Beautiful views, great park area for family, and a peaceful place to unwind around sunset

Loved this park! easy parking, play structure and sand/beach and also green area as well. I bet it will be busy for summer but was perfect for winter weekend. to have a nice (somewhat) quiet playdate read more

The lagoon park is located right next to the creek, good for biking, walking, and picnic. Parking is a hazard here, and there are not many spots nearby, as I parked far and walked over here. read more

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One of LA's best kept secrets and I'm gonna keep it a secret by not posting photos. There's a little pond aka lagoon in this park and it's also next to the beach. Actually there's sand in the park too. Beautiful neighborhood. People run the dogs without hassle. Playground and bathrooms and all the accoutrements, even a small amount of gym equipment. Never come here though. Forget I said anything. There's no parking trust me read more

Super scenic views. Great park. Love to take the kids here. Arguably one of the best outside basketball courts in Los Angeles.

Del Rey Lagoon is a 14-acre municipality park in the beach neighborhood of Playa Del Rey. This park features lighted baseball fields, basketball courts, and playground. There is a parking lot availability for visitors. This park is a few steps away from the beach and lagoon. It's clean, organized and no homeless folks. I came here after walking at the beach. Overall, it's a good family friendly park. read more

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Parking is a mess. Crowded. Fast drivers. I would rather go slightly south to El Porto Beach in Manhattan Beach.

Del Rey Lagoon is a another awesome spot for privacy and relaxation near the beach when you dont wanna be bothered with crowds. Its just parking can be a challenge, because the residents act really funny with people visiting here, So do not park near their property. All in all, its a good park for families and children to have fun. Its open to the public, so have fun. read more

A chill place to eat smoke watch the best sunsets or just meditation in joying the earth or even if you want to just tap in for a spiritual healing experience with in your self. read more

Nice place to be with the family or just for a nice walk high swings to chill a beach across the street and a playground for the kids read more

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Nice easy walk along lagoon- leashed dogs allowed. No nearby public restrooms. Was lucky enough to find free street parking. read more

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*** A hidden lil gem that I really shouldn't write about.*** But wth, it's public, so I will let you yelpers in on a lil secret ... a park tucked away in Playa del Rey that surrounds a lagoon. It is worthy of royalty, hence the name, Del Rey (King) Lagoon. When I first moved to Playa del Rey 2002, this sealed the deal. I gotta apt w/ an ocean view along the seaway from the marina. So not only could I watch sailboats go out to sea and the UCLA Row Team workout, I could also cruise down the street to this lil park and chill w/ my boy. From 1 to 5yo, my kid had no idea how well he had it ... there is plenty of wildlife from the wetlands here (seagulls, cranes, ducks, geese) and people walking their dog. After seeing snow in Midwest in Apr ... he understands now. ;) Yesterday I went for a run around this park, over the Pacific St bridge, around the UCLA Row station, around to Fiji, down to Admiralty Way, thru the boatyards, to Ritz-Carlton, then back to drink water from the fountain at the Marina Welcome Ctr. (God, I love that run.) Anyways, I was happily surprised to find that they have completely revamped the playground. The old one was demolished, and the new one is slick. *** Improving upon perfection ... I love you, Playa! *** read more

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This is a great place to take Joey for a walk. It's kind of unexpected, right at the ocean in Playa Del Rey. The dictionary says that a "lagoon" is "...A shallow body of water, especially one separated from a sea by sandbars or coral reefs." That pretty much gets it. The ocean is right over a sandbank from the lagoon. It's a small lake thingy in a residential neighborhood. There were lots of dogs and people running. There' s a kiddie playground with a really bouncy floor. Walked around the lagoon, Joey sniffed the dogs, went home. read more

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Nice little park with a big lake. Perfect place for a nice little stroll in the evening or morning here.

I love coming to this playground. It's small, but there are baby swings and those are my son's favorite. I love the scenery with the lagoon right there, and it's nice to be so close to the beach too. There are a few tables, and there are restrooms. The parking lot is small and fills up quickly during peak days/times. read more

