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

We visited this park as part of an event with Active SGV. I loved how the environment was so…read moreserene, clean, and well manicured. We were there in the early mid-morning and listened to a talk about the watershed preservation. I was impressed with how clean everything was and most especially the restroom. They were super clean, well maintained, and well lit. Me and my daughter felt safe. I was surprised to note that when we returned later in the day that there is an attendant available to answer questions or provide support. This place is a winner in my book.

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.

This park is frequented by people who enjoy the beautiful outdoors. I saw so many people either…read morejogging through the park or doing a group exercise class on the geen spaces. The paved paths are mostly smooth except where the earth is settling or where the brown squirrels have dug out the ground near the railings that overlook to the beach. There are plenty of food vendors to buy a lunch and enjoy a picnic. There is paid parking lots and bicycle parking as well. There are bathrooms that a secured by an attendant at the entrance. I loved the people watching and the views of the beach area. It was very relaxing.

It's a park by the ocean and great fir pictures. You walk to the pier. There's parking garages and…read moremeter parking. Theirs a place for drop offs and i accidentally parked there. But I had my dog with me so when I was looking for meter I relized its drop off only. Oops do out my dog back in the car and looked again. Eventually found a spot down street meter parking. There's paths for runner and dog walking. It's very busy weekends.

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.

Colorado Park is a beautiful, well-maintained park where you will see lots of doggos, people taking…read morecoffee breaks from work (depending on what time you go), kids on the playground, pick-up basketball games, and sometimes those funny workout classes that involve 2 lb weights and a bunch of moms standing in a circle doing semi-bicep curls. Anyway, I live right by the park and when I have my dog I always take my dog here and do some pull-ups. It's a very pleasant area and I hope to have a picnic here sometime. There are also tennis courts just adjacent to the park; dunno if they're just open to the public though. I love this park and how clean and nice it is and I hope it stays that way! There's street parking along the edges of the park but I never have to park here. :)

I live walking distance to this park thankfully because my dogs love it here. Clean, well…read moremaintained and open. You can't beat it.

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

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.

We've come here a bunch because my kiddo loves the pirate ship part of the playground. It's not the…read morelargest playground, but he enjoys it and I enjoy that it is fenced in. Parking is easy because it's such a large lot, but depending on when you go it can also fill up and you could have a little bit of a walk. You also have to pay to park. It's nice because there's a large grassy space across the street and there is sometimes live music, and lots of good people watching. There can of course be some sketchy characters at times, so be vigilant, but it's a nice park overall. Can't really beat the ocean views.

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.

Can't give an experience because it was locked up! Weren't…read moreable to see anything. They are doing construction around the area.

Gardens were permanently closed when we tried to go in November 2026. Lots of construction at the…read more Veterans Administration in Westwood. Nine hole golf course open and inexpensive but not in the best of condition.

The good: Parking is easy here. There were many beautiful…read moreblooming trees with pink flowers. There was a soccer field with great modern turf. There's a sand area but most of the playground has the bouncy ground. There are picnic tables and benches. The park is really spacious with a wide range of playground equipment made for wheelchairs and with disabilities. It has a toddler area tactile and musical playground equipment. There's a zip line. There's a lot of shaded areas. There's a boat, space ship, tunnel, slides, rolling metal slide, balance beams shaped like balls, and so much more. It's a super inclusive playground with a diverse group of patrons as well. The bad: The parking lot had some cars that looked like people were living out of their car. There was a pee stench at the entrance. Toward the toddler area there was a guy smoking weed. The interesting: It has a LA theme with references to the observatory, freeway and more.

I had a very disappointing experience at this recreation center. The park and facilities did not…read moreseem well maintained, and I didn't feel comfortable spending time there. During my visit, there were many homeless people around the park, which made the environment feel less welcoming. The basketball league was disorganized, with poor communication and inconsistent attendance from players. Overall, the sports programs, including basketball and soccer, did not meet my expectations. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this recreation center if you're looking for a well-organized league or a clean, comfortable place to play sports.