San Fernando Valley Outdoors
Griffith Park
Castle Park is located along Sepulveda Blvd in Sherman Oaks. This multi-function entertainment zone has opportunities for hours of fun. Make your first stop the miniature golf course.
Hit the Beach
If you’re living in or visiting the San Fernando Valley during the late summer, nothing beats the heat like a trip down to the water. In good traffic, it’s only about 20-30 minutes from most San Fernando Valley neighborhoods out to the coast.
Horseback Riding
The trails throughout and around Griffith Park, reachable through the Rancho Equestrian District in Burbank, offer a fun outdoor adventure that everyone from riding novices to equestrian enthusiasts can enjoy.
Japanese Garden
Near Lake Balboa, you’ll find a peaceful oasis of nature and tranquility, The Japanese Garden. Open Monday-Thursday from 12-4 and on Sunday from 10-4, the garden offers both docent-led tours and self-guided tour.
Lake Balboa
The park around Lake Balboa is formally known as the Anthony C. Beilenson Park, but is know to locals as just Balboa Park or Lake Balboa. It’s located in Van Nuys, just off Balboa Blvd.
Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Preserve
Located near Lake Balboa off of Woodley Ave. in Van Nuys, The Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve is another extension of the natural land and wildlife that has been preserved despite a predominance of residential and commercial development in the San Fernando Valley.
