Anyone who lives in the San Fernando Valley will love a trip to Woodley Park, because there are so many different ways to enjoy the surroundings. If your senior loved one enjoys walking, there’s a beautiful pond which you can both stroll around, and appreciate the peacefulness which envelops the shimmering body of water. You can also rent bicycles and boats, so if your parent is a little more of the adventurous type, these are some terrific activities which you might want to take advantage of.

If you do choose to go out on the water, make sure that you have plenty of sun protection available for your senior parent, things like sunscreen, extra water to avoid dehydration, sunglasses, and even a wide-brimmed hat, because it’s very easy when out on the water to become vulnerable to the sun. Biking can be a wonderful form of exercise for both you and your loved one, and it’s also a great way to experience a lot more of the sights and sounds the area has to offer. Be sure to take breaks while you’re peddling, so that you don’t run the risk of tiring out your partner, and making him/her exhausted for the rest of the day.

You may not have heard of O’Melveny Park, but it is a quiet and lovely little oasis which can be found just outside the city limits of Los Angeles, and a bit beyond the hustle and bustle of the San Fernando Valley. It’s worth the short trip to visit this little gem in the area, because you can enjoy some hiking if you’re both interested in some exercise, or if you just want to relax and appreciate the surroundings, you’ll be sure to find a nice, shady spot where you can enjoy a picnic together and just enjoy the great outdoors. Pack a lunch and have yourself a wonderful afternoon, in a truly remarkable setting very close to The Valley.