This is a really nice park. Very clean and not too crowded on a weekday afternoon, which made it…read moreperfect for a walk. There's a walking path around the perimeter, plus a basketball court, a baseball field, and it's right next to the golf course. The pond is full of geese and the whole place is very dog friendly. Honestly it's just a great spot to get your steps in. We'll be back. Also free WiFi!

I grew up around this area and I've to say that this is hands down my favorite park!…read more Love how much parking there is and how huge the park is! Not only are there basketball and tennis courts but there is also a small pond with ducks, as well as a huge track to get your steps in! The park is so clean with plenty of areas to chill, as well as grills and benches to hang out and BBQ! I came here most recently for Independence Day to watch the fireworks show at 9pm. I really appreciate them implementing security checks prior to entering the show since last year! It was very crowded but there was plenty of space to enjoy the beautiful fireworks! The show lasted around 15 minutes and the fireworks were so big and pretty! Really enjoy how there were food stands and entertainment prior to the firework show as well!

As I was searching up info on Crystal Caves for a similarly named national park, I happened upon…read morethis one. The day I paid a visit it had just rained a bit in the afternoon then cleared out for the rest of the evening. Up above this hillcrest on any given day I suspect would be ideal for watching the sunset or perhaps flying a kite. There was a consistent light breeze which felt refreshing, free from the congested traffic down below. Among the offerings include a baseball field, a modern jungle gym, basketball courts, and tennis courts. Specifically, tennis takes priority over pickleball. Further up the hill there's a small Japanese garden with a gazebo which while a bit worn out has a lot of charm. Street parking was plentiful and it never got really crowded. One thing I noticed was that my mobile network became somewhat spotty, but 'tis a minor inconvenience. If I'm free, I'd love to visit more often.

Want to watch your kids play baseball? Want to walk around…read moreand get steps in? Any Pokémon Go players want a bunch of Pokestops or gyms? Want fresh air? Available restrooms? This is one good spot for all ages!

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.

Cascades Park is a great place to hangout at, but lately it's been on a hydration strike (no…read morewaterfall). Still, you show up, because the vibes are solid!! It's got that whole sloped setup, so you can climb up, pretend you're earning your post-snack calories, and then chill at the top like you've conquered something. The view's nice, especially if you're holding a boba or street tacos like a true Monterey Park foodie!! At night though? That's when it redeems itself. The lights come on, everything glows, and suddenly it's giving romantic picnic energ even if the waterfall is still ghosting you.

I wish I lived near this quaint little park! My friend and I…read moreactually drove here with some egg tarts to have a snack but it's not exactly a destination spot. More of, we live in the neighborhood and are so lucky to have this park, type of spot. No playground or even a lot of grass to frolic on. There is parking though if you do want to venture for a little scenic outdoor dining like I did. That being said, it's gorgeous! I could see this being a great spot to take photos or just enjoy a book on one of the benches. There are also some stairs so you could get some steps in if you took a few loops around. The beautifully man-made waterfall is lovely! Peaceful, serene and a lovely asset to Monterrey Park!

Garvey Ranch Park (GRP) was recommended for pickleball play by a couple of my work colleagues. You…read moreknow who you are. Thank you! What a hidden gem! GRP features two lighted baseball fields, picnic facilities, restrooms, lighted tennis/pickleball courts, children's playground, a community room, museum and observatory and measures approximately 18 acres. Quite huge park, but you wouldn't know it from first glance. Very clean and well kept. Two parking lots are available. East side of the park on Orange Ave is where you'll find the picnic shelters, larger playground, community room, historical museum, basketball courts and observatory. West side of the park on Alhambra Ave is closer to the smaller playground and larger baseball diamond. As for the 1 full tennis and 1 full tennis + 4 pickleball shared courts, they are located on Orange Ave near the intersection of Orange Ave and Metro Dr. If you're coming from the north on Orange Ave, drive past the entrance of the park and go up the hill just a bit. The courts will be on your right. Very small parking lot in front of the courts. Street parking is also available. Lighted courts are first come first serve. For pickleball, permanent lines are available, but you'll have to bring your own net (BYON). If you plan to bring food/drinks, be careful of ants. They will find them LOL. Our work group had so much fun. We met some new pickleballer friends as well. Definitely a great place to play some amazing pickleball. Thank you GRP!

