I have lived around the area for quite some time and have seen multiple upgrades to the play ground…read morearea over the last several years. I love the refresh of the play ground. It's bright, vibrant and it feels more spacious as well. Great place to go take a nice stroll, play basketball, soccer or even eat at one of the picnic tables.

I have returned to Live Oak Park (LOP) to play some amazing pickleball with a few of my work…read morecolleagues. Luckily, it was on a weekday between 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Again, there are 8 permanent pickleball courts. We used two of them. We didn't have to wait nor did we have to give up our courts during our visit. We got almost 2 full hours of fun play until it got dark. So cool! Courts were really nice. However, they may need to be swept and rinsed down. There are 3 entrances onto the courts. Benches are available on one side. The waitlist rotation paddle system is closer to the benches. Restrooms are nearby the courts, but if they are closed, you'll have to walk over to the other restrooms near the children's playground or basketball courts area. Btw, the pickleball courts do not have any lights for night play. Once it gets dark, you'll have to call it a night! However, the tennis courts do have lights for evening play. If allowed (not sure), you may bring your portable pickleball net and lines for use. Just a thought. Weekends will probably be very crowded. So come early to snatch a court for however long possible until waitlist rotation comes into the picture. I'll definitely be back to LOP for more fun pickleball play. Thanks LOP! Sorry, still no photos at this time.

Came at 9pm on a Monday night. Super packed!! I haven't been back since I was little. Great…read moreaddition of the skatepark! The park and trail is super clean with trash cans everywhere. Many dogs walking around too so super pet friendly with trash bags and bins. There are 2 big playgrounds and a fitness center as well. There's also a little rose garden! Of course Rosemead had to have roses haha. Parking is convenient either street parking or parking in the basketball court or swimming pool lots. There are couple public restrooms open at night. The area feels very safe and well lit. I saw people dancing, baseball and soccer teams practicing and many people going out on their daily walks. I'd imagine it would be a great place for bbq as well during the day. Little details matter. Great job city of rosemead. Bugs and mosquitos love me but I managed to not get a single bite!! The gazebo is powered by solar which is pretty cool. Water fountains are dog friendly. I can't think of any improvements haha keep up the good work!

It's been a while since I came to this park but my friend suggested to come because on a Saturday…read moreafternoon, the other parks we've been to were crowded. The parking was plenty at 11:30am, I parked on the street instead of the north lot. The first playground was on a hill and another on the corner southeast side across the pool/skatepark. They had sand around the play structure and swings, so be careful with sand everywhere. Restrooms are open, they have a couple spread out the park. Great park, plenty of benches to sit and shade in most areas depending on the time!

SoCal weather really said "pick a personality" and then refused to commit, so I took advantage of…read moreits good mood and clocked in at Arcadia Park like a picnic professional. Big, beautiful shady trees?!?!?! Check!!!!! Perfect blanket-sprawling real estate?!?!?!? Also check!!!!! It's the kind of spot that makes you forget the weather might flip on you in 20 minutes, so you eat, lounge, and live your best picnic life while the sun is also feeling fabulous!!

Beautifully well maintained dog friendly park, so glad that they close late. We are here almost…read moreeveryday, many dog friendly owners walk their dogs here. You have to come if you have a fur baby. Lacy park is very nice too, but it closed just too early compared to Arcadia park. Highly recommended.

Team SWI5H is an elite basketball skills training program and we love training at this facility. We…read morehave hosted all of our sessions at this facility because it is a great looking, new and well kept gym. We never have any issues. On the walls the 30 NBA team banners are hanging which create a great atmosphere to train.

Cute little park! Both kid-friendly & dog-friendly. The grass areas, basketball court, soccer…read morefield, and playground are clean and well kept. I'm surprised it doesn't get crowded on a weekday late afternoon from 4 pm to 6 pm.

I love this park. It's so close by in my area. There's turf instead of grass and is…read morewell-maintained. There a nice small path surrounding the grounds about .10 of a mile per "lap". There's covered tables I believe you have to reserve. I've come here at night before and there are above lights that keep it well lit. Parking towards the end of the day can be limited because the park is surrounded by homes. It doesn't look like the nicest neighborhood but this little park is so sweet. Don't be surprised to find many residents of the community doing dances and stretches and exercise in the morning. Many older women come in groups and go in walks. And there are people that come and use the smaller basketball court. The playground for the children is also well maintained. I've never used the restroom at that oark but there is one located right in the middle.

