I spent part of a lazy Saturday here last month, when I was dog-sitting for my sister. No, I didn't…read morebring the dog, because driving in cars terrifies her. Instead, I picked up a delicious sandwich, some deli sides, and drink from nearby Boccato's Groceries ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/boccatos-groceries-hermosa-beach ), lucked out in quickly finding a parking spot, and ate my lunch at a picnic table before reading my book for almost two hours. It was a beautiful day, and many other people were enjoying the near perfect weather and all the space the park has. There were at least three different kids' birthday parties going on, but they didn't interfere with one another, because Valley Park has multiple areas with picnic tables. It has a huge playground, a basketball court, and what seem like acres of grass to play on. There are also lots of trees for shade. As I said, I found parking almost right away, on Morningside Drive, but that meant a long walk for me, as the path from the western side of the park takes a rather circuitous route past the playground and the basketball court to the group of tables I wanted to sit at (the only ones completely unoccupied when I arrived). I could have taken a direct route through the grass, but that would have meant walking through a kids' soccer game and some of groups of kids playing. Most of the parking is along the two streets that form the northern boundary of the park, but I could see the street from where I was sitting, and those spots didn't open up often, and when they did, they were quickly taken. It got a bit windy as the afternoon passed, so I had to go chasing some napkins and the lid of one of my deli delectables at times, but it really is a nice, well maintained park. I didn't use the bathroom, but I did see quite a few moms taking their kids into them, so I'm assuming they couldn't have been that disgusting. Speaking of the bathrooms, it would be great if this Yelp listing could have a different, less puke-inducing cover photo. Please click on some other photos, people!

I drove by the park when we going grocery shopping we just decided to take our toddler…read more We are so happy we did. It was clean and so many fun activities to choose from. My toddler loved it and so did we!

[Review #831] 2024-032…read more I forgot that we visited Paradise Park years ago... I think it was a walking field trip from H's daycare/preschool: Leap & Bound Academy? My husband wanted to come back & visit a different park, & this one has some different & interesting play structures, including Saturn, train, & submarine. It does have your standard playground equipment; monkey bars, slide, swings, etc. that separates the big kids from the little ones for safety. The park has a large grassy field for frisbee, soccer, or just running around playing tag. And plenty of trees for shade! The park seems dog-friendly as we spotted several dog walkers during our playtime. There's a shaded picnic area for you to hold a small party, or hang out with friends; with picnic tables & BBQ grills spread out through the park. With the lack of food traffic, the BBQ grills & picnic tables could used some maintenance (rusted grills) &/or clean-up (cobwebs on grills, bird poop on tables). There's a tennis court somewhere; I haven't been but another reviewer posted a pic of the courts. And restrooms are available... again, don't know where but a couple reviewers mentioned they're near the tennis courts; however, there's no stall doors & they're dirty. Oh no! There's no parking lot that I'm aware of, but there's enough street parking around the park's perimeter. Not our ideal park due to its distance from home, but a fun layover when we wanted something different.

Very nice park in Torrance with some nice picnic areas as well as 2 tennis courts. Parking is just…read morestreet parking but pretty easy to find even on weekends. Playground equipment is nice and seems to be well maintained. They have lots of open areas to play soccer, frisbee, etc.

It's a regional park located in-between two condo communities. It's narrow in shape and connects to…read morethe Redondo beach waterfront, and there's plenty parking nearby. I think it's quite convenient to walk through this park to the beach.

This is the kind of park that is grassy and does NOT have any play equipment for the children. It…read moreis more suited for just sitting and having a picnic or enjoying the view. Or, for children to freely run around in. At the top of the park, there is a concrete round area where you can view the ocean or sit and enjoy the breeze. My husband knows where the good places to park and where the easy (easier) access areas are. We don't like to pay for parking and would rather walk a little further so we can spend our money on what we might want while at the pier. So, we usually park across the street and walk down to the pier using the walkways through this park. There is a Redondo City Walks sign in this park, so the walkway is a tiny stretch of the walk. There are trees and a bench here. There is one tree which I love, it is unique. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/czuleger-park-redondo-beach?select=QrKKsTgUzpsotj2bhlMreA#QrKKsTgUzpsotj2bhlMreA This park is seemingly always well maintained. Since there isn't really much to this park, there's not much to say. BUT, I do love walking through it to get to the pier. It's the quietest and most serene time you'll have before and after being at the pier full of people!!

