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 Fall Classes

Our Winter Class Brochure will be mailed out soon. Please check back or call 818.995.1690 for more information and to be added to our mailing list. You can also view the classes on the Online Activity Catalog at this time. Classes run 10 weeks, unless otherwise stated. No enrollment or transfers after January 24, 2009. 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 Winter Classes is December 4 - 7, 2008; only credit cards can be used online. Walk-in registration will start on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. in the Encino Community Center auditorium. Registration will continue until Saturday, January 24, 2009, 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 January 11, 2009 and will run 10 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 October 5, 2008, we cannot issue refunds unless the class is canceled by recreation staff. Staff reserves the right to cancel or combine classes if minimum enrollment is not met.

Camp Encino Information

Winter Day Camp 2008: Winter Day Camp is for children ages 5-12 years and runs for 3 weeks, December 22, 2008 through January 9, 2009. Camp registration begins Monday, November 17, 2008. Activities include arts & crafts, sports, games, drama, music, superchoice workshops, science, cooking, field trips by chartered bus, special guests, special events, Friday lunch, and so much more! Extended care is available. Please call Encino Community Center for more information.