A nice sunny afternoon at the park calls for a little picnic. The old days are completely different…read moreat this park. Decades later, it's a whole new place. Still nice but with a major upgrade. It's part of the aquarium of the pacific just along the harbor. There's a parking lot that's part of it but the payment situations was a bit of a mess. Paying with credit card on the machine was a hit or miss. Which i also found out from someone else there. It's probably easy just to do it from your phone. It's a decent size parking lot but there's also parking at the structure just next to the aquarium. It's a cute rolling hill park that looks out to both the queen mary, shoreline village and the harbor. Depending on what side you are. It's a cute little walk around with the lighthouse on top. There's benches scattered throughout the park for seating. There's even a little beach like path along the harbor. Regardless which side you are, the view is quite beautiful. There's also fishing that you could do on the pier. You'll see people about and about walking, picnicking, walking with their dogs or a stroll. Long Beach has its hidden gems and this place was one of them.

I enjoy strolling through Shoreline Park each time I come to downtown Long Beach…read more It is a peaceful spot, passed the Aquarium, unique for the area. Quieter, green grass (it'd be nice to bring a book here) away from the hustle and bustle. And the views are hard to beat, the Lighthouse, the shore with boats and Queen Mary in the near distance. Bring a snack, a drink, take a nice break here, a cool walk to explore the Shoreline Park. Always enjoyable!

This is a very nice playground. No dogs are allowed, so there is no poop (left behind by some…read moreowners). There are sand-areas that have some toys left by some parents for all the kids to play. We like this little playground. There are trees for shade.

Nice park and pretty quiet diring the week. Has a nice pond and equipment for the kids to play on…read more It's a nice park kind of secluded.

A quiet park, that can quite noisy when soccer is being played. On a football sunday, there was no…read moresoccer so my daughter and I took a leisurely walk around the park, following a Pokemon route that somebody had established (no worries if you have no idea what I'm talking about...somebody who plays Pokemon Go would understand). There are two tennis courts here, with lights allowing for nighttime play. There is also a small skate park. Alas, neither were being used...in fact, there were hardly any children around, even on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon.

My daughter had a soccer game here on a Sunday morning, Sept 2022. While the soccer pitch is…read morelocated "across the street" Drake Park, we could not seem to find access to the lower field from Loma Vista, and made a left on Chester and another left in DeForest to access the small lot for the "Drake/Chavez Greenbelt Park." Assuming this is all part of the Drake Park proper, but it took a little intuition to find the entrance for our first visit. And still, the parking lot is small, filled with litter, human waste, and lots of broken auto glass... And it's about a 200 yard walk to the entrance of the artificial turf soccer field. Much of the human detritus in the parking lot is likely attributed to the considerable homeless population that is evident in the immediate area: dozens of people were camped out just across the street, in the dirt lot area adjacent to the river channel. That same dirt lot is variably covered with piles of demolition construction materials haphazardly dumped by who knows who? In pure defiance of posted signs prohibiting dumping. Other "unhoused Angelinos" seem to be wandering about the park, utilizing senses beyond my standard five (sight, smell, taste, hearing, and feeling) to experience things I can only imagine.... and a couple had set up camp in the park's landscaping adjacent to the walking path. Not so much unsafe as much as unsanitary This part of the park features what appears to be some kind of community garden - - locked and secured behind 10 foot chain-link fences. there is a public park restroom with only 2 of the 8 single seater stalls unlocked, and both are horrific inside. Some beautiful wall murals are marred by tagging. Much of the park here is adjacent to industrial yards, and most of the bordering landscape is littered with garbage. The soccer field is actually quite beautiful: artificial turf field with a perimeter fence. I laughed a little bit at the idea that this was a "green belt" and the soccer field was artificial turf... But there is certainly some actual real grass field in this park, and some California native plants along the periphery. So I guess that counts in the midst of This residential-industrial interface. The air was pretty heavy with the smell of oil refinery and low tide from the nearby river channel, which was probably a bigger deal to the soccer players than it was to me as a spectator. A generous three stars for the really nice soccer field and the fact that my truck windows weren't added to the considerable collection of broken auto window glass on the ground in the parking lot. My only other Long Beach Park frame of reference is Bluff Park, so I can confidently say this is nicer.... relative, though, that comparison is...

Marina Vista Park is a great community space. There is plenty of green space, a playground, and…read moretennis and pickleball courts. Restrooms are available and are well kept with sinks (but no soap, BYO). There's also a water fountain which even has a dog bowl for your furry friends. The Marina Vista Pickleball group plays here most mornings and offers free lessons to new players twice a week as well as daily open play. Lots of fun and a great way to get out and meet new people.

