Plain and simple...this is a really cute park! I arrived early in the morning, so there was plenty of parking available. I honestly didn't think it was going to get too busy, but over time, it started to fill up and I realized just how busy it can get. So be mindful on the days that you go. Weekends definitely attract more people. Their lot is on the small side for a park and I'm not sure if there is another lot, so definitely arrive at a decent time if you're expecting to get parking. I saw a lot of cars circling and I don't believe there's street parking available. This is not a basic park. The city clearly put some money into this park. It's well maintained and I even saw a custodian actively going around and emptying trash and cleaning surfaces. The park has a little island in the center that is normally open for tours, weddings, and other events, but because of Covid, it's closed until further notice. Shame, because it's really cute and I can see how it is a very popular attraction. They also have a beautiful lake that stretches throughout the park that's home to several ducks. There were a lot of people walking and jogging, many families walking together, kids on scooters, etc. Many people came to meet up with family and friends and walk. Sadly, post-Covid, this is kind of the way it is if you want to see and spend time with others outside of your household. This park literally caters to everyone. There were many people who brought food and sat and chatted with friends. I saw people bring a bunch of pumpkins and take fall pics of their kids, as well as a mini birthday gathering with a small group of friends. There was also a church group that met under the trees and still practiced social distancing. In fact many people still practiced social distancing, as well as wore masks. They have a couple playgrounds for the kids and they all seemed happy to be getting outside, including the parents! It is also dog friendly, as I saw several there who were well behaved. Now getting to the really important part...We all know that park bathrooms are notorious for being "squat only," but I'm happy to report that the bathrooms here were shockingly modern and clean! read more

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I have to agree with the other person who reviewed and complained that things are very poorly maintained here. I don't care about the duck poop. That doesn't bother me. But the play building that has been "under repair" for the 6 years since we started coming here? Ridiculous. Now the slide in the other structure is broke and seems to have been for some time now, based on the other reviews. It's a shame because this place has so much potential. The city really needs to direct more funds into the maintenance and upkeep of this park. Otherwise, it would be a 5 star review for me read more

What is the city of Cerritos going to do to address this park. It's a nightmare especially for the animals! Recently found a dead turtle in that disgusting water that was stuck in trash. The most important part of the park the castle and the boat are in disrepair and have been closed for years. The water is absolutely disgusting and someone needs to call animal welfare! There's so much poop you literally can't use the sidewalk. read more

Kids love the island. I have fond memories of using it 30 more than years ago . It is well used as a park, and is inviting too many different groups of people. read more

Kennedy C/O2022 Great place to take pics on special occasions. Just watch out for the ducks poop . Many ducks equal to many poops . read more

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This place has not made improvements in so many years. Such a disappointing park. It's always broken and disgusting. We need new workers new management and new mayor someone who cares for parks children's families and people. The slide at the top of the mountain is broken and worn out. For a while now this park hasn't made any upgrades to fixing the other building for kids to play on. This place is just a glorified quinceanera photo shoot. It's disgusting to see poop all over the place whether it be the walkways or grass. There's swings that are broken and seats that need fixing. Huge disappointment. read more

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Its a beautiful park. The playground is fun for the kids, the views are amazing. My issue isn't the duck droppings everywhere, its normal they live there and its mostly other pavement. The issues is, alll damn dog poop all over the grass, if you're a mom trying to find a nice place to put down your blanket and sit while your kids play... good luck. It's disgusting, and when you find a decent spot... there is still some sort of poop less than a foot away from you, so you get the lovely smell. Its frustrating and annoying so I rather drive 10 min out and go to a different park. Please pick up after your dogs. read more

Great looking park from the various pictures but the structures are in need to repair. Fences are rusted, the swing was detached, spiral stairs were loose. The city really needs to spend some money to fix this place. Could end up being potentially dangerous to children. It's a cool area but definitely needs some funds to fix. Bird poop everywhere beware. read more

Such a cute park. They offer community volleyball classes for the kids here. Check the city website. My little guy likes to follow the ducks around. Dogs like it, too. read more

