Local Favorites

Though mostly residential, Arleta does offer a few of its own entertainment spots. Visit the Granada Hills library branch. Enjoy a sports program or cultural activity through the city Parks and Recreation department. Join the neighborhood council to be part of the community. You can even enjoy local events as part of the North Valley Alliance of Neighborhoods, which often hosts fundraisers, events, celebrations, festivals, gatherings, meetings, and more.

Parks & Recreation

Get outside and explore Arleta! Enjoy the amenities of Branford Park, which include baseball and soccer fields, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, a playground, picnic areas, and a recreation center with a community room, gym, kitchen, music room, and stage. Also within the community are the scenic Devonshire Arleta Park and the Devonwood Park, both of which offer grassy lawns and playgrounds.

The nearby Ritchie Valens Recreation Center and park features a skate park, baseball, softball, and soccer fields, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, a jogging path, a stage, handball courts, and a wealth of recreational programs, including baseball, basketball, karate, soccer, softball, aerobics, kids classes, and more.

Shopping & Dining

There are plenty of shops, stores, restaurants, and service businesses to be found throughout Arleta. Find plenty of options along Van Nuys Boulevard running into Pacoima or along Woodman Ave and at the nearby Vannord Center. Nearby, the Pacoima Center offers offers large retailers, and you’ll find even more options in and around the Panorama Mall.

Local Education

Arleta is served by Los Angeles Unified School District. Schools within the community include Arleta High, Bert Corona Charter Middle, Valor Academy Charter, Canterbury Ave Elementary, Vena Ave Elementary, Beachy Ave Elementary, and Sharp Ave Elementary. Private schools in and around the community include Branford Grove, Grace Community, St. Genevieve High, and St. Genevieve Elementary.