Beautiful place to enjoy nature. There are a lot of squirrels that are not afraid of humans. The duck pound has tons of activities going on depending what time of day you visit. Ducks, turtles, and sometimes fishing. Tons of walking, biking, pet strolls, picnics, workouts, baseball and soccer sport.. Great place to relax. read more

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Heartwell Park is one of our favorite parks to visit to go on walks the park itself has lots of trees and shade. The park has a lake in the middle with a lot ducks and birds. This lake is super long and goes for about three blocks long, some portions of the park has baseball and soccer fields. read more

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A very beautiful park with lots of trees, a pond, ducks and geese, and about a zillion squirrels! Nice walking paths and a picturesque bridge. read more

A really beautiful park to walk through. We tend to park near the Clark and Carson intersection, then walk to Bellflower Blvd and back (about 30 mins as a leisurely stroll), but Heartwell Park goes east from Clark Ave all the way to Los Coyotes Diagonal. The path is windy without too much slant. There's benches and picnic tables throughout. The path itself and the surrounding grass has been clean and free of litter whenever we go. We love to walk our dog on the path, run with him leashed across the grassy hills, and lay out a blanket by the lake to relax for a while before heading back to the car. (If you do go with a pup, watch out for occasional off-leash dogs!) We've even brought lunch here once and ate on a blanket in the grass when the jacaranda trees were in bloom. There's a good amount of shade from all the trees in the mid- to late afternoon, but you'll want some sun protection in the late morning and midday. read more

First time visiting this park with my dog after trying to check out new parks and city to explore. Did not disappoint! Located off the main street of Carson it appears to expand into 4 sections. Plenty of street parking off the road and found a parking lot off Carson and bellflower. Also borders residential area and the homes were well kept pretty to look at historic and it's own unique character. Did arrive around 630am and opted to wait for the sun to pop out a bit more - sunrise view was beautiful and gorgeous! I stepped out with my dog around 640am and sure enough as soon as there was more light, more people appeared in vehicles walkers joggers group dog folks just out of the wood work! Paths were easy to follow and that also twisted and turn or simply just walking the open fields / so many trees and for the amount of space hardly any litter - plenty of people said good morning and acknowledge Community center, restrooms, and library in the area. Free parking - street and lot No entrance fees Soccer field Basketball courts Workout stations spread throughout Baseball field Lake / large pond with various birds So many trees throughout Benches tables located in many places Dog friendly but didn't see any bags so please come prepare Stroller friendly Bicyclists friendly Walker runner jogger friendly paths and on pavement or grass Great for family group of pals time to think for yourself I would only say to wait until a bit more light appear before wandering as it was quite dark when I first arrived so I am glad to wait the extra minutes Super glad to venture this place and a must return! read more

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Large park; great for walking; free parking; clean- well kept; duck and geese pond; playground- fun for all. read more

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Really sweet park easily located at bellflower and carson. The park runs several blocks, and we like to walk to the pond behind the library and daycare. There are picnic tables and lots of shade trees. You can see ducks and goose and even turtles at the pond. There are some public bathrooms near the college at Clark. It's a bit of a hike, but if you need them they're there! There is a paved path through the park, does not circle round but you can walk, bike or stroller down and back. Great park for watching planes! read more

Heartwell Park - Duck pond - Parks Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is a pretty park when not crowded- soccer during the week is AWFUL. NO WHERE TO PARK. People turn around (Y turns) in driveways and double park. It's ridiculous. Whomever schedules soccer practice doesn't know what they're doing. COMPLETELY over crowded. We take kids to practice and can't park anywhere. Terrible. read more

Very nice, large park. There is parking along Carson. I used to go walking here as a kid. My dad loved doing the exercise stations along the route. Really busy with sports on weekends. read more

We took a drive to visit Heartwell Park for a picnic this past weekend. I had never been there before, but my husband would ride his bike through the park every so often with his riding buddies. My first impression is how nice and clean the city keeps the park. The grass is cut, there's no trash (from what I saw) lying on the street or on the grass areas, and it's pretty big. On one side there is a busy street, and on the other are houses, making this park very walkable. There's plenty of parking, and lots of benches under huge trees. And...there's trash cans! So you can throw away your trash! We walked a bit through two of the (I think) four or so parks. The house side is very quiet, and the people we did come across were all friendly and out to get fresh air. Lots of people had their camping chairs under the trees enjoying the shade, just lounging. I wouldn't mind living in this area and walking this park a few times a week! read more

Great course to work on your short game. Can be slow due to kids but it's fun. Thanks

