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Free Things to Do in Harvard Park

A South LA neighborhood around its big recreation center — sports fields, a skate park and community greens.

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Map of 32 free places in Harvard Park, Los Angeles
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Free events near Harvard Park

Happening now and coming up within walking distance.

About Harvard Park

Harvard Park is a South LA neighborhood built around the Jackie Tatum/Harvard Recreation Center, with its sports fields, playground and skate park — one of the area's busiest free recreation hubs. Chesterfield Square Park sits nearby.

Community-minded and well-served, it offers abundant free everyday recreation in the heart of South LA.

Harvard Recreation CenterSports fieldsSkate parkSouth LACommunity greensChesterfield Square Park

What's here

Parks10Playgrounds7Libraries5Rec Centers3Public Art3Food Assistance1Skate Parks1Shelters1Food1

Free places in Harvard Park

Frequently asked: free things to do in Harvard Park

What are the best free things to do in Harvard Park?

Use the Jackie Tatum/Harvard Recreation Center's fields, playground and skate park, and relax at the nearby neighborhood greens — all free.

Is the Harvard Recreation Center free?

Yes — the Jackie Tatum/Harvard Recreation Center is a free public facility with sports fields and a skate park.

Where is Harvard Park?

Harvard Park is a neighborhood in South Los Angeles, around Western Avenue and Vernon.

Are there free events nearby?

Yes. The recreation center hosts free programs. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.

Nearby neighborhoods

Chesterfield Square38Vermont Square53Hyde Park43Manchester Square25Leimert Park40Exposition Park78Vermont Knolls26Baldwin Village44