I have driven by this small park multiple times and finally got a chance to stop by today…read more I give it 5 stars because I knew exactly what to expect from the reviews I've read. Is it small? Very small. It took us less than 5 minutes to walk from one end to the other to the LO stopping to walk around the kids play structure. It's would be a nice place to sit and relax except one of the neighboring houses had some renovation going on and all we could hear was the drilling. Street parking is so easy I give it 5 stars because it's dedicated to fallen soldiers and it's not pretending to be something it isn't

Cutest neighborhood park with a kids playground- perfect for kids to play at and relax. Great…read moresniffing spot too

I love this park so much. Large, spread out and safe. Interesting landscaping and immaculately well…read moremaintained walking paths, not just a flat and huge park. Great equipment in the various play structures for little to older kids. Nice shady areas and thoughtfully placed seating. Excellent community center with classes for toddlers to senior citizens. Safe and clean restrooms. Plentiful, safe, free and convenient parking. Of course, the park also offers the gorgeous peaceful views that draw visitors and residents to PV.

Fred Hesse Jr community park is an excellent park to walk dogs are just casually take a nice stroll…read morewith a loved one. We used to bring out two little boys Louis and Teddy to this park long ago when they were younger, they both recently passed) so we decided to bring their nephew Onxy here for a nice stroll around the park. Great park with nice friendly, considerate people walking their kids and their pets.

The good: There's a huge open grassy area at this park so…read moreit's good for picnics.. There are also some tree areas for shade. They have public restrooms. They have a basketball court. There's a sidewalk trail that good for kids' scooters or wagons. The area is slightly inclined in certain spots. The bad: My toddler loves playing in the sand here and it gets awfully messy. I don't know what the appropriate shoe wear is because she just gets tons of sand in her sneakers and then tries removing her shoes all the time. There are also fire ants. It's not the most well kept of playgrounds. There are spider webs and a lot of wear and tear and worn down playground materials. The interesting: When I came, there were 4 separate parties going on with tents or picnic blankets setup so this place was popping for families.

Great park, Great Location, big open space. Clean, Safe neighborhood. Friendly environment…read more Volleyball court located right next to playground area, you will need to have your own nets though. Basketball court there, plenty of benches and tables. Great walking trail. Bathroom does need a little work though. No stall doors and never any toilet paper

Brought my preschooler here for Friday Fun. Unfortunately, she couldn't sit still during story…read moretime and kept running around. The activities were good to keep her occupied though. She loved looking at all the exhibits and was fascinated by the turtles and light-up display.

This is a wonderful bit of nature in the middle of the South Bay. Birds seem to like it there and…read moreon a nice day it's peaceful despite the traffics sounds off Sepulveda and Madrona. Easy parking is off the northeastern side along Maple / Plaza del Amo. The nature center is pretty modern with helpful staff / volunteers. They chuckle pretty heartily if you ask to see the "domesticated restroom"

Great way to spend an afternoon on a Saturday. Many families here Park is huge. Definitely…read morerecommend coming here.

I am not a fan of Dr. Who. I have caught a few episodes and I did not succumb to the galactic…read moretravels of the cycling Whos. However, I respect and truly admire that they added a cultural term to modern vocabulary: the Tardis Effect, which basically means that you enter a space and it is more spacious and complex than you can imagine based on what you believe it can hold based on exterior. Another example is Snoopy's Dog house. And as a final example, I offer a person's head. It does not seem like it holds a lot but it holds an ever expansive universe of thoughts, ideas and memories. This park can serve as another example of the Tardis Effect. It is a small park, like legit tiny, but when you look from its multiple view points you see the vastness of the pacific ocean and shore lines, which can induces so much within your head universe. Like one time I went and I imagined that a sea monster would rise from the waters far away. The sea monster was like Godzilla, except purple and its blast were white and froze people to death. Missiles could not quell its fury. I imagined that the solution would have to be mystical like when Perseus defeated the Kraken using Medusa's head. I repeat that the park is small by feet or metric cubes, or what ever unit of measure is used to measure a park's length, but when you enter you will see more than you expected, if you let yourself. I wonder what the opposite of the Tardis Effect is? What is something that is super big but when you step inside is actual small. Hopefully, a whale's belly cause I might end up there one day and wish to survive. If you are not one who embraces imaginative trips, this place offers something more grounded: beautiful views that are plainly gorgeous. When you allow yourself to sit and view, you want to take pictures, you want to have a date, you want to have a meaningful conversation, you want to meditate. It is a small gulp of fresh air that can be released into a big space. Logistically, parking is hard to come by. I am a local so I park on the street nearby and walk. I do not have a parking permit, I find street parking. The walk from the park to the car is not that long and depending on your fitness level it can be exhausting or a breeze. I went today to hike some of its neighboring trails. And the trails were closed. So expect this place to be a treat, if you are the type of person who can take the small of the earth and see the large of the earth.

Lovely neighborhood park! This park is a hidden gem - you need to be careful when driving by to not…read moremiss it. Great place for a kiddo party. Be careful on the grassy fields as there are holes from the gophers. Nice trail around the park to walk around. - Large grassy field - Play area for kids - Benches - Parking is easy Love this park, will be back!

Great little hidden gem to take the kids and/or for a seclude picnic. Huge grass area to lay out or…read moreplay with a 1/4 mile paved walkway for scootering, biking, or skating. Large playground with swings and a supersize slide. Bbq pits. And spectacular view looking over the city... and, squirrels.

This park could be cleaner and I wish there was more of a focus on keeping the wildlife healthy and…read morenative. Instead it's industrialized mowers. However, this park is made better by its large size and the adjacent library. It's scenic and has old trees and barbeque pits. There are some riff raff types in the park and I can imagine it wouldn't be a perfectly safe place at night. But it's near a major street and basically safe. Come here to get some Zen, have water and food and relax.

This morning, a kid was riding an E-bike on the walking pathway inside Victor Park, almost…read morecolliding with me. It was a very dangerous and frustrating experience, and I plan to take a photo of the rider if this happens again. The park clearly has signs prohibiting biking on the pathways. Under Torrance's local ordinances, riding a Class 3 E-bike here is illegal and subject to fines. Even Class 1 or 2 E-bikes (and traditional bicycles) are only permitted on designated bike paths or roadways, making it illegal to ride them on sidewalks or within the park's walking areas.

Very nice park. Has a tennis and basketbsll court. Also a big grass area for dogs. Big playground…read moretoo. 5 stars, very nice park

Ladera Linda Park is one of Palos Verdes' hidden gems. The park offers absolutely stunning ocean…read moreviews and some of the most beautiful sunsets around , it's the perfect spot to slow down and take it all in. The walking trails are well maintained and great for all ages, whether you're out for a peaceful stroll, walking your dog, or enjoying a scenic workout. There's plenty of open space, picnic tables, and shaded areas, making it a wonderful place for families, small gatherings, or a quiet moment to yourself. The park feels clean, safe, and never overly crowded, which adds to its charm. If you're looking for a relaxing place to enjoy nature and breathtaking views in Palos Verdes, Ladera Linda Park is a must-visit.