Beautiful place to enjoy nature. There are a lot of squirrels that are not afraid of humans. The…read moreduck pound has tons of activities going on depending what time of day you visit. Ducks, turtles, and sometimes fishing. Tons of walking, biking, pet strolls, picnics, workouts, baseball and soccer sport.. Great place to relax.

Nice open spaces staff is here invisible clubs, and training programs going on shaded benches…read morepretty well. Kept grounds and plague area. Not bad for the kids.

This park is absolutely one of our favorite outdoor spots in Lakewood! San Martin Park (often…read morecalled "Pumpkin Park") is wonderfully clean, well-kept, and family friendly. The big open grassy areas are perfect for picnics, tossing a frisbee, or just relaxing on a sunny afternoon. The playground is unique and so fun, the pumpkin-and-carriage themed play structure really sparks kids' imaginations and gives it that storybook charm. There's also additional play equipment, a tot lot for little ones, and plenty of space for kids of all ages to run around. We loved the sports facilities too, basketball courts, baseball/softball fields, and even a wading pool area in warmer months. It's a great mix of active and chill areas, so every member of the family can have a good time. There are picnic tables, shaded spots, and BBQ areas where you can hang out for hours, and the neighborhood feels peaceful and safe. Whether you're bringing the kids, meeting friends, or just taking a stroll, this park is a little outdoor gem. Highly recommend!

One of our favorite parks. Nice sized playground, ample grass areas and has a baseball field. I…read moreappreciate that it's not on or near a Main Street - which is great for little kids. Usually the crowd is respectful and the kids are nice. Always feel safe in the neighborhood.

Happy Easter, YELPers!…read more Rynerson Park located in Lakewood, CA is a total hit with friends and family! From the spacious grounds, plentiful play areas, and even a dog run area, this park has it all. Today, Easter Sunday 2026, our group of 40 has been having a blast since this morning. The area is clean and well kept, with city workers on site doing light work in the background. Many families are enjoying picnics with one another, sharing dishes, and having a blast looking for Easter eggs. Just as we did last year, we engaged with a neighboring family for a fun game of volleyball. This has been great! There is plenty of parking available in the lot, with several spots being designated for handicap parking. No stairs or steps are needed to access the park and there is an abundance of street parking, as well. For being an outdoor enjoyment area the sound level has not gone above mid and the grounds are well kept and clean. I look forward to our annual picnic for next year, already! xx

We had plans to teach my son how to ride his 1st bike. However, this park does not allow it.read more

Whaley Park in Long Beach turned out to be a really lively and playful place when I visited it. The…read morewhole area felt energetic in a way that teenagers would enjoy a lot, especially since I saw so many teens around the basketball courts, the grassy fields, and even near the playground. It surprised me how naturally the park gave off that youthful atmosphere without trying too hard. The open spaces and colorful areas almost felt like spots made for taking pictures, and they did not cost anything to enjoy, which makes them perfect for teenagers who like hanging out and being creative. It was my first time at Whaley Park, and I did not realize how much there was to enjoy until I walked around. I appreciated how easy it was to relax there without feeling rushed or crowded, even with all the teens playing games, taking photos, and talking with each other. Some parts of the park looked a little older or worn down, which is part of why I am giving it four stars instead of five, but nothing took away from the overall experience. I never doubted that the visit would turn out the way I hoped it would. I have only visited Whaley Park once before writing this review, but it ended up being one of the more enjoyable and energetic parks I have been to in a long time. I would highly recommend that teenagers go there because they would love the open spaces, the sports areas, the photo spots, and the creative vibe. It gives them a place to have fun, take pictures, and feel inspired in a simple and playful environment.

Great park perfect for kids lots of things to climb, do & spin on…read more Theres even shade & instruments for kids to play on. It's a medium to small park but packed with stuff to do & very well maintained.

This is a very nice playground. No dogs are allowed, so there is no poop (left behind by some…read moreowners). There are sand-areas that have some toys left by some parents for all the kids to play. We like this little playground. There are trees for shade.

Nice park and pretty quiet diring the week. Has a nice pond and equipment for the kids to play on…read more It's a nice park kind of secluded.

