Redondo Beach Pier Skate Park brings iconic California vibes: skateboarding, beach, pier. A family…read moremember works for the company that built this park - glad to see it come to fruition. Nice to see the community using it - all ages. Hours posted. There are postings elsewhere that go into skate specs...check those out.

I had the honor of adding to a gender reveal event held at their event space. Close bathrooms nice…read morelarge room if tables are spaced properly. Here is a display I create for the event Instagram.com/goldenfoxcrafts

It felt really refreshing spending time at Harbor City Recreation Center when I visited with…read moresomeone, because the whole place has this open, energetic atmosphere that teenagers would enjoy a lot. The fields and courts looked so inviting, and I noticed right away how many teenagers were hanging out there, playing basketball, skating around, or just relaxing with their friends in a way that made the whole area feel lively and welcoming. What surprised me the most was how easy it was to move from one activity to another without anything feeling crowded or rushed, which makes it a perfect spot for teenagers who like having space to be active and creative. Even though I had been aware of this recreation center before, I didn't realize how much there was to appreciate until I walked around and saw how naturally people were having fun there. I really liked how comfortable it felt to just enjoy the environment without any pressure, and how the whole place seemed designed for people to make their own kind of fun. I never doubted that the experience was going to turn out the way I hoped it would. I only visited Harbor City Recreation Center one time in my life before making this review, but it stood out to me as one of the most enjoyable and easygoing public spaces I've been to in a long time, and I would highly recommend that even teenagers go there because it gives them a place to play, hang out, stay active, and feel free to be themselves.

I have driven by this small park multiple times and finally got a chance to stop by today…read more I give it 5 stars because I knew exactly what to expect from the reviews I've read. Is it small? Very small. It took us less than 5 minutes to walk from one end to the other to the LO stopping to walk around the kids play structure. It's would be a nice place to sit and relax except one of the neighboring houses had some renovation going on and all we could hear was the drilling. Street parking is so easy I give it 5 stars because it's dedicated to fallen soldiers and it's not pretending to be something it isn't

Cutest neighborhood park with a kids playground- perfect for kids to play at and relax. Great…read moresniffing spot too

Coastal trek to the site of a shipwreck. It's not so much a hiking trail as it is walking over…read morerocks on the beach trying not to twist your ankle. Hiking boots with ankle support are strongly recommended. Came here with a friend on a Saturday around 10:30am and it was very sunny - make sure to wear sunscreen and sunglasses! There's no shade. No bathrooms are available on the trail. Street parking is available and if you come in the late morning, it won't be too hard to find a spot. There were a ton of surfers that were heading back up the trail as we went down, so we must've came after the morning rush. It got a bit monotonous after a while going over the rocks, but the ocean breeze felt nice and the view was nice. My friend and I decided to climb up one of the cliff side trails and head back to our cars via the street, so you can get a variety of paths. You'll also get a look at quite a few pretty houses. Definitely take some time at the site of the shipwreck to sit and watch the little crabs and fish in the shore.

I love this place, been here many times and usually will cross paths with few to no other people…read more Keep it clean!!! Loook for little lizards and crabs. There's two ways to get there, one much shorter and steeper than the others

I truly like the staff they are very attentive to the children and push them for better. My family…read morehas tried a couple sports . Tennis,pickaball,cheer, football,basketball . .

We love hiking at this park year round! There are about…read more3-4 miles of trails with half of them in the shade which are great for warm days. Currently, there are some picturesque fall foliage to see. There is also a wonderful playground located next to the parking lot/community center/restrooms. For more SoCal things to do: @grace.loves.adventures

