Cute spot to walk around and watch the the scenery...... featuring a rotating collection of modern sculptures in a peaceful setting with paved paths, seating, but very small. Located right next to the library. Glad we came to check it out. read more

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We took high school graduation photos for my daughter, the background was stunning! Full of flowers and sculptures. read more

Didn't even know this existed and I pass by it everyday. Beautiful intimate sculptures garden. Take a little walk and sit to absorb the beauty of it. Right next to Sheriff office. So happy I found it. read more

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A quick nice stroll around this small park next to the library and sheriffs dept. There were multiple art sculptures and a cool hidden tree tunnel! Check it out if you're around the area. read more

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This is another one of those things that happened to pop up from somebody who I follow on Yelp. It looked like a great little place to go and I'm so glad we went. This is actually a small park that is walled in and beautifully landscaped. There are several sculptures as you walk around the path that forms kind of a circle. It's right at the Civic center with City Hall and a large library, which also have some sculptures. One is a really cute fountain with four feng shui animals. The sculptures range from modern art to more realistic statues. There is a memorial sculpture in honor of the victims of the Aero Mexico crash of 1986 In which a DC-9 crashed into neighborhood just before noon on a Sunday, destroying 5 homes and damaging 7 more, killing all 64 people on board of the DC-10, all 3 people in the small plane that hit the DC-10, and 15 people were killed in their homes. It was so sad to see the sculpture with two separate placques--one with those who died on the ground and those passengers in the two planes. Ten where children. It was so sad to see the names of family members who were killed just hanging out at home in a Sunday morning. Very, very touching. This is garden is small, but it is really a hidden gem! read more

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Cute little garden located by the library! Loved the sculptures. The garden is very serene. read more

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Nice little spot to have a stroll and take pictures! Like others have said, the space is pretty small (takes about 15 minutes at a leisurely pace), but it's perfect for killing a bit of time. There are some pretty cool sculptures, and the paths/grass is well maintained. If you're coming by using Apple Maps like I did, you can park way farther inside the lot if you want to be closer to the actual garden. Otherwise, you walk past the sheriff station and city hall (also decorated by some sculptures, actually). read more

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Small unassuming place where you can enter into a peaceful space in the middle of the busy library, Cerritos high school and civic center/ sheriff's station. Lots of people park here to wait for the high school dismissal so it's quite busy in the afternoon. No entrance fees, just a collection of seemingly random items, in the midst of well maintained walkways and greenery. I noticed confetti and a champagne cork - the remains of what imagine was a proposal. It's quite picturesque here, am sure prom night photos would look great as well. Trees are well trimmed and still shady, lots of benches for sitting and hanging out, hedges are well planted to provide sound buffers. Steps away from the library and civic center. read more

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Such a hidden gem - I'm so glad I accidentally found it while exploring the Cerritos Library. It's a sculpture garden that's tucked away from the public, but with shared parking with the library. It's not busy - I've come here during the work week (before, during, and after lunch) as well as on weekends (mid-mornings and early afternoons) and there are harslt any folks around. Occasionally you might encounter a few school children hanging out along with a few adults enjoying the garden, but it's never crowded or busy, which I love. It's such a tranquil place with beautiful sculptures and a hidden arched garden walkway - all perfect for taking photos too. I like to come here and just take in the peace and quiet, maybe draw or take photos. Stop by, explore, and enjoy this lovely hidden treasure in Cerritos. read more

Such a cute little spot! It wasn't crowded at all when we visited, which made it feel even more special. We only had a short amount of time between other plans, but it was definitely worth the quick stop. The garden is charming and peaceful -- a nice break from the usual busy places. I'd love to come back and spend a little more time exploring when I'm not in a rush! read more

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Beautiful hidden gem for those who enjoy sculpture art and statues. Plenty of parking for cars. Worth a look. read more

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Such a quiet space. I'd had a frenzied morning and was on the hunt for some solitude to regroup. What a wonderful place to find quiet in the busy-ness of the world beyond this gardens gates. read more

Relatively small and hidden, it's a nice relaxing place to walk around in to enjoy the artwork. Free parking behind it and free entry to the garden. There's less than a dozen sculptures so you'll be done fairly quickly unless you like to sit and ponder the artist's masterpieces. We enjoyed ourselves and would wonder through again if in the area. Enjoy! read more

