Live Oak Park has seen me in every phase of my life. Whether it be hitting dingers in my Little…read moreLeague Baseball League, playing pick up basketball as a kid against grown men, taking tennis lessons (I was trash at tennis), or running around here in middle school with my group of friends, Live Oak has been instrumental in my growth as a man. Most recently, it's been here for me when I come back from NYC and just want to get some shots up alone. Nothing as cathartic as grabbing the new basketball my Granny just got me, popping my airpods in, and doing the basketball workouts I used to do as a kid when hoop dreams were all I cared about. Something about reconnecting with that part of myself just eases the stresses that come with adulthood. I think that chubby insecure kid would be proud of who I am today, and that makes me smile. It's good to look back at your past and appreciate who you've become... But don't stare at it, or you'll end up staying there. Look back, smile, and keep pushing forward. I also randomly seen Kendrick Lamar doing a prison workout here a few years back. That was a trip lol. THANK YOU LIVE OAK! THANK YOU GRANNY I LOVE THIS NEW BASKETBALL! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Live Oak Park is another favorite of ours when hanging out in the Manhattan Beach area. My girl…read morelove Tennis, so I have to play tennis with her and her friends when we all come here to hang out lol. I will take a break and play basketball as well with random strangers . People in this community are friendly.Park is clean and safe for children and families. No homeless or trouble makers lurking around here because Manhattan Beach also have a wonderful Police Station as well not far by. I like this park when coming to the South Bay.

Such a great park with lots of fun activities for kids! I…read morereally appreciate that it's fully fenced--you can relax knowing your child won't run off. There's also plenty of shade, lots of benches, and spots to sit. The only downside is that the bathrooms are usually closed, and the park itself is sometimes locked without any explanation. We went this Saturday with the kids and found it closed, with no sign saying why or when it would reopen. That was really disappointing.

The good: I love when a park is mostly squishy pad flooring…read moreor cement because tan bark and sand get so messy for my toddler. This park is fenced in and nestled between apartment complexes. It has a little kids playground and a bigger kids area. My toddler loved the metal tube slide. It doesn't create static and it's a really fun and unique way to slide down a hill! It reminds me of a factory conveyor belt. The playground feels modern. They also had bathrooms. They have park-style workout equipment for adults too. There's a splash pad area but I don't know when those operate. The bad: There's no designated parking lot. We parked on the street but it can be difficult to find parking because of all the apartment complex tenants. The interesting; There were garden workers maintaining the park when I came so they were leaf blowing the area and there was dust everywhere.

We came with friends for the 2021 summer concert series in the park…read more As the name suggests this park is next to the library.  As mentioned in another review, Library Park appears to be the official town center of El Segundo, as it's across the street from the high school.  As I enjoyed the tunes I could not help but appreciated El Segundo HS, which is a magnificent old brick building, reminded me of USC. The entire park, including the library building, covers only one square block, but what a lovely space it is. So, in this town square with old shade trees and a band stand are benches with dedication/memorial plaques. This is just a simple nice/clean park. The concert series was really fun.

No surprise that it's next to the library. And what a fine library it is, offering beautiful views…read moreof the park. Library Park appears to be the official town center of El Segundo a.k.a. Mayberry, as it's across the street from the high school. And the HS itself is a magnificent old brick building. This is a town full of treasures. So. When was the last time you saw a park with a band stand? How very cool. It's Library Park's crowning glory, as there are no sports facilities.......just beautiful areas designed to be eye candy. Like the rose garden. The entire park, including the library building, covers only one square block, but what a lovely space it is. The sports fields, basketball courts, and playground are behind the school just west of Library Park (see photo), allowing the central park to remain pristine. So, in this town square with old shade trees and a band stand are benches with dedication/memorial plaques. As I review more and more parks, I find myself pausing to read the words. And I have discovered that beautiful sentiments are found in parks. Such as the one on the bench in Library Park that reads "Meet me in the garden, Gardener Bob". Who knew that reviewing parks would become a spiritual journey? I thought I was just out seeking exercise. I found much, much more. And I have only just begun.

