Washington Park is named after the founder of the Eastside Shopper newspaper, now known as The Los Angeles Sentinel, one of the most respected newspapers in California. This park is also the gathering place for many of the NBA’s most popular players. The Drew League is one of Washington’s Park’s most popular programs. It is known throughout Southern California for attracting the NBA’s best players. In 2011, NBA players endured a lockout that allowed them to give more time to their local community and find other places to keep their competitive edge. Within the past year, Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Shannon Brown, Amare Stoudamire, James Harden, Matt Barnes, and Trevor Ariza have stopped by the park to play basketball against the best in the community. The Drew league games are played each weekend May through August totaling more than 155 games each season.
- Operating Hours
- 6:30am to 9:00pm
- Monday – Sunday
- Staff and Programming Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 10:30am to 9:00pm
- Friday
- 10:30am to 7:00pm
- Saturday
- 8:30am to 5:00pm
- No Staff on Sundays
- Restroom Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 7:00am to 8:30pm
- General: (323) 586-7205
- Reservations: (800) 404-5888
- Aquatics: (323) 586-7204
- Basketball Courts
- Children's Play Areas
- Community Centers
- Gymnasiums
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms
- Swimming Pools
- Tennis Courts
- Barbecue
- Computer Labs
- Fitness Par Courses
- Futsal Courts
- Picnic Shelters
- After-School Programs
- Basketball
- Computer Classes
- Dog Obedience
- Exercising and Fitness
- Gardening
- Mountain Biking/Cycling
- Skateboarding
- Soccer
- Springball/Travelball
- Summer Lunch
- Swimming
- Toastmasters
Programs
Teaching and promoting respect for and trust in authority, the ability to and the importance of following instructions and rules, physical fitness maintenance, social skills, self and mutual respect and cognizant skillsPromoting physical fitness and team work thru basketball. Participants learn the fundamentals of basketball in a team environment. Proof of age and parent consent forms required
This program promotes the maintnenace of physical fitness and cognizant skills in a team environment. All provides an arena to continue social enhancement interpersonal skills, remain goal orient, and have fun thru a sports activity. Age requirements, participants must be 40 years old or older. Proof of age required.
Teaching and promoting respect for and trust in authority, the ability to and the importance of following instructions and rules, physical fitness maintenance, social skills, self and mutual respect and cognizant skillsPromoting physical fitness and team work thru Karate. Participants learn the fundamentals of Karate in a group environment. Proof of age and parent consent forms required
This coed program teaches the art of cheerleading for boys and girls who inspire to become cheerleades in high school and college. Age requirements 6 to 18 years old.
High energy workout to music for all ages. Different dance styles.
Halloween Celebration
Turkey Giveaway, Games, Art & Crafts and Entertainments
Annaul Christmas Celebration
Academic support and enhancement programs provide homework work assistants Reading is encouraged, books are provided and assistance is provided for reading based homework assignments. Cultural exposure and interpersonal skils are enhanced thru field trips. The arts and crafts programs provide the youth participants to explore and develope new and esisting skills, develop and appreciation for arts and crafts, culvitate imagination and creativity. We provide health maintenance skills thru promoting physical fitness through movement excersize activities. The computer lab provides an arena to enhance keyboard and research skills.
This program provide an opportunity for teens to explore and develop new and existing skills, to develop interpersonal skills, trust, problem solving skills, and life skills in a group setting. Encourage positive social behavior. Age requirements 13 to 17 years old. Registration forms with parents or legal guardian consent and signatures required.
Our swim lessons offer an oportunity to develop different swimming skills. Our levels range from level 1, beginners, having no or little knowledge of swimming skills. Level 2, develop the skills learned in level 1 and be more confortable in the water. Level 3, master previous strokes and introduce breastroke and butterfly kick. level 4, where the students develop the proper techniques to be part of a aswim team.
Free time to enjoy the water.
A competitive swim team opportunity for novice swimmers.