Nice, clean place that's kept up well and seems safe and secure. People seem keen to keep it a nice atmosphere

Beautiful, clean, all-accommodating park. It runs across 4 city blocks. Plenty of parking, but on the weekends you'll have to find street parking. Be very careful and look for mixed signal parking. You'll see some that have hours of availability alongside "no stopping at any time," and you WILL get ticketed. Just saw 8 cars get slapped by a very proud parking enforcement bloke. This place is awesome for walking, jogging, biking, skating, sports. There are public bathrooms available. I'm training for a marathon and these pathways are smooth and perfect. Enjoy! read more

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Love Heartwell Park. Lots of great sports and kids learning life lessons. We're here multiple times a week throughout the year

Decent park. Felt like the photos posted, set the bars high. Yeah, there's a lake, grass, and a bridge. But nothing, spectacular. Safe neighborhood. Average park. Ran 4 miles in 40 minutes. read more

This is such a great neighborhood park; a great place to walk, jog, bike, or just sit and ponder. My favorite section is between Clark ave. and Bellflower, where the duck pond is and there are no baseball or soccer fields boasting with children. I love coming here for a peaceful lunch, either alone or with a friend. Its nice to get away from everything in the middle of the day and just breathe in the calm and peaceful vibes. Avoid coming after sunset, though. The park lacks lighting so it gets super dark in the evenings. read more

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Amazing park, The view is nice, It is really nice and quiet place. I do recommend to bring kids with You so they can have a nice and clean breath of fresh air. The trails are really nice to bring a dog with You. Park looks really clean and safe. read more

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This is my favorite Long Beach park. It's huge - 120 acres, or something close to that. It spans all of Carson St, from past Palo Verde through Bellflower. I love that there are tons of trees here. If you have a toddler, it's a great place for them to just run around because there are nice, shaded open areas. There's also a playground area (partially sand, partially engineered surface), a bike path, baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, and supposedly even a pond. Keep in mind if you go to the playground area in the summer, you'll likely run into a lot of the YMCA camp kids. The park is surprisingly clean. I walked all along the residential street side of the park and never saw any trash. Also, if you get bored at the park, you can head over the Ruth Bach library next to the park or to Viking Village, where there's a Gymboree school, and lots of food choices (Mexican, Thai, greasy spoon, frozen yogurt). For more info: http://www.longbeach.gov/park/parks_and_open_spaces/parks/heartwell_park.asp read more

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A great park to visit for multiple reasons. I mainly come to this park to run. I usually start on Clark street and run along Carson street to Los coyotes diagonal and then run back. That's a 4 miles run (each park block is a half mile). What's nice about this park is that it is a soft surface for running. There's also a cement pathway you can run on as well. Other than running you will see people riding their bikes and taking a stroll. Tons of games happen here as well such as baseball, soccer, and ultimate frisbee. People also have parties here and bring a of their party supplies and camp out at one of the park tables. Three restrooms I know of at this park, one in the Clark side, the branch library and on bellflower. Random thing I noticed is that a lot of cops also patrol this area. read more

With plenty of parking surrounding this park, you won't have a hard time finding one. The park is clean and pristine. You can easily jog around for an hour or two and not get bored ogling at nature. Heartwell park with a lake to observe various flying animals around. This park is also pet friendly so you can bring your best friend and let them loose and have fun running around. read more

I like playing golf here. This is where Tiger Woods started playing golf when he was just a kid with his father. Lots of memories.

Pretty large sized park for being in the city. There are lots of ducks and geese that gather here. There's lots of parking along the sides of the park and it is located right off of a major busy street. I wouldn't recommend coming here on a weekend because there are many kids sports teams that practice here. Parents clog up the parking and the sports teams take up lots of the park. read more

Really great park! Heartwell Park runs from Clark avenue to Palos Verdes Avenue along Carson street, split into three sections. It is a very lengthy, clean park with a lot to offer the city of Lakewood. No matter your age or interests you're sure to find this park of use to you somehow. My favorite section of this park is on Bellflower and Carson. There's a lake that is home to several ducks, geese, turtles, and fish. I have fond memories as a child feeding the ducks here. There's a few benches spread out with a great view of the lake, perfect for a nice picnic. (Pro Tip: Park at the library on the corner of Bellflower and Carson, walk over to the table and bench right under the tree closest to the parking lot. Enjoy your food and wait for the sunset. A picnic not easily forgotten.) It makes me happy to see people jogging by, riding their bikes, walking their dogs, or just sitting somewhere enjoying nature and all of this park's beauty. Heartwell park is used for so many different recreational purposes. The middle section has some great fields for sports practice and games. Make sure to check out flyers with schedules and detailed info on such. This may not be the "best" park or the biggest, because although it is a tremendous size there is definitely bigger, but it is a great one and I recommend anyone stop by for mental detox. Sit near the lake, take in the nature and all of the beautiful things this park offers. Go for a really long stroll. Watch a baseball game. Heartwell park and chill, anyone? read more