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A nice little park with a garden setting. It's tucked behind tall greeneries and located across a parking lot opposite of the Cerritos Library. There are 2 entrances, one from the parking lot and a smaller one off the street. It's a decent sized garden. If you're not really into sculptures or art, you can easily blow right through in 5 minutes. But if you like art, a nice peaceful setting to take pictures or just sit and chill, then this may be a nice spot to spend some time. Unfortunately I didn't spot any plaques describing each sculpture except for the one that's to memorialize the victims of the Cerritos air disaster, where 2 planes collided and fell onto homes. My family and I spent about a 1/2 hour here taking photos and strolled at a leisurely pace. Not a bad way to walk off a big lunch we had nearby. read more

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Quiet. It's a bit tucked away, which probably keeps traffic light. What is not to love about this outdoor sculpture garden? It's free; it's beautiful; it's something different. If you're in the neighborhood and need some peace, perhaps a moment to collect your thoughts, this is just the place. read more

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Road Trip: While heading to Cerritos last week, I looked up things to do & stumbled upon the Cerritos Sculpture Garden. Since my friend & I were already in the area, why not explore! Sightseeing: What a cute sculpture garden! Both tall & small sculptures, a fountain & a nearly hidden hedge covered pathway were pretty cool to see. It's a nice walk-through & has fun photo moments throughout! Things To Consider: There are several places to sit if you choose, as well as free parking. I can even imagine having a nice little lunch there if you happen to be in the area. Nearby, just a few steps away is also the Cerritos Library which caught my eye! Overall: I'm glad we stopped by! Art is usually a great idea, which can stimulate imagination in all forms! read more

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This garden is mind-blowing in a good way! There are so many remarkable sculptures that have meaning and are interesting to look at. Some even appear to defy gravity, others bring you back to your childhood whimsically and for a moment, think like a child. The meta sculpture actually captured my mind momentarily and made me have some intellectual thoughts, which is so rare for me. Many people take family photos or pose on the sculptures, which provides a moment of freedom from the usual spots you find within a city. If you have young children or have a few moments during lunch, find this Garden to soak in some of the art and nature! read more

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Nice little garden by the Cerritos Civic Center and Library. The Sculpture are cool and unique and the garden has a little hidden tunnel. While we were there, people were taking family photos and more. The garden is provides a pretty background for photographers. Great place to check out if you happen to be in the area. read more

What a quaint garden to enjoy some beautiful sculptures! There's parking behind the garden next to the city hall and library. Blink ev chargers are also available. My family enjoyed a snack and spent about 20 min here, luckily temperatures were mild since there isn't much shade. It was nice seeing children run around the grassy areas. There's relatively a lot of space, just need to watch the entrance which leads out onto the Main Street. read more

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Best outing ever! My grandchildren (ages 6, 8, and 11) loves everything about this sculpture garden. I loved the easy access, free parking, no fee admission, clean environment, well maintained (secure atmosphere with Sheriff's station next door. The 11 year old, was so excited about the sculptures, she pulled out her sketch pad and drew everything! Even the bamboo was fascinating to the children (who knew?!) Beautifully arranged, super interesting and even mini-child-sizes sculptures. My grandchildren begged to come back here as if it was Disneyland! And it was all free! I'm so delighted we found this on Yelp! I was searching for a "hedge maze" and it turns out there was a very similar hedge-type structure here, but the best part of this garden experience was the open-air LOVELY atmosphere. Wow! read more

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This is a free for all walk-in small sculpture garden at the civic center. Came here on Easter Sunday and it was nice and quiet with almost no one else. The sculptures were wonderful to look at and definitely very photogenic. If you're in the neighborhood definitely come to take a look! read more

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Cerritos Sculpture Garden is a municipal garden with beautiful sculptures and free for the public to view at any time. It is well kept and quiet welcoming. This garden is located near the Cerritos Sheriff's Station in the Cerritos Civic Center with plenty of free parking. The sculpture garden is on the small side but really is a great place for an intimate photo shoot (especially since it isn't heavily populated so you don't have to worry about waiting for others to move so you can get some people free photos). One of my favorite sculptures is Join The Parade by Jane Rankin. This sculpture is of 7 children and 1 dog standing in a line as a make shift marching band, using kitchen utensils and pots/ pans as their musical instruments. You can just picture something like this happening on an ordinary day in real life. The innocence of it is very sweet. I do like that this small sculpture garden does provide plenty of shade if you are coming here on a sunny day. Although this garden is small, I really enjoy coming here and have many times. The art itself doesn't change but I always find something new and interesting every time I do come. If you haven't been here, consider making a stop by if you are in the area. read more

Cerritos Sculpture Garden - Join The Parade sculpture by Jane Rankin. Please note that cute dog may not be present upon your visit - Public Art Near Me - Cerritos, California