* butterfly-themed park with great beginner skate park *…read more Gibson Mariposa Park in El Monte, CA ("End of the Santa Fe Trail"), was the result of grassroots efforts by the locals. Instead of a weed-filled, dusty and unsightly lot, the community wanted a safe, fun space to take their families. So after a decade-long wait, the 4.3 acre park finally opened in 2012. AMENITIES + 2 quarter-sized outdoor basketball courts + beautiful murals & dedication plaques throughout + butterfly garden ( with educational kiosks & decor throughout - learn how to say butterfly in MANY languages!) + grass playing area + meeting room + outdoor picnic areas with shade available for rent + restrooms + skate park (partly in the shape of a butterfly!) + small amphitheater + splash pad (certain hours/seasons apply) + swings + various sized play structures + walking path CONS - so many weeds - graffiti - dirty women's restroom - homeless hangout (living in their cars) Even with these easily-manageable cons, it was still a pleasant park to visit. My 7 and 9-year-olds loved the skate park area when we were there on 7/8/22. The older kids were all nice. DEDICATION It warmed my heart to read the plaque next to a beautiful tree that read: "The City of El Monte dedicates this tree in loving memory of Gibson Mairposa Parks' 'Luchadora, Maria Rosario Valdez'. May her fighting spirit forever live on in our hearts. March 10, 2012." SOURCES https://www.dailynews.com/2011/02/22/el-monte-readies-for-ground-breaking-on-gibson-mariposa-park/ https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/165/Parks-Facilities https://amigosdelosrios.org/gibson-mariposa-park/

I been coming to the SGV a lot and never new about this cool skatepark .. I love it .... Came early…read moreon super bowl Sunday for skate session. There's even a basketball court to ball up picnic areas , grassy areas , restrooms , tables , benches, playground for kids , shade areas to rest , & parking ETC... awesome place !

I want to register basket ball class for my son, I Try to call but seem like phone is not working…read more It has been two weeks. Keep busy all the time. Hopeless

I have to leave a 5 star feedback here because PBA actually solved me a big big problem. My son is…read morea 11 year old boy but very shy in the public, i always want him to play some sports and involve in teams. I've tried so many other places like soccer, volleyball and even tried basketball, but they all didn't help, he just not want to participate. This August, I saw an ad that PBA organized a basketball event and I am the first one registered, I was gonna try at least one more time and see if it helps my son. And whats so good is, it beyond my expectation, my son told me, he loves playing here, i was shocked, asked him why, he said there is a PBA staff, which is a young lady, who hand in hand to get him to the court and show him something fun, and slowly bring him to the group where he can meet and play with other kids. Finally i registered that day on the even for the Fall 2019 class, this is just nothing better, love it.

This park is a true TBT with its tire swing and old school jungle gym! I'm from the MO and grew up…read morewith tire swings, and this is the first public park (including parks back at home) where I've actually seen one of these. Our 3 y/o wasn't sure about it at first, but he eventually liked swinging like a superhero. :) There's only one tire swing, so expect a little line of kids, but worth the wait for those who have never got to experience one of these things before. We parked on the street for this park right across from the entrance. I didn't see a parking lot anywhere, but there was plenty of street parking.

It's a small neighborhood park but looks new and clean. They have street parking. Lots for the…read morekids to play with - swings, 2 playgrounds one for the older and one for younger kids that have a slide, also a climbing apparatus. Nearby are a few basketball courts and if you wanted to have a part they do have a covered area of benches. It's not too big but my toddler enjoys this playground. Also a bathroom is available.

Visitation Rights: Been to this park countless of times. I primarily played basketball and tennis…read more Nowadays, I've reconnected with the park and play pickleball here. Park Offerings: 1) Playgrounds for the kids 2) Baseball field 3) Indoor basketball/Volleyball courts in their gymnasium. Just have to find out when it's open gym for those relative sports. 4) Tennis courts and Pickleball courts. For pickleball, there's specific times to play Monday through Sunday: 5pm to 930pm (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) and 8am to 1pm (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday). Just have to be mindful of the hours that they have it. The city sets up the nets for everyone to use. They're not permanent courts. 5) Splash Zone/Swimming Pool. You'll have to be mindful of the times and rates. 6) Dog Park: Located next to the tennis courts. 7) Picnic Tables/Gazebo 8) Fitness Zones: You'll see some manual outdoor exercise machines 9) Restrooms: They're nice. Location/Parking: Located on Emerson between San Gabriel and Del Mar.. Parking can be found on the street or in their parking lot. Ambiance/Decor: Go outside and touch grass for a bit. It's like a escape for a bit. Garvey Park For Thought: Don't mind coming back to touch grass. I'll primarily be playing pickleball courts when I have time.

Started coming to Garvey Park weekly to play pickle ball with my friends ! This is such a fun &…read moreeasy hobby -- I love doing anything to get out of the house and moving my body :-) The pickleball community here is so nice -- everyone here is positive. However, it can get packed during the weekends. If you're thinking of starting a new hobby, this is your sign!

Big beautiful park with lots to do and plenty of parking…read more There's basketball courts, running track, exercise stations, tennis courts, softball field, tons of space, a l lake with ducks and turtles and more. My family enjoys the picnic tables here. Recently we reserved several tables by the lake which under covering or pavilion. It's $165 for residents and we had it from 10AM to 4PM. We had a 6 year old birthday party with about 15 families in attendance. It was great! The kids LOVED the ducks, turtles, and play ground. It was nice to have tables and shade. Plenty of trash cans to throw away our trash. And plenty of parking for everyone. We all enjoyed it!

PSA: there's free WiFi across the park now!…read more See City of Alhambra's announcement. Love this park as it is super safe and clean. It does get busy during sports seasons especially in the weekday evenings and weekends.