PlayLA Opens Summer 2026 Youth Sports Registration, Bringing the Olympic Spirit to LA Kids Citywide

Registration opens May 4th to all families in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This summer, the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks invites families across Los Angeles to get moving with PlayLA Youth and Adaptive Youth Sports. Registration is open May 4th for summer leagues, classes and clinics, offering affordable and inclusive access to sports leagues and opportunities at recreation centers, aquatic facilities and partner sites across the city. Programming runs from July through September 2026 and is open to youth ages 3–17.

Families can view available youth and adaptive sports offerings at LAParks.org or through the LA Parks mobile app.

Made possible by the historic $160 million investment from the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), PlayLA continues its mission to deliver high-quality, low-cost programming for youth of all abilities, with most programs offered starting at $10 per season and scholarships available for qualifying families.

Recreation Leagues:

Registration for summer recreation leagues opens May 4, with the first games beginning July 11. This summer’s league offerings include Swim, Artistic Swim, Dive, Water Polo, Para Surf, Girls Play LA (GPLA) Volleyball, GPLA/Co-Rec Soccer, GPLA/Co-Rec Flag Football, GPLA/Co-Rec Basketball, and Wheelchair Basketball. Leagues run through August 29, with citywide championships featuring Artistic Swim, Swim and Water Polo this season.

Classes and Clinics:

Registration for summer classes and clinics opens June 8, with eight-week sessions beginning the week of July 13 and running through September 5. This summer, participants are invited to try something new, build new skills and have fun exploring a wide range of activities from dance, skateboarding, track and field, boxing, martial arts and more.

Aquatic Signature Sports:

There will be extensive aquatics activities including:

• Surfing
• Kayaking
• Stand Up Paddle Boarding
• United Water Polo
• USA Swim
• Other Unique lesson and clinics

Adaptive Youth Sports:

PlayLA Adaptive Clinics registration opens alongside summer classes and clinics, providing inclusive opportunities for youth of all abilities. These clinics are designed to create safe, supportive and engaging environments where youth with disabilities can participate, compete and thrive:

• Adaptive Golf
• Para Surf
• Adaptive Pickleball
• Adaptive Athletics
• Adaptive Kayaking
• Adaptive Swimming
• Adaptive Skateboarding

“Summer is the heart of the PlayLA season and the best time of the year for our young people to get outside and learn new skills. We are proud to offer programs that help young Angelenos stay active, build confidence and connect with their communities,” said Veronica Polanco, Chief Innovation Officer at the Department of Recreation and Parks.

As Los Angeles prepares to host the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, PlayLA remains a living legacy, bringing the Olympic spirit into neighborhoods across the city through year-round opportunities that reflect the diversity, energy and potential of all young Angelenos.

Summer 2026 Key Dates at a Glance:

• League Registration Opens: May 4, 2026
• Classes and Clinics Registration Opens: June 8, 2026
• Leagues Start: July 11, 2026
• Classes and Clinics Start: July 13, 2026
• Leagues End: August 29, 2026
• Classes and Clinics End: September 5, 2026

To register and view all available youth and adaptive sports offerings, visit LAParks.org or download the LA Parks mobile app.

About PlayLA Youth and Adaptive Youth Sports Program

The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks PlayLA Youth & Adaptive Youth Sports Program is a citywide initiative that provides access to high-quality sports programming for youth of all abilities between the ages of 3–17. Funded through a transformative investment from the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), PlayLA is the single largest commitment to youth sports development in California and a lasting legacy of the LA28 Games. Learn more at LAParks.org and stay connected for updates and announcements on Instagram at @laparks.playla and @lacityparks.