UPDATE 1: Review #10 2026-024…read more Since my decade old review, Charles H. Wilson Park is due for an update. Major Changes: 2005: Annenberg Tree House 2009: Fitness Zone 2012: Turf Training Facility 2018: Children's Playground & Splash Pad 2024: Community Sports Complex's Roller Rink 2025: Tennis Courts LED Lighting Current Project: It was announced in 01/2025 that 8 new dedicated, lighted, & ADA-accessible pickleball courts will be built near (north) the existing courts. Early 2026 completion expected. Amenities: * Amphitheater * Basketball Courts * Batting Cages * Electric Car Charging Stations (PlugShare) * Farmer's Market (Tuesdays & Saturdays) * Fitness Course 0.91-mi. * Fitness Zone * Futsal * Horseshoe Courts * Indoor Sports Center * Live Steamer Trains (1st Sunday, 3rd Saturday) * Paddle Tennis/Pickleball Courts * Picnic & BBQ Areas (bouncer accessible with permit) * Playground * Restrooms * Roller Hockey Rink * Sand Volleyball Court * Softball Diamonds * Splash Pad * Sports Center * Tennis Courts * Tree House Donated by The Annenberg Foundation, the 2.5K sq. ft. Tree House was designed by Treehouse Guys, LLC & is the 1st universally-accessible tree house in a CA public space. The "fresh air gym" includes kinetic exercise machines, intuitive adjustable resistance machines, & calisthenics station for body weight exercises. I love this outdoor gym but the OCD in me has issues with not spraying down (sanitizing) equipment after use which is common for indoor gyms & it gets really dusty/dirty particularly after raining. Batting cage operator Tyler Sports, Inc. helped turn the defunct skatepark into a 10K sq. ft. artificial training facility for futsal & baseball/softball fielding; there's 2 netted pitching tunnels & 2 turf sports fields. This helped minimize non-rule abiding soccer players from practicing on the tennis & pickleball courts, & damaging the nets. Futsal is a fast-paced, scaled down version of outdoor soccer. The children's playground was part of a citywide initiative to modernize aging play structures & swing to meet current safety standards. I love the intricate "Spherical Spider Web" rope-based climbing structure! There's a smaller rock climbing wall for the younger set or kids who prefer to be closer to the ground. The only iffy equipment is the Stand-Up Seesaw; I've seen some kids accidentally falling or intentionally crawling underneath the seesaw while in motion. Yikes! That same year a splash pad was added to replace the defunct pond (which I miss dearly... I loved our local ducks!), turning the community's eyesore into a spot to cool off during spring & summer, using recirculating water system to conserve water (yeah, that means don't drink the water!). L.A. Galaxy & TUDN partnered to refurbish the rink's floor surface with Sports Court Defense tiles that are designed to be a safer, shock-absorbing surface, & better support sports: roller hockey, roller derby, pickleball (6 courts), futsal (3 courts), etc. LED lighting was added to the tennis courts for reduced operating costs, improved visibility (that would be me for my old fart eyes), & energy efficiency. I officially tried pickleball for the 1st time this year at YEE Badge Day at PowerPlay Pickleball (refer to Review #953), & I'm hooked! So I am especially excited for these new lighted courts... woot, woot!! The farmer's market has grown so much that they expanded to the small lot west of the softball field nearest to Crenshaw Blvd.; most of the food vendors are located there in addition to the ones near Dee Hardison Sports Center. I met Mel while taking a pic of the horseshoe courts; he's registered with the City to maintain the courts & was doing some upkeep when he spotted me. Mel's so thoughtful & generous with his time... I learned Ted Allen horseshoes are the best (unique finger grips for consistent throws, expertly designed for balance), about the Flip or Turn style (he prefers turn) throws, differences between kid & adult horseshoes, court clay, etc. Ted broke many records to his 10 world championships as well as holding them, including 72 consecutive ringers -- wowza! He even demoed a couple of pitches for pics & hit 2 ringers... what a surprising moment for writing this update! Charles H. Wilson Park is a 44-acre family-friendly, recreational hub that truly has a l'il something for everyone!

Went here for a park show. Redondo Beach Ballet of performing arts. The art show was cute. Boys…read moreand girls of all ages performing. There is plenty of parking on the North West side. This park is spacious. Has picnic tables, aquatic facilities, basketball court, pickel ball and a good outdoor stage presentation facility for events. Place fits over a 1000 people at this outdoor event venue. Bring your pop up tent and your fold up chairs to feel comfortable. With that said, my #1 gripe about this park, only two unisex toilets available! Who would put a 2 person bathroom with a cipher code that can accidentally lock. These two bathrooms is stationed like a miniature hut stationed by the entertainment area. Who ever engineered these bathrooms should be reprimanded. It was a dumb idea for cipher codes to be implemented. One bathroom was accidently locked with no one in there! Terrible idea. Over a 1000 people and only as two restrooms nearby! If you had to use the use restrooms.. you have to walk in the other side of the park where the picnic area is located. It is quite a walk! Walked or wait 30 minutes. Overall, its comfortable park minus the restroom situation.

Great park for runners! Been here twice for a morning run hike and a race…read more This place is perfect for a short quick run with a tough elevation. Just be ready for the dirt. A good trail running shoes is recommended. It's very serene especially in the early morning. Truly a hidden gem with lots of outdoor sport courts.