First time visitor with my doggie and pleasantly surprise Located right across Cerritos high school near the sheriff station. There is an entrance street side or by the sheriff station Parking seems available at the civic center and there was not any charge - just don't park in a mark spot Dozen different sculptures Area well maintained with grass and trees and bamboos Next to the civic center library / civic center area where are there are additional pieces Nice walking path and benches available to sit. I consider it dog friendly just bring your own bag for pickup as there is a trash bin located at both entrances Stroller human friendly :) No fee and nice way to start the morning with exploring something different in a calm and peaceful setting read more

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Such a great spot to visit alone or with family. Ample parking, impeccably clean and gorgeous art. Swing by to experience it. read more

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Definitely a hidden gem. I did my high school formal photos here a few years back, and just recently did my engagement photoshoot here! If you're looking for a place with subtle greenery and a modern aesthetic, this is the place. No entrance fee, large parking lot, quiet environment, and no large crowds (at least when we went) are a plus. When we went here for my engagement shoot, there were no other people present. Highly recommend! read more

Located in the Cerritos Civic Center (adjacent to the Sherriff's Station), the Cerritos Sculpture Garden is a small clean free outdoor public art exhibit featuring several abstract art sculptures, fountains across the way at the nearby library, & pleasant foliage to enjoy. Further tucked away in its own private space within the Sculpture Garden is the "Cerritos Air Disaster Memorial." On a picture-perfect, quiet Sunday morning, August 31,1986, a small private plane and a large Aeroméxico DC-9 commercial jet en route to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) collided mid-air & crashed into a quiet suburb. The smaller aircraft crashed into a school yard, while the larger DC-9 commercial passenger aircraft jet crashed into a residential neighborhood. As a result, a total of eighty-two (82) people lost their lives that Labor Day weekend. Although I was very young when the disaster occurred, I (like many others) still vividly remember the horrific sights, sounds, & smells of burning jet fuel, death, & destruction on that fateful day. What became known as "The Cerritos Air Crash" made national headlines, but out of the ashes of the darkness & despair of this tragedy arose a greater sense of community, with neighbors helping neighbors. It also prompted the implementation of safer protocols & procedures for air traffic monitoring for all airport approaches & departures all around the U.S., with the hopes that something like this never happens again. As a tribute to the victims & families of the Cerritos Air Crash, the City of Cerritos installed the "Cerritos Air Disaster Memorial" to the Sculpture Garden. Housed in its own quiet private space, this special abstract art sculpture by artist Kathleen Caricof features two (2) wing-like figures & the names of those who perished in the crash. The smaller "wing" sits atop a black granite pillar with the engraved names of fifteen (15) victims on the ground who perished. The larger "wing" sits atop a black granite pillar with the engraved names of the sixty-seven (67) passengers & flight crew aboard the two (2) aircrafts who also perished. Representing wings, flight, weightlessness, & release, the "Cerritos Air Disaster Memorial" is a beautiful, tastefully done tribute in a space providing visitors a quiet sanctuary for remembrance, comfort, & reflection. Parking: Free at Civic Center Admission: Free read more

Cerritos Sculpture Garden - Remembering our dear friends & families.  The Cerritos Air Disaster Memorial.  -  8/31/2022. - Public Art Near Me - Cerritos, California

natural beauty & knowledgeable staff! great place to spend some quiet time & learn more about nature!

I got engaged here it's a cool spot for photos . The cave/bush is really cool. It has very neat sculptures. read more

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The Cerritos Sculpture Garden is small, yet, mighty. It's so peaceful and mostly clean. Great place to snap some photos - just for fun or I've seen several photo shoots. Not sure if the City of Cerritos requires a permit. I probably love this place and more jealous about it because it's right next to the library. Two things my hometown, Downey, does not have right now: a library (ours is closed due to a major renovation) and sculpture garden of any kind. Enjoy free parking. read more

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I'm a sucker for public art... and especially sculpture. So this has been on my list for some time. It's a nice little garden area with some interesting pieces, but it needs a little attention and TLC. Parking is easy in the Cerritos city lot. The entrance is quite grand and I was excited to finally find time to come visit. I came on a Monday afternoon and it's possible there was still some weekend clean-up that hadn't happened. When I arrived, some folks were bathing in the one fountain sculpture. Other pieces showed signs of rain damage (when was the last time it rained here?) and cobwebs across entire sculptures. A lot of trash too. I'm sure there is much more to do in any city besides beautifying public art, but maybe there could be a "Friends of the Cerritos Sculpture Garden" that might help? I don't live in or near Cerritos so I know... I should shut my yap but still... it hurts to see art in a less than beautiful condition. This little park is definitely lovely though. And I really do salute the city for doing this. I wish there was more information about the pieces and the artists. I only found a couple of plaques with artist/piece info and being someone that wants to know everything about what I'm seeing, I was disappointed not to know the name or the artist making many of the works on display. Not being a native Angeleno, I was really not aware of the Cerritos plane crash that claimed so many lives, or the impact on the city and how it changed aviation. This was fascinating and moving and I'm so glad they included a lot of information about this. It's definitely worth seeing if you're in the neighborhood or anywhere nearby. Being the neat freak I am, I did want to Swiffer about and clean up a little. But that's public art isn't it... the public part is vital and art is for everyone. A blessing that is all too rare these days. read more

