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    4.2 (89 reviews)

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    Walking on the track
    Derek W.

    While not my favorite park in the Lakewood/Cerritos area, it's a good solid park to go to, especially if you are an athlete, but since I am nowhere close to one, it's hard for me to make a case for driving there, especially with an abundance of other parks much closer to me. Cerritos Park East is located on the south side of 166th between Shoemaker and Carmenita on the east side of Cerritos. Since it's not too far from Buena Park, it could make for a nice getaway from Orange County if you ever want to cross the county border for a change in scenery. At this park, you'll find tennis, basketball, and racquetball courts as well as baseball fields and a track. I've also seen some pickup games of soccer and volleyball, usually on the outskirts of unused baseball fields. There are actually three parking lots for this park. The larger two are on the north side of the park, and there is a much smaller lot on Pires Ave. Each of the three baseball fields opens towards a lot, so whatever lot you're at, it's very possible, though highly unlikely, that a home run ball could strike your car. I usually like taking a walk around the tracks, either warning or the elliptical one adjacent to Whitney High School. And yes, I did intend to use multiple baseball terms in those last two sentences lol. I recall seeing a bench somewhere in the park that says one lap is a half mile, and so two laps would be a mile. However, it's not clear to me exactly what lap they are talking about. I'm guessing it's the loop around all three baseball fields, but I could be off. It's definitely not the elliptical track. There's nothing but grass inside the track, so there's really not much to see while you're walking or running on the track, hence why I find this part of the park kind of boring. If you run, stay on the inside of the flat track, but if you walk, stay on the outside. For whatever reason, the track feels rubbery to me, but is a great way to get your steps in if you find yourself getting bored of walking around the baseball fields. If you need to rest or just want to watch the walkers/runners on the track, there are bleachers by either straightaway. The track isn't that long. Even at a sluggish pace, it shouldn't take more than 5 minutes to complete a lap. While it may feel pretty open to some, the park doesn't feel as open as my new favorite: Rynerson in Lakewood. If I'm in the area, I would stop by and stretch my legs there, and you should too, especially if you live closer than I do. However, it's not a park I'd personally go out of my way for if I want to take a walk. The other closer parks are good enough for me.

    Let it Be
    Dari P.

    Five stars to the City of Cerritos for having wonderful parks and free concerts for everyone. Tonight was a Beatles band called Let it Be. They sang flat and the harmonies weren't very good. The seniors group sold sodas for $1 and cookies and snacks for $1 and $2. We had Trader Joe's chocolate pretzels and cold cans of Diet Coke .

    Dessert table
    Adriana L.

    Great place to host an event. The staff is always present to assist with anything. The prices are reasonable. It was a hot day and it was nice and cool in the town hall. The bathrooms are super clean and the kitchen was pretty big for catering. now for the people that like to drink alcohol, alcohol is not allowed on the premise. But it was not necessary if you have a good time with the family.

    Robert T.

    Located on 166th St. This park is a cozy little park with two baseball fields, two children's playgrounds and a wading pool that opens during summer. It's got four tennis courts, basketball courts and three high wall backstops for you to practice your tennis volleys or anything that you have that needs a high wall backstop. A lot of trees and picnic benches underneath the trees. There are three multi function facilities for you to gather in for parties. These need to be reserved of course. You have to be a Cerritos resident to be able to reserve these spots. There is also am Olympic swimming pool and a gym within the Park Building.

    Track area
    Fuyme J.

    First time visiting this park / community center Baseball fields Open fields Basketball courts Tennis courts Track to run walk jog Stroller friendly Dog friendly - but bring your own bag Free parking no fees Playgrounds Racquet ball courts or handball Easy to maneuver, wide open clear Clean wide open spaces / tree lined

    Lots of green

    Great little park... really don't want to share it but oh well. Has something for everyone just a smaller version of a regional park. Cushioned track, baseball diamonds, tennis and handball courts, bbq areas and a nice walking path that runs throughout. Good day to relax with friends n family or even better..... me time!

    the best fig! freshly picked for the BBQ.
    Hanna R.

