Love it here. We have been coming for ten years and each time it feels new and different and…read morecompletely awesome.

It's a FREE public park / walking (hiking) area that's safe (dog free too) with a parking lot…read more It's a relatively small area however, so is more for strolling than having a rigorous adventure of challenges. It's perfect for all ages and abilities, 'tho the terrain might be naturally uneven in some areas, so watch your step.

My favorite park ever! The best in LA! Come here to have fun this park is really the best trust me.read more

I personally really like this little park it's clean and it has a grass area to hangout but I love…read morethat it is gated! It's not big at all so I could see it pretty busy if multiple families are there. The only bad thing is the parking! No parking anywhere near the park

I love this park so much. Large, spread out and safe. Interesting landscaping and immaculately well…read moremaintained walking paths, not just a flat and huge park. Great equipment in the various play structures for little to older kids. Nice shady areas and thoughtfully placed seating. Excellent community center with classes for toddlers to senior citizens. Safe and clean restrooms. Plentiful, safe, free and convenient parking. Of course, the park also offers the gorgeous peaceful views that draw visitors and residents to PV.

Fred Hesse Jr community park is an excellent park to walk dogs are just casually take a nice stroll…read morewith a loved one. We used to bring out two little boys Louis and Teddy to this park long ago when they were younger, they both recently passed) so we decided to bring their nephew Onxy here for a nice stroll around the park. Great park with nice friendly, considerate people walking their kids and their pets.

The city of Lawndale has newly remodeled this previously unsafe park. It is now gated and traffic…read moreis contained. There are new picnic tables, both uncovered and under a few gazebos (large and small). May be a good place for birthday parties. Kids can play in a sand-less playground (hallelujah!) and in the grassy areas. You can also check out balls to play with from staff members on-site. A workout area is available for adults. Restrooms are nice and clean... so far!

My kids love coming to this park to play. They've made friends almost every time we come. I like…read morethat it's small and gated, restrooms are right next to the playground, and there's usually shade when we've been there. I also like bringing my kids here because it doesn't get crowded; sometimes it's just us. Parking isn't too bad, a few spots designated for the park or park in the residential area.

Such an underrated green space in Lomita/Wilmington. I love going here with my dog. It feels very…read moresafe, and it has a lot of space to walk around. There's a beautiful big lake in the middle with ducks and other animals. Great for bird watching, great for playing catch with your dog or just getting your kids out for a walk. Honestly, highly recommend it.

Review #958 2026-022…read more This write-up for Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park is long overdue. My son was born at Kaiser Permanente South Bay Center, which is right next door, & my husband wanted me to "waddle-walk" at the park while I recovered from childbirth. O_o As my toddler grew, we started exploring parks away from home (there's 2 within walking distance), & started visiting Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park in 2018 & more frequently in 2021 after the pandemic lockdown. According to the city's webpage, Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park is home to 300+ species of migratory birds... wowza! The lake is part of the natural habitat of S. CA for native plants & animals. I'm not a birdwatcher so I'm unfamiliar with our feathered friends at the park. I only recognized Canada Geese, Mallard Ducks, American White Pelicans, & Hummingbirds (not sure of the species). I've seen a raptor once, but couldn't tell what it was. According to Wikipedia, this is one of the best places to see the secretive "Marsh Wren." With my deteriorating eyesight, I highly doubt I can spot this elusive bird that's known for camouflage, ground creeping instead of flying, & hiding in vegetation. Some guy did spot on on 01/19/26, likely a bird watcher because his name pops up a lot on the log, though he didn't post a pic for validation. If you're the curious type, there's a bird list log of what's been spotted here: eBird (https://ebird.org/). There's lots of features at this park: children's playground, picnic tables & BBQ pits, fitness zone, bike & jogging paths, hiking trail, fishing (must have valid fishing license; catch & release only), & 9-hole par-36 golf course (east of the lake); there's a disc golf course but I don't recall seeing this since I'm usually at the playground with the kiddos, playing frisbee in the shade, watching my hubby's workout at the therapeutic fitness area, or doing my steps on the jogging path. Sometimes my kids would run through the grass, scaring the birds, & I have to lecture them to stop in case an angry mob of geese decides to turn around & attack them because they feel threatened. Yeesh! Luckily it was a "young & dumb" phase that quickly passed. At one point, boating & fishing was allowed in Lake Machado but the water quality took a dump & became toxic so no one is allowed in the water, & "Catch & Release" signs have been posted with warnings not to eat the fish from the lake. We usually park in the parking lot off Vermont Ave. that's somewhat close to the playground; that free lot has more than enough space, no matter day or time of our visits. The 231-acre park should have other lots surrounding the park. We haven't explored the east side of the lake so not sure what's there except for the golf course. What's Interesting: There was an infamous alligator named "Reggie" that lived at the park between 2005 - 2007, & was finally captured on 05/24/2007 & relocated to the L.A. Zoo. He was likely an illegal pet that grew too large & was set free at the park. His former owners likely are unaware this is more harmful to the animal & environmentally harmful because the park is not a suitable habitat/home. Reggie got his 5-mins. of fame & then some... we even saw him at the zoo & shared his infamous story with the kiddos. Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park is a lovely park to enjoy a picnic &/or BBQ, make use of their free therapeutic fitness equipment & get in shape, get lots of extra steps in on the jogging path (my kiddos prefer using their scooters or bikes), or come out & just get some free air.