The small Del Rey Lagoon and matching park in Playa del Rey is just a block from the beach. It's an ok park with a small free parking lot (that appears to always be packed), but the lagoon itself looks kind of nasty with a shallow layer of water and green scum on top. The Del Rey Lagoon is a miniature remnant of a small man-made saltwater lake that spanned all the way to Venice from the 1870s to 1938 when Ballona Creek was made into a channel. It shrunk even more with the creation of Marina del Rey's main channel in the 1960s. In its hey day (around 1904), the Del Rey Lagoon was a key attraction of the booming local beach resort Hotel Playa Del Rey. It later became the site of Playa del Rey's biggest tragedy caused by an arson fire that killed 22 mentally handicapped girls in 1924. These days, the tiny lagoon is home to dozens of small waterfowl, geese, and ducks. It's reported there are even fish in it, but I'm not sure about that. The small playground and big grassy field offer plenty of room for families to play. There are a few free picnic tables. The nearby baseball field and parking lot also attract plenty of activity. If you are looking for a peaceful park to relax in Playa del Rey, the Del Rey Lagoon is the spot to go. read more

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New bathrooms (next to the new kiddie playground)......woohoooo! The new ladies potty even has a real mirror, in place of that former hunk of reflective tin foil or whatever the hell it was..... Del Rey Lagoon has always been my most-often-used pit stop (TMI? sorreeee), mostly because of the ample, easy, free parking (except for summer weekends)....so this new potty is a big deal to me! This is a great spot for a picnic. The park I mean, not the potty....... read more

I revisited this place after many, many years and I was instantly reminded of why I used to come here so frequently. Aside from the issue of finding a parking space, you can definitely find your safe place, your thinking place, your peaceful place, just about any place here! The playground is wonderful for the littles under 10 (or older if they are not too cool to play on the playground). It is never too crowded to find a nice place to relax on the grass or area surrounding the lagoon. In addition, the beach is a hop, skip and a jump across the road if you feel like people watching, sunbathing or taking a dip in the lovely Pacific Ocean. There are also a few nearby places within walking distance to get a bite to eat, grab some snacks or get a drink. read more

Cool little park with a bit of everything. Tennis courts large grassy areas nice playground clean bathrooms good parking close to: the beach baseball field basketball court bike path restaraunts coffee shop freeways & major roads to everything you need for a nice day out Little lagoon is here, but just for show. You can find geese, egrets, herons and other native birds hanging out. AND YET...so very peaceful. Great place to spend a few hours with family or the kids. We pass through while biking, use the bathroom and let the kids play before heading off to the bike path a block away along the beach. Right at the crossroads of the bike paths north to Marina del Rey/Santa Monica, Ballona Creek bike path and the south route to Hermosa & Manhattan Beaches. Definately a great keeper on our list. read more

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Del Rey Lagoon is a lovely little place. It's just as beautiful as Venice, but the sand is cleaner-the locals are more casual- and there are fewer crowds. What a lovely place to take a stroll. You can walk towards the shops in Playa Del Rey (Playa Provisions, Tanner's Coffee, Senior G's) or head to the beach and walk along the marina path. read more

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Little lagoon off the side of the beach. Mostly street parking here and a small lot which is always full. You will have to circle many times to find anything. Some of these lots only have one way in and one way out so it's such a pain turning around. The crowds here are insane of the weekends. Not the safest place to be. Best to come early in the morning or on the weekdays. read more

Del Rey Lagoon is lovely but the parks bathroom is disgusting and rarely cleaned, even one of the bathroom stall doors is missing. Shameful that children play here and if need to use the restroom it's filthy and even the sink is backed up read more

Super cool little park - sand, lots to climb and pretty clean. Not the easiest for parking, so plan ahead or be ready to hunt. Squirrels, birds and gophers everywhere. Feels very alive. A block from the beach so nice weather and cool breeze (bring a jacket accordingly). read more

This place is crowded! I used to love coming here on the weekends because it wasn't that packed and now it is crazy. No parking. Even blocks away, you can't find any street parking. They have a few lots around but goodluck finding anything open. All you see are people circling around trying to get lucky. Nice area to enjoy a stroll along the beach. I would try going on the weekdays though. read more

Sigi the Dog loves to poop here (in fact she probably has like a thousand times). The ducks are everywhere, gophers in the green, and there are lots of smells and things to explore, including seagull poop, picnic leavins' and hacked up bait. Don't even think of coming here on a summer weekend. read more

it's a cute little hidden park and little water inlet. Great for spotting birds -- from the area. Usual sightings include -- egrets intently fishing, doves, whimbrels, snowy plovers, seagulls, ducks, occasional heron... a quick walk over to the Del Rey beach --- and you'll have a relatively uncrowded, quiet oceanfront -- with ample opportunity to watch pelicans dive for fish, and if the conditions are ideal -- schools of dolphins frolicking in play! read more