    I have not been to CPE in years, and I forget how beautiful and clean this park truly is. They continue to rennovate the space, keeping it tidy and up-to-date. There is one main BBQ area (to the best of my knowledge) facing the street that we had to book months in advance. You also need to be a Cerritos resident. There are plenty of picnic table seating to accommodate large parties, and what makes it even better is that the entire area is sheltered. There are (2) BBQ grills and a water faucet conveniently next to it for easy washing of all your fruits, veggies, utensils, etc! The day we had our BBQ was perfect, it was a beaaaaautiful mid-August day with a nice breeze by the late afternoon. Everyone was pleased with both the space and the weather. We plan on continuing my dad's annual choir BBQ here. :)

    Covid 19 times
    Caroline P.

    They just recently re opened the play ground area during covid 19 times. I was lucky to bring my girls here for a quick trip on a Friday morning before anyone came with their kids. I really like the two soft padded play grounds and age appropriate swing sets. Their community park classes are also available at this location (May have changed with covid 19 this year). My girls greatly enjoy visiting this park.

    Eddie E.

    Very nice park - has basketball courts, swimming facility, baseball, track, and tennis courts. Of course many amenities are closed due to covid. Parking is good here as well.

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    It's very clean , love this park awesome people work there. Mi kids always have fun during summer playing at this location.

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    Attended this park for family picnic. Clean and well maintained park in residential area. Definitely recommend this park

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    The best medium park in Southern California. Pool, baseball, basketball, tennis courts, etc.

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    Ask the Community - Cerritos Park East

    Are there restrooms located near the kids playground?

    yes

    What are the dimensions of the tables under Shelter #1?

    looks like 8 rows all together split down the middle with an aisle; the tables near the ends of the rows are about 6 ft by 3 ft (small) with the inner tables about 10 ft by 3 ft (large); so its 4 tables per row in this order small table, large… 

    Are there 2 tracks? the one I saw was small

    There is only one track.

    Are the basketball courts full sized or kid sized? Are the hoops well maintained?

    Full size there are 2 full size courts

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    Review Highlights - Cerritos Park East

    “There's a pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, a small running track and lots of green grass.”

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    Liberty Park - Entrance to the San Gabriel River trail

    Liberty Park

    4.4(200 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    I went to Liberty Park for my cousin's son's first birthday party, a big event with catering and…read moredecorations and about a hundred Koreans. They took over a giant covered outdoor area with a ton of picnic tables, clean and open and perfect for a large party (I assume they had to rent this). I've been to a lot of parks over the years, and most of them don't have comparable event spaces. The one disadvantage was that we were far away from the playground, much to the chagrin of my three-year-old, who kept demanding to leave the party in favor of the play structure he saw in the distance. Liberty Park is just a huge place with several different zones. We even switched parking lots once we got there and figured out where the actual party was, on the Camp Liberty side of the park. The party was really nice, pleasant and relaxing. We had lunch, watched the dohl ceremonies (he grabbed the stethoscope, securing his future as a doctor), took pictures, and hung out with family. Then, because I'm not a monster, I took my boy to the playground. It was a great playground, well maintained and pretty quiet on a Saturday afternoon. Fewer kids, in fact, than teenagers working out and playing loud music nearby. I'm not complaining. In fact, my child was fascinated by their music and got as much entertainment from their speakers as he did from the play structure. I don't live anywhere near Cerritos, but if I did, I'd make good use of Liberty Park. What a lovely neighborhood resource, for both special events and everyday recreation.

    This is such a well rounded park with a community center, walking track, pickleball, tennis courts,…read moreplayground and more! Highly recommend these courts for pickleball too because there are a lot of courts, friendly players and it's not too advanced of play. Been coming for the last three months and I see the same players all the time. Only downside of playing pickleball here is that the courts close at like 8pm-8:30pm which is actually atrocious. I forget exactly. When I run to the restroom from the tennis/pickleball area, which looks exactly like your average park restroom. I see people on the playground and other pickleball courts (3 in the middle) (2 on side). The track is crowded too! The parking does get full in the evening so you may need to park on the street.

