Botanical Gardens/Arboreta

  The agency provides recreational activities for individuals in Los Angeles County. Services include arts and crafts instruction, botanical gardens/arboreta, dance instruction, meeting space, museums, music instruction, special events, and theater performances. There are no geographic restrictions. 

  The center facility includes the James R. Armstrong Theatre which can accommodate 502 people; a Community Meeting Hall with a fully equipped kitchen; a performing and visual arts wing; a children's art wing; a Japanese Garden; the outdoor Torino Plaza; the Ken Miller Recreation Center (see the separate entry); the George Nakano Theater; and the Torrance Art Museum. 

  Many facilities are available for rental for wedding receptions, private parties, festivals, and other social or business functions. 

  A wide variety of classes in the fine and performing arts are available for children and adults.