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Woodley Avenue Park

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This park features a picnic area, barbecue pits, a play area, and a baseball diamond. Watch enthusiasts as they pilot radio-controlled aircraft at the flying field or even take in a cricket match.

STARTING POINT

6100 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys, California. (818) 756-8166. (Parking along Woodley Ave)

DIRECTIONS TO THE START

CAR: Take Burbank Exit on the 405 Freeway. Head West down Burbank. Make a right on Woodley. Continue down until reaching Woodley Avenue Park.

TRANSIT: Take Orange Line to Woodley Station. Walk south until reaching Woodley Park entrance.

SIGHTSEEING

Japanese Garden

6100 Woodley Avenue

Van Nuys, CA 91406-6450

(818) 756-8166

DINING

Zankou Chicken

5658 Sepulveda Blvd # 103

San Fernando Valley, CA 91411

(818) 781-0615

Pano's Char Broiler

16045 Victory Boulevard

CA 91406-6471

(818) 780-4041

Aussie Bobs

16153 Victory Boulevard

Van Nuys, CA 91406

(818) 781-4345

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