 3201 W. Verdugo Av. 1 818-238-5391
Swim pool open June - Sept.
CHASE PARK- 22525 Chase St. West Hills.
1-818-883-1503
CHATSWORTH OAKS PARK- 9301 Valley Circle Bl.
Chatsworth.
1-818-341-6595
CHATSWORTH REC. CENTER - 22360 Devonshire,
Chatsworth 1 818-341-6595
DAVE POTELL MEMORIAL SPORTS FACILITY- 11455
Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood
DAVID M. GONZALEZ REC CENTER- 10943 Herrick Av.
Pacoima
DEARBORN PARK- 17141 Nordhoff St, Northridge. NEW
Universally Accessible Playground. 1-818-363-3556
DELANO REC. CENTER- 15100 Erwin St, Van Nuys. 1-818-
756-8529
EL CARISO PARK AND GOLF COURSE - tennis courts, pool, horseshoe pits, basketball courts, picnic areas. Golf course-
$19.50 weekdays, $25.50 weekends. 13100 Hubbard St, Sylmar.
Park- 1818-367-7050, golf course- 1 818-367-6157
ENCINO COMMUNITY CENTER - classes in tennis, dance, yoga, aerobics, line-dancing, more. Low cost. 4935 Balboa Bl. 1 818-
995-1690
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ENCINO (Genesta) PARK- 16953 Ventura Bl.
1-818-995-
GRANADA HILLS REC. CENTER - low cost classes in tennis, karate, yoga, guitar, ceramics, ice skating, bowling. 16730
Chatsworth St. 1-818-363-3556.
GRIFFITH PARK- 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. LA- off the 5 and 134 freeways- 323-913-4688 o SHANE’S INSPIRATION BOUNDLESS
PLAYGROUND -play equipment for children with and without physical disabilities- 4800 Crystal Springs Dr. In L.A. follow signs to the Merry-Go-Round and park in Merry-Go-Round lot
#3. 1-818-988-5676 , shanesinspiration.org o GRIFFITH PARK MERRY-GO-ROUND - $1 ride. o GRIFFITH PARK TRAVEL TOWN - 5200 Zoo Dr. LA.
Free. 10 AM – 4 PM weekdays and 10 AM – 5 PM weekends.
Free parking. Small train museum, small train ride (have disabled discount form- fill out for discount), gift shop, snack machines, picnic area. 323-662-5874, Travel.Town@lacity.org
HANSEN DAM REC. AREA - hiking and horse trails, golf course, ball and soccer fields, picnic area. 11770 Foothill Bl,
Lakeview Terrace. 1-818-896-6215, 1-818-899-4537
HUBERT HUMPHREY REC. CENTER- 12560 Fillmore St,
Pacoima- 213-896-6510
LAKE BALBOA - paddleboat rentals, fishing, feed the ducks, picnic area. 6300 Balboa Bl, Encino. 1 818-756-9743
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LAKEVIEW TERRACE REC CENTER- 11075 Foothill Blvd.
Lake View Terrace
LANARK REC. CENTER- 21816 Lanark St, Canoga Park. 1 -
818-883-1503
LAS PALMAS PARK - 505 S. Huntington, San Fernando.
1-
818-898-7340
LAYNE PARK- 120 N. Huntington, San Fernando.
1-818-
898-7340
LOUISE PARK - 7140 Louise Av, Van Nuys.
1-818-881-3882
MASON REC. CENTER- 10500 Mason Av, Chatsworth.
1-
818-998-6377
NORTH HILLS COMMUNITY PARK - 8756 Parthenia Pl,
North Hills.
1-818-895-9863
NO. HOLLYWOOD REC. CENTER - gym, shuffleboard courts, adaptive recreation center, racquetball court, picnic area, pool, tennis court- 11430 Chandler Blvd. at Tujunga in North
Hollywood. 1 818-763-7651
NO. WEDDINGTON REC. CENTER- 10844 Acama St, No.
Hollywood.
1-818-506-1467
NORTHRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER- 10058 Reseda Bl,
Northridge. 1 818-349-7341
NORTHRIDGE REC. CENTER- 18300 LeMarsh St. (Reseda at Mayall), Northridge. Basketball courts, 2 playgrounds, picnic area with BBQs. Classes. Family Festival on 1 st weekend of June. 1 818-
349-7342
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Northridge Aquatic Center- Pool- 10058 Reseda
Blvd. at Mayall- in Northridge Rec. Center
OMELVENY PARK- 17300 Senson Bl, Granada Hills.
