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Woodley Park

Picnics require a minimum reservation notice of one month in advance. At that time, if no reservation has been made previously, the unreserved areas will become "first-come first-served." No alcohol or pony rides allowed. Groups may bring in extra tables, chairs, canopies, BBQs as needed, and moonbounces with permit only. Special approval is required for amplified sound.

Woodley Park
6335 Woodley Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91406
For Reservations Call: (818) 756-8187 or Fax: (818) 786-8415
Fees Number of People Fees (Free Admission)
Section # 1, # 2 1 - 50 $75.00
Section # 1, # 2 51 - 100 $100.00
Section # 1, # 2 101 - 500 $200.00
Section # 1 501 - 1000 $500.00
Section # 1 1001 - over* $1,000.00 (*may be considered a special event)
Moonbounce Permit   $20.00 (with application only)
Refundable Clean-Up/Damage deposit (minimum)   $50.00 up to $1,500.00

Files Available for Download
Woodley Park - Picnic RESERVATION FORM
Additional Info for Woodley Park Picnic Permit
** You must call the permit office to confirm that the date you want is available BEFORE sending in your application and required fee payment. Contact the Permits & Administrative Office at (818) 756-8187 for info.
NOTE:The majority of the above documents are in PDF format and must be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download Acrobat Reader CLICK HERE

Section 1: Section 2:
• 154 parking places (5 Handicapped) • 80 parking paces, including two handicapped
• 26 picnic tables • 32 picnic tables
• Entire area shaded by trees • Area partially shaded by trees
• Located next to restroom building (handicapped accessible) • Next to children's play area
• Six barbeques • Restroom building nearby

Special Event Permit - Woodley Park

Fees:
Attendance Use Fee
(Free Admission) 		Use Fee
(Paid Admission)
1 - 250 $100.00 $350.00
251 - 500 $250.00 $750.00
1001 – Over $850.00 min. Negotiable by Region Superintendent
Special Services
(all equipment and personnel services are extra)
Department Personnel (per hr/per full-time maintenance staff) or current overtime rate (1-1/2) + 8% Admin Fee
Refundable Clean-Up Fee
Assessment of litter and damages will be determined after event. $500.00 min. (depending on size of event)

For more information, contact Permits & Administrative Office at (818) 756-8187, or Download an Application - Special Event - Facility Use Application

Dog Show Park Permit - Woodley Park

Woodley Park offers Sections 1 and 2 of the park for staging a dog show. Groups wishing to stage a dog show must contact Administrative Services at (818) 756-8187 to request an application.

RESERVATION FEE =  $200.00
MAINTENANCE DEPOSIT (minimum) =  $50.00

Insurance is required and paperwork can be filled out online through our Risk Management website: http://track4la.lacity.org and once it has been approved, please contact the Permit Office in order to look-up the policy on the internet to confirm.  All Sepulveda Basin and Hansen Dam areas must add the “Army Corp of Engineers” and the “Department of Recreation and Parks” as additionally insured on the policy.

Groups will be responsible for cleaning up and leaving the area in a presentable and useable condition.   The $50.00 (minimum) refundable security/cleanup deposit will be affected if not compliant to the clean-up agreement.

Groups wishing to stage a dog show must notify our maintenance department of the Sepulveda Basin at (818)756-7667 for review.

Once application is reviewed by the Permit Office, applicant will be contacted within 5 working days. If the application is approved, applicant will be instructed to pay park fees at least one month before the event. Upon receipt of those fees, applicants will be mailed a permit.

In the event of an extremely large group, organizer may be requested to provide dumpster or trash removal method.

Dog Obedience Classes and Dog Shows Fee Schedule

All dog waste will be removed by applicant before leaving the premises.