Hansen Dam Recreational Opportunities

The majority of the recreational opportunities in the Hanson Dam Basin are on land leased to the City of Los Angeles.  Up to date information on recreational opportunities, park amenities, and operating hours can be found at the City of Los Angeles Hansen Dam Recreation Center webpage.

Hansen Dam Park is approximately 37 acres.  The park includes barbecue pits, an unlighted baseball field, a Universal Access Playground (UAP), picnic tables, and an unlighted soccer field. The park has a system of trails for hiking and bicycling. One trail crosses the top of the Dam and an equestrian trail is located at the base of the Dam.

Hansen Dam Aquatic Center consists of a recreation lake and a swimming lake. The recreation lake is available for fishing, paddle boat rentals, and public boating. The facility has restrooms, dressing rooms, showers, picnic areas, and parking.

Hansen Dam Golf Course is an 18-hole 211-acres golf course. The golf course includes a pro shop, driving range, and a clubhouse with a restaurant/snack bar.

Hansen Dam Sports Complex includes four baseball fields, two soccer fields, and an amphitheater.

Hansen Dam Equestrian Center is approximately 35-acres and can accommodate 100 horses. Facilities include covered pens, 12 arenas with sand footing for both dressage and jumping, eight turnouts and lunging arena areas. Equestrian trails are easily acceptable and ample parking for both vehicles and horse trailers is provided.

Lake View Terrace Recreation Center  Amenities include barbecue pits, picnic tables, lighted outdoor basketball courts, a children's play area, a 90 person capacity community room, an indoor gymnasium, lighted tennis courts, and parking.

Orcas-Gabrielino Equestrian Center is approximately 22 acres with a large arena and is located east of the Hansen Dam Equestrian Center.

Recreation Areas