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    Liberty Park - Gated picnic shelter

    Gated picnic shelter

    Liberty Park - Bleachers by the softball/kickball field

    Bleachers by the softball/kickball field

    Liberty Park - Picnic tables and a trash can

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    Don Knabe Community Regional Park - Rainbow trout

    Don Knabe Community Regional Park

    4.4(192 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Long known as Cerritos Regional Park, the park was renamed Don Knabe Community Regional Park…read moreNovember 30, 2016, in honor of former Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe. The 84-acre park has been serving the community for almost 50 years, providing tennis courts, a skatepark, playgrounds, exercise equipment, public pool, indoor courts, 2 fishing lakes, basketball courts, BBQ/picnic areas & the Cerritos Sports Complex. For my recollection, my first acquaintance with Don Knabe Park came by way of participating in the Annual Youth Fishing Derby. Kids are given the opportunity to compete with other registrants to catch the largest catfish. Bait is provided, and fishing tackle is first come, first served basis. As a teenager, I became more interested in fishing, and tried my hand at largemouth bass fishing w/ lures. On my first outing, a caught a decent-sized bass. I've seen much larger sized bass caught, too. The CA Dept. of Fish & Game stocks the lakes with rainbow trout (colder months) & channel catfish (warmer months). For trout, I've been lucky using small spoons, while catfish is simply bait & wait with smelly bait of choice. For such a large park, the parking is absolutely free! Which, along with proximity, is why I frequent Don Knabe Park over others. One complaint I have, is there can be duck & other waterfowl landmines (aka poop) all over the concrete walkways next to the lakes, if the groundskeepers aren't timely at keeping up with the power washing to clear the walkways out. Cerritos' own Central Park, Don Knabe Community Regional Park is an out of doors haven, for those looking to increase their daily steps, play their sport of choice, or wet a line and see if the fish are biting. It's a great resource which I take full advantage of, and hope to continue visiting for many more years to come. Highly recommend!

    A large park with all of the standard amenities plus a lot more. I saw folk fishing, there's a…read morelarge sports complex area, and so much open area for whatever event you're looking to hold. We did our Cub Scout bridging here and it worked out perfectly! A playground, sitting area, water, and bathroom near by, along with enough room to have all of our events spread out without impeding any else's experience. In all this is a really nice park, and I'm certain we'll be back in the future. :)

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    Don Knabe Community Regional Park - These ducks must prefer trees over water lol

    These ducks must prefer trees over water lol

    Don Knabe Community Regional Park - Picnic area

    Picnic area

    Don Knabe Community Regional Park - Hillview picnic area

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    ITennis Cerritos

    ITennis Cerritos

    1.5(2 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Love to come and play with my kids here. Easy to book through their app. The director there named…read moreEli is the biggest douchebag around. He is the ball police and snitches. I'll do drills with my son with a few balls, always being respectful to others around us and rarely hitting a ball to another court on accident. But Eli likes to target individuals and single them out. We had a guy next to us with a basket of balls and he didn't say a word to that guy. If you want your kids to get better, I suggest finding a better coach, not a petty one like Eli. It's a new generation Eli, learn how to be better. Always a pleasure to speak with the other coaches there but ELI goes on power trips when he doesn't even own the courts. Don't be a bitter person towards the younger generation, not a good example.

    My kids used to take lessons here. Some coaches are good, some not so much. The good ones leave…read moreeventually. You get the feeling it just operates like a business. They don't tend to care about much. ITennis comes in as a private company to take over public tennis facilities. We preferred the people that ran things before. I've heard good things about other ITennis sites, but this one not so much. If you get serious about tennis you'll realize you'll need to go elsewhere. We just go there only to use the courts these days to play, our lessons are elsewhere. Unreasonable rules about only six balls. I'm just playing with my kids, it's not a lesson. Makes no sense.

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    ITennis Cerritos
    ITennis Cerritos
    ITennis Cerritos

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    Cerritos Park East - tennis - Updated September 2026

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