1-818-
368-5019
PACOIMA REC. CENTER - classes in weight lifting, aerobics, exercise, dance, crafts, karate, more. Low cost. Gym is open everyday and free use of gym equipment. 10943 Herrick Av,
Pacoima. 1-818-899-1950
PACOIMA RITCHIE VALENS REC. CENTER- gym, basketball court, racquetball court, picnic area, pool. 10731 Laurel
Cyn Bl, Pacoima. 1-818-834-5172
PANORAMA REC. CENTER- 8600 Hazeltine Av, Panorama
City.
1-818-893-3401
PARTHENIA PARK- 21444 Parthenia St, Canoga Park.
1 -
818-883-1503
PETIT PARK and LIBRARY- 16730 Chatsworth St, Granada
Hills. 1 818-363-3556
7340
PIONEER PARK - 828 Harding, San Fernando.
1-818-898-
PORTER RIDGE PARK- Reseda Bl. at Sesnon Bl,
Northridge.
1-818-349-7341
RESEDA REC. CENTER - classes in guitar, piano, tennis, and ping-pong. Fishing is allowed in park. 18411 Victory Bl, Reseda.
1-818-881-3882, 1-818-783-0738
ROGER JESSUP REC. CENTER- 12467 Osborne St,
Pacoima.
1-818-896-6215
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SAN FERNANDO REC. PARK - gym, wading pool, basketball court, picnic area. Park Av. and 4 th St, San Fernando. 1-
818-898-1290
SEPULVEDA DAM REC. AREA - wildlife refuge,
Golf courses, variety of courts and fields, picnic areas, nature classes at the garden center. At 405 and Victory, 17017 Burbank Bl, Encino.
1 818-756-8060
SEPULVEDA RECREATION CENTER- 8801 Kester Av.
Panorama City
SERRANIA PARK - 20865 Wells Dr. Woodland Hills.
1-818-
883-9370
SHADOW RANCH REC. CENTER - 22633 Vanowen St,
Canoga Park.
1-818-883-3637
SHOUP PARK- 5855 Shoup Ave. Woodland Hills
STRATHERN PARK - 12541 Saticoy St, Sun Valley.
1-818-
767-4171
STONEHURST REC. CENTER- 9901 Dronfield St, Sun
Valley. 1 818-767-0314
STUDIO CITY REC. CENTER- 12621 Rye St, Studio City.
1-
818-769-4415
SUN VALLEY REC. CENTER- 8133 Vineland Av, Sun
Valley.
1-818-352-5282
SUN VALLEY FERNANGELES REC. CENTER - gym, horseshoe pits, basketball court, picnic area, pool, volleyball court.
8851 Laurel Canyon at Wicks St, Sun Valley.
1 818-767-4171
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SUNLAND REC. CENTER- 8651 Foothill Bl, Sunland. 1-818-
352-5282
SYLMAR REC. CENTER - shuffleboard court, 2 gyms, soccer field, basketball court, picnic area, pool, tennis court. 13109 Borden
Av. at Polk St, Sylmar. 1-818-367-5656
TARZANA REC. CENTER- 5655 Van Alden Av, Tarzana. 1 -
818-343-5946
THEODORE PAYNE FOUNDATION FOR WILDFLOWERS - open Tues-Sat. 8:30 – 4:30 PM.10459 Tuxford St, Sun Valley.
1-818-
768-1802
VALLEY THERAPEUTIC REC. CENTER- 11430 Chandler
Bl, No. Hollywood. 1-818-756-9757 www.laparks.org/dos/therapeutic/valley
 STARS inclusive recreation program for children with disabilities.
1-818-756-9757
 CIRCLES- community recreation program for children. 1-818-
756-9757
 STEPPIN’ OUT - social club for adults with physical disabilities.
1 818-756-9757
 Wheelchair Sports for adults who use wheelchairs and want to be actively involved in sports- 1 818-341-6595 , meet at
Chatsworth Rec. Center at 22360 Devonshire St, Chatsworth.
VALLEY PLAZA RECREATION CENTER- 12240
Archwood St. No. Hollywood
VAN NUYS REC. CENTER- 14301 Vanowen St , Van
Nuys .1-818-756-8131
VAN NUYS-SHERMAN OAKS PARK - gym, picnic area, pool, tennis court. 14201 Huston St. near Hazeltine Av, Van Nuys. 1-
818-783-5121
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VETERANS PARK - 13000 Sayre St. Sylmar.
1-818-367-
VICTORY-VINELAND REC. CENTER- 11117 Victory Bl, No.
