ATLANTIS PLAY CENTER
Atlantis Play Center in Garden Grove has been a favorite place for
parents to take kids for generations. The four acre park is designed to
look like the lost city of Atlantis, has been entertaining kids since it
opened in June 1963. The children’s play structures include sea
serpents and concrete animals. The most popular attraction for kids is
the dragon slide. The center is divided up into different play zones with
lots of shady resting places. Atlantis Play Center is the way children's
parks should be. Lots of open space, clean restrooms, imaginative
places to play and safe. Bring your kids for a day of play or a birthday
party celebration.
Atlantis Play Center
13630 Atlantis Way
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 892-6015
Tuesday through Friday: From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday: From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: From 12:00 noon to to 4:00 p.m.
GRIFFITH PARK
Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round Park
Center
(323) 665-3051
The Merry-Go-Round has been on
attraction for over five generations.  
Built in 1926 , the
Merry-Go-Round houses 68 horses.  
Over 1500 selections of marches
and waltz music.  Hours: Open
weekends throughout the year and
weekdays during the summer, 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m
Other Attractions:
Bicycle Rental
Greek Theater
Griffith Park Southern Railroad
L.A. Equestrian Center
L.A. Live Steamers
Pony Rides
www.lacity.org
GRIFFITH PARK - HIKE
Night Hikes
Every Tues, Weds. and Thursday
Meet at 6:45pm Hike begins at 7pm
The Sierra Club leads a two hour hike through Griffith Park; children are
welcome as long as they're with an adult. Wear comfortable shoes and
meet at the Upper Merry-Go-Round parking lot.
Ages: 8-18
Cost: Free
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
www.angeles.sierraclub.org/griffith/location.asp
GATES CANYON PARK
A Special Neighborhood Park!
25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd
Calabasas
Numerous slides, great sand area,
small rock wall, well maintained.
Park
LEMON PARK - SIMI VALLEY
A Great Neighborhood Park
Spray Pool (Open Memorial Day - Labor Day)
3700 Avenida Simi
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Get Directions
(805) 584-4400
Summer water park, lots of shade
and weekend events!  
www.rsrpd.org/RTapo.htm
Horseback & Pony Riding
1701 Crystal Road, Acton, CA 93550
661.538.9271
Daily, dawn to dusk, by reservation
only.  • Ages: 2 and up
• Cost: Trail rides $40 Pony rides $25
www.horsebackriding.la
Mountasia Family Fun Center
7-acres of entertainment offering fun for the entire family.
Attractions include: Lazer Tag,20' Rock Climbing Wall, Huge
Video and Redemption Game Arcade, Two 18-Hole Miniature
Golf Courses, Go Karts, Bumper Boats, Batting Cages and
Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour and Restaurant.
21516 Golden Triangle Road
Santa Clarita, CA. 91350
661.253.4386
"Print out coupons on the site"
www.mountasiafuncenter.com
EATON CANYON
Family Nature Walk
Families gather outdoors for a guided walk in Eaton Canyon Natural
Area. The hike is appropriate for small children. Walking shoes,
sunscreen, water, and a hat are recommended. Participants shoud
meet in front of the building.
626.398.5420
www.ecnca.org
Ongoing Each Sat 2/3/07 - 2/7/09;
check with location for exceptions.
Ages: 3 to 18
Time: 9am-11am (weather permitting)
Cost: Free
Eaton Canyon
1750 Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
Placerita Canyon Nature Center
A unique east-west running canyon featuring cool, shaded oak
groves, a willow and sycamore-lined seasonal stream and
numerous other interesting plant and animal communities.  A
network of self-guiding nature, history and hiking trails radiates
out into the park from the Center, with longer hikes
leading to a seasonal waterfall and to the top
of the Santa Clarita
19152 Placerita Canyon Rd,
Newhall, CA, 91321
9 am and 5 pm, 7 days a week.
(661) 259-7721
www.placerita.org
Fairplex Garden Railroad- LA County Fair &
The Fairplex Garden Railroad is  the oldest and  largest miniature
railroad of its kind in the country. Built in 1924, its 9,800 feet of track
occupies an outdoor location at the fairgrounds. The railroad is open
to the public on the first Sunday of the month, January through July.
Free parking is available at Gate 1.
Ages: 2 to 18 Time: 11am-4pm
Cost: Free LA County Fair &
Exposition Complex/Fairplex
1101 W. McKinley Ave Los Angeles
wwww.fgrr.org
Saugus Speedway Swapmeet
22500 Soledad Cyn. Rd.,
Saugus 91350
Tuesdays 7:00 am -1:00 pm
www.saugusspeedway.com
UNDERWOOD FAMILY FARMS - MOORPARK
Feed the animals, pick your own fruit
and ride the ponies.  Great for birthday
venues too!
3370 Sunset Valley Road
Moorpark , CA 93021
(805) 529-3690
www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com
Outdoor Family Activities
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THEME PARKS
Disneyland and Disney's California
Adventure
If it's your birthday, you get in FREE!  Proof of
birthday required
1313 South Harbor Blvd. Anahiem
(714)781-4565
$65 Adults, $56 Children 3 - 9
www.disneyland.com
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd. Buena Park
(714) 220-5200
$49.99 Adults, $19.99 children 3-11, AAA Discounts
www.knotts.com
LegoLand
1 Legoland Drive Carlsbad
(760) 918-5346
Sea Life Aquarium
NOW OPEN!
www.legoland.com
Sea World
Fireworks Nightly
Sesame Street Presents, LIGHTS,
CAMERA, IMAGINATION 4-D
$57 Adults, $47 children 3 - 9
www.seaworld.com
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountian Parkway, Valencia
(661)255-4100
Adults $59. children $29.99,99 (under 48")
www.sixflags.com
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