Balboa Sports Center

Balboa Sports Center is part of the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area and functions as an activity hub for sports, dance and yoga. There are facilities for soccer, baseball, golf and biking, as well as walking and picnic areas.

STARTING AND ENDING POINTS

Stroll along the path that meanders among the soccer fields, past the velodrome, and past all the baseball fields. Stop and watch the games and cyclists and other activities along the way.

17017 Burbank Boulevard. Encino, CA 91316 (818) 756-8060

STARTING POINT PARKING

Parking is available on Balboa Boulevard off the Los Angeles River in Van Nuys.

DIRECTIONS TO THE START

TRANSIT: Take the Metro Orange Line Bus 901 towards Warner Center. Exit at Balboa. Walk to the Balboa Sports Center.

CAR: Head north on the 101 Freeway. Exit at Balboa Boulevard. Make a right and then enter the sports center.

NEARBY PARKS

Sepulveda Basin Recreation Center

This is a gorgeous, spacious area with multiple parks, ample facilities, bike paths and one of the few soft-bottom sections of the L.A. River.

17017 Burbank Boulevard

Encino, CA 91316

(818) 756-8060

DINING

Woodley Lakes Restaurant

6331 Woodley Avenue

Van Nuys, CA 91406-6473

(818) 781-4900

Taqueria Juanito's

16851 Victory Boulevard # 1

CA 91406-5560

(818) 781-6378

Xtacy Grill & Cafe

6345 Balboa Boulevard #180

Encino, CA 91316-1515

(818) 708-1314