Came here to take my toddler to burn off some energy and loved this park! There is free parking in…read morea lot and street, lots of green grass, a shaded playground, and tennis courts. When I was there there were people playing pickle ball. The place overall seemed clean and you can see the view of water. Just an fyi the playground is sand around it.

Whaley Park in Long Beach turned out to be a really lively and playful place when I visited it. The…read morewhole area felt energetic in a way that teenagers would enjoy a lot, especially since I saw so many teens around the basketball courts, the grassy fields, and even near the playground. It surprised me how naturally the park gave off that youthful atmosphere without trying too hard. The open spaces and colorful areas almost felt like spots made for taking pictures, and they did not cost anything to enjoy, which makes them perfect for teenagers who like hanging out and being creative. It was my first time at Whaley Park, and I did not realize how much there was to enjoy until I walked around. I appreciated how easy it was to relax there without feeling rushed or crowded, even with all the teens playing games, taking photos, and talking with each other. Some parts of the park looked a little older or worn down, which is part of why I am giving it four stars instead of five, but nothing took away from the overall experience. I never doubted that the visit would turn out the way I hoped it would. I have only visited Whaley Park once before writing this review, but it ended up being one of the more enjoyable and energetic parks I have been to in a long time. I would highly recommend that teenagers go there because they would love the open spaces, the sports areas, the photo spots, and the creative vibe. It gives them a place to have fun, take pictures, and feel inspired in a simple and playful environment.

Great park perfect for kids lots of things to climb, do & spin on…read more Theres even shade & instruments for kids to play on. It's a medium to small park but packed with stuff to do & very well maintained.

My kid and I love this park. We especially love coming here during the summer when they have their…read morefree jazz/music concerts.

I love this little neighborhood park. It has a nice playground and a tennis court. So much nice…read moregreen grass. We had a great afternoon family party this weekend pre Easter celebration. The dogs were out sniffing around, squirrels were squirreling. Kids playing games hunting for eggs. Bathrooms were decent they could use some work but it seems most parks fall short in this arena. Since it's a neighborhood park there really isn't a parking lot but there was ample parking I didn't have to circle the park found a spot immediately. If I was to have any con is I could hear the train every time it went by but I'm sure if you live near you auto tune it out. Other than that I'll definitely visit again as my DIL just moved around the corner!!

A nice little park located right off Ocean Blvd. The Orchestra Band was amazing. Even better it was…read morefree. You brought your own beach chairs to sit on or a blanket to lie or sit on and you can bring your own food if you like. It was an enjoyable evening. Now. Yes the BAD, since there are so many dogs around the area had an extremely strong odor of Dog Poopoo and urine which was discomforting, so sad. Funny thing I attempted to do a check-in at the park but Yelp kept saying I was not close enough. I guess the pictures were from somewhere else.

Parking can get full, great community events and a farmers market. The beach is walking distance as…read morewell.

A cool little park tucked in right by the pier. Well kept and walled in with gated exits, this…read moreplace will keep your young ones active and having fun for a good while. There's seating place around for parents, and you get plenty of sun and ocean while knowing your kids are safe and enjoying the day. :)

If you are looking for a beach and playground all in one place, I recommend this place. Went on a…read moreSunday morning, it's not crowded unlike other beaches in the city. There is a small playground on the beach itself. There is a parking structure right beside the playground although you need to pay for it. There's plenty of parking by the street as well.

Nice park in downtown Long Beach, close to the water. They also have swan boats you can rent. They…read moreadvise to book online, but the day I went, no one was renting (before noon), even if it was a nice day. So, easy to rent one. $13/adult. You can also walk around the park, even if it's close to a road, it's still relaxing with nice lawns and greenery, pretty cute. Cool spot if you want to get away a bit and feel on vacation while still in the city!

It is a fun experience on the swan boat! Some advice: remember to order on their website before…read moregoing as they won't let you buy your ticket there. Also check the weather before going as the experience is best with a sunny weather. The swan boat is nice, they offered you life vest. service is friendly. It is a little bit to paddle when it is windy. It is near shoreline village and the shore as well so after the swan boat we walk around there.

Review for the dinosaur playground:…read more Nice job with the theming of the playground, with several unique features including a "fossil dig" sandbox and a climbable T-rex. There's some shaded areas but generally a lot of exposure. There are benches and picnic tables, but these areas are often littered and dirty. The squirrels here are also bold and get uncomfortably close at times. Overall, the playground itself is cool, but the appeal of the park is diminished by many factors other reviewers have already mentioned -- lots of litter, lack of bathrooms nearby, no fence/gate to protect kids from 7th St, and the occasional presence of homeless people.

Here for Cambodian New Year today during the gloomy day…read more Reviewing for the event only so it was fun. We started to head out when rain start. New year shower blessing washing all the negatives away.