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Cities should take notes on how a park should be designed and maintained. This was our first visit and I can see why this park is so popular with its island and historic features of Paul Revere's famous horse ride. It's such a great place that even different species of birds want to visit and stay here LOL. The large grass area is near perfection and incredibly well maintained. read more

This was once my favorite park to go to as a kid and have been so excited to share this park with my niece. I just took my niece to this park last weekend and saw that the play areas inside the buildings were all locked and closed down. Looks like someone may have destroyed parts of the playground. Is there any idea when this park will be renovated and fixed? I'm so sad my niece didn't get to experience that childhood magic that I did the first time I went to that Park read more

This is a park where I always see either a) engagement photos being taken or b) teenagers pretending to be professional photographers and models. Lol. It's a nice park particularly for families with younger kids. My favorite things are... - kite flying - softball field - scooter and bike riding paths - playground - basketball courts - waterfalls / water features in the center of the park - lots of wildlife (turtles & birds) - climbing areas and slides on the Play Island - picnicking areas (reservable through the City of Cerritos) My least favorites... - parking can get really crowded especially on weekends - the restrooms (but at least they have them - bring hand sanitizer just in case!) - watch out for bird poop everywhere The coolest park in Cerritos! read more

Cool place to relax and enjoy feeding ducks and turtles. Its nice to sit down on healthy grass while waiting for your pork bbq. Nice and quiet neighborhood, very peaceful. Your kids would love playing here plus there's always ice cream truck standing by for some sweet treats. Limited parking spots specially during holiday season but you can always find a spot on the street. read more

Such an interesting park! It has plentiful green grass to run around on, but be careful not to step on goose poop! There are several pairs of Canadian geese and other waterfowl milling around the park. There are also turtles and fish in the water. The best part about this park to me is the slides that they have around the buildings across the bridge. It's super fun for all ages and a fun way to explore! I'd recommend not going down the slide at the top of the building, though, since it's a little narrow for anyone above the age of 8. There's also little interactive obstacles, like a chain ladder leading up to the platforms. Overall, those little bits of fun scattered in the park are a really nice addition. Definitely recommend coming here for a stroll or to explore! read more

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It's a beautiful park and I highly recommend it for anyone. There is no other free, public space (that I know of) in the area that is like it. It is themed around the time of Paul Revere and the architecture is beautiful and different. Lots of people go to take prom, quinceañera, and family photos because it is such a nice public space. There are restrooms and you can see geese, turtles, and lots of people having fun. The playgrounds have a small sand pit and the safe, bouncy grounding. There's one for very small children and one for bigger kids and both have unique play equipment. And swings! read more

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came here on a rainy Sunday last month to finally check this place out... I love rain photography.... Cerritos have the nicest parks... too bad, certain areas I couldn't go because it was closed and it was the weekend. great place for kids to run around read more

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Poop is EVERYWHERE! You are constantly watching your step, not enjoyable with a toddler. So disappointed cause I thought it was a cute park. I will not be back. read more

Cute little park to walk around and have a peaceful morning. Saw tons of baby geese with their parents, lots of ducklings as well and it was just a very comforting atmosphere. It's quite clean, I saw no trash on the floor, everyone was respectful and it was just a nice way to spend my morning. read more

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When driving by, you can't miss the historic town, which seems so out of place for Southern California! It is so picturesque! Paul Revere's statue will greet you just before you walk through the Charleston (red covered) Bridge! This statue was created by Dee Clements in 2002. There's a map of Revere's Midnight Run, too! The story of Paul Revere is on plaques around the park. This particular statue has Revere holding a lamp similar to the pair which eventually get hung in the belfry of the Old North Church. This is a very elaborate re-creation of historic Boston Village from 1770 and it is on its' own island! This is by far the best playground for seeing what it would be like to have lived long ago! Inside the play area, there are shop names on above the doors, like... Printer and Binder, Apothecary, Saddler, Barber & Peruke Maker, and Ropemaker, Tea Merchant, etc. In the "shops" are the jungle gyms. There's a spiral staircase, slides, ladders, and lots of climbable areas. You can play in the Pirate Ship or white cement boat, pretend to fire a canon, or anything else you can dream up! The island, or Boston Village, was closed for 2 weeks in Oct. 2018 for maintenance. It's good that the Parks & Rec upkeep this gem! This area is so scenic, that many people have photo shoots here. We saw a bunch of youth having their pictures taken, probably for a Quinceanera. Also, this island has hours that it is open. They lock it up at night. Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday: 10 a.m. to dusk Tuesday: 2 p.m. to dusk Saturday/Sunday: 10 a.m. to dusk Vice President Bush visited this park on Oct. 14, 1988. The other elements this park has to offer besides the Play Island are: the Softball Diamond, 2 Basketball Courts, Playground Equipment, 6 Reservable Picnic Areas with BBQs, and Restrooms. There are ducks, geese, and turtles in the lake. This is park is run by the city and is free to use. Parking is free and pretty ample. read more

