The Recreation Services Department provides a variety of recreational, cultural, educational and social activities to the residents of La Puente. A variety of supervised activities are offered at the La Puente Community Center, Youth Learning Activity Center, La Puente Park, La Puente Senior Center and school sites throughout the community. Programs include Tiny Tots, STARS after-school recreation program, recreation classes, facility rentals, sports, and community special events. For more information, call the Recreation Services Department at (626) 855-1560.

Special Events

Throughout the year, Recreation Services offer special events that bring the community together. Events include Arbor Day, Spring Egg Hunt, July 3rd Fireworks Show, Concerts in the Park, Movies in the Park, Main Street 5/10K Run, Halloween Festival, Veterans Day Ceremony and Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting. Last year over 15,000 people attended these community special events. 

STARS After-School Recreation Program

Recreation Services offers an after-school recreation program (STARS Club) conducted at three (3) school sites in La Puente, Fairgrove Academy, Hurley Elementary, and St. Joseph’s School. STARS stands for Self-esteem Through Activities, Recreation and Sports. Our mission is to provide elementary school children with a variety of challenging, structured, recreational activities in a safe after-school setting. Activities are designed to foster teamwork, athletic skills, positive attitudes, and self-esteem.

La Puente Park

The primary recreational facility in the City is La Puente Park. Bordered by Glendora and Temple Avenues and Hacienda Boulevard, the Park is a favorite of both residents and visitors alike.  A wide variety of recreational facilities are offered at the Park, including two lighted baseball fields, two softball fields, picnic areas complete with a covered patio area, tables, benches, barbecue grills, lighted basketball courts, and four handball courts.  A multi-use turf area is very popular, particularly on weekends, for organized soccer games and other sporting activities. Select areas of the Park are available for reservation.

The City of La Puente, Recreation Services Department, has now made a select number of picnic shelters available for rent at La Puente Park.  Reservations must be made two weeks prior and no more than ninety days in advance with a two hour minimum.  Signs will be posted at each picnic shelter to notify the public of the reservation.  Picnic shelters not reserved will be made available based on a first come first served basis.  Click on the links below to print the Park Reservation Application and Picnic Shelter Rules and Regulations.  All reservations will need to be made in person at the Youth Learning Activity Center during regular business hours.  For more information, please contact the Youth Learning Activity Center at (626) 855-1550.

Click Here for Park Reservation Application		Click Here for Picnic Shelter Rules and Regulations		Click Here for Photos and Map

 Park Reservations

Select areas of the park are available for reservation. Click on the link below to print the La Puente Park User Guide and Park Reservation Application.  All reservations will need to be made in person at Youth Learning Activity Center during regular business hours.  For more information, please contact the Youth Learning Activity Center at (626) 855-1550.

La Puente Community Center and Youth Learning Activity Center

On November 22, 2008 the City opened the doors to the new state-of-the-art Community Center and Youth Learning Activity Center.  Both Centers are an investment in our community and are intended to provide educational and recreational activities.  The 35,000 square foot combination facility is being funded by a variety of grants and a large allocation from the City’s General Fund.  The facilities available are an amphitheatre, gymnasium, computer lab, homework/study area, classrooms, studio for cable television production, game room, and a kitchen. A variety of rooms are available for reservations for events such as meetings, anniversaries, weddings, etc.  The City currently does not allow alcohol on site.

To make a reservation you must:
- Complete a Facility Rental Application at least 2 weeks in advance.
- Return the completed application to the Youth Learning Activity Center along with:
   * a California Driver License or California I.D.
   * a signed Facility Rules & Regulations Form
   * a signed Cancellation Policy

Applications maybe submitted up to one year in advance for resident non-profit organizations, residents, and La Puente commercial businesses. All other reservation can be made six months in advance. Click on the link below to print the Reservation Procedures Information and the Facility Use Application. All reservations will need to be made in person at the Youth Learning Activity Center during regular business hours.  For more information, please contact the Youth Learning Activity Center at (626) 855-1550.

Click Here for Reservation Procedures Information			Click Here for Facility Use Application

Recreational Classes

The Recreation Services Department offers a variety of recreational classes for children, youth, and adults.  Classes such as ballet, guitar, exercise, and cooking, are offered at the La Puente Community Center.  Click on link below to see the upcoming schedule. 

La Puente Senior Center

The La Puente Senior Center is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A variety of Recreation Programs are offered: Excursions, Daily Meal Program, Social Worker Assistance, Free Legal Advise, Free Hair Cuts, Health and Wellness Screenings, as well as Educational Classes offered by Hacienda/La Puente Adult Education. Click on the picture above for more information or call (626) 855-1585. 

Youth Activities Grant

The City of La Puente helps pay for half the cost of qualified youth activities (up to $35 per activity) and a maximum of two activities per child each year.

To be eligible for assistance, applicants must meet the following requirements:

If your child is eligible, call the City of La Puente Community Development Department at (626) 855-1500. You will receive an application and more information on qualified youth activity programs.