I visited their open house a couple of weeks ago. The location is beautiful, the people seemed…read morefriendly, the horses looked happy, and the stalls were clean. I didn't see there were issues with flooding. Clearly the other reviewer had a different experience from me, but I'm just commenting on what I saw.

This is a small park with a grassy area and a basketball court…read more Grassy area is mostly enclosed by a fence and parts of the area is above street level. Since you can't always see the grass, first timers will wonder where the fence ends / where the entrance is. An entrance is on the street opposite the basket ball court. Grassy area has sparse and poorly kept grass - we are in a drought so that's what you'd expect. The grass and the area is quite bumpy, making it a little difficult for small kids, soccer sports and the like. Older trees populate corners of this park, providing a bit of refuge from this Saharan heat we've been having lately. Best aspect of this park is that it is sponsored by the Hermosa Beach Friends of Parks. Come early October, the nonprofit organization hosts a small neighborhood party for about 50 kids. There are games, hot dogs, popcorn, pumpkin decorating, marionette performance... All for $1-5 to fundraiser for the park. The event is a nice opportunity for kids to don their costumes and prepare for Halloween.

It's an absolutely lovely outdoor space. It is a bit odd,…read morehowever, in that there's a large basketball court & even some picnic areas, but no bathroom facilities. Not that that's a bad thing necessarily, but kinda unusual. There is a drinking fountain however.....but don't drink too much, there's no potty! Haha! The picnic areas have no bar-b-cues, see photos. The settings are pretty though, under and around nice big shade trees. The grassy areas are lush with attractive landscaping. The homes bordering this park must have cool views, I was envious. Only one person was in the park on a Saturday afternoon, a man sitting at one of the tables with a book. 10 photos

Horse Everything is an excellent find! We took our 3 year old daughter & friend here for a lesson…read moreon her 3rd birthday. Our daughter had been requesting a "Pink Horse" for months for her special day... This was not an easy task. But Horse Everything went out of their way and did not disappoint! Well worth a visit, the kids got to learn about the horses as well as riding, nice job!

The Horse Everything team was GREAT!! I recently celebrated my baby's 1st birthday at Ernie…read moreHowlett Park and we wanted pony rides for all the kids. After trying to track down someone who could help, we found Horse Everything and Cathy King made it all happen! We had a pony and a horse taking kids (and a few adults) for a ride for over 2 hours and everyone had a blast! My little girl even cried when we took her off her pony. Cathy King was very pleasant to work with and was very organized. She even had the horses dressed up to match our party theme! They looked darling with ribbons draping their manes and put a smile on everyones face. I highly recommend giving Cathy a call. Since she also gives private lessons, we will be visiting her very soon! :-)

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

[Review #831] 2024-032…read more I forgot that we visited Paradise Park years ago... I think it was a walking field trip from H's daycare/preschool: Leap & Bound Academy? My husband wanted to come back & visit a different park, & this one has some different & interesting play structures, including Saturn, train, & submarine. It does have your standard playground equipment; monkey bars, slide, swings, etc. that separates the big kids from the little ones for safety. The park has a large grassy field for frisbee, soccer, or just running around playing tag. And plenty of trees for shade! The park seems dog-friendly as we spotted several dog walkers during our playtime. There's a shaded picnic area for you to hold a small party, or hang out with friends; with picnic tables & BBQ grills spread out through the park. With the lack of food traffic, the BBQ grills & picnic tables could used some maintenance (rusted grills) &/or clean-up (cobwebs on grills, bird poop on tables). There's a tennis court somewhere; I haven't been but another reviewer posted a pic of the courts. And restrooms are available... again, don't know where but a couple reviewers mentioned they're near the tennis courts; however, there's no stall doors & they're dirty. Oh no! There's no parking lot that I'm aware of, but there's enough street parking around the park's perimeter. Not our ideal park due to its distance from home, but a fun layover when we wanted something different.

Very nice park in Torrance with some nice picnic areas as well as 2 tennis courts. Parking is just…read morestreet parking but pretty easy to find even on weekends. Playground equipment is nice and seems to be well maintained. They have lots of open areas to play soccer, frisbee, etc.