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This is a pleasant, peaceful (on a weekday afternoon)space with a theme-park like setting that includes period colonial style buildings surrounded by a moat/pond populated by geese and turtles. There are multiple playgrounds replete with swings, slides, etc., for the young ones. Wide open grass areas, basketball courts, baseball diamond, and picnic tables offer more attractions for family outings. Parking lot is right across from Cerritos High School on Bloomfield. One downside: too many geese droppings everywhere near the water. read more

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This is one of my favorite park. It's nice walking course for humans and dogs. Well maintained. Very peaceful. read more

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Great place to bring the whole family. Heritage park has been in the Cerritos community for a very long time and continues to stand out as a different one of a kind experience. Despite the many flocks and gaggles leaving their excrements, the place continues to maintain its cleanliness. read more

This park is beautiful! I've been here on multiple occasions and have noticed several people do their photo shoots here as well as birthday parties. It's kid friendly & the park itself is very well maintained. read more

Beautiful park with a fun playground. Lots of open field to play soccer with the kiddos. Plenty of ducks to watch. Our family loved this park. read more

This park has so many memories. Used to take my daughter here when she was small. Then it became her favorite park to go to. She started playing Cerritos softball and it was one of the main parks things were at. It's such a unique and fun park. Pirate themed. A favorite for any kid. read more

Beautiful big park where you can see many wild animals up close. So far the best park I've been to. The scary part is the pond is open and a kid or person might fall in so watch your kids and step. I wonder if anyone has ever fallen and how deep the pond is... DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS! See my awesome pics lol read more

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This park is adorable. My children loved the miniature buildings y the multiple play areas. Try avoiding this park on weekends due to quinceañera pictures. This park is close to many eateries. read more

This is a great park if you have kids. It's a small park nestled in a residential area and located directly across Cerritos High (my old high school). I lived in Cerritos since the 80s but didn't set foot in this park until my daughter was born. Everything it has appeals to kids. The most unique or the coolest part of this park is the make believe Colonial town (aka the island). It looks like the playground was also recently remodeled. There's no sand anymore. It's been replaced by some type of rubber mat that looks like colored concrete. I guess this is a much safer option since there have been several horror stories about finding razor blades hidden under sand. It also looks much more vibrant. There are several picnic areas with tables you can rent for kid's birthday parties. I always see lots of kid's events happening out here on weekends. Only thing I don't like is the lack of barrier around the duck pond. Given how many kids come here, I'm surprised there isn't one. I had to watch my daughter constantly because she kept trying to jump in the pond with the ducks. read more

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Cool park but there are so many ducks and birds you are literally walking in doo doo everywhere and for a young kid it wasn't the best for me but there are lots of kid stations that fun if you don't mind! read more

Duck Poop everywhere. Packed with group photo shoots. Small parking lot ...................................... read more