Hollywood (next to Target) 1-818- 985-9516
3882
WEST VALLEY PARK - 6131 Wilbur Av, Reseda.
1-818-881-
WILBUR TAMPA PARK- 12001 Wilbur Av. Northridge.
1-
818-349-7341
WINNETKA REC. CENTER- 8402 Winnetka Av, Winnetka.
Classes are low cost. Basketball is free. 1 818-756-7876
WOODLEY PARK - 6350 Woodley Av. Van Nuys.
1-818-756-8060
WOODLAND HILLS REC. CENTER- 5858 Shoup at
Miranda. Classes are low cost. 1-818-883-9370
WILLIAM S. HART PARK and Museum - 24151 San
Fernando Rd, Santa Clarita.
661-259-0855
ZELZAH PARK- 11690 Zelzah Av. Granada Hills.
1-818-
349-7341
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS- 213-488-1310
WILKENSON CENTER- 8956 VANALDEN AVE. NORTHRIDGE – classes and activities for seniors 60 years and older. Mon- Fri.
AMUSEMENTS AND MUSEUMS
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AUTRY NATIONAL CENTER (Western Museum) - Tue- Fri. from 10 – 4 PM, Sat. - Sun. from 11 - 5 PM. Price: Free 2 nd Tues. of mo. Adult- $10, student and senior- $6, 3-12 yr. old- $4. AAA discount. Free parking. 4700 Western Heritage Wy. LA- off 5 freeway at Griffith Park. 323-667-2000
AUTRY NATIONAL CENTER- SOUTHWEST MUSEUM OF
THE AMERICAN INDIAN- open Sat. - Sun. 10 - 4 PM. Free. 234
Museum Dr. LA, 323-221-2164
CABRILLO MARINE AQUARIUM- Educational, recreational and research aquarium and exhibits. Tues- Fri-12 – 5 PM, Sat- Sun
10 – 5 PM. Price: Adult- $5, child and senior- $1. Parking- $1 per hour. 3720 Stephen White Dr, San Pedro, 310-548-7562, www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org
CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER- Free admission. Open
10 – 5 PM Mon- Sun. Special Exhibits/attractions for price. IMAX theatre for price- call 213-744-7400 for show-times. Group discounts for 15 or more. Parking- $10. Exposition Park, LA39 th St. and
Figueroa west of 110 Freeway-www.californiasciencecenter.org
CONEJO VALLEY BONTANICAL GARDENS in Thousand
Oaks- children’s garden, free. www.conejogarden.org
DESCANSO GARDENS - 1418 Descanso Dr, La Canada .
Beautiful gardens, large pond, café (10 - 3 PM daily), teahouse (11 -
3 PM weekend), tour and picnic area. Open daily 9-5 PM. $8 adult,
$5 students and seniors, $2 children 5-12 yrs, free- children under 5.
Tram ride for fee. Enchanted Railroad ride on weekends for fee. Free parking. 1 818-949-4200, www.descansogardens.org
ADVENTURE-
DISNEYLAND AND CALIFORNIA DISNEY
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CIP MAIL –IN PROGRAM for people with disabilities- register with
Regional Center through your Service Coordinator or Sara
Iwahashi from 9/1 – 10/31 to order tickets by mail for specific weeks in Jan - Mar. Must register each year.
Discount rate- ½ price (up to 6 tickets, free parking pass, $10 process fee) available for several weeks in beginning of year. Choice of parks but can’t attend both parks on same day. Family members and aides may attend with person with disability for this rate.
At park, ask for guide for guests with disabilities. Special needs pass for people with physical disabilities. Rentals for fee- stroller, manual wheelchair, electric cart (need driver’s license for cart). Also, check
Specials for So. Cal. residents.
1313 S. Harbor Bl, Anaheim.
714-
781-1566, www.disneyparks.com
GETTY MUSEUM- Free. Parking $15, parking reservation required. MTA bus goes to the museum. Closed Mon. 1 st and 3 rd Sun. of mo. offer a drawing class (bring pencil, paper, eraser and sharpener). 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 310-440-7300, www.getty.edu
Getty Villa Malibu Museum- Free . Parking $15, parking reservation required. Open Thu - Mon. Closed Tue - Wed. 17985
Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades , 310-440-7300, www.getty.edu
GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY- 2800 E. OBSERVATION RD.
LA, 213-473-0800. Free admission and parking. Open until 10
PM, and then gates close.
