BARRINGTON RECREATION CENTER
Building Community, Inspiring Generations
A Glimpse into the Future:
Barrington Recreation Center Transformed
Our Story
Many Brentwood residents cherish their memories participating in sports, enjoying picnics, and attending events at the Barrington Recreation Center during their childhood. Unfortunately, these facilities have not been updated since their inception in the 1950s. Our Rec Center’s outdated amenities and insufficient space are no longer adequate for the vibrant and active community of 35,000 residents that we have become.
While there are 181 public parks in Los Angeles, many of which are considered “AMAZING” by our City’s Department of Recreation and Parks, the Barrington Recreation Center is not among them. The current reality is that community members, such as the bridge club, parents, and other groups, are forced to seek better facilities elsewhere that are geographically inconvenient and significantly more expensive. Despite the fantastic efforts of our staff to keep the Barrington Rec Center bustling with activity, they too require better facilities to continue serving the community effectively.
It is time for a change.
Our vision is to redevelop the Barrington Recreation Center grounds into a vibrant space that fosters community engagement, supports healthy lifestyles, and offers a wide array of recreational opportunities for all age groups and for generations to come. The 2024 Advisory Board has voted to support this effort. We have extensively surveyed and interviewed members of our community to understand their needs, collaborated with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks and Council District 11, and consulted with an experienced and well respected architectural firm, Kalban Architects. The resulting blueprint for a new state-of-the-art community center provides the indoor and outdoor space we need for sports, arts and recreation, and shaded play and gathering spaces for our community.
Thank you for taking the time to visit our site and consider joining us on this journey to transform the Barrington Rec Center. As we move into the next phase, we will be reaching out to our neighbors to seek their support in bringing this exciting project to life. Together, we have the power to revitalize, revamp, and rejoice in a redeveloped space that will foster community connections and inspire generations to come. We invite you to be a part of this transformation and help us create a lasting legacy for our community.
