This is my 2nd time at this parque. The El Monte public works crew working this park today were…read morefriendly and kind. Alex arrived on site just in time for me to finish my water bottle and getting in my morning steps! We were securing a covered spot for a bday water fun day & they noticed (ahem) "biological blemishes on the concrete so they called it and Juan power washed ground for us so there is no longer any unpleasant smells. Yay! Thanks El Monte Public Works for awesome community representation! #ElMontePublicWorks

I was in the area so I wanted to check out the skatepark. There is a parking lot in front, and a…read moredirt pathway to the skatepark (dirt doesn't go well with the griptape on a skateboard)...The skatepark has some nice features, manny pads, ledges, quarterpipe ramps, rails, and the butterfly shaped bowl. I had a lot of fun riding the bowl, but it traps a lot of leaves but I was able to ride through without falling. The bowl has nice waterfalls to help gain speed on your carve. Very fun!

If the park up the street is too busy, as it usually is, come to this one because it will be dead…read more My 3 y/o was crying at the other park after numerous kids kept taking his turn on the swings, so we came down the block to this spot and it was empty lol. The seesaw horses that this spot has are unique. We've been to so many parks, so it's rare to see something new, and this spot was the first time I'd seen those. The skate park was completely empty, so this would be a kid-friendly spot to take your kid's board, skates, or scooters to for some safe learning without distractions. The bathrooms at this park were really gross, just a single room/stall for men and women, but at least they had something lol.

The layout isn't very well designed. The run way of the stairs doesn't flow right and have to go at…read moreat a weird angle. It almost feel like this whole park is pretty much unskateable. The park is pretty much dead and lack of skating spirit. There are much better spots like Rosemead which is 10-15 minutes closer. If not definitely go to El Sereno

Nice skatepark and place to enjoy a child friendly play area or picnic. Good size park, nice, clean.read more

We love this skatepark. It's not too crowded. It's awesome because it's attached to a regular…read morepark with full playgrounds for my kids that don't skate as well.

This is a fantastic playground for kids ages 5 and up that features a huge rocket structure, 8…read morepickleball courts, and 5 tennis courts. It gets crowded, so toddlers may enjoy nearby Primrose Park. A major plus is that the bathrooms are located inside the air-conditioned community center. The shaded benches are a bit far from the play area, so keep that in mind. Overall, it's a great spot with plentiful parking, a nice walking loop, and well-maintained pickleball courts.

Great public park with lots of amenities, including a playground area, picnic shelters, basketball…read morecourts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and baseball, softball, soccer, and football fields. My partner and I really enjoy coming here to play pickleball nowadays. There are 8 permanent courts. The courts are super busy on weekend mornings and less busy on weekdays. The queue system is fair and efficient. I only wish they would keep the pickleball courts open until later. They usually close around 8pm, which seems kind of early. In my opinion, this is one of the cleaner and better-maintained parks in the area. There is a pleasant walking path. I always see people walking their dogs here and families coming here for a stroll around the park. There are parking lots on both sides of the park, as well as plenty of street parking all around. However, when there are events going on at the park, parking can be a bit difficult.

This is the closest skatepark to me and I'll take it…read more But beware, if it's really hot these ramps will definitely intensify that heat for you. You feel it radiate on your face and body. It has a lot of open flat lay out area to skate around if you aren't about the bowl/pool life, but still want to catch some little hills. It's a cool spot to practice on some tricks and skills. For all you roller skaters, I was told the half pipe was super short so she couldn't really do what she wanted given the length. Oh, also there is only one portapotty here for bathroom use. So beware girls and anyone who likes a clean bathroom. Unless there are some real bathrooms at another park within this park. (Etc. Golf park, playground, etc.) Either way, good Practice and workout park

Dope. Great mini ramp when not busy but can be sketchy with the minimal maintenance done. Very cool…read morediy scene here and the ground is smooth. Porta potty usually stocked up on toilet paper for all your dooroo necessities

My kids love to skateboard and scoot at this skate park. They are 3 & 6. I try to go when it's…read moreempty as to avoid being in the way of the more seasoned patrons.

My favorite park in the SGV so far - the locals are chill and welcoming, the bowl is great, and the…read moreflow section is beautiful. The park is far more beginner-friendly than you may think at first glance, with several gentle banks and easy roll-ins to get you into the flow section, but it also rewards you with more and more possibilities the more you progress in skill. It's very easy to maintain speed for laps throughout the park once you get a feel for it, and the transition is pretty moderate/standard throughout the park. Nothing truly tricky to deal with if you're just trying to cruise around, but endless possibilities for someone truly skilled, from what I see happen here. The concrete in the shallow of the bowl is starting to develop a bit of pitting in two spots, so take note of that if you're riding smaller/harder wheels.

My grandson from Hawaii is a serious skater. When they came to visit for a short time in October,…read morehe insisted that his board was his personal item on the plane! This 7 year old is an intermediate level skater. His home park is the Lahaina, Hawaii skatepark. When not at the park he skates on their quiet street using his ramp. After hitting four patks he decided Monrovia was the best. He liked the various terrain features at Monrovia Rec Park. He did say he wanted a bit more variety to drop in. Slight negatives include very little seating and lack of shade in mid-afternoon. There was also a but of a hunt to find the restrooms, located behind the third base area of the baseball field.

Skatepark has good vert ramps, rails, mini stairs steps and a curvy pool bowl. It is well kept,…read morewell lit and free from any graffiti. This is located within Recreation Park in Monrovia. Plenty of skateboarders and roller blades (mostly young people) use this skatepark to show their mad skill. They're respectful and wears proper gear which is a park rule. Some folks are very talented. Parking lot is on front of the skatepark. Overall, this is a good and well maintained skatepark.

Visitation Rights: I've been to this park many times. It has been my home court when I play…read morepickleball after work. Location/Parking: Located on McPherrin Ave. between Harding and W. Newmark. Parking can be found along McPherrin or other surrounding streets if you can't find parking. Entertainment: The city usually hosts a decent amount of festivities for the community at this park. Current Events: From May 7 - 10, they're celebrating cinco de mayo (5/7/2026 :5pm to 10pm and Monterey Parks birthday (5/7/2026 to 5/10/2026). Barnes Park Offerings: 1) Pickleball Courts (6) /Tennis (1): 2 month's ago they repaved and installed permanent pickleball nets. There's only one tennis court now... haha Pickleball is taking over! Pickleball courts are closed starting 5/4/2026 to 5/12/2026. Will reopen on 5/13/2026. 2) Baseball/Softball Field 3) Community Center 4) Gymnasium: Indoor basketball and pickleball courts (7pm - 10pm) 5) Restrooms: They're available. Not really clean though. 6) Teqball table: Don't see people use this table to play. I guess I'll watch this on youtube for now. Hopefully, one day.... I'll be able to see this sport in real life. Barnes For Thought: Overall, it's a nice park. Pretty cool that they had enough funding to install permanent pickleball courts. Perhaps the next thing they can fix up is the restrooms.

A nice city park nestled in a cozy Monterey Park neighborhood. Although I don't usually make it a…read morepoint to visit regularly, I do visit at least annually when I volunteer at the Cherry Blossom Festival. It has always been a well-maintained park with plenty of offerings, although the pool is currently closed. Plenty of parking in their lot (on the south side) or surrounding streets although parking can get tough when there are major events.