Heartwell Park - Grateful for such a beautiful view so close to home. - Parks Near Me - Long Beach, California

Family oriented, tight knit community park. Peaceful while being centered in a busy area. Brings beauty and pride to the city. Currently undergoing construction for new sprinklers on the bike path. read more

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Perfect for walking, giving bread to the ducks haha, relaxing, anything you wanna do. read more

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Heartwell Park is one of my favorite parks of all!!! Located at Carson and Bellflower, it spans several blocks, and you can't miss it at all! I have been using this park for several years now for outdoor workouts after work when the weather is right, and it's amazing! This park is used for literally everything--One day you can see some of the ROTC young military troops exercising, soccer games, and some days it's all little league activities! They also have workout stations at strategic locations, so you can just jog around and stop as you please. The walkways are big enough if you wanted to put your little ones in a stroller, or you can walk your doggies. I also like the fact that it's a clean park, not a lot of trash or sketchy people! Looking forward to the warmer weather, I will return! #13/2016 read more

I LOVE THIS PARK! I come here probably twice a week and have for a number of years. There are actually 4 sections to this park, but I recommend the one that is on the most western side near the corner of Bellflower and Carson Street. The side where the Library is on. This fourth section offers the best view, walking route, workout stations, and even a small man made lake that has its own ducks, geese, and squirting water fountain. Perfect for those days you want to bring your girl or kids out for a "feed the ducks" session. Parking is free either on Carson Street, or better yet in the Library's parking lot just off of Bellflower Blvd. I have been here at all hours of the day from mid-afternoon to 3 AM and never had a problem parking in the Library or with police. This spot is really great at night and that's when I normally go. Right in the middle of the park is that small lake I was telling you about. It's actually more of a pond than a lake (lol). However, if you sit around it at night, it just feels nice as you can view the stars and enjoy watching the mama ducks taking care of their little baby ducks and all that mushy stuff. Very recommended if you do live in the local area. read more

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We went on a picnic and it was perfect.. the trees provide the perfect amount of shade.. not packed at all. We even went for a bike ride with our masks on. It was a really nice afternoon.. and it had restrooms.. not the cleanest.. and no-doors-half-stalls. read more

Heartwell Park is where my family has been holding their family picnics for as long as I can remember. Every Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend we gather for food, games and family fun. The park is open, has several baseball diamonds on both sides of the park, a pond on one side and playgrounds farther down. The park itself is kept up well, it is open and will host adult soccer games on weekends and little league games during the season. The parking lots are more than ample enough to handle the people, there is a gold course across the street to the East and it's close enough to stores if you need to pick up additional food, beverages, ice or party supplies. The major flaw at this park is and has forever been the filthiness of the restroom facilities. The bathrooms are known for having a complete lack of toilet paper, toilet seat covers or doors for the stalls. I would recommend going with someone else and having them act as a lookout so you can attempt to have some privacy. Their is facilities down on the other side of the park near the playground that are better but it's marginal. The park is open enough to accommodate a volleyball court, croquet, frisbee tossing,kite flying or any other activities you and your family may be interested in. I do believe that changes were made not too long ago that now require a permit for picnics. Overall a decently large park which is good for family get togethers. read more

Overall this is a great park for a variety of activities. There are several baseball diamonds for little league and good grass areas for soccer leagues. The park is usually busy during baseball and soccer season with different leagues. Personally, I like this park because it is down the street from where i live and because it has a great path for a 3-6 mile run. One of my faves! read more

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I usually go to this park with my friends when we want to go off campus and do some studying, homework, or just to eat our lunch. I must say it's really big and very pleasant. I like the squirrels, but not so much that they are trying to eat my food. And the ducks are so crazily cute! They chase you if you have food as well. Lol. I would love to see more benches or other seating areas around the park; I think that's all that's really needs more of. read more