Huge fan! This place has a little of everything! There's a baseball field, basketball court, lagoon, playground, picnic tables, ample parking, and right across the way is a jogging trail, beach, and volleyball nets. It's very much a locals area which is nice to get away from the LA tourists. It also has a very much relaxed vibe. I take my dog here occassionally and I always meet friendly pet owners ;) I love how parking is free and overall the area is fun. The shack is a good place to grab a bite and drink. There are other small eateries and shops to peruse. read more

great park to bring kids to run around you can feed ducks or have a BBQ in the picnic area. There's a great playground with swings and a rock climbing wall. read more

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LOVE! Park for everyone, birthday parties, bbq's dog walks, ducks, geese, cool birds, view of ocean, kids parks, baseball...close to beach LOVE! read more

NOTE: I wrote this as an amateur Yelper, so please don't hate this review. I really hated it. First of all, my summer camp was supposed to find objects only found in a marina environment. I got a shell and it broke. My brother wanted try to collect shells too, but he got stuck in this smelly quicksand stuff. I tried to get him out of the horrid mixture, but I got stuck, too. I broke one of my Crocs getting out. (Total waste of shoes!) We tried to get in to the bathroom, but the groundskeeper/janitor wouldn't let us in until we had clean feet. The camp coordinator tried to defeat him, but he was unfriendly and intimidating. Apparently, people "complain" and "send pictures to downtown." We finally got in after he left, and the place was a pigsty after our use. read more

Hey neighbors! maybe we should keep this gem of a spot to ourselves :) just kidding I've lived in Playa for 17 years now and just can't bring myself to leave. This park is definitely an excellent spot to just chill out. Sit and enjoy the crisp ocean air. A variety of features which offers a little something for everyone. Baseball, basketball, kiddy playground. I think there aren't as many picnic tables as most parks. And I think there's a few grills for barbeque (not sure about that though) On game days I can be sitting in my back patio and hear the cheers from the game. That sound really adds a nice ambiance to our hood. Tip: If you live elsewhere in LA and have to go to LAX but have some time to kill, you can stop at this park for a nice break and then zip over to LAX via Pershing and Westchester Pkwy. Or stop here to "wind-down" after your LAX headache. read more

Great place to go with a toddler...there are lots of different Kinds of birds to feed and watch. I love there are swings facing the water so little ones can watch the birds. There is also a nice park with a sand pit and ship. Basketball court, baseball diamond, beach right across the street...what more can you ask for? Parking can be hard to find on weekends. read more

It's dirty, it's unappetizing, it's unappealing and not what you would call well maintained. Just look at the sand in the immediate area where tables are. Disgusting !!!! There is no way you would enjoy eating sitting at a table there unless you enjoy sitting and eating around cigarette butts and odd debris. Not an area I would allow my dog to step paw on !! read more

This is a very beautiful hidden park. I enjoy walking over and taking advantage of the peacefulness. On a sunny day, I take a book with me, sit on the grass and read for hours on end. I love watching the ducks in the lagoon When my niece and nephew come to visit, I take them to the park and they seem to love the little park for kids. The equipment looks new, clean, and safe. read more

This is a cool place to relax or get together with friends to play sports or just take a walk or run. It's very close to the beach and to restaurants and some shops. Sometimes it's hard to find parking, especially on the weekend, but it's worth the time to check it out. read more

Cute playground structure for kids to play on. It's away from the beach however seems to be popular spot for the kids to burn off steam.

This place is a hidden gem. So hidden that the park workers forget to clean the bathrooms and supply adequate toilet paper, paper towels and soap (So I advise that you bring your own). The play structure is relatively new and tons of fun for all ages of children. I especially love the rock climbing wall. The lagoon still smells and would benefit from a revamping, specifically a good cleaning. Usually not difficult to find parking unless there is a baseball game going on or a really great beach day. read more

I decided to go to Playa Del Rey today and ended up parking next to Del Rey Lagoon. It's a beautiful park with a pond in the middle of it. There is a baseball field as well, and the adjacent houses are spectacular. This is the epitome of an underrated place to go in Los Angeles. read more

Wow, could not keep my had on today when taking our walk because it was so windy. It was such a nice walk for us and the doggie. Well maintained walking paths and at the entrance they offer doggie doo bags in case you forgot. I am grateful for people in this neighbor hood that want to keep the paths nice and neat. It shows the community coming together to help. I like that. read more

No trip to the neighborhood would be complete without a stop at Del Rey Lagoon. This park is just perfect: a baseball field, barbecue grills, playground, and a lagoon with a variety of interesting birds. Oh, and just across the street? Your quintessential Southern California beach (except less crowded, because this is Playa del Rey and not Santa Monica or Manhattan Beach). We did some bird watching, and then some of the local kids asked to push us on the swings. A swell little afternoon, indeed. read more