There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you We stick together…read moreand we see it through 'Cause you've got a friend in me You've got a friend in me... 5/5 Playground To infinity and beyond! Kids can aspire to be astronauts on this playground with the layout. My kids blasted off with their imagination. They even have an old Lion water fountain (not working). 4/5 Parking Limited spots can cause you to search for spots on the street. Especially when there is a birthday party near the playground. We fpund the last spot. 3/5 Bathrooms Old and need updating. Makes you feel like you are in prison with the steel toilets. 5/5 Likelihood to Return I think we will add this to the park rotation when we are in the area. We only explored one side, we did see the baseball field on the other side. But the open space and playground were a nice touch. Psalm 16:1, God bless and Stay Prayed Up

I had a magical, spectacular experience at Vincent Lugo Park! It's SHOCKING that this is free &…read morepublic because the monster playground (hidden in the back) is gorgeous. It's actually listed as a local historic landmark for the City of San Gabriel too! Did I feel safe? Yes. This park is popular! There's a couple tourists and many families enjoying the grassy fields. What utilities? There's a very unique "Monster Park" in the back. Children and families were sliding through whales or lighthouses; others were climbing and hugging dolphins. This location also has a standard playground in the front, a gated baseball field, scenic walking pathway, public park exercise equipment area, plenty of grassy fields, restroom, pet waste dispenser locations, and many public picnic tables with shade & grilling areas. What are the negatives? There are no tennis courts or basketball courts. Also, I noticed that many of the pet waste dispenser spots had ran out of plastic bags. Overall, Vincent Lugo Park is one of the most remarkable parks that I've ever experienced. It's very clean, beautiful, and memorable. If searching for a special spot, this is an easy park to recommend. 5 out of 5!!!

I used to come here as a kid and it was the best park in my opinion. Love the character slides with…read moredragons, whales, and dinosaur. This time there's seals, a boat, dolphins, octopus, snail, and sea star. The downside is sometimes the slides may have been used as a restroom so you can smell it and might need to avoid those slides. They do have a restroom which is a smelly and dirty but useable. Other than that, great park with sand! So be careful!

Nice park, however…read more.. There are dead bees everywhere. This is concerning. It makes one wonder if a pesticide is being sprayed to control the mosquito population.

wednesday is very busy. When sun goes down a lot of people come here to play pickleball…read more We need more courts. Middle court is broken. Smith has 8 courts. This court has wind blockers. So it really does show all your errors. Alhambra is nice area. Alhambra needs more pickleball culture. The more senior players should teach the more new players the basics of the game.

Located off the Fremont Ave exit of the 10 freeway, I've stopped by here a few times evenings after…read morework during these scorchin' summer days. While there's plenty of street parking, free lot parking is available right as you enter on Hellman with additional spots up the hill. Among the available physical activities include swimming, tennis, basketball, and ping pong. Local soccer and cheer teams can also be seen on the lawns conditioning for their upcoming season. That said, you may find taking a leisurely stroll or lying down on the grass just as rewarding. A handful of canopies make for great BBQ/picnic spots, and the hilly portions of the park tend to provide a cool and gentle breeze. For me, it's a fine spot to slow down and watch the sunset. As night falls, the lamps come on along the walkway and provide a touch of class.

We always have a reunion with our friends once a year and this is the park we choose for…read moreconvenience and cleanliness. My friend gets a permit to block off the picnic tables in an area near the playground. The trees provide some shade in the summer but it can get hot as the big patio area is not fully blocked off from the sun.

I was at Garfield Park in South Pasadena for an outdoor community yoga class via The Root Cause…read moreYoga instructed by Kathy. Amazing yoga session! First time here. What a wonderful park! Very well maintained. Grass was very green. Trees were standing tall and proud offering wonderful shade. Flowers were gorgeous! Lots of people with their family and friends plus their furry friends spending a beautiful and sunny weekend at this park. Plenty of benches for parties and all. Children's playground is available. Libary of Books located at the front of the park. Great place to take a comfortable and relaxing stroll in the early morning or evening when it's cooler. Love to be back for more yoga and nice walks! Street parking is available, but may be limited when there are a lot of people. Come here early if possible.

I love this park! It's very peaceful and my go to for having picnics. Would recommend going here!read more

Somehow this park is both a San Gabriel Valley institution and one of its best kept secrets. It's…read moredefinitely worth checking out if you have kids, or want to pretend you're a kid on TikTok. This park has some really amazing concrete play sets in the shapes of sea life and fantasy creatures. I mean, it's hard to pass up the chance to climb on an octopus or slide out of a whale's mouth. These structures are pretty good size and the size of the slides- or the climb to them- might intimidate very young kids. The good news is there is also a more traditional playground in the front of the park- so you have some options. Don't be thrown off that you don't see this playground when you first pull up. YOU MUST WALK DOWN A SHORT PATH TO IT, so don't think you are in the wrong place. Definitely worth the drive to check out. Have fun! Let your kids have fun too. Stop hogging the slides Mom.

We found the Laguna de San Gabriel beyond the ballfield at Vincent Lugo Park, just by the covered…read morepicnic tables. Colorful and cool looking.