This playground is perfect for little kids. Super safe structures, and the slides aren't made in…read moresuch a way where the kiddos go down super fast. The playground set isn't super run down like some that you find in Torrance. There is a sandy area by the playground. My daughter had to use the restroom and it wasn't the worst public bathroom - didn't even smell. This park also has a huge soccer field as well. Lots of parking, including shaded parking, which is great in the summer. Other parents are friendly here. Would definitely come again, especially with my toddler. The playground set is probably a little young for kiddos 6+.

The good: I discovered this park yesterday! This park is…read morenestled in a neighborhood area so it is generally peaceful. There's a huge grassy area for soccer and other sports. The playground is small/medium sized. There are swings, slides and climbing areas. There are a few picnic bench areas. The parking lot is shaded with a lot of trees. There was a restroom area close by the swings. The swings are pretty high up. The park area is surrounded by fences from the backyards of people's homes. The bad: There are dirt patches and sandy areas so be prepared to get dusty if you have little ones like I do. The interesting: The parking lot was full when I came on a Monday evening.

I took lessons here for almost a full year. The only reason I am stopping is because I just got…read moreengaged and have a wedding to save for! AND I GOT ENGAGED RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE STABLES! Let me tell you, as someone who has always loved horses, now in my 30's I wanted to do something I really love, and that's what brought me to this stable. The one thing that really stood out to me here, is when I talked to the children who frequented the barn, is they loved the independence it gave them. I was shocked to hear that from kids some younger than 8 years old! But once you start taking lessons, it made sense. This place really teaches you how to basically take care of your own horse. You are saddling up, hoof picking, brushes, and sometimes cleaning the horses. And you learn to ride in all kinds of techniques and horses. You get to learn some equine knowledge, therapy, and when something does happen to a horse, they explain why and what exactly is going on. I don't understand some of the previous comments. Horses. Are. Animals. Animals are unpredictable. You can wear any type of protective gear you want, but you at minimum have to wear boots and a helmet. My first lesson I fell off. Yeah it hurts. But you learn. I also broke one of my toes cause it was stepped on. Again, animals are unpredictable. There will never be a 100% safe animal. But the instructors know how to instruct and direct when these situations happen, and I have seen some WILD kids on these horses, who don't listen, and these horses didn't even react. When anyone does get hurt, those who work there do everything they can to make sure you are okay. Things I appreciated about the ones who work at the stables: Tiffany has a plethora of knowledge, and loves to share it. Sophia was my main instructor who I appreciated so much because she let me push my boundaries when she could tell I too afraid to push myself. Sarah-Faith substituted for my class and always took such care with the kids on their lessons. Regan always had something fun to share every time I visited, and Nathan would always assist when I had questions. All the crew here are amazing, and love horses. I am so sad to have to pause, but I have learned so much that makes me confident if i ever own my own horse, I will at least know the basic needs to tend to a horse. I hope to come visit soon, and be back after my wedding!

My daughter has done 2 summer camps here. She learned a ton and absolutely loved it - the highlight…read moreof her summers! We like that it is kid-centered and unpretentious. A great smaller stable conveniently located for easier access for those coming from the South Bay.

Came to Alta Vista for a birthday party. Great park to host a party at…read more The indoor banquet room is large and fits at least 10+ tables. Has a kitchen area as well. The outdoor patio is covered and large. We had a taco man and blow up bounce houses. They also have a small playground area and sports areas.

We have used these courts often, and my daughter has taken tennis classes on Fridays for the past…read morecouple years. On Sunday, my husband was told that he and my daughter could not practice different shots, and that you had to use their tennis instructors if you intended to practice. It was very appalling, and made the tennis playing experience miserable. There is very little possibility we will be reserving a court to play at this park any longer. I have never heard of this, and have been playing tennis many years. It is clear this is an attempt to get more money. I guess it is kind of going to backfire on them, though, because we will cease the weekly court rental. My daughter has been taking a once a week class these past few years. We have been supportive of this park since we live in Redondo, but it likely will never mean to us what it once did. This is a new rule here according to the park when I called and spoke to them on Sunday. To me, it seems like a horrible decision. Usually, this type of overstep by any company loses them customers.