The Reseda area has plenty of attractions to keep your entire family busy. Looking for something fun to do this week? Here are our favorite destinations in Reseda and Tarzana.
Reseda Park
Reseda Park has attracted residents and visitors since the 1950s and '60s, when its iconic duck pond used to offer electric boats for rent. Kids can enjoy the great jungle gym and recreation center. The park features two full basketball courts and a half court, 4 tennis courts, 3 softball diamonds, plenty of grassy space, and a large picnic area. Reseda Park is best known for its man-made duck pond.
Maze Rooms Escape
Want an immersive experience this weekend? Try Maze Rooms Escape in Tarzana offers clever and challenging puzzles as you work your way from room to room with a group of friends. Each room is intricately designed with attention to detail. If you've been on the fence about trying an escape room, this is a great one to try first.
Los Angeles Zoo
Reseda is a short drive to the Los Angeles Zoo, a must-see destination in LA. Founded in 1966, the zoo and botanical garden is completely owned by the City of Los Angeles and features more than 1,100 animals. Be sure to visit the Red Ape Rain Forest with Bornean orangutans and the condor exhibit. The Los Angeles Zoo has received recognition for its breeding program for the rare California condor, helping to increase the number of the species from 22 in the 1980s to more than 400 now. This is also one of the only zoos in the world with the mountain tapir.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Sky Zone is the world's first indoor trampoline park with a location in Van Nuys near Reseda. Have fun on a huge chain of indoor trampolines for freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, or fitness. Kids and adults alike can enjoy a few hours at the trampoline park!
Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilsenson Park
Lake Balboa Park, also known as the Anthony C. Beilenson Park, is an 80-acre park nearby in Van Nuys. The park's centerpiece is the 27 acre Lake Balboa, which is filled with water from the Tillman Water Reclamation Plant. Enjoy bike paths, a kid's play area, fly fishing, barbecuing, jogging, pedal boats, and more. You'll also find a contemporary Japanese garden in the park in the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area. Nearby is Woodley Park with an Apollo 3 Flight Field, cricket fields, and a wildlife preserve area.
Helicopter Tours
Want the best view of the San Fernando Valley? Try booking a helicopter tour of the area. There's no better way to see Los Angeles from the sky with great views of the Hollywood sign, Santa Monica pier, and the U.S. Bank tower. Elite Helicopter Tours offers local helicopter tours from Van Nuys. If you want a truly special experience, try booking a romantic sunset tour of the city.
Museum of the San Fernando Valley
Want to learn more about the San Fernando Valley, which is home to Reseda, San Fernando, Burbank, Northridge, and Glendale? Visit the Museum of the San Fernando Valley in Northridge, just outside Reseda. The museum features history, art, and culture of the area with a focus on Americana. Popular exhibits include Mexican-American baseball, mid-century modern furniture, and the history of movie make-up.
Victory Cosmetic Dentistry - Reseda Dentist
If you're in the Los Angeles area in need of a skilled dentist, contact Victory Cosmetic Dentistry to schedule a visit. Dr. Afsoon Gerayli has been recognized with the 2014 Los Angeles Top Rated Dentist Award for her excellence in restorative and cosmetic dentistry.