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Heartwell is kind of the central park of Long Beach, and a place I'm proud to send my tax dollars. It's huge, and with that, it offers so much: baseball fields softball fields soccer fields disc golf regular golf (I'm not sure if this golf course is technically part of Heartwell Park or just adjacent) open space duck pond playgrounds bike/running path (kind of) The facilities are well-kept and used regularly by the community, which warms my heart. The only place for improvement would be potentially more parking, a longer/better running path, and adding a splash pad. read more

Beautiful shaded park in the middle of the city. It has paved trails where you can jog, rollerblade, bike or leisurely take a walk. It is great to take a break from work and school and walk around it to recharge. It has some picnic tables and a pond with ducks, pigeons and geese. It could be bigger though but it is great for its location. read more

Heartwell Park - A nice walk at the grassy area. - Parks Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This is a busy park. There are a lot of activities going on at this park. While my step son was practicing soccer, there is a baseball field right next to it. There are people walking their fur babies around and parents lounging around near the kids games. Parking is pretty tight due to there being lots of things going on. One thing though is that it is super easy to almost miss your turn into the park's parking lot. No big deal I guess but just be prepared with a blinker. If you have to use the bathroom, there isn't one that I could see. I'm sure there has to be one, but I didn't see any. Maybe just go before you leave home. Overall nice decent park. read more

This park is huge, like 4 blocks longs. I've been coming here for years now. It's perfect for bike ridding, walking your dog, bbqs, pretty much anything. I love the west nile virus section aka the area between clark & bellflower. Those west nile virus posters are there but they're easy to ignore when you're enjoying the scenery. The duck pond is really pretty. People fish here but I'm not sure why. There's a couple of bridges which are really cute too. It's pretty clean including the restrooms. read more

Heartwell Park - Parks Near Me - Long Beach, California

One of my favorites in Long Beach, spanning three City blocks from Palos Verdes Ave to Clark Ave., running parallel to Carson Street. The Northern section of the park contains the small Heartwell Lake, and also one of our City Libraries on the corner of Carson Ave. & Bellflower Blvd. On the bike/jogging path you can find several work out stops, to do pulls up, sit ups, etc. The central portion of the park boast two baseball fields, basketball court, tennis court, playground area, picnic area, and lots of space for soccer. Great for a nice day outside, walking your dog(s), or making children actually stay outside without a tablet/phone and making them play. The Southern portion of the park is similar to the central part, except if has ten (10) baseball diamonds and I am pretty sure there is no playground area, mainly set up for Baseball and Soccer. I walk this park often and its a nice little three (3) mile loop for me. To me it is safe and very clean, everything a local park should be. read more

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A good park to walk around in, not complicated at all. The location is great with lots of street parking. One of our favorites in this area.

Boyfriend and I always go here even when we were just friends. So there are a lot of memories here :D after three years, we still have time on having a picnic here. Great view, perfect for dogs (make sure your dogs are on leash) there's benches to sit on, a pond and lots of trees for shade. We don't really go to the other side of the park where there are playgrounds and basketball courts and such, but yeah, a great park to walk around and exercise :D read more

I love this place! Driven by it I don't know how many times but barely found my way there at last. I was looking for a park with trees, lots of trees and found it here at Heartwell Park. 5-Stars for: - Lots of trees along the bike/walk path. - Pretty lil' lake between Clark and Bellflower segment. - Not a lot of people (I've now been on a Sunday and Tuesday, closer to sunset) - Dog-friendly (must be on lease - almost everyone I saw followed this rule) - Bathrooms available at the end of Clark (though I didn't go in). - Water-fountain in front of the library which is at the entrance on Bellflower. - Street parking easily found on Clark. - Parking lot available also on Bellflower. Wishes: - that you didn't have to cross actual streets. - that the bike/walk path looped around rather than just being one-sided. Nevertheless, I love this place and will be coming regularly with my doggie! read more

I drive by this park all the time, so I don't know why it never registered to me that it would be a good place to go jogging at. I usually go jogging at the riverbed by Liberty Park but since a portion of it was closed off I decided to come check out this park instead. And I'm so glad I did!! I'm always looking for new places to go jogging at, and this park is actually nice. The added bonus is that it's a closer drive to me than Liberty Park. The man made pond, and the bridges that they have is a nice touch. I noticed a lot of people tend to walk the park during their lunch. The park is 4 blocks long, which is good for when I'm trying to work on my distance. I just hate waiting at the stop lights when I'm crossing over to the next block of the park (Yes, I tend to be one of those annoying people that likes to jog in place at the stop light so I won't lose momentum - don't hate me!). Overall, I would recommend this park. It's great for families, great for working out, and if you just want to hang out and have a picnic, you can do that too! read more