Cerritos is an area that is very familiar to me. I have seen it go through a lot of changes as they continue to add new businesses to the neighborhood. Since this is a family-oriented city, there needs to be a lot of recreational activities to keep the kids occupied. Heritage Park is the perfect place for kids to go and release all of their energy! Heritage Park is located in the city of Cerritos. It is on Bloomfield Avenue between 183rd Street and South Street. Conveniently, the park is about a mile away from the 91 Freeway so it's easy to find. Also when you're completely worn out, you can head on over to the Cerritos Town Center for some retail therapy! Anyway, we came here for my student's quenceanera photos. When we arrived, we realized why her family selected this location. The park is absolutely beautiful! It is perfectly maintained with the ideal backdrop for family photos. When you park your car, you'll walk across a little bridge and then you'll notice a lake. Plenty of ducks and geese swim around accompanied by several turtles. The ducks and geese are used to people so they often approach guests, hoping to get a snack. It gets a little hectic though because you might have too many birds around you at one time. There's also a little playground for the children to run around and play. What I liked most about this park is that it's different from the others. This isn't your standard location with an apparatus, swings, and slides. This park has an emphasis on scenery. The main draw to this location was quinceanera photos. I saw so many families here for that specific reason. For the record, my student's photos came out amazing! Any place that you go to has the perfect background for memorable photos. I was so impressed with Heritage Park that I'm planing on returning with my niece because I know that she will absolutely love it! read more

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Super cute park! Tons of areas to take photos op. It was super crowded when we went so not sure if it's crowded every single time. We did go on memorial day. It was over crowded bc of a holiday. We saw a wedding couple, a few grad student groups taking photo, a kinder grad photo - you know it's a great spot when there's so many groups coming for photo ops. Maybe go on a weekday would be better. Shady bench/table to eat or grill. So much duck poop. Nice place to come and picnic. It's tucked in a neighborhood and is free. Come if you have kids, they will love running around and exploring here! The slide is inside of a house structure. So much fun. Tons of things to explore here. Give it a try. Count all the turtles. (Tons!!!!) read more

Heritage Park - Tons of turtles. The biggest one here is swimming in the water. - Parks Near Me - Cerritos, California

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It's a small public park located in Cerritos, not far from the city hall and library, there's a play island for kids, with facilities like castle shaped slides, the park could get very crowded during the weekend. read more

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What a cute little park! It's no surprise this place kept popping up in all of my online searching for photoshoot locations. We decided to try a simple weeknight around 5pm, but it seemed everyone else had the same idea! Parking was free and there was plenty of spots for everyone. We spent about 2 hours there, and we never ran out of backdrop locations. I particularly loved the brick walls and twisty trees! There's tons of wildlife here, including turtles, ducks and geese, plus their cute little babies. This park is super clean and tidy, too, which is surprising since they don't charge an entrance fee. Overall, we loved it here, and everyone seemed to be having a great time, too. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Amazing park with multiple play jungle gyms for toddlers and kids. I'm addition, it also has a cool little play house with slides and climbing areas on the island surrounded by the lake. Accessible bridges, and tiny waterfall. Plentiful ducks, geese and turtles. Large grassy area and plentiful street parking even on a Saturday late morning. Super close to the super cool Cerritos library which is also a huge plus. read more

We use to regularly visit this park. It is nice, peaceful and there are 3 playgrounds. Lately the park has been a mess with little to no maintenance. There are free roaming ducks and geese so feces is expected but it's gotten to the point where you can't walk around it anymore. It's constant stepping on poop! It's excessive. And there's always trash in the duck pond. They need to do something about it. read more

My grandson loves Heritage Park in Cerritos. It has everything you want in a park. There is a large pond with ducks and turtles. The one thing that would be great is if they kept that area a little cleaner, and of course people could help with that by not leaving food and bags around the area. This is a great place for a picnic or just to spend several hours and let the kids run. There are plenty of play areas. Parking can be trying, so be patient, you will find a spot. You will have a great time here. It is safe and the visitors are pleasant. Take your kids and go. read more

My kids love it. Good playground for toddler. Little town was also nice to browse. Plenty of ground for soccer and ball games.

Love this park! Great for all ages, unique, large, multi play locations for kids. Mostly clean, good solid amount of parking spots. Very pretty play structures and pond. read more

This is a nice park with a pond full of ducks and turtles. There is a play area for the kids with the usually jungle gym. There is a big enough grass area to play or relax. You can get some great exercise here walking around the pond. The parking lot is free. It can get crowded at times depending when you go, but usually it is only on the weekends that will be busy. overall it is a great family area. read more

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