Amazing park with Summer Concerts. This is a really nice…read morevenue and if you're in the area, such as going to Chez Jay Restaurant or the Santa Monica pier you should definitely check it out. Excellent . If you're in the area, I definitely would check this out. It's very close to the Santa Monica pier

Tongva Park is new and one of the nicest parks in LA county. The design and landscaping is…read moreexcellent. I enjoyed walking around and there's also bathrooms on the premises with an attendant. I subtract one star because I heard patrons have been attacked there at night and have never seen SMPD patrol the park(not ok and City Hall/police HQ is right across the street). I did witness a transient hit another transient hard in the jaw there once in full view of city hall. I view homeless as humans like anyone else. The issue is behavior and violence/crime not a guy sleeping on a bench. Patrols should be done on bikes regularly.

One of the nicest park I've been to. Well taken care of. Playground is super nice. Lots of…read morevarieties. The only down fall is so many people. I've never seen so many people at a park like this. It was crazy. Specially the playground area. My son could barely run around without hitting other kids. Pond are was beautiful. A super nice and chill place to have a picnic and sit around for hours.

Location is great!! There is always plenty of parking with parking meters…read more I love to walk the park with my Loki. There are the ponds to see the duckies and turtles!!! They are nice and calm, never seen any of the ducks or turtles try to interact with people or dogs. Lots of beautiful trees. My Loki gets happy when we come to this park when I have my doctors appointments!! He cries when I am trying to park because he's wanting to get out of the car to roam the park!!! The park is clean and usually busy with people at the benches, laying out or just walking.

If you are a parent, then this is a great playground for babies, toddlers, and school age kids…read more This is a very popular playground. The playground sits next to the beach and parking - which makes it great for families who want to enjoy the beach while keeping their little ones entertained. Santa Monica did a great job designing this playground to be 100% accessible. The playground is designed like a boat with a concrete hull with various play areas inside and outside. On the outside, there is a swing set area with two types (rubber bucket and fancy larger locking plastic shells) and expansive sand play areas. There are some fun surfboard inspired balance boards on the beach facing side. There are two tables by the swing areas, but lots of low seating along the concrete divider where most parents congregate and rest. Along the outside of the concrete hull there are some cool textures and things to touch. Beware of the rotating metal disks - my toddler jammed his finger between the disk and the concrete. Also watch out for the glass pebbles that are embedded in the concrete wall - they are falling out - so make sure your kid doesn't swallow one. Inside for toddlers at the front of the ship, there are some great activity areas: smaller abacus, spinning blocks, rollerskate maze, and a rotating rainmaking sound captain's wheel. Inside for older kids, there are binoculars to see stuff on the beach, a very wide roller slide, a rocking table/platform, spinning chairs and stands, and a small climbing rope jungle gym.

in between Santa monica and Venice, this was our first time here. it was nice because less crowded…read morethan the other two and plenty of parking all around! also there is a playground on the beach which is nice. i just wish it was bigger and had more stuff.

I went to Joslyn Park for my little friend Felix K.-L.'s 3rd birthday the other week. It was a nice…read morepark, a great place to spend a couple easy Saturday hours with the kids. Parking was a breeze. The park has an indoor room you can reserve if you plan far enough ahead, but the outdoor tables are first come first served. Felix's parents claimed a couple tables and brought two of their own, creating a sizable shady party space right next to the playground. I think the whole area was surrounded by a fence, so none of the pre-school age children could easily wander off. My boys had a blast playing in the sand and on the cute structure. There was also a little set-up for puppet shows, and all the kids kept going over there and pretending to buy and sell ice cream. I live too far from Santa Monica to make much use of Joslyn Park, but I know a good park when I see one. I'd recommend this place if you have young children, whether for party time or just a relaxing hour of play.

This is a great dog park! I have a small dog and enjoy the small dog area. I was a pleasantly…read moresurprised one Sunday morning when I discovered a great little church meets at the park auditorium adjacent to the dog park. They had a covered area outside with a speaker so I could enjoy the church service with my dog after playing at the park! They even brought coffee out to me and had water for my dog. I'll definitely come back on Sunday's more often.

Best playground! I really love this playground has direct access to the beach. They have everything…read moreat this playground to keep the kids engaged. It's right next to the bathrooms and best part you can walk right across the bike path and chill at the beach! Always a hit!

I absolutely LOVE the playground and all the different structures here. I wish parking was free but…read morewe normally just walk down here. We live in the area and visit the beach often. The playground is clean and neat. Right in front of the beach! I wish they had more shade, so a hit and sunscreen are a must !

