This is a really cute park with a great view of the ocean on a clear day. There are three playground areas and the pirate ship theme for the older kids is pretty cool. Nothing very challenging but still fun for the kids. There is a huge grass area where you can have picnics, a barbecue or play sports It's a bit away from the parking lot with a bunch of steps. There are a few handy spice parking spots to the side which is closer It's definitely a nice park to bring the kids read more

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The good: I love this park! The playground here is clean and open. There's a huge grassy area, a basketball court, baseball field and benches for picnics. The playground has a pirate ship theme. There are two parts of the playground (bigger kids and smaller kids). My daughter likes to collect pine cones here. The bad: The parking lot is above the playground so you have to go down a few flights of stairs or the ramp to get down to the park area. I think half of this trek doesn't have a ramp. The playground has sand which can be messier for little ones. The picnic tables are mostly small so it isn't great for huge gatherings (plus there are a lot of restrictions on what you're allowed to bring). The playground doesn't have shade. The interesting: They host a variety of kids classes here that include Japanese programs and kids' sports classes. read more

Such a fun park for kids! Robert Ryan Community Park in Rancho Palos Verdes has been updated with new playground equipment, especially for the little ones. Our granddaughter couldn't get enough of the swings and slides. The park is big, with lots of open grass and an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. There's even a butterfly wall mural that's great for photos. Perfect place to spend a relaxing afternoon with family. read more

Parking is in a little strip area, so doesn't feel like a full parking lot. I can imagine it getting pretty full. You walk down some steps to get to the playgrounds and grassy area, so if you are physically limited, this park may pose an issue. The playgrounds and grassy field were awesome! Love this park! If you have kiddos, you'll love it too lol. They have a nice basketball court for the older kiddos and then three playground areas for different age groups, all in the same area. Definitely make sure your kiddo is in the age appropriate one; my kiddo almost fell off of the bridge on the bigger kiddo playground, but thankfully I was a helicopter mom and he didn't fall . The equipment is super cute and colorful and has a pirate / boat theme to it. There are swings for bigger kiddos and babies/toddlers too. There is a huge grassy area behind the playground and we saw a baseball practice and soccer practice going on, but even with that, ample grassy area to run around or play ball. There is also a cool tree that grew in a way that was close to the ground, which is perfect for tree climbing if your kids are into that. There is a restroom area up the hill, closer to the parking lot, but didn't check it out. We will definitely be back! read more

[Review #769] 2023-056 Park Hours: 1 hour before sunrise - 1 hour after sunset; facilities: 9:00 AM - dusk daily. Robert E. Ryan Community Park is located up in the hills on the south side of RPV. We were here early summer to hold South Bay Chinese School's 2023 graduation picnic. This park has many features/amenities: picnic areas, playground, tot lot, bbq grills, baseball diamond, basketball court, activity room & patio. The activity room accommodates 20 people & is available for rent; it includes: tables & chairs, small outdoor patio, counter space, & sink. Restrooms are available, & were clean & stocked that Saturday afternoon... definitely family-friendly with a changing table. Dogs are allowed at the park, but must be leashed. And the park has limited parking spaces, & you can also park along Hawthorne Blvd. RERCP was renovated a couple of years ago with a beautiful mural & info of the resident Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly. There's also a huge blue butterfly that's great for taking pics as though you've grown a pair of wings to flutter in the park. ;-) Initially thought to be extinct in 1983, a small number were found in the area in 1994 so a space has been set aside to grow locoweed & deerweed, a flowering plant & perennial subshrub source for their livelihood. I did see a couple of butterflies but it wasn't the Blue Butterfly. I don't believe reservations are available for the picnic areas & we sent our TAs to hold/cordon a section for our school. There's plenty of grassy fields for the kids to run around, however, we didn't plan for any activities, just a gathering for the students & their families to celebrate graduation & hang out. Some of the younger set went to the 2 play structures, & played hide & seek around the grassy area -- lots of trees to hide behind! It was a fairly hot, sunny day peppered with some cool breeze to enjoy our last day together before we head off for summer break. read more

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This is actually a nice community park for the entire family to enjoy time together outdoors. There's a playground, with swings; there's an area with large trees for picnicking; and a massive amount of green grass to walk and run on, especially if you're a dog owner. There are houses adjacent to the park on one side, and the gold course is adjacent on another side. There is plenty of parking, both in their lot or curbside, all along the park. They lock the interior parking lot at sunset. read more