HUNTINGTON BOTANICAL GARDEN in San Marino- 150 acres of gardens, art galleries. Tue - Fri 12 – 4:30 PM (at 10:30 AM during summer) and Sat -Sun- 10:30- 4:30 PM all year. Gardens and science discovery center, and more
Free 1 st Thu of each mo. when you order free ticket ahead of time- 1-800-838-3006 .
Price: Adult- $20 weekdays and $23 weekend, senior -$15 weekday and $18 weekend, student- $12 weekday and $13 weekend, child 5-
11yrs- $8, free for child under 5 yrs. Parking- free .
1151 Oxford St.
San Marino. 626-405-2100, www.huntington.org
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JAPANESE GARDEN- 6100 Woodley Av. Van Nuys. Lovely gardens, tea area. Mon- Thu from 11 - 4 PM, Sun 10 - 4 PM. $3 per person, $2 for seniors and young children. Free parking. Call for reservation and tour - 1-818-756-8166, www.thejapanesegarden.com
KNOTTS BERRY FARM AMUSEMENT PARK- Price- adult-
$59, 99, 3-11 yrs. and seniors- $34.99, child under 2 free. Season pass for all ages- $72. Check discounts for So. Cal. residents, after 4
PM and special promotions. Parking- $15. 8039 Beach Bl. Buena
Park, Anaheim. 714-220-5200, www.knotts.com
Soak City Water Park- Price- over 12 yrs. old and adult-
$34.99 (season pass- $59.99), 3-11 yr. old or senior- $24.99.
Parking- $15. www.knotts.com
L.A. ZOO - Open daily from 10 - 5 PM (6 PM during summer)
Price: adults- $17, children under 2- free, 2-12 yr. olds- $12, and seniors- $14. Group rates for 15 or more. Safari shuttle- $1.50 for people with disabilities and seniors. Rentals for fee- stroller, manual wheelchair and electric wheelchair (must have driver’s license for electric). Free parking. 5333 Zoo Dr. in Griffith Park at 5 and 134 freeway junction. 323-644-4200, www.lazoo.org
LONG BEACH AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC- 9-6 PM. daily.
Price: Adult- $25.95, child- $14.95, senior- $22.95. Parking- $8.
Special event weekend in January for people with disabilities- buy 1, get 1 free admission . 100 Aquarium Wy, Long Beach. 562-
951-3100, www.aquariumofpacific.org
MAGIC MOUNTAIN- 6 FLAGS - Price: 1 day adult- $66.99,
Season Pass for adult- $76.99. Often have discount if bring in a coke can or toy, plus discounts for Southern Cal. Residents and coupons.
Parking- $18. 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia. 1-661-255-
4100 , 818-367-2271, www.sixflags.com
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HURRICANE HARBOR WATER PARK - separate price from
Magic Mountain. Price: 1 day adult- $38.99, child under 4 ft. tall-
$30.99. Season Pass for adult $48.99. Look for discount coupons and special deals. Open May to end of summer. Parking- $18. Next to Magic Mountain, Valencia. 1-661-255-4100, 1-818-367-2271, www.sixflags.com
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM- open Mon- Fri: 9:30 – 5
PM, Sat- Sun: 10 – 5PM. Price: Adult- $12, child under 5- free, child-
5-12 yrs- $5, senior, student and child 13 – 17 yrs- $9. Free admission 1 st Tues. of mo. $8 parking nearby. 900 Exposition Bl,
LA.
213-763-3466
RONALD REAGAN MUSEUM, AIR FORCE ONE - open 9 -5
PM everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Adult-
$15, child under 11 yrs- free, child 11-17 yrs- $9, senior- $12.
Includes Air Force One tour. Exhibits include: President’s oval office,
Berlin wall, Reagan’s Memorial. Café. Have picnic benches outside.
Free parking. 40 Presidential Dr, Simi Valley-1-800-410-8354 ext.
74066
SAN FERNANDO MISSION- open daily 9 – 4:30 PM.
Adult- $4, child 7-14 yrs. and seniors- $3, child under 7- free. 15151
San Fernando Mission Blvd. in Mission Hills. Free parking. 1 818-
361-0186
SANTA MONICA PACIFIC PARK- Free admission to amusement park on Pier. Buy tickets for 12 rides including solar powered Ferris wheel and variety of games. Food court and restaurants. 380 Santa Monica Pier.