The good: The playground is small but neat and easily…read moreaccessible. There are some picnic tables next to the playground, benches and smaller trees with shade. There's a community garden here with free mulch. There's a basketball court as well. I noticed lots of folks doing tai chi here. I also noticed groups of nannies meeting up here with their kids. There's no sand, dirt or wood chips at the playground area. The bad: One of the four swings could've used WD40. It was very squeaky. There was a man on the bench by the playground alone with a book who looked to be video recording the playground. I wasn't sure if it was innocent and he was potentially just video chatting with someone and showing them where he was but I was suspicious that a man would come alone and choose a bench by the loud children's play area to read rather than sit at one of the many other benches further away for a quiet space to read. The interesting: There's plenty of street parking. The playground is flat.

Came to this park on a weekday afternoon to let my son and nephew play. It's a large park with…read morevarious courts and lots of grass. There are also walking paths that are great for riding bikes and scooters. The play area is pretty small for such a large park but it has the basic essentials and the kids had fun. Probably wouldn't make it a point to try to go to this park, but a good choice if you're in the area. Hope you check it out and enjoy!

Awesome renovated park where families can take their little ones to run around and have fun.read more

Quality of the restrooms is terrible . Cheap toilets no seat gaskets . For such a high end area…read morethis is ridiculous . Step up your game and quit cheating out on the tax payers this is our money not being allocated properly . Gross

The RC car track there is really great. For all ages. The few people I have ran into since going…read morethere have been friendly.

This is hands down my worst review because this is hands down THE WORST PARK in Torrance. I feel…read morelike the city forgets about this park or simply doesn't care. The bathrooms are horrible; only one of the stalls in the women's restroom has a door, no seat covers, no trash cans, no paper towels and usually no toilet paper. When we play softball here we have to bring a "potty bag" with soap, toilet paper, etc. I was told the men's restroom has no doors. The parking is scarce and the train that goes by is terribly loud! They double booked our softball games with a field softball practice - which doesn't surprise me because it seems like nothing at this park is well managed. I only go to this park when I absolutely have to- like for softball games. Let's talk about field conditions; most outfielders know that this is "the best" or rather the worse place for sprained ankles! There are so many mounds and gopher holes in the grass that rolling an ankle or tripping is inevitable. This summer I noticed that there is now a makeshift dirt track for remote control off-road trucks. It's super random but nice if you're into that. Not so nice for the people playing softball because that dirt track is in the perfect place to blow clouds of dirt into our direction so you get a nice mouthful of dirt if you're running to first base! Unfortunately I have no choice to play softball here since I signed up to play before I realized what park it was at. I wish I could say this park "used to be good" but it has honestly been this way for years. Hopefully next year we play somewhere else until then please say a prayer for our ankles.

Franklin Park off of Inglewood in Redondo Beach is a nice quaint park, nothing huge about it but it…read morerivals it's neighboring park playgrounds. Parking is easy. The play structure is good for 6 yrs and under to entertain them. It does have ample shaded areas which is a plus, compared to other parks where the plays structures get hot to the touch due to the direct sunlight and there's no shade.

A safe and clean neighborhood park…read more I've come to this little park a dozen times over the past several years. A good friend of ours lives in this middle class neighborhood and we go here for picnics or her kids' birthday parties. It's not a destination park, just a great little park for people in the area to enjoy. The terrain has many small hills and trees. There are a few flat areas that kids will use to play soccer. You'll find a couple basketball hoops, a basic playground, a couple picnic tables, charcoal grills, plenty of bench seating and a surprisingly clean but basic-city-park-style bathroom. There is plenty of space to have a bouncy-house or other entertainment for a children's party. One interesting thing is that there is often a cool breeze blowing through this park which can sometimes be quite strong. Our friend refers to it as being a wind tunnel. Nothing fancy but the kids will love it.

This is a nice and quiet park right by the sea without tourist noises and lots of traffic…read more The parking is easily found in front of the park and free. It doesn't have a lot of amenities like tot lot or benches and picnic tables. I actually really liked that because it doesn't give reasons for people to come and have a loud gathering/ parties. The park leads to a breathtaking views of the coastal ocean scenery that's absolutely beautiful and stunning. The trails are wide enough to fit two pickup trucks side by side and it's clean. My dogs and I thoroughly enjoyed our walks there with the gorgeous views of the ocean. It was surprisingly quiet for a Saturday early afternoon during peak summer season. I am looking forward to returning again in the future.

What does one say about this park that has not already been said? It just a 'little' slice of…read moreheaven, basically a large grass plot which is well maintained. It's not too big but ideal for a picnic, a place to throw a ball, or have a small gathering with family/friends. The park overlooks the Pacific Ocean and Catalina, truly a Million Dollar View! You can also venture outside the park and take the walking trails, the trail heading north along the bluffs connects to the Terranea Resort, which is a beautiful location to visit. You will find plenty of free street parking by the park. It's an off-the-beaten-track, quiet place to escape and chill.