This park would suit me better if I weren't an old broad with a bum knee. Thank goodness for the access ramps because the stairs & bumpy grass slopes are a bit much for me. The space is large & grassy & hilly. Those paved "paths" leading to nowhere are actually drainage channels - not easy to walk upon. So....this is a place to bring the kids & your leashed dog, but not necessarily a spot for granny to stroll. Having first reviewed the park almost 12 years ago, I stopped by yesterday, Sunday, to see if anything had changed. Nope, not much. The trees have grown a tad bigger, as have I. Upon exiting my car I heard the cracking of golf clubs against balls from adjacent Los Verdes course but didn't see any flying, head-conking small objects. Ryan Park was the first park in Rancho Palos Verdes, dating back to 1973 when the city was incorporated. Some renovations were done in 2011 to upgrade the basketball court & athletic field. In addition to the b-ball court & baseball diamond the park includes: Free (long & narrow) parking lot. Ocean views on a clear day. Large flat grass area at bottom of the hill. Big shade trees covering about half the park space. Smallish community center building with clean restrooms, activities room & patio (avail for rent). Multiple picnic areas with BBQ grills. Drinking fountains. Poop bag dispenser for your leashed dog(s). And...I saved the best for last: several kiddie playground areas that include swings & ample equipment. Last year my visiting out-of-towners took an Uber the short distance from Terranea to Ryan Park with their toddler so she could burn off energy....and they loved the place. On a warm & sunny Sunday late morning the park was not crowded, as seen in my photos. It was a bit too hazy to fully capture the great ocean views. Something was going on in the little Community Center, where doors were open. Except for a few noisy passing motorcycles I really couldn't hear traffic on Hawthorne, which borders the park on two sides. Overall, it appeared that mostly local families were enjoying the park. I rather enjoyed it, too. I took a bunch of pics before dragging my load up da road back to my car. My knee survived the trek. Ryan Park survives, too, serving its community for almost 50 years. read more

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It's amazing that I have never written a review about this park as it is one of my go-to, take a walk to and around, location. :-) This park is situation near the summit of Palos Verdes. From this, it provides a very nice view of the Pacific Ocean. This park is easily acceptable as it is located on Hawthorne Blvd. Once inside the park, it has several barbecue stoves, picnic tables, a full baseball diamond/soccer field, a basketball court, a child's playground, indoor restroom facility, and a very large green field/tree space to walk around, kick back on, or have a picnic. It is truly a complete recreational environment. This park is always very clean and well maintained. The fact is, it is a pretty space. One of the great things about this park is that though you will always see friendly people here; exercising, playing a sport, walking their dogs, or playing with their kids, you never feel crowded. This space is very large and there is room for everybody. Overall, this is a very nice and beautiful get away spot, right in the heart of a neighbor. read more

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this park is a mess when making rounds with the kids to local area and trying to fill the day with small children in mind. It has three structures for various ages from toddlers to 5 to 12, swings, a large field, and a tree that's grown along the ground that lots of kids like to climb on. This is not a sand park, it's been replace by mulch so no need for sand toys. It receives four stars because two of the slides on one of the larger play structures has not been fixed in more than a year. Great view of the ocean nice ocean breeze parking is easy however a steep stairway down to the main park challenging if you're carrying a small child. read more

Robert E Ryan Community Park - play bee and whale - Parks Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Palos Verdes is so beautiful anyway, and borders up against the most beautiful jagged coast line that it's tough to believe they have to even build public parks to coax people outside. But I understand when the kids are younger, one must find activities a bit more contained than jogging or cycling along the cliffs. On a clear day, this park gives you the mental vacation of being on the beautiful seaside cliffs while your young ones, or your friends hang out on the expansive green lawns, play a pick up game in the ball field or bbq under the pines. The playgrounds have newish equipment zoned by ages so that the kids have adventure after adventure! While there for my niece's 4th birthday today, there was also an older college age group of people hanging out, bbqing and we too enjoyed the sounds of one of their guests sax playing drifting through the trees. PARENTS: They have impeccable bathrooms. I've been in parks from Redondo, Hermosa, Manhattan, Hawthorne, Lawndale and let me tell you these are THE BEST! All toilets have seats, all were cleaned that day. They have sinks with real soap and air or towel dry options. The spotless stainless steel changing table feels surgically sterile not slimey and the bathroom even has beautiful tile accents as though you're in someone's home. Today there was a "ranger?!" on guard keeping an eye on the place and let me say, that it makes a difference. Surprisingly, less than about 100 yards, there is another park - another adventure for another day. Our Three-thumb review is 3 thumbs up! My 10 year-old daughter could not get enough of the equipment playing on all of the playgrounds with her now 4 year old cousin. My 14 year-old son loved just running around the gently rolling hills (often with his niece piggie-back holding his poncho strings as reigns). I loved that even in the back end of the park there was a fence all around so the kids can't slip out into a sidewalk or the neighboring golf course. We also loved the fat little squirrels who got lucky when we dumped a tray of baby carrots "by accident." #ThreeThumbReviews read more

Robert E Ryan Community Park - Fun play structures in great shape! - Parks Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