310-260-8744
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS - Price: 1 day adult- $84.99, child under 3- free. Annual pass- $84.99 with blackout days- receive
10% off many restaurants and stores. Check specials for Southern
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Cal. residents and special promotions. Parking- $15. MTA and Metro
Stop. Free shuttle up hill to park. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal
City. 1 818-622-3801, www.universalstudioshollywood.com
WILLIAM S. HART MUSEUM- Western and Native American art. Free admission and guided tour. Open Wed. – Sun. in the park at
24151 San Fernando Rd. Santa Clarita.
1-661-254-4584
SUMMER CONCERTS AND EVENTS
City Walk Free Concerts at Universal Studios- Free Concerts on weekend eves.
Parking- $15. MTA and Metro Stop. Free shuttle up hill. 100 Universal City Plaza in Universal City
FUN FAIR Reseda Park in Reseda on 1 weekend in June.
1-818-345-1920 .
HOLLYWOOD BOWL , Hollywood - concerts. Ask for disabled discount seats (family member, friend or aide who goes with you, can receive discount, too). 323-850-2000, www.hollywoodbowl.com
L.A. COUNTY FAIR at Pomona Fairgrounds off the 210 freeway- Sept. each year. 1101 West McKinley Ave. Pomona. 909-
623-3111 , www.lacountyfair.com
FAMILY FESTIVAL - 1 st weekend of June at Northridge
Park- 10058 Reseda Bl. at Mayall in Northridge. Carnival, crafts for sale, info on summer programs, music, bands, dance, booths, games and food. 1 818-349-7341
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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY FAIR - on 1 weekend in June at
L.A. Equestrian Center, Burbank. 1-818-557-1600
STARLIGHT BOWL , Burbank. Summer concerts and 4 th of
July event with fireworks. 1-818-238-5300, www.starlightbowl.com
WARNER CENTER PARK , Woodland Hills- free summer outdoor concerts on Sun. eves, free movies in the park on Sat. eves, more events- 1-818-704-1358, www.valleycultural.org
TRIPS AND VACATION TOURS
SPECIAL EXCURSIONS TRAVEL CLUB in San Fernando
Valley- Day trips (meet at Metro station) and vacation tours for adults with developmental disabilities with 1 staff to every 5 members. Price depends on trip. Must be club member to apply for trips and tours.
Contact Neil at 1-818-305-4191 or 1-661-733-3670, www.setravelclub.com
NEW DIRECTIONS - vacation tours with staff supervision for people with developmental disabilities. 2 people to a room. Meals, activities, entertainment, photos. Travelers bring spending money to buy souvenirs. Price depends on tour . Toll-free - 1-888-967-2841,
Santa Barbara - 805-967-2841, www.newdirectionstravel.org
SUNDIAL SPECIAL VACATIONS - vacation tours for adults with developmental disabilities with 1 staff to every 7 vacationers.
Alaska Cruise, Seattle, Kentucky Derby, Grand Canyon, and more.
Price depends on tour. 1-800-547-9198, 1-503-738-3324
THE GUIDED TOUR, INC. VACATION TOURS with staff supervision for people with developmental and physical challenges.
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“Helping people grow together through travel.” Price depends on tour. 215-782-1370, fax- 215-635-2637
MORE IDEAS
1. City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department has a list of festivals. 213-473-7700
2. Check local library and community center for events.
3. Check nearby churches or temples for social activities, festivals and events.
4. COMMUNITY COLLEGES- check social events, class schedules, extension classes for community.
LA Mission - 1 818-364-7600
LA Pierce -1818-719-6401
LA Valley 1-818-947-2690
CAL. STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE (CSUN) - sports events, plays (Teenage Drama Workshop Plays in summer are great and offer group discount), concerts, art exhibits, Center for the
Visual and Performing Arts. Ticket office- 1 818-677-2488, www.csun.edu
5. Look in the newspaper- Daily News on Fri. or .L.A.
Times on Thu. for upcoming community events.
6. Check movie theaters for discount prices for matinee and twilight shows.
Regency Valley Plaza 6- $3 movie, $5 for 3-D. Tues and Sun-
$1.50 all day ($3.50 for 3D), $1 hot dog. 6355 Bellingham Av. No.
Hollywood- 1-818-760-8400
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7. Ask about specials, disabled discount, student discount (if you’re a student) senior discount (if you’re a senior) and other discounts. Many amusement parks, museums, and theaters give discounts if you ask.
Updated: July, 2013. Written by: Kathryn Lincoln, NLACRC
Specialist with assistance from Self-Advocacy Volunteers-
Amy, Angela, Brian, Caroline, John, Paula, Missy and
Suzanne
1-818-756-6225, Klincoln@nlacrc.org
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