Thanks so much for having this fun car show where us models can display our craft. Bathrooms were…read moreclean and lots of space for cars and a stage! Looking forward to next year. Miss Corinne

Half of the park didn't look too bad, but the other half was so putrid that I can't believe I drove…read moreout of my way just to visit a duck pond full of murky waters and nearly deceased turtles. I don't visit the South Gate area often, so my visits to the City of Bell Gardens will be rare. The only reason I wanted to visit this park was because from an overhead perspective on Google Maps Satellite View, it looked like a nice, serene place to stretch your legs and relax for a little while. With a duck pond in the middle of the park and plenty of walkways around the park, I was starting to feel this could be Bell Garden's equivalent of Wilderness Park in Downey minus the parking fee for visitors who reside in a different city. Unfortunately, I do not plan to return to this park next time I'm in Bell Gardens. The park is located adjacent to the Bell Gardens Sports Center, and I almost thought the two were connected to one another, but it would be a really long walk from one end to the other. There appeared to be a gate in the back corner of the park that led to the back corner of the sports complex, but the "No Trespassing" sign deterred me from walking in that direction. I parked on the east end of the park where there is a playground and a couple of basketball courts by the adult school. The playground and the basketball courts seemed to be in fine condition, but nobody was playing there when I went. Towards the west, you'll see a myriad of picnic tables scattered about, so it does feel pretty open in that area. However, the grass is definitely greener in other parks, and I should have taken that as a sign of things to come when I was walking towards the duck pond. As I'm walking about the duck pond, I was literally grossed out by a ton of filth both on the walkways as well as at the pond's edges. No joke, there were so much filth on the corners that it almost looked like you could walk across them, but of course, I would never put my foot in the water just to try. If I did, I'd almost certainly need a new shoe! In one of those corners, I saw three turtles that appeared they were trying to slowly but surely fight their way towards the surface of the pond so as to not drown. I almost thought they were dead, but I did witness some slight movement in them, a glimmer of hope that they could have been saved if animal control were in the area. But with how filthy and murky these waters were, I didn't want to put my hands in there, and I didn't know what to do to save them. As much as I wanted to, I had to leave them be :( The ducks swimming in the cleaner parts of the pond or standing on the fringe were in much better spirits, though the ones on land barely exhibited any movement whatsoever, perhaps symbolic of how inactive this park is even in good weather. There was construction nearby, which necessitated a great deal of fences around the park. Some of the fences blocked the walkway around the pond, so I had to walk in the grass/dirt between the pond and the fence while circumnavigating the pond. I don't know what that construction was about, but I hope something good will come of it. During my visit, it was a bothersome nuisance in my trying to immerse myself in relaxing scenery. The restrooms weren't in good condition either. The sink I used was barely working, and I didn't want to even bother with the hand dryer. Lastly, a lot of the parkgoers acted kind of weird that I can understand why the playground and basketball courts were empty on an otherwise beautiful day. I didn't really feel safe in the park, and I was starting to worry that one of those weirdos would heckle me. Luckily, nobody did. Overall, I regret stopping by this park. It does not appear to be maintained well, and I can't be certain this area is safe if I didn't see that many people there. If I do make a return visit to this area, I would rather stop by the adjacent sports complex next door even though I don't play sports, but I at least could watch some soccer players practicing on the fields there.

We have a gathering there every year with the students to celebrate and we always have a great timeread more

Nice small park. Great playground for the kids. Hidden and in a nice little area. Love walks hereread more

My grandkids are different ages. They have things for all ages, I liked the outdoor exercise…read moreequipment......fun for all ages

Rented the pool for a birthday party and it was a fabulous time! Safe for kids, lifeguards rotating…read morethe entire time and fantastic staff!