The Fiesta La Ballona event is hosting at Veterans Memorial Park, which is located at the…read moreintersection of Overland Ave and Culver Blvd. The event has a lot to explore, live music and performance, rides and games, vendors from small business, community and public service departments, food trucks, and a beer garden near the entrance and the exit. There's a lot of fun, but you'll expect it's crowded and lack of shade, the limited covered seating area got occupied quickly, and obviously overpriced food and drinks.

Unfortunately, I witnessed an employee deny access to an attraction to a special needs child. The…read morechild had gone on the attraction prior with no incidents. He decided to go back with an adult and was denied access. The employee didn't even have a reason why on why he was denying access to the child. The employee was asked multiple times for his reasoning but he just didn't have one. The employee was ableist towards a small child and the supervisors did nothing to rectify the situation. I wouldn't bring your family here because they're discriminatory and ableist towards children with special needs!

Great place to take the family and check out the spheres at MacArthur Park. Yes it is a little…read moresmelly and dirty but it's just beautiful when the sun is setting. But yes the water is very dirty dark and make sure your cell phone or you don't fall in. Love how the water fountain may hit the spheres make that awesome sound. Love the colors of the sphere and design. Parking is in the street. They maybe another around the corner but we came from 6th street. Bring some snack or buy some stuff there.

Despite moving away from playa vista a few years ago, we still find ourselves coming back to this…read morepark to enjoy community events or simply stroll around with a coffee while our son rides his scooter and plays with friends.

I've been to many birthday parties at this location, each terrific. Clean family and dog friendly…read moreperfect spot to get some sun and lots of ample space.

Great academy for kids, amazing coaches friendly staff. My son always looks forward to see coach…read moreJohnny he is so patient and makes all his classes fun for the kids. Last year was my son's first season doing baseball he couldn't hit a ball while other kids had more experience, coach Johnny made sure my son felt confident in every class and wouldn't let him fail. My son has come a long way because of coach Johnny.

I have been coaching competitive baseball and softball for over 20 years, both at the club and the…read morehigh school levels. I have founded my own travel ball academies (Los Angeles Xtreme Baseball Academy), and I have helped dozens of youth athletes go on to play at the college level, including my 2 older kids (both division 1 student athletes). I also am the founder and President of a local non profit youth sports academy. I list this all not to highlight my accolades and resume, but rather, because I know just what it takes to run a successful and accomplished program, along with a world class indoor batting cage and training facility. Beach City Baseball Academy checks all of these boxes, and much more. Their indoor training facility is one of the best I've seen, with numerous hitting lanes, state of the art equipment, spacious pitching and fielding stations, and a fully outfitted weight room with recovery stations. They offer an amazing membership program, their coaching staff is skilled, knowledgeable, and committed to developing talent, no matter what the age or skill level. They are located in the heart of one of the best small towns in Southern California, El Segundo. Last but certainly not least, they have a management team that is responsive to their members and customers alike. Their General manager, Shelly, deserves extra notice for always going the extra mile for her clients. I highly recommend Beach City Baseball Academy to any athlete with a desire to learn how to play the game the right way, and who has a drive to improve and grow as an athlete. My daughter has improved tremendously in her short time workout out there, and I am looking forward to watching her continue to blossom. Thank you to Shelly and her team, you are a class organization. If you want your player to succeed, you need to incorporate BCBA into their weekly training regimen.

The restrooms at this park are outdated and not maintained very unsanitary . Toilet paper…read moredispensers only give a single ply at a time and jam up with no way to fix u less u have a key. Whose horrible idea was this ? Cheap skate

I needed to tire a couple of kids out and get them out and about on a beautiful summer day. Kids…read moreare into technology way too much but not on my watch. We packed the wagon with snacks and water, put on the sunblock and off we went as the 5 year old told me exactly where to go. This park is huge. Has plenty of grass and hills to roll down, a softball field to run on. Plenty of ladybugs to catch, bees to watch out for and dandelions galore. There is also plenty of swings, random play things, serious climbing equipment and long slides that I thought were outlawed. The monkey bars are suitable for kids even though they look gianormous and that slide? It's like a mini splash Mountain drop. They blocked off the adjoining mini structure to the date devil one so the little ones dont get access to something to big for them. However your little ones may just want to climb up to the top anyway. Just let them do it. You know you climbed higher than them when you were young. Bathrooms were clean. The park is well kept. I saw city employees doing their thing when we were there.