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The City of Palos Verdes is probably the best city to live in the South bay and in Southern California. The park is situated blocks from the beach and adjacent to the Verdes golf course. There is a club room, basketball court, kids play area, picnic and barbecue area. So lot's activities for groups, families and kids. Views and ocean breezes are to die for. I train regularly with a group of martial artists on the grass area under the big tree. This is an ideal place and members don't mind driving miles to participate. Parking is free, bathrooms are immaculate and plenty of open space. Important read signs before entering. Some restrictions for pets, alcohol and vehicles. read more

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With the help of over 65 volunteers a public arts project has been finished at Ryan Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Funding was granted by the city council. The project was carried out by the Parks and Recreation department. I personally budgeted and led the project as a city employee. The mural is a representation of the Rancho Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly. It is the most endangered butterfly in the world. Children can stand in front of the butterfly and be photographed looking like they have wings. It is a nice memory to take away from a wonderful day visiting the park. read more

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A nice park find. A huge park with so many things to do. Three different play structures for different age groups, baseball field, basketball court, tons of picnic tables and a huge grassy area to run around. Absolutely gorgeous and super spacious park. read more

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Love, Love, Love this park!!! I've been coming here since I was in diapers, My grams lives around the corner. Gorgeous views of the Pacific ocean, Killer Sunsets and views of Catalina on a clear day. Lots of grass for the pooches, Plenty of swings and playground equipment. BBQ grills and benches for family gatherings. Be careful if you decide to park along the busy street, I recently saw a memorial for someone who got hit by a car, sad. RANDOM FACT: Many Japanese families dry farmed the south slope of the Peninsula read more

Robert E Ryan Community Park - Killer View from the parking lot - Parks Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

I love this park! It's always such a pleasure to be here and enjoy the nature. It's a great place to do birthday parties for kids because the park is so spacious and it has lunch tables. Many kids have parties and play on the structures. The employee is always super nice and engaging with visitors. There is a small stage area where you can perform little events. I've recorded dance videos before and it's newly painted. Amazing! read more

Robert E Ryan Community Park - Stage Area - Parks Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

We recently attended a children's party at the park. Once we located the Park we found the parking a little daunting. The spaces are limited and you have to navigate many steps to get to the main park area. The park itself is very pretty and where you can see the ocean the views are incredible. e discovered you have to get there early if you want one of the choice picnic ares but we did find a spot with a table and grill available The draw back was having to lug so much from the elevated parking lot. We enjoyed the park itself. There was room for the games and we found plenty of shade as well. we brought our large dogs and one draw back was the fear of ticks. There are signs posted but had we know we may not have brought them with us. read more

Robert E Ryan Community Park - Cute park but lots of stairs to get to it. - Parks Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Bordering the Los Verdes golf course, Robert E. Ryan Community Park is a really nice place with some really exceptional views! Over and above the views, the park has a clubhouse, a basketball court, a baseball diamond (with bleachers) and two large playgrounds. It also has some pretty nice shade trees, as well as picnic areas for BBQing. read more

What were the hubby & I doing here at 1:30am in the pitch dark parking lot? No, you pervs, not that! This was a pretty good spot to look up at the sky and watch the Perseid meteor shower. We (and some other folks) got to see some movement high up in the sky. This was a pretty cool experience! read more

Robert Ryan Park is a great little spot. The park is not fenced in so it is not a place for pets unless they are on a leash. The park itself sits on a hill that overlooks the Pacific Ocean and parking is free. The park basically is open to the public. The park is a local park for multi-million dollar homes and is pretty much always empty. ***PARKING IS FREE*** The park has lots of shaded area in an otherwise open area. The park has a baseball field, a little path to walk on, is right down the street from a Ralph's, CVS, Trader Joe's, Starbucks, Subway and other place to either leave and get food or bring food from to enjoy a beautiful day. No matter how hot it is outside this park will give you the best of both worlds, shade an ocean breeze or out of the shade and be blasted by the heat. Cars zoom-zoom down around the curve of Hawthorne Blvd & Dupre Blvd where this park is located so keep a watchful eye out for your little loved one's. I do not know this park dog policy but next time I am there just relaxing and taking in some free sun I will look for signs and post them. I hope this park bring you as much enjoyment as it has brought me over the years. read more

All I will say about this is.. Slosh ball is legal here. Yep. You can drink beer and play at this magnificent-visual appealing park. I am a fan! read more

This is the closest park to my home and I love it. It is clean and quiet and has a lot of open space. Great for a picnic. How many parks have an ocean view? Seriously. Great for a kids party or just to walk the dog. read more

