This is our community center! They host everything from the art league to karate classes. It's…read morealways clean, and the staff are friendly and helpful. The rates are very reasonable, even more so if you're a Cypress resident, and there's Oak Knoll Park right outside, so there's plenty for the kids to do as well. :)

Very nice everything was so clean I had a baby shower there last month . reasonable clean and the…read morepeople that throw away the trash are so sweet.. and I got my deposit back as promise within 4 weeks the only down part The parking was so packed considering there was a lot more party's going on at the same time.

Pretty grounds to walk around that is located by the library sheriff station and sculpture garden…read more Well maintained Places to sit Different statutes and sculpture throughout Accessible street side Good to walk jog sit write and reflect Stroller accessible Appears dog friendly but bring your own bags Very calm peaceful location

The Cerritos Civic Center consists of three main buildings: City Hall, Cerritos Library and the…read moreCerritos Sheriff Station. There is also a sculpture garden at the Civic Center as well as plenty of free parking. City Hall is where you go for such things as obtaining a business license, getting permits for building or remodeling, paying your water bill or getting information on recreation services. It's also here that you will find the City Council Chambers where meetings are held. There is a dolphin fountain in front of City Hall that children play in on hotter days. The Sheriff Station also includes the Community Safety office where you can obtain special permits for overnight parking in residential areas. The Library is amazing with themed sections and an entryway that includes a huge aquarium. Words can't do it justice and for a better overview you can check out this video: https://youtu.be/uFfWmuTvpm0 Many events, such as the Veterans Day ceremony, are held here throughout the year. With the nice grounds, a variety of sculptures and fountains it's a pleasing place just to walk around.

Wowww I grew up coming here and moved away 10 years ago. I came back today with my kids and it's…read moresoo cute and so clean. I love the kids area and how it's completely separate from the adults area. What a smart idea! It had some kids toys and a variety of seating options and tons of fun books! Love what they have done!

It's been a while since I last visited and it's good to see that cypress library is taking…read moreconstructive feedback into consideration. I actually am sitting in my car in the parking lot after briefly walking into to help the kids with homework. As soon as I got back to the car, I checked Yelp to see if they enabled no/half star ratings. The library is overflowing with homeless people. They are now all over the Children's areas and the smell and condition of the library is unbearable. It's clear that the city is enjoying their apportionment of homeless funding in exchange for helping them get into public spaces for shelter. As a result of this, the library, which ironically shares a parking lot with the police station and another gov building, is unusable for its intended purpose. Its smell is so putrid and heavy, my kids commented as soon as the door opened to enter. We searched for a place to sit that wasn't so rank or close to the homeless, but there was nowhere to sit. The other students in the building were also commenting, so it's a feeling shared by others -- not just myself. Looks like this library has been ruined.

One of the reasons you have to get to Stanton DMV early is because of their crazy hours. They…read moreclose at noon after opening up at 7am, and than they sord of reopen back up at 1pm. Their DMV is so outdated tho. I do not like the service here. I am glad I no longer have to go to this location after moving to Fountain Valley now. I hope they can make some improvements with their DMV. Hire more people that want to be there.

Stanton. When I lived there it was known as "Crossroads to Entertainment" because it was a city…read moreyou drove through to get somewhere better, like the beach, Disneyland, or Knott's. I think now it's now famous as the home of Elizabeth Taylor's 7th and last husband. The "City of Stanton" in a governmental sense wasn't bad. They provided a great library and Boys & Girls Club. My first play "California Suite" was at the Stanton Community Center. All of our potholders had come in the mail with the names of Stanton's councilmen and representatives. Did that happen everywhere or just Stanton? As a city, it's okay. I lived in Stanton for almost all of my pre-adult life. It was a quick bus ride to Huntington Beach (sometimes we rode our bikes the 12 miles), and a straight line to Disneyland, just five miles away, close enough that we could see the nightly fireworks that served as an unofficial curfew to come home. I attended Savannah and Mary Perez (both gone). For fun, we had a Golfland, Stanton Village Edwards, annual St. Polycarp festivals, trampoline basketball courts, and the unique Hobby City (now Adventure Land). Though we were regulars at an independent Mario's, the best places to eat in the late 70s were Sundowners (cafeteria style), Me & Ed's (especially after a game), and Pinnacle Peak, where they'd cut off your necktie and hang it, if you were stupid or silly enough to wear one. Like many California cities, it had become populated due to a railway. The LA Interurban ran straight from Watts to Santa Ana in 1905. I, too, would run straight from Watts. Named for LA assemblyman Philip Stanton, the rural area grew and was incorporated in 1911, and although it was then the largest city in OC, Anaheim had planned to use it as their "sewage farm". I think some of the seeds are still there. They dis-incorporated in 1924 to avoid the cost of road building, and re-incorporated in 1950s with the post-war population explosion. Around that time the railway no longer carried passengers, but became my shortcut to junior high. As of 2010, the population was 50% Hispanic, 23% Asian, and 22% white, with a median household of nearly 4 and an income of $51K. Though Safewise included Stanton in their seventh annual "California's 50 Safest Cities" report in 2021, the only time I was "mugged" was two boys taking my newspaper money. It was a little shadier back then. I think the guy running the Olympic torch down Katella (which I witness in 1984) was running a little faster than normal.

Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen visited the very busy city of Cerritos. Most of all, I…read moreappreciated the many restaurants, the beautiful library, the many highly ranked schools (shout out to WHS- #1 in Ca.), and the pleasing overall aesthetic of the walkways throughout the city. A lovely visit. The end.

