Mar Vista Recreation Center

Mar Vista Recreation Center seems to be one of those parks that has everything a fitness enthusiast can ask for. There are basketball courts, volleyball courts, a tennis court, a baseball diamond, a soccer field, an outdoor roller hockey rink, a jogging track and even an outdoor fitness center. And the best part of all is that it’s completely free.

Located on 11430 Woodbine Ave., this park stretches between Sawtelle Blvd. and McLaughlin Ave., and is easily accessible right off of Freeway 405.

For those who want to work their muscles, but can’t afford to pay for a gym membership Mar Vista Recreation Center is perfect. Not only does the outdoors gym offer a full body workout, people also get tons of fresh air and a great tan while working out. So, don’t forget to put on some sunscreen and bring tons of water if visiting the park on a sunny day.

The gym equipment was added to the park last year together with a walking/jogging path. To see a video of the Mar Vista residents' opinion about the upgrade click here. There is a total of 10 machines, so all large muscle groups of the body get their workout. All the machines use a person’s own body weight so it’s not as easy as it might look, but stick to it and sore muscles are guaranteed.

On each machine there is a description of how to use it and what muscle group it benefits. So the machines suit beginners as well as athletes. For warming up there is, as mentioned before, a jogging track in connection to the machines.

One of the machines is an elliptical and is also perfect for a warm up. The machine is actually constructed so that two people can work it at the same time. However, the machine works just as well if used by only one person.

To read some reviews of Mar Vista Recreation Center go here.

Well, what else is there to say than that this park is simply amazing!

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