The Willmore City Heritage Association has their Annual Winter in Willmore event here. 40 tons of snow are made the morning of the event. BeautifuZeazzzl lights hang from the sky at Christmas time. Again- Willmore City Heritage Association. All are welcome to get involved to improve the quality of life of the residents. Like our Facebook page - Willmore City Heritage Association and get to know your neighbors and be involved! See you soon. read more

Drake Park is a space with potential, but it is in definite need of consistent care, maintenance, and stronger oversight from park staff. My family and I have visited this park on several occasions for picnics and playtime with my nephew and niece, and each visit has included experiences that could use significant improvement. The atmosphere and activity level of the park seem to vary depending on the weather and time of day. One of the first challenges visitors may encounter is the parking situation--particularly within the circular parking area near the end of the road. The issue is not necessarily the angle of the parking itself, but rather the layout, which seems to encourage inconsiderate parking habits. During busier hours, people frequently attempt to park bumper-to-bumper without regard for surrounding vehicles, making the area unnecessarily difficult to navigate. Upon settling into the park, it became immediately noticeable that the picnic tables were not being properly maintained. Many of the tables were covered in bird droppings, dried food residue, and other questionable debris. These areas clearly require daily cleaning and routine power washing in order to remain sanitary and usable for the public. The restroom conditions were even more concerning. Drake Park has two separate bathroom areas, and one of them was in extremely poor condition. The level of filth was excessive and appeared to reflect a lack of routine upkeep and sanitation. The individual stalls, floors, doors, and toilets were all noticeably unclean, making the facilities difficult to use comfortably or safely. During one visit, an unrelated woman aggressively approached my family and began yelling that my nephew and his grandmother could not use one of the restroom areas. The behavior was startling, inappropriate, and completely unacceptable, especially toward children in a public park environment. Another recurring issue at this location is the lack of supervision among some of the children using the playground areas. While my nephew and niece were attempting to play and socialize respectfully, a group of unattended children began singling out my niece with insults, sneering remarks, and inappropriate name-calling. No parents or guardians were present to correct the behavior, which ultimately required intervention from me directly. The situation was disappointing and reflected a broader lack of supervision and accountability within the park environment. Overall, Drake Park currently attracts an atmosphere that often feels chaotic and poorly managed. Public parks reflect the level of care invested into them, and when maintenance, cleanliness, and oversight are neglected, it inevitably impacts the quality of the environment and the behavior it attracts. With stronger upkeep, improved sanitation, and more visible management presence, this park could become a far more welcoming and enjoyable space for families and the surrounding community. read more

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A quiet park, that can quite noisy when soccer is being played. On a football sunday, there was no soccer so my daughter and I took a leisurely walk around the park, following a Pokemon route that somebody had established (no worries if you have no idea what I'm talking about...somebody who plays Pokemon Go would understand). There are two tennis courts here, with lights allowing for nighttime play. There is also a small skate park. Alas, neither were being used...in fact, there were hardly any children around, even on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon. read more

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My daughter had a soccer game here on a Sunday morning, Sept 2022. While the soccer pitch is located "across the street" Drake Park, we could not seem to find access to the lower field from Loma Vista, and made a left on Chester and another left in DeForest to access the small lot for the "Drake/Chavez Greenbelt Park." Assuming this is all part of the Drake Park proper, but it took a little intuition to find the entrance for our first visit. And still, the parking lot is small, filled with litter, human waste, and lots of broken auto glass... And it's about a 200 yard walk to the entrance of the artificial turf soccer field. Much of the human detritus in the parking lot is likely attributed to the considerable homeless population that is evident in the immediate area: dozens of people were camped out just across the street, in the dirt lot area adjacent to the river channel. That same dirt lot is variably covered with piles of demolition construction materials haphazardly dumped by who knows who? In pure defiance of posted signs prohibiting dumping. Other "unhoused Angelinos" seem to be wandering about the park, utilizing senses beyond my standard five (sight, smell, taste, hearing, and feeling) to experience things I can only imagine.... and a couple had set up camp in the park's landscaping adjacent to the walking path. Not so much unsafe as much as unsanitary This part of the park features what appears to be some kind of community garden - - locked and secured behind 10 foot chain-link fences. there is a public park restroom with only 2 of the 8 single seater stalls unlocked, and both are horrific inside. Some beautiful wall murals are marred by tagging. Much of the park here is adjacent to industrial yards, and most of the bordering landscape is littered with garbage. The soccer field is actually quite beautiful: artificial turf field with a perimeter fence. I laughed a little bit at the idea that this was a "green belt" and the soccer field was artificial turf... But there is certainly some actual real grass field in this park, and some California native plants along the periphery. So I guess that counts in the midst of This residential-industrial interface. The air was pretty heavy with the smell of oil refinery and low tide from the nearby river channel, which was probably a bigger deal to the soccer players than it was to me as a spectator. A generous three stars for the really nice soccer field and the fact that my truck windows weren't added to the considerable collection of broken auto window glass on the ground in the parking lot. My only other Long Beach Park frame of reference is Bluff Park, so I can confidently say this is nicer.... relative, though, that comparison is... read more

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Parking was ok I feel like during the summer might be a little difficult but not to bad today. Came here with the girls and decided to have a lunch from Daisys Diner that's literally only 4min away. The playground was great seems like it's brand new. Trash cans should be dumped they were overflowing. Besides that playground was clean. We had a blast. Will definitely be back to check out during the summer. read more

It is bad and good there is a lot of homeless people but it has a basket ball court a tennis courts

My daughter plays soccer here. She feels safe, good environment. I love the people here.

