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Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park

Sports complex · Fountain Valley, CA · reviewed since 2011

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%64+40.7Reliability 28%83+23.4Replies to reviews 8%6+0.5Experts Score= 65Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.65SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#22 of 29 backyard court installersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 25%
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,163 Google reviews · 24 photos
72%five-star reviews
4.76★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3.2%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park at a glance

Reviewers highlight the facility's extensive sports fields, playgrounds, and walking trails, noting that the grounds are generally well-maintained and clean. Annual community events like festivals draw large crowds, though visitors often recommend arriving early due to limited parking availability. Recurring criticisms include smoking in prohibited areas, inadequate pet waste management, and complaints regarding seating quality or perceived security issues during specific games.

  • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 1,163 reviews (72% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 1,163 Google reviews (471 with written comments, 61 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 29, 2026.
  • Service: Backyard Court Installer serving Fountain Valley, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other backyard court installers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and reliability; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction64Reliability83Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews6Satisfaction: 64 (median 82)Reliability: 83 (median 83)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 6 (median 20)
This companyBackyard Court Installers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park: 64/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.B
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
83
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 78.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park: 6/100 on this factor. Category median: 20.F
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Star ratings

1,163 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars83872%
  • 4 stars24321%
  • 3 stars625%
  • 2 stars91%
  • 1 star111%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 471 written reviews

  • Praise11193%
  • Complaints98%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude10487%
  • Price & value65%
  • Quality & results54%
  • Would recommend33%
  • Speed & response11%
  • Honesty & trust11%

What customers talk about

We read 471 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “…rful inclusive playground that is wheelchair accessible, the vibe is friendly on the west side by the rec center, and there are public bathrooms are o…”
  • “Went to the crawfish festival and it was delicious, but messy and oh so worth it.”
    “Pricey considering others are free.”
  • “great place to play, lights do a great job”
    “The baseball facilities are nice but the restrooms were horrible no water to wash ur hands I really it gets addressed it was disgusting.”
  • “Highly recommended 👌 👍.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

N&NLocal Guide · 83 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 4 months ago★★★★★

This is a great community resource! We love the playgrounds, ponds, walking trails, garden, archery area, and golf courses! Its also great to walk/run the perimeter, as its a mile squared.

LisaLocal Guide · 309 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 4 months ago★★★

Come here every year for Summerfest. However, the amount of drunks increase every year which causes others to not have a good time. Don't know why dogs are allowed as they pee and poop everywhere and owners do not pick up after their pet.

Customer photo from Lisa's review
PhamLocal Guide · 827 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 5 months ago★★★★★

Tôi thường đến công viên này để tập Tennis 🎾 vào buổi chiều tối. Tại đây cũng có khu vui chơi dành cho các em nhỏ! Rất vui nhộn! Hình chụp vào ngày 14 tháng 6 năm 2026! 🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩

NANCY9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Great park with sports , snack bar, and playground! Really clean too .. my kids play baseball here ..

JLocal Guide · 46 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

An impressive sports park for a small city with a variety of sports facilities. There is a wonderful inclusive playground that is wheelchair accessible, the vibe is friendly on the west side by the rec center, and there are public bathrooms are open as early as 7 AM on the weekends.

DeanLocal Guide · 49 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Nice, well maintained park with free and paid parking spaces, restrooms, picnic tables, and activities. Concerts in the park during the Summer.

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Customer reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,163 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Salvador OchoaLocal Guide · 43 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Salvador has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great place for kids and adult activities.

N&N S-CLocal Guide · 83 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews N&N has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This is a great community resource! We love the playgrounds, ponds, walking trails, garden, archery area, and golf courses! Its also great to walk/run the perimeter, as its a mile squared.

Lisa C.Local Guide · 309 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Come here every year for Summerfest. However, the amount of drunks increase every year which causes others to not have a good time. Don't know why dogs are allowed as they pee and poop everywhere and owners do not pick up after their pet.

Robert JaLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Same people return to smoke in park , car smell with smoke now

Chantel RomyLocal Guide · 312 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chantel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

2026小龙虾节~太好吃了…新鲜~入味~

Pham Hoang Cao SonLocal Guide · 827 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Pham has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Tôi thường đến công viên này để tập Tennis 🎾 vào buổi chiều tối. Tại đây cũng có khu vui chơi dành cho các em nhỏ! Rất vui nhộn! Hình chụp vào ngày 14 tháng 6 năm 2026! 🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩

Mike SeeleyLocal Guide · 4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Hawaiian festival was fantastic and free

NANCY LUQUE9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews NANCY has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great park with sports , snack bar, and playground! Really clean too .. my kids play baseball here ..

J LLocal Guide · 46 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews J has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

An impressive sports park for a small city with a variety of sports facilities. There is a wonderful inclusive playground that is wheelchair accessible, the vibe is friendly on the west side by the rec center, and there are public bathrooms are open as early as 7 AM on the weekends.

Paul Tong10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Paul has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Good community of people ! I love this park

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