# Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Recreation Center > Spacious recreation center offers Olympic-sized heated pool, artificial turf soccer fields, and multiple courts for basketball, tennis, and pickleball. Quiet atmosphere with large playgrounds and open green spaces supports family activities and sports. Facilities fill up on weekends, requiring advance booking for courts and picnic areas. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Van-NuysSherman-Oaks-Recreation-Center - Address: 14201 Huston St, Sherman Oaks, California, United States - Phone: +18187835121 - Website: http://www.laparks.org/reccenter/vnso - Google rating: 4.5 (1584 reviews) ## What it is good for - Outdoor Space — 10/10 - Kid Friendly — 10/10 - Playground — 8.8/10 - Parks — 8.3/10 - Soccer Fields — 7/10 - Parking Available — 6/10 - Tennis — 5.7/10 ## What people say - "It's a great Kid Friendly spot with a huge play area." - "I found plenty of turf soccer fields here." - "Parking Available here is limited and the entryways were puddled." ## Good to know - Reservations are recommended for the shaded picnic area, especially on weekends. - The Olympic-sized heated swimming pool costs $3 per adult for the day. - Entry fees are only $1 for seniors aged 65 and over. - Parking is limited both within the park and on surrounding streets. - Expect many visitors on weekends, especially during summer afternoons. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.