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Parks and Recreation
34 parks, community centers, sports leagues, and year-round programming for all ages — making Burbank one of the most livable cities in LA.
Parks Overview
Green spaces across the city
34
City parks
470+
Acres of parkland
5
Community centers
2
Swimming pools
Featured Parks
Popular destinations
Nature
Stough Canyon Nature Center
84-acre preserve — hiking, wildlife, panoramic views.
Landmark
Johnny Carson Park
Downtown Burbank's signature park — playground, paths, iconic sign.
Recreation
McCambridge Center
Gym, fitness, Starlight Bowl amphitheater.
Open Space
Wildwood Canyon Park
170 acres — hiking & equestrian trails in the Verdugos.
Programs & Activities
Year-round programming for all ages
Burbank Parks & Recreation offers hundreds of programs each season including youth sports leagues (soccer, baseball, basketball, flag football), swim lessons, summer day camps, after-school programs, senior activities, fitness classes, dance, art, and music instruction.
The Chandler Bikeway — a paved multi-use path running along the former Pacific Electric rail corridor — connects Burbank's neighborhoods and is one of the most popular recreational amenities in the city. The bikeway expansion project adds two more miles and is expected to complete in June 2026.