Our baby friend Felix K.-L. turned two last month, and we went to Marine Park in Santa Monica to…read morecelebrate his birthday. The park was fantastic, pristine and spacious with a top tier playground. Felix's parents claimed a prime seating area right outside the playground, where we could eat and socialize while keeping an eye on our various kids. The set-up felt very safe and easy. I admit to losing track of my five-year-old for long stretches at a time, and once finding him in a piece of playground equipment with a group of children he didn't know, giggling as two of their dads spun them around and around. My two-year-old spent a lot of time in the sand with several toddler friends, pouring sand into a play table and also all up in their clothes. We brought our elderly basset hound Duke in a mobility stroller, and he got lots of attention, too. It was a nice outing for our whole family. I also couldn't help but notice that the park was right next to the Santa Monica Airport and other airplane-themed entertainment. We live pretty far from Marine Park, but I have a feeling we'll be back.

Another BBQ in the park. The family was able to make reservations in advance, which was…read moreappreciated for planning a birthday gathering. When we arrived a reserved sign and permit number was displayed on three picnic tables for our group. We had a nice area with shady trees that covered the grassy areas near the picnic tables. A BBQ grill was beside us; the Pavilion and the children's playground were a few feet away. The amenities are: - Baseball Diamond - Basketball Court - BBQ Grills - Picnic Tables - Soccer Field - Tennis Court - Parking Lot (no charge) - Pavilion (shaped like a castle pink & blue, I forgot to take a photo) The park facilities, equipment and restrooms were clean. Sincerely, Rosemary

It's not flashy or crowded like some of the bigger LA parks, but that's exactly the charm. It feels…read morevery local and grounded -- families walking dogs, kids at the playground, and others just sitting on the grass taking a break from the city. The park is clean, well maintained, and peaceful considering how close it is to busy streets. There's a nice open field, tennis courts, and enough space to actually breathe. It's a great spot for a casual walk, light exercise, or just lying in the grass with headphones on for a while.

Tucked away on Ocean Park Blvd. The park has a neighborhood feel. 2 busy baseball fields,…read morebasketball courts and playground plus numerous picnic tables throughout the park located in different areas. Lots of families lots of kids and a favorite of dog lovers. The negative is people who let their dogs off the leash to chase the squirrels and think this is ok. It is not. The other is the intermittent noise from planes taking off and landing in adjacent Santa Monica Airport (which thankfully is closing in coming years.) unfortunately there aren't many food options nearby so you have to bring your own. Otherwise, it's a great spot.

It's a quiet place in the middle of residential Santa Monica. Small, but also barely trafficked…read more It's a little hard to get to by foot from the 7th Street side, there's no crosswalk. People will come to have a picnic, stop and stretch, exercise and meet friends. If you're in the area come check it out, but it isnt a main attraction as it is so small. Not really worth making a special trip. There are no benches and there is no playground.

Cute little park shaped like a goose egg, what a clever name!? I wouldn't really call it so much a…read morepark. But, more a eggs shaped part of grass in the middle of some residential homes. The street parking has a 2 hour limit Monday-Thursday and Friday has no parking zones.

The tiny community garden is great and is open to volunteers. It's not membership based. Came for…read moreEarth Day celebration which was well organized with different activities. There is plenty of street parking, but no restroom. You have to walk down the street to another park for restrooms.

This is a really nice, out of the way, quiet park. The bonus is the nice built in exercise stations…read morefor a nice free workout. The neighborhood is cute and the other side is the large Metro maintenance facility. I subtract a star for no toilets and no sports field but there's nearby parks for that. Recommended.

I play basketball here every once in a while. They did a pretty nice renovation to the outdoor…read morecourts. The rims here are really nice now. They used to be horrible double rims, now they're almost indoor court quality. They painted the court blue and made all the lines distinct. They also added metal bleachers. You can find full court pickup games around 6pm M-F. Got to thank the Brentwood City taxpayers for the pristine renovations!

Barrington Recreation Center has changed significantly since new management under Roy took over…read more Open gym for kids is now often denied or restricted even when space is available, which is especially frustrating for families who just want their kids to play. Even small, normal uses of shared spaces like the tennis courts now feel heavily monitored, which takes away from the relaxed, community feel the center used to have. The staff and long-time community members are still wonderful--it's the shift in management that has changed the entire atmosphere. A neighborhood recreation center should feel open and welcoming. Right now, many families feel that balance is gone.