The Encino Park is located one block west of Balboa Blvd. and includes a basketball court, two tennis courts, a modern children's play area, picnic tables, barbeques, and the new Tricycle and Wheelchair Track. Be sure to stop by for a test drive.

The park houses the Encino Parent Co-op Nursery (818.788.4582) and the Traditional Music Society (818.817.7756) through the Department of Cultural Affairs.

Our facility also includes the Encino Woman’s Club. We are currently not accepting reservations for private engagements due to renovation.

Friends of Encino Park is a non-profit 501c(3) organization that is able to offer wonderful sponsorship opportunities for businesses and great fundraising events to help enhance the Encino Community Center and Encino Park. Their current project is to raise funds for the improvement of the stage lighting at the Community Center, which will enhance center programs, such as drama productions, dance shows, and class presentations.

Class Registration Information

Spring Classes: We are no longer accepting registration for the Spring Class Session.

Summer Classes: Our Summer Class Brochure will be coming soon. Please check back or call 818.995.1690 for more information and to be added to our mailing list.  Classes run 6 weeks, unless otherwise stated. No enrollment or transfers after July 19, 2008. Students must meet class age requirements by the beginning date of the session. Staff reserves the right to require proof of age at any time.

Online registration for Summer Classes is June 5-8, 2008; only credit cards can be used online.

Walk-in registration will start on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at 9:30 am in the Encino Community Center auditorium. Registration will continue until Saturday, July 19, 2008, unless classes fill before. You may register for yourself and one additional family. Payment in full by check, money order or exact amount of cash must be made in person.  Credit cards are not accepted for walk-in registration. Checks are to be made payable to “L.A. City Department of Recreation and Parks”. Class fees will NOT be prorated. Classes will begin the week of July 6, 2008 and will run 6 weeks unless otherwise stated.

Please consult with your physician before enrolling in any physically demanding class. Persons with disabilities are welcome to participate in our programs. Reasonable accommodations will be made with prior arrangements. Please notify the instructor prior to onset of class if you or your child has special needs.

REFUND P0LICY: A non-refundable 15% administration fee will be assessed by the Community Center for any patron granted a refund, change, or transfer per class. Once the session begins, 9:00 am on July 6, 2008, we cannot issue refunds unless the class is cancelled by recreation staff. Staff reserves the right to cancel or combine classes if minimum enrollment is not met.

Camp Encino Information

Summer Day Camp 2008

Day Camp is for children ages 5-12 years and runs for 10 weeks (June 23-August 29, 2008).  Activities include arts & crafts, sports, games, drama, music, ceramics, superchoice workshops, science, circus skills, cooking, field trips by chartered bus, special guests, special events, Friday lunch and so much more!

Summer Drama Academies 2008

This summer, the Drama Academy will perform a rendition of a current favorite, Encino High School Musical 2, written and directed by Ms. Joanne Moser. Our Drama and Jr. Drama Academy are devoted to theater related activities, including acting, music, dancing, singing, prop and costume design, combined with crafts, sports, games, and field trips.

The production of Encino High School Musical 2 will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

Drama Academy is for campers who are 8-14 years old. The program runs July 7- August 15, 2008. Jr. Drama Academy is for campers ages 5 -7 years and runs from July 28- August 15, 2008.