Slauson Recreation Center

Slauson Recreation Center offers year-round programs and activities for youth. The center provides sports leagues, after-school programs, summer camps, and recreational activities designed to promote physical fitness, teamwork, and personal development. Youth can participate in basketball, baseball, arts and crafts, and educational enrichment programs in a supervised, supportive environment.

South LA Wetlands

South LA Wetlands Park is an urban ecological park that provides opportunity to connect with nature and learn about environmental conservation. Young people can participate in educational programs focused on wetland ecology, native plants, wildlife observation, and sustainable urban development. The park offers hands-on learning experiences through nature walks, volunteer restoration projects, and environmental science workshops. It serves as an outdoor classroom where youth can develop environmental stewardship skills while enjoying a peaceful green space.

Sisters of Watts

Grassroot nonprofit ran by local residents. Goal is to unite neighborhoods, strengthen families, and promot opportunity/dignity in South LA. Program includes food drives/meal distributions, backpack/school supply giveaway, after school tutoring, homework help, youth fitness, resource support for unhoused people, family support

South Park Recreation Center

South Park Recreation Center offers programs including sports leagues, arts and crafts, after-school activities, and summer camps.

Augustus F. Hawkins Nature Park

The park features nature trails, native plant gardens, a learning center, and spaces for environmental science programs that connect young people with nature. Youth can participate in ranger-led programs, educational workshops, bird watching, and community events focused on environmental stewardship and conservation. The park serves as an important outdoor learning laboratory that promotes health, wellness, and environmental awareness.

Trinity Recreation Center

Trinity Recreation Center offers comprehensive recreational programs for youth. Sports leagues, after-school programs, arts and crafts, and summer camps designed to promote physical activity, creativity, and social development.

Bethune Middle School

Bethune Middle School operates as a community school with facilities open to community members on weekends. The school park provides a safe, accessible outdoor space where everyone can engage in physical activity, sports, and recreation.

Vermont Gage Pocket Park

Vermont Gagge Pocket Park is a small green space that provides a place for physical activity and play.

Central Park Recreation Center

Central Park Recreation Center offers a wide range of recreational programs and activities. The center provides sports and fitness programs and cutural programs like basketball, cheer, softball, day camps(summer/winter), etc.

Vermont Square Branch Library (LAPL)

Vermont Square Branch Library offers a wide range of youth-focused programs including homework help, literacy programs, STEM activities, and creative workshops. The library provides free access to books, computers, educational technology, and learning resources that support academic achievement and personal growth. Youth can participate in after-school programs, summer reading challenges, and special events designed to foster learning and community engagement.