Nice little park, has a single tennis court and a small basketball court that is allocated to…read morepickleball on occasion. Nice tree spacing so shade is not problem and there is plenty of room for kids and dogs to run around. If you are a pickleball player and have some game, give it a try these guys play hard. I have yet to see a beginner on these courts.

Hidden little park near the 405 freeway, I always came here with my fiance and cocker spaniel to…read moreget some fresh air and play time for our pup. This park was pretty quiet and would only see less than a handful people around. This is a great place to teach your dogs tricks or let him go unleash and run around and play catch or something. You can park in the residential area, which is always plentiful. There are some shady trees and the grass is nicely maintained. Some people may complain and say this park is too small and dinky, but I guess it just depends what you want to do here. For us, walking our dog and having a different change of scenery is just perfect us 3. There really isn't much here, just a few benches and a cement road for people to ride their bikes or roller blade right on through, but that's probably why it's so deserted.

Enclosed park is in the middle of a quiet neighborhood, with a paved walkway around the perimeter…read morecalled the San Gabriel river parkway trail. Entry is through a locked gate, the hall is open for rent and other use through Lakewood parks and recreation. We are here today for hula classes offered also by parks and recreation of Lakewood. Well maintained landscaping of green grass and tall trees, plus a wisteria vine that am sure is stunning when in bloom.

It's a good park, but it wouldn't be my first choice of a park to visit whenever I need a breath of…read morefresh air. It's much too small compared to Rynerson Park, just steps away in terms of displacement, but over a mile away in terms of distance. However, the trail both inside and outside the park can provide a nice place to blow off some steam and perhaps "go and smell the roses" as alluded to in those Travelocity commercials. You might find some roses somewhere along the nature trail outside the park, but you won't find any inside this park. In fact, the plantation within the grounds isn't as abundant, which shouldn't come off as surprising since I previously mentioned how small the park is. However, there is plenty enough open space to hold a nice summer camp, which the City of Lakewood does annually. I personally think Rynerson Park would be a better place to hold a summer camp as it would allow for so much more activities in the wider, more open space just on the other side of the San Gabriel River. But then again, Monte Verde does have an amphitheater and even a fire ring, neither of which is found at Rynerson. The park has a lodge called the S. Mark Taper Foundation Vista Lodge, which I suppose you could compare to a ski resort lodge minus the fact that you're not skiing in the park lol. I also suppose it's used pretty frequently for special events, and you'll know that from a sign at the entrance indicating that there is a private event going on. The nature trail inside the park is about a quarter mile long. There's a fair amount of vegetation, but not a whole lot that you'll likely see more on the nature trail outside the park instead. So far, I've been to the park three times. The first time, the front gate was closed, so all I could do was explore the West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail. The second time, there was a baby shower at the event, and I didn't want to intrude. The third time, there was another private event, but it had just ended, so I got to take a couple laps on the nature trail inside the park. It was nice to explore for once, but like I alluded to earlier, don't expect a whole lot. In fact, one of the placards was completely worn out, and I could barely read the title of that placard. There's also a barbecue/picnic area by the lodge, which would be perfect for those summer camps that I mentioned earlier in this review. I can also see the grounds being used a lot by organizations like boy scouts and girl scouts. However, it'd be hard to play a pickup game of soccer there; that's more of a Rynerson thing if that makes sense. Overall, it's not a bad park to go to, but depending on your interests, you may find it pales in comparison to your neighborhood park. I believe it could use a revamp because the park looks like it has seen better days. Hopefully, that will happen sooner rather than later!

So this happened 3/4/26 at around 440ish.... This grumpy old man came out of no where and kicked…read moreout a kids baseball team that was about to practice. Apparently the old man was upset that the field belonged to him between 4-8pm. The coach for other team explained he understood and thought nobody was going to use it since it was almost 5pm and was looking for a field to practice. The old guy could have explained in a monotone manner calm demenor in front of kids but noooooo he had to be heard. Grumpy old man. Oh and by the way the fields are in horrible condition. Mound was totally off and infield had more waves than the ocean. Bad place to be and bring your kids to not only because of horrible people but because of horrible field conditios and possible injuries.

I love it that's where is movies on park and my birthday and nice place and park and play around…read moreand parking lot is great and wonderful place for vote and kids go to school and sometimes family always celebrate festival on park!