Very disappointed in the way they address overnight parking in a family emergency. I grew up in…read moreCerritos since the 70s, my Mom still live there and now I have an emergency where I need to spend a few days watching her. Used to be able to call Sheriff Dept and give info they'd provide a temp overnight parking permit. Now they've automated with online application and I've spent 3 hours trying to obtain an overnight parking permit. It's not working due to software issues & there's no one to assist after business hours. I Called Cerritos Sheriff and they said if you get a ticket take it up with parking enforcement. You'd think in an emergency situation for parking the city would have a go to plan for it's citizens. Very Disappointed how insensitive the City of Cerritos has turned into when it comes to assisting it's citizens in emergency circumstances.

I visited this branch for the diaper bank and the woman here were so friendly and helpful. Amazing…read moreplace to get help with anything you need !

An absolute blessing!!…read more The team here has always been friendly, personable, and helpful when I've needed support. They make you feel cared for and provide you with a variety of information (depending what your needs are). There is a park on site that my son has always enjoyed. Parking is limited. Si hablan español. I am so happy to have them in my neighborhood. There are interesting articles about the center written by the OC Weekly - which closed last year... https://www.ocweekly.com/anaheim-independencia-community-centers-mystery-mural-restored/ https://www.ocweekly.com/gloria-lopezs-legendary-activism-began-with-the-integration-of-an-anaheim-mexican-school/

It was such a struggle to find photos of what the community hall looked like so this is for anyone…read morelooking to book with Palms Park. Hall was nice, just a little outdated. It accommodated our 115 guests and could have fit even more. There is plenty of parking. Staff was super nice.

MaryJosephineGuzzetta@gmail.com Lakewood resident since 2008…read moreTuesday, January 23, 2024 @ 6:06 AM YELP Posting/Copies Notables City of Lakewood P.O. Box 158 5050 Clark Avenue Lakewood, CA 90714-0158 (562) 920-9701 service1@lakewoodcity.org KUDOS LAKEWOOD PALMS PARKS/RECREATION STAFF Seniors Need Companionship, activities that afford mental and social stimulation that stimulate brain prowess and thwart isolation. Thank you, City of Lakewood, for validating these needs by welcoming nonprofit ARC to host Senior Duplicate Bridge. Staff are 10+ professionals; so, so nice/empathetic. Tables are set up for use; heat turned on comfortable degree. Venue cleaned; and best of all: hospitable smiles. We bridge aficionados are grateful! Thank you; God Bless; prayers constant one/all. MJRRG

As a contractor, I would like to say that I recently pulled the roofing permit from the city of…read moreLakewood. Well, it took me a couple of hours to complete everything needed, I think this is fair because I did not come prepared with all the paperwork filled out if I had I think I would've been out in less than an hour maybe even less than 30 minutes. I would also like to say that at first it's a little frustrating because there's not a line you can walk directly to, but then upon second glance, the check-in system and the exceptionally kind gentlemanly receptionist was super helpful and would put you in queue for exactly where you needed to go. I actually found this rather efficient. Furthermore, everyone was extremely helpful with anything that I lacked knowledge on. I got the permit and started the roofing project and everything has been going very smoothly and I'm just very impressed with I do about 100s a year all over Southern California so I experience. The last thing I would like to say was, I really quite had a great time at the office because the morning I was there it seems like the coordinators of the front office a couple of very kind ladies. It seemed to me like we're organizing the staff and having a kindly meeting about how best to operate, it seem very cordial and productive... Then in the middle of the meeting, some soup walked in, does seem like Very butt hurt. He wasn't invited to the meeting and made a big stink out of it, and it clearly made everyone extremely uncomfortable. They were trying to whisper, but it was pretty obvious though there was a ton of office drama going on... Listen, I don't know who's on the right side here, but I thought it was pretty funny and from my perspective, no matter who is right the "Suite made everyone super uncomfortable so I thought it was hilarious. Anyway, I still recommend the city of Lakewood if you need to get a roofing permit... In fact they are the only game in town

You have grants and loan programs at the Lakewood City Hall department. The person who's running…read morethat department is red lining and profiling the black Community. they're on the waiting list for over 20 years when ask about where your position is on the loan an grant program list. mysteriously, the neighbor next door, started getting work done and getting their grants loan approved after you've been waiting for 20 years. The person that's running the department purposely idenying people of color, the opportunity to get their home repaired with the loan and grant program at the Lakewood City Hall.

I had a nice time browsing through the magazines and reading my books here. Parking is free and the…read moregrounds a kept clean. The library itself smells a bit moldy and it did trigger my allergies. The WiFi access wasn't available for me to use since I am not a Cerritos resident or a library card holder. What a bummer. The seeds library is nice and the 80s movie theater themed architecture interesting. I wouldn't mind visiting again if I am in the vicinity.

We love this library! My toddler LOVES this library. My toddler visits regularly about every 2…read moreweeks. We've only really spent time in the children's area, which is very big and engaging. My daughter enjoys the educational apps on the iPads, the huge fish tank, the beautiful indoor tree, the rotating art/ themed display by the art room, the indoor lighthouse, and the books of course. I'm not sure if the koi fish pond is part of the library or the civic center but it's all in the same vicinity. There's also a dolphin water fountain my toddler enjoys and a sculpture garden. We always recommend this library to our out of town friends/ guests.