Parks > Colonel Leon H. Washington Park
Colonel Leon H. Washington Park
8908 S. Maie Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90002
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Driving Directions
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Park Telephone: (323) 586-7205
District Office: (323) 589-9610
For Park Reservations Please Call
(800) 404-5888
Park Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
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Washington Park is located in South Los Angeles. This 13.2-acre facility is built on land that formerly housed a large lumber yard. It is named after Colonel Leon H. Washington, a leader and independent thinker who founded the newspaper, The Eastside Shopper, which is now known as The Sentinel, one of the most respected newspapers in California.
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| Park Features
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• Gymnasium
• Tennis Courts
• Swimming Pool
• Computer Room
• Community Recreation Center
• Children’s Play Area
• Restrooms
• Picnic Areas witih BBQ Grills
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Special Events
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No Scheduled Events
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| Park Programs
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| 40 and Over Basketball
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| Oct. through Jan. 2010
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40 years and up
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| Saturdays
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11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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| Fee: $200 per team
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| Teen Club
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Year Round
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18 years and up
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Saturdays
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1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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| Fee: No Charge
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| Computer Lab
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| Year Round
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All Ages
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| Monday through Friday
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4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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| Fee: No Charge
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| Team Ridley-Thomas
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| Year Round
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6-12 years
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| Monday through Friday
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3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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| Fee: No Charge
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| Youth Basketball
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| Jan. through April 2010
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5-17 years
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| Mon. through Sat.
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Game and practice time T.B.A.
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| Fee: Call park for details
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