This North Redondo Beach park has no sign with the park name that I could find…read more I always drive past it on my way to T J Maxx on Hawthorne.....see my review of the store for my secret short cut! haha Anyways.....I was out today in this crazy heat reviewing parks. It felt like about 90 at the beach, it's hot. But the park looked inviting with its beautiful shade trees. It's about an acre and a half, small, and has nothing but trees and grass, benches, a kids' playground, and restrooms. I like the old streetlamps, must be pretty at night. The kiddie play area has the oddest surface I've seen. It's squishy, like a thick sponge. I was unprepared when I stepped on it to take a photo and almost lost my balance. Seems like it would be a nice soft spot for a kid to fall. My pic of the sign tells more about it. This park is narrow, and runs for a block, through a residential 'hood. It's a nice cut-through for people heading to the plaza around Starbucks on 190th. And there were people enjoying the park today, even in the heat. A red-faced little boy was trying to reach the drinking fountain while his dad laid under a tree in the shade...... The posted sign got my attention, the sign that lists all the "don'ts" for the park: No dogs (true in every Redondo Beach park except the dog park). No bicycles. No ball playing. No skateboarding. No roller skates or roller blades. That's a lot of restrictions! If you come here, plan on just walking through and admiring the trees..... 10 photos are posted.

So this little park is tucked away in North Redondo. If you are riding your bike you can pick it up…read morenear the new North Redondo Bikeway. It's not a bad park. But unlike Valley Park or Veterans Park, for example, it's not a place to make a day of it. There's trees, grass, little benches, you can have a picnic there -maybe a reststop while you are out on a walk or a bike ride. But there's no barbecue pits and no open fires allowed. There's a little area with kid's things like a slide. And when I was there on a sunday afternoon there was a building that appeared to have restrooms but they were all locked up. It's got lots a shade, so like I said earlier, this isn't a bad place to have a picnic, just no barbecues or fires.

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

The good: There's a covered picnic area with bbq grills. The…read morepicnic area has a wall mural. There are swings, multiple slides, a baseball field, tennis court and restrooms. It's adjacent to the public library. My daughter enjoyed the playground here and liked the rock-climbing part of the playground. The bad: The picnic area looks worn down and outdated. The park is on the smaller side. One of the big trash cans was cracked and had a giant hole at the bottom. One of the circular stepping components of the park was missing. The interesting: The park ground was a mix of sand and the springy floor.

It's in a trafficky area bordering PCH near Hawthorne, so it's not my favorite park, but it does…read moreserve needs of the surrounding neighborhood. There's a playground, and an enclosed picnic area with a couple of grills (see photos). There's a baseball field with large bleachers. Softball only, no hardball...sign is posted. And a basketball court. There is a good-sized clubhouse that appears to have a lot of programs going on, including one for Seniors. And next to the clubhouse I discovered 4 shuffleboard courts (in photo). I wonder if they ever get used. As a kid, I loved the game. (I liked croquet too, I was a weird kid.) Walteria Library is conveniently located next to the park. I posted about 10 photos.