Pacoima

Though largely residential, Pacoima does have a few of its own charms. It is home to a branch of Los Angeles Public Library at the Pacoima Branch. Nearby, the Hansen Dam Golf Course offers a 9-hole public golf course in the scenic Hansen Dam Recreation Area and park. The Discovery Cube Los Angeles is a unique educational science museum fun for all ages to explore.

There are many ways to get outside and get active in Pacoima. The Ritchie Valens Park and Recreation Center is home to an auditorium and gym, baseball and soccer fields, basketball, handball, tennis, and volleyball courts, a jogging path, a playground, picnic areas, and a pool. Gonzales Recreation Center offers an outdoor gym with weights, basketball, handball, and tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields, a playground, and picnic areas. The Humphrey Memorial Park is even open to a year-round pool, as well as baseball, basketball, football, handball, volleyball, a gym, and a playground.

Pacoima is home to several bustling commercial streets and centers. In the heart of town, you’ll find a thriving commercial area filled with businesses at Glenoaks and Van Nuys Boulevard, and smaller restaurants and eateries, along with bigger businesses, can be enjoyed along Van Nuys near the highway.

Pacoima residents are served by Los Angeles Unified School District. Currently, students are zoned to San Fernando High, Sun Valley High, or Francis Polytechnic High. Other options include Discovery Charter Prep, Mission Continuation School, Montague Charter Academy, and iLEAD Pacoima.

Private schools in the community include Guardian Angel Elementary, Mary Immaculate Elementary, Branford Grove, and Soledad Enrichment Action School.