The good: This is a very fun park with a cool playground…read morethat is suitable for slightly older kids. I took my 1.5 year old here and she still enjoyed it but it is definitely advance for her. There are lots of high and climbable structures. The grassy area is huge so kids can roam freely. The grassy area is hilly but there are flatter areas that are good for picnics too. They have picnic tables and there is plenty of parking. There's a tennis court, baseball field and bathrooms. It feels private and is away from traffic/cars. The bad: The parking lot is gravel/dirt so it can get pretty dirty with puddles on a rainy day. The interesting: There are hills surrounding it with homes. You can also see horses. There are also a lot of crows. You need to fill out a park permit if you're hosting an event here with 20+ people.

The gentleman at the front desk, I believe his name is Robbie O'Connell? Yes, He was very rude and…read morestandoffish to say the least. He kept telling me how he wished it was windy because he looks amazing in the wind, and then he took his hat off and ran his strong fingers through his long blonde hair. So weird! Then he stood like a cholo and kept asking me if I wanted to join a gang. Andy Harris was nice ...if that's what you want.

TRUE LOCATION: 610 W Channel St, San Pedro, CA 90731 Under…read more110 Freeway on Channel Street between Gaffey & Pacific. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=610+W+Channel+St,+San+Pedro,+CA+90731&hl=en&ll=33.753817,-118.290782&spn=0.007698,0.013937&sll=33.753771,-118.29223&sspn=0.002734,0.003484&t=h&gl=us&hnear=610+W+Channel+St,+San+Pedro,+California+90731&z=17 WARNINGS: This is a DIY park so you are skating at your own risk. People are encouraged to maintain the place by throwing away trash in proper receptacles. WHO: Kids of all ages having fun enjoying the park. Seriously I think I saw a guy in his 50's riding! Very cool! REVIEW: I absolutely love this park. I frequently get my nephews begging me to take them to the skatepark so I've been to several in the area. Typically we'll load up the back of my suv with skateboards, protective gear, cameras, camping chairs, water, & snacks so they can rock & roll. About half the park is under the 110 FWY so yes you can get annoyed by the humming but at the same time you get the nice cool concrete shade. In the summer this is a blessing! When I get tired of chasing them around with my camera I pick up some trash & then plop myself on a camping chair. Don't rely on me to clean up after you though, pick up after yourself. Nephews always make friends so we make sure to bring extra water for them. BATHROOM: None except for a porta potty onsite for Park-N-Ride users & park riders alike. FOOD: Walk over to the pizza place in the adjacent shopping center & they sell pizza by the slice. Subway is in the same shopping center. Burgers? Walk a little further, cross the street. lol DONATE: Paypal donation link is http://www.sanpedrosk8.org/donate/ The park is funded/maintained by lots of community cooperation so please respect the park. Stay up to date by following them on their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Channel-Street-Skatepark/112565628765601

1 star off for the parking lot which is small and the spaces are super tight. Also if you go in and…read morethere are no spots you have to somehow carefully turn around to exit the way you entered. My Google Maps also took us to the wrong location but luckily I have no qualms with asking locals where it is The park itself is fun. It had a huge grass area to run around. The two slides that are stone are tall and fast but super fun. There is a cool rope obstacle course Definitely a nice park to visit once you get out of your park

The good: This park has sand, squishy mat, and wood chips…read more There's a fun metal roller slide, a climbing gym, swings, picnic benches with shade, a community garden, flat sidewalk areas for scooters, a seesaw for 4 people, a bridge, and more. It's a few blocks away from the ocean. The grass is very green and nice for picnics. Dogs must be on leashes. I thought the mini picnic tables for kids was really cute. I got lots of recommendations from a Facebook group I'm in for this park. The bad: The bathrooms were blocked off so I used the portable potties by the parking lot. The potties were very full and smelled more than average. I was hoping for a park without sand because my daughter loves sand so much and always ends up only playing in sand and making a mess. The interesting: The cement slides are very fast so be cautious! The parking lot has a six hour limit.

5 stars arent enough really. Wyland and his team of coaches are fantastic! We recently had a surf…read moreparty for about twenty 11-yo girls in Redondo. The team arrived on time with surfboards, bodyboards, tent and wetsuits for the kids. They helped them every step of the way and were engaged 100% of the time. I really appreciated that while the coaches worked with the kids there was always one coach who was just looking out for their safety. They easily gained the kids' trust and I was surprised how kids who had zero interest in surfing eventually tried it and had fun doing it, thanks to the coaches' encouragement and enthusiasm. Perfect combination of fun and professional! They were also a pleasure to work with on email/phone/text amd that's so important to busy working mamas like me. I'll certainly reach out to them again the next time we have a beach party or want to try out a surf camp.

We've been back and had a good experience. My daughter enjoys it and the instructors seem helpful…read moreand engaged.