{"id":14687,"date":"2025-08-26T17:20:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T17:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aacyf.org\/?p=14687"},"modified":"2025-08-26T17:21:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T17:21:13","slug":"every-body-plays-returns-la-county-parks-reboots-popular-after-school-program-with-new-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aacyf.org\/?p=14687","title":{"rendered":"Every Body Plays Returns: LA County Parks Reboots Popular After-School Program with New Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>LOS ANGELES (August 25, 2025)<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) is excited to announce the return of&nbsp;<em>Every Body Plays<\/em>, a refreshed and reimagined after-school program for youth ages 7 to 17. Launching on September 2, 2025, and running through May 22, 2026, the free program will take place Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 59 LA County Parks locations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Every Body Plays<\/em>&nbsp;offers families a safe, supportive and welcoming space where kids and teens can play, create, explore and thrive after school. This year&#8217;s reboot brings an exciting lineup of hands-on, minds-on activities, including Homework Help, Tech Labs, Themed Arts &amp; Crafts, Sports &amp; Fitness, Outdoor Adventures, Movies in the Park, ESTEAM Activities, Holiday and Cultural Events, and Field Trips. Healthy snacks will also be provided daily at all sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re proud to show up for kids and families across LA County,\u201d said Norma E. Garc\u00eda-Gonz\u00e1lez, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation. \u201cOur revitalized Every Body Plays program offers safe, engaging after-school options that support working families while giving kids and youth fun and enriching experiences that spark creativity, build confidence, and inspire growth\u2014inside and out. Best of all, it\u2019s completely free for families.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a focus on exploration, connection, and personal development,&nbsp;<em>Every Body Plays<\/em>&nbsp;empowers youth to learn new skills, build friendships, and make lasting memories, all in their own neighborhood park. Registration is now open. Families are encouraged to sign up early to reserve their child\u2019s spot in this exciting program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Every Body Plays Program Sites:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ADVENTURE PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>10130 S. Gunn Ave, Whittier, 90605 (562) 698-7645<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ALLEN J. MARTIN PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>14830 S Giordano St., La Puente, 91744 (626) 918-5263<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ALONDRA PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3850 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Lawndale, 90260 (310) 217-8366<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AMIGO PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>5707 S. Juarez Ave., Whittier, 90606 (562) 908-4702<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ARCADIA PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>405 S. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, 91007 (626) 821-4619<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ATHENS PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>12603 S. Broadway Ave., Los Angeles, 90061 (323) 242-1899<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BASSETT PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>510 Vineland Ave., Bassett, CA 91746 (626) 333-0959<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BELVEDERE PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>4914 E. Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, 90022 (323) 260-2342<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BETHUNE PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>1244 E. 61st St., Los Angeles, CA 90001 (323) 846-1895<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BODGER PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>14900 S. Yukon Ave., Hawthorne, 90250 (310) 676-2085<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CAROLYN ROSAS PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>18500 Fajardo St., Rowland Heights, 91748 (626) 854-5557<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CASTAIC SPORTS COMPLEX<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>31320 N. 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Isis Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90251 (310) 643-4976<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DEXTER PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>11053 N. Trail Road, Sylmar, 91352 (818) 896-3210<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DON KNABE PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>19700 S. Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos, 90703 (562) 924-5144<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DR. RICHARD RIOUX PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>26233 W. Faulkner Drive, Stevenson Ranch, 91381 (661) 222-9536<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>EARVIN MAGIC JOHNSON PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>905 E. El Segundo Blvd., Los Angeles, 90059 (323) 942-8457<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>EAST RANCHO DOMINGUEZ PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>15116 S. Atlantic Ave., Compton, 90221 (310) 603-3724<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>EL CARISO PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>13100 Hubbard St., Sylmar, 91342 (818) 367-5043<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ENTERPRISE PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>13055 Clovis Ave., Los Angeles, 90059 (310) 603-3725<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>7600 Graham Ave., Los Angeles, 90001 (323) 586-7228<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GEORGE LANE PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>5520 W. Ave. L-8, Lancaster, 93536 (661) 722-7780<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>1400 E. 118<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;St., Los Angeles, 90059 (323) 357-3030<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>HACIENDA HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>1234 Valencia Ave., Hacienda Heights, 91745 (626) 333-3250<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>HELEN KELLER PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>12521 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, 90044 (323) 241-6702<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>JACKIE ROBINSON PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>8773 East Avenue R, Sun Valley, 93543 (661) 944-2880<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>JESSE OWENS PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>9651 South Western Ave., Los Angeles, 90047 (323) 241-6704<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LADERA PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>6027 Ladera Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90056 (323) 298-3629<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LENNOX PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>10828 S. Condon Ave., Lennox, 90304 (310) 419-6712<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LOMA ALTA PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3330 N. Lincoln Ave., Altadena, 91001 (626) 398-5451<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MANZANITA PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>1747 S. Kwis Ave., Hacienda Heights, 91745 (626) 333-6246<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MAYBERRY PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>13201 E. Meyer Road, Whittier, 90605 (562) 944-9727<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MONA PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2291 E. 121st Street, Compton, 90222 (310) 603-3729<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NOGALES PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2603 Grand Ave., Walnut Park, 90255 (323) 395-5771<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>OBREGON PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>4021 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, 90063 (323) 260-2344<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PAMELA PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2236 Goodall Ave., Duarte, 91001 (626) 357-1619<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PATHFINDER PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>18150 Pathfinder Rd, Rowland Heights, 91748 (562) 690-0933<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PEARBLOSSOM PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>33922 N. 121st Street E. Pearblossom, 93553 (661) 944-2988<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>RIM GROVE PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>747 N. Rimgrove Drive, La Puente, 91744 (626) 330-8798<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ROWLAND HEIGHTS PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>1500 S. Banida Ave., Rowland Heights, 91748 (626) 912-6774<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ROY CAMPANELLA PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>14812 Stanford Ave., Compton, 90220 (310) 603-3720<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SALAZAR PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3864 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, 90023 (323) 266-3100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SAN ANGELO PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>245 S. San Angelo Ave., La Puente, 91746 (626) 968-2666<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SAYBROOK PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>6250 E. Northside Drive, Los Angeles, 90022 (323) 724-8546<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SORENSEN PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>11419 Rose Hedge Drive, Whitter, 90606 (562) 908-7763<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>STEINMETZ PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>1545 S. Stimson Ave., Hacienda Heights, 91745 (626) 855-5383<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>STEPHEN SORENSEN PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>16801 East Ave. P., Lake Los Angeles, 93591 (661) 264-1249<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SUNSHINE PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>515 E. Deepmead Ave., La Puente, 91744 (626) 854-5559<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TED WATKINS PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>1335 E. 103rd St., Los Angeles, 90002 (323) 357-3032<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>VAL VERDE PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>30300 W Arlington Road, Castaic, 91384 (661) 257-4014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>VALLEYDALE PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>5525 N. Lark Ellen Ave., Azusa, 91702 (626) 334-8020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>VICTORIA PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>419 E. Martin Luther King Jr. St., Carson, 90746 (310) 217-8370<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WALNUT NATURE CENTER<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>7818 Pacific Blvd., Walnut Park, 90255 (323) 395-5771<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WILLIAM STEINMETZ PARK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>1545 S. 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