Good clean park very big section for children to play aswell restrooms near by ... nice little skate park and a good size basketball court read more

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I live near Drake Park, and let me say I love the area, but it has been getting considerably more unsafe over the last year dispite the wonderful people that live in the neighborhood. But first the park has so much potential. Huge open area. Play ground for kids. New soccer fields and two tennis courts. But it's sadly gotten very unsafe here. I've heard gun shots, seen so much animal and human waste and the trash is out of control. Glass everywhere. The graffiti is everywhere the gangs are out and about and I wouldn't risk your safety after dark. The city of Long Beach does little to nothing to maintain this area. And the police only patrol if tragedy appears, needless to say there are many unhoused that find there home, some with mental issues as well. read more

Very Beautiful park! Nice skate ramp, Basketball court. And open field to run about on. The wall murals colorful and inviting.

Cool playground with several playgrounds for different age groups about 9 slides and tons of different elements to playground. Why hasn't anyone posted pics of this place? read more

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This park reeks gas smell --it's intense depending on which way the breeze is going. There are several play areas for toddler and older kids too. Parking is not great at all. Parking runs around the park in a neighborhood. So it's kinda difficult to get a parking. Today was our first time here. I don't think we'll be back the Gad smell is making me feel uncomfortable. Not good for the kiddos to be running and playing smelling this gas stink. It's a fun playground for kids but play at your own risk. Unhealthy air quality. read more

Drake Park - Nice playground several play areas here - Parks Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is my favorite park in LB, the staff is very nice and really pay attention to the kids. I feel my granddaughter is well watched when she is there! Thank you all! You are the BEST! read more

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When we came by there was a mountain of snow on the lawn. "You shoulda come on Saturday! There was so much more you could sled down it and everything!" one of the local boys shouted to Brandon D. and me as we strolled by. He lobbed a couple snowballs in our direction before going back to the fight he was having with his friends. Photo: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/drake-park-long-beach#RCQV3RAPEL00Ey-_jNLspA I guess it was trucked in for a Christmas event this weekend. It's more mud-covered now, than pure white, but the kids didn't seem to care. They were having a grand ol' time. Drake Park is pretty neat. It's got two playgrounds, a community center, basketball and handball/racquetball courts, a little skatepark, and lots of space. This really cool Victorian home is also right up against it -- the Bembridge House. It's a nice park. read more

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This is a cool space nearby - has an enclosed playground area for little people and an open playground for larger ones. Also has a bike/skate park and has activities and programs for kids! I like how it's centrally located and well maintained - well done ! read more

They redid this park and I love it. Thank you Long Beach for creating a clean place for the neighbors to enjoy!

I walk to this park all the time as I am new to the area and I love basketball. There is a full court and because it is usually empty, I love going to shoot around by myself. I do see people play five on five, but mostly in the mornings on Saturdays and Sundays. There is plenty of land for kids to play, monkey bars, sand, swings, handball areas and a play area for little kids. There is also a lot of soccer going on Mondays all through the evening. It is family oriented but there are older guys gambling and drinking from noon to night by the front benches, as well as older ladies playing Mexican bingo (loteria) for money right next to those older men. I also see homeless people around, which is probably the downfall of this park, as well as the guys gambling and drinking alcohol. Over all it is ok. It is safe and it is kept up. If you live in the area, you will be just fine. There is the L.A. river walk to run or bike ride nearby, so that makes it better. This is not the best park around, but if you are a local, it is actually great. See you there! read more

lotz of activites happen here. love lb concerts in summer movies in the park snow hills in the park christmas trees made of lights every year next to the southern los angeles river walkway. read more

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I live right near this park and have gone many many many times whether it be to walk a dog, take a child to play or simply to just take a walk or read a book, it's always a peaceful place to go. There are also elderly Spanish folk playing cards at the benches and a flock of mother hens who gather around in a circle and do who knows what, but they're happy and look cute doing it. It's also in very close proximity of the LA river trail where more walking or even bike riding can ensue, all the way down the beach if you so desire. Sometimes in the summer time they play free movies and in winter give the kids a snow festival. very family and culture oriented! Play ground, skate park and hand ball court not to mention a lot of land. what more could you need in a park? read more

I grew up around Drake park. My children also loved living in the neighborhood. Drake Park. My mother owned rental properties on Loma Vista. There were many nationalities and we all got along and loved each other, we looked for each other. All our children played together. I miss those days!!! read more

Sometimes I come here during Comeback Season and Take Care of my emotions and feelings after they have So Far Gone. This is my go-to park when I need to just have some time for myself, until I realize, Nothing Was the Same. read more

My family and I have been to this park once. It really isn't the best park ever but compare to the rest of the long beach parks it's not up to par. It was dirty the time we went. There were a decent amount of people there men playing basketball and a couple of people walking around. It's a big empty type of field and a small pay area with jungle gym, swing set, and sand for kids. We only live walking distance yet wish it was better kept by long beach parks and recreation. The grass was horribly ket. read more

Great park. Should be 4.5 stars. Great if your child likes slides, lots of room and basketball courts. Was there for a short while and the kids and parents seemed nice. Nearby several blocks away is a little sketchy. read more