I guess if you grow up in less crowded parts of the country, Ryan Park is small. For those of us who grew up in L.A., it's pretty big! A few folks have said this park is small, and I have to disagree. Overall, this park is beautiful. It slopes down toward the West/Southwest, so you get a wonderful view of the Pacific, the PV peninsula, and on a good day, Catalina Island. The breezes are nice, there is ample grassy space to play/run/sleep, and if you have children the play areas are nice. Some of you may remember the old steel skeleton ship that used to grace this park. Fortunately it's been replaced by 21st century playground equipment with a variety of options for children aged 2 and older. The basketball court serves its purpose, and the baseball field is great for group events, family reunions or batting practice. As a bonus, if you're into heckling golfers in mid-backswing, Los Verdes Golf Course is adjacent to the park and shares a fence at some points. Have fun and bring the family if you'd like. This is a great park! read more

Small park. Gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean below Palos Verdes. Notable for the basketball court and baseball diamond with the most awesome vistas I've ever seen. read more

Robert E Ryan Community Park - Prettiest view from a baseball diamond you're likely to find anywhere. - Parks Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Great park to take the family on a Sunday afternoon. They have basketball, soccer, and baseball courts that are open to everyone. They also have the usual park attractions such as swings and slides. They close at sunset and they also close the parking lot so make sure you move your car. I think they still give you basketballs and things like that, but you have to give them an item until you turn it. read more

Nice park, great for kids. One complaint is that the parks & Rec attendant is a ridiculously aggressive and made us read the rules twice when we mistakely brought a big wheel to the park. Some people really need to exert power wherever the can. Sad. Nice playground, though. read more

I should say this park sucks, but its fantastic and I hope to have a future bday party here for my baby. Great even amounts of shade vs. sun, bbq grills great play area and basketball court and really fantastic bathrooms for a public park. Parking isn't great, but that just ensures that there aren't too many people. We'll be back. Its a new family fave. read more

Simply one of the most amazing parks you and your family will enjoy! Even without the stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, the park has so much to offer. There is a private, free parking lot with about 30-40 spaces. We've never had a hard time finding a spot, even on the weekends. There is also plenty of street parking adjacent to the lot. Everything you need to have a full-on picnic is available at Ryan Park. You have a nice enclosed full-court basketball court, a softball field, plenty of picnic tables with BBQ grills, three playgrounds (for different age groups), and easily accessible (and clean) restrooms. The only slight drawback are the hills in and around the park, but that's part of its charm and what enables everyone to enjoy the captivating views. read more

this park is really great when you want to pull over to the side of the road and take in the view. It's located off Hawthorne blvd on a steep slope and offers views from Catalina to the PV peninsula coastline. It's a nice place for a photo shoot! There is parking off Hawthorne or at the dedicated parking lot around the corner. They have BBQ grills, basketball courts, some bleachers, enough shading for a picnic and did I mention the views!? Some of the trees are good for climbing if you have monkey children or just haven't lost your desire to hang upside down. Overall a great spot to kick back and thank yourself for choosing to live in SoCal. read more

This is a lovely little park. However, the office personnel need lessons in courtesy. I dropped my daughter in law and granddaughter off in the afternoon while I went home to put away groceries. Came back about 20 minutes later to join them. I parked in a handicapped space with a clearly visible handicap plaque hanging from the mirror in the front window. Not only that, I am hobbling along with my left foot in an orthopedic boot. I had only gone about a hundred yards when I am confronted by "someone" working in the office stating she demanded to see my handicap plaque. This was unnecessary and ridiculous, compounded by the fact there was only ONE OTHER mother and child in the whole park. Perhaps it was the fact that I was not driving an $80k car or that it wasn't a nanny coming with my granddaughter that prompted her actions. She spoiled an otherwise pleasant afternoon. read more

Lovely park, we used the bbq stands but the one we used was very rusty and almost falling apart. Needs some upgrade. Overall the park is nice, there is a bunch of steps to get to the park which is nice because it is far from the main road. Kids will be safe and you don't have to keep looking if they ran to the road. Very calm and chill place. If you are looking to photograph the sunset or the beach this is not the best spot because of the trees and houses around. read more

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Fantastic park. Amazing views of Catalina Island and the Pacific Ocean. Great playground with pirate ship jungle gyms and plenty of swings. Very steep walk down to the park from the parking area so bring a stroller if you have little kids. read more

This is one of my family's favorite park because its pretty big, so many things to do and they can run around. Also great view is a plus. Parking is free, but hard to find a parking sometimes when they have birthday parties. read more

Kids love this park and close to home. Lots of open space and the play structures are in good condition. Might have an issue on parking during the weekend but we love it. read more

yesterday afternoon we had no agenda, yet we managed to play pirates, dig for buried treasure, climb a tree, make a pine-cone salad and run barefoot through the greenest grass EVER, here at Robert E. Ryan Park. If you are park dwellers like us, this place is definately worth a visit... & on a clear day, you can enjoy the ocean view & a beachy sunset as an added bonus :) read more