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This was a nice little spot to find some quiet. The greenery was well maintained, but also not over done. read more

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A Sculpture Garden in Cerritos? It was a 50th anniversary gift to the community from the City of Cerritos. How nice! It was dedicated in 2006. You will find the Cerritos Sculpture Garden located in the Cerritos Civic Center, to the west of the Cerritos Sheriff's Station/Community Safety Center. The Garden is open 24/7. Parking is free & abundant. There are 9 separate sculptures here of which 2 were added between 2016 & 2018. The most recently added sculptures are here for only two years, then they will be replaced with new pieces. There is enough room in this garden to display 20 art pieces. These are the permanent sculptures on display: Cerritos Air Disaster Memorial, "Statue of Freedom", "The Elements", "Mirage", "Infinity", "Dancer", "Join the Parade". On Display from 2016-2018 are: "Flame" and "Joker" - better hurry if you want to see these. (I wrote this review on 11-25-2018. It is now 2019, so I'm not sure if they are still there.) You can find information about each sculpture and the garden on the City of Cerritos website under the "City Attractions" tab. I like information and would have loved to see a plaque with info near each sculpture, rather than come home to look it up. There is one information plaque for the "Statue of Freedom". My Yelp pictures of the sculpture have the title and artist listed, so hope those will be of some help. I really liked the "Mirage", "Statue of Freedom", and "Infinity" sculptures. *The Mirage is approximately 7 feet, 9.5 inches tall by 15 feet wide. Looks like an orb sandwiched between two triangular shapes. *The Statue of Freedom is a smaller replica of the sculpture which is on top of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.! If you ever wanted to see it up close, this is the place to go! *The Infinity is cool to see! It is lit at night, so I think that would be neat to experience! This garden is a relatively small space, but it is good for taking photos for any occasion or for a break to rest & relax. read more

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Always enjoy my visits to the Garden. It's situated in an area of town right next to all the hustle and bustle of city hall, sheriff station and library, but once you enter the Garden you would never know. An oasis in the city. read more

Awesome Experience !!! We had lunch and enjoyed the BEAUTIFUL art. My friends loved the walk though arch.

Cute, small park. Fun to walk and admire the sculptures. Love that it is off the main road but still feels quiet. Check out the library next to it because it is also beautiful! read more

The Cerritos Sculpture Garden is a beautiful and serene place to visit. The sculptures are lovely and the gardens are well-maintained. It's a great place to take a stroll and enjoy the artwork. read more

Once upon a time, I peeked behind the greenery to find this lovely, postcard-sized delight of a sculpture garden. A nice respite in a busy city. The grounds are kept up nicely. Be aware it is CRAZY when students are let out from the high school across the street. However, it is worth a stop if in the neighborhood! The end. read more

Thanks for Yelps Elite Alana, we found this place through her posting. Google Map said "arrived" so we parked the car and realized we parked at the Cerritos Library, however it was very nice Library from the outside ( library was closed) so we took some pictures and wandered around. We asked a lady at a Safety Counter and she told us the Sculpture Garden is right behind the Sheriff Station building. It was a small, well kept green garden (I didn't see any flowers), very quiet and peaceful. There are about a dozen of statuses, pretty interesting. We finished visiting the garden within 30 minutes. If you have a concert at Cerritos concert to go or something else to do in the area, it worth to stop by but it's not a destination. read more

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We have stopped at this garden several times while on our way to the library. This cute little spot is clean and relaxing. The statues are beautiful and add to the garden's serenity. While it's a nice spot to have lunch or study, it can get pretty crowded during the week. The kids from the high school (across the street) come here after school and can be a bit noisy at times. I like this cute little spot to catch up on some reading or have lunch. As we were leaving the library here the other day, we even noticed the beautiful lights too! read more

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Beautiful for grad photos for any occasion to be honest! Lots of sculptures to get creative with and to be intimate! Very pretty!