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Echo Park Recreation Center Day Camp

Echo Park · ★ 5.0 (1 review)

Echo Park Recreation Center Day Camp offers a variety of recreational activities for children during the summer, including sports, arts and crafts, and field...

▌ Editor's read The Echo Park Recreation Center Day Camp website loads successfully and is part of the official Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. The camp is a day program, offering activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and field trips, as detailed on the recreation center's page. It is owned and operated by the municipal parks department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number provided on the website. Google reviews for Echo Park Recreation Center average 4.5 stars from 1,040 reviews, with many positive comments about the park's facilities and community programs, though specific reviews for the summer camp are not readily available. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. No specific social media handles for the camp were found, though the Department of Recreation and Parks likely has broader social media presence.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

Echo Park Recreation Center Day Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–13
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 1632 Bellevue Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026
  • Phone: (213) 250-3578
  • Cost notes: LA City Parks & Rec - typically low cost

↗ What parents like

  • Likely very affordable

↘ Watch for

  • 2026 details not yet available

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Echo Park Recreation Center Day Camp

What ages does Echo Park Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
Echo Park Recreation Center Day Camp is open to children ages 6–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Echo Park Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
Echo Park Recreation Center Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. LA City Parks & Rec - typically low cost Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Echo Park Recreation Center Day Camp's hours?
Echo Park Recreation Center Day Camp runs 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Echo Park Recreation Center Day Camp?
Echo Park Recreation Center Day Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Echo Park Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
Echo Park Recreation Center Day Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Echo Park Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Echo Park Recreation Center Day Camp is one of 92 community/rec center camps in Los Angeles that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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