This is a great park! My hubby is the soccer coach for a local school, and they play here often…read more When I had the pleasure of making it out to one of their games, it happened to be held here. The park has plenty of parking to accommodate guests. Although I only had the chance to visit the soccer field, I did see lots of people exercising at the park, and lots of kids and parents over at the play structure. There are a couple of public restrooms available, and they were actually pretty decent (not nasty like some public restrooms can be). I honestly felt very safe at the park, and it appeared that many other families also feel safe enough to enjoy all the amenities.

DESOLATE & DISAPPOINTING…read more What used to be a vibrant and welcoming playground for children has sadly turned desolate. Instead of kids running around and families enjoying the space, the park now feels overshadowed by constant police presence. Officers seem more eager to hand out tickets for minor leash violations than to foster a family-friendly atmosphere. A simple reminder or warning would go a long way, but instead, the approach feels punitive. It says a lot when local park-goers whisper warnings to newcomers to leash their dogs immediately, not because of safety concerns, but out of fear of getting fined. This change is disappointing and unnecessary -- it feels like the heart of the park has been taken away.

Maywood Park...hmmmm. Not situated in the best neighborhoods in town. 1.5 softball/baseball fields…read more The park is situated right next to a noisy gas factory (the humming sound from the factory went on all day). There's street parking but watch out for the fly balls. Some trees for shades. Dirty and nasty bathrooms. The fields are pretty much dirty fields. :( Luckily there's a YMCA next door which brightens up Maywood Park a bit. Not such a good park. Neighbor's sketchy as well.

I remember coming here as a kid during the summer... awesome time!…read more Since then, the park has been remodeled and it's looking way better. They offer many activities for all ages, they have a gym available for the community, and they have a head start for children ages 3-5 with a capacity of 20 children. The reason why I come here is to enjoy some alone time. In the mornings you will see people walking/jogging around the park. In the afternoons you'll have kids with their parents in the playground and sometimes in the evenings you'll see some softball games.

Temple Park is located in west Downey, just north of Los Amigos Golf Course…read more Accessible via Stewart and Gray Road, it sits in the middle of a nice neighborhood. It's a very small park and playground area with a couple of bbq pits and several picnic tables. The Park was originally dedicated in 1968 (according to http://www.thedowneypatriot.com/) and was said to have had a pretty cool spiral slide... too bad I never had the chance to see it. At any rate, a new playground was put in and the park was re-dedicated in July of this year ('15). There are two swings for older ages. The only way your baby or younger toddler will get to swing is if you hold them in your lap. No baby swings are available. The area with the slide is nice, but I can't imagine kids any older than preschool really wanting to spend much time here unless you brought a frisbee or something. Both of these area have wood chips (bark mulch) instead of sand or rubber mulch, etc. as the surfacing. If the entire area was fenced in, I might like it better when I have both of our girls to myself. It's not a real busy area with traffic, but there were a few cars moving in and out while we were there on 9/17/15. It was around 11:30 a.m. when we went there and not a soul was in sight. Also, I really wish that the City would develop a better way to contain trash that was probably placed into the open barrel trash cans but made its way back onto the playground and lushes grass areas. Fair amount of street parking available. Review #397 Yelp challenge 78/100

I love this park! Small, yet awesome! Very hidden and private, just how I like it! I call it a…read morehidden gem

Cute cozy park, it has a splash pad which is great for summer time. Only downfall is that there is…read moreno parking other than the street parking.

I attended a baby shower here so this is a review on the inside hall. The space itself was…read moreplentiful and ideal with bathrooms located right outside of the main area. I felt safe even though the surrounding area seemed slightly questionable, with nearby industrial businesses around. There's plenty of parking with parking available in the neighborhood if you could find it.

Such an awesome park! I usually skate in LA but a friend invited me here and when we showed up…read morethere were already a couple other bladers there which was so sick. Really cool vibes, nice flow and obstacle selection, and really clean and well maintained park overall. Can't wait to go back!

I love this park- I try to come daily. All types of levels come here. Very community orientated and…read moresafe. Everyone allows turns been coming here for 15 years and it's my fav.