Such a great park to take a walk or jog on the rubber track or the perimeter of the park, picnic,…read morewalk the dogs, read under a tree, have the kids play on the obstacle course, kids play on the jungle gym and swings area, swim in the pool, play horseshoes, play basketball, play tennis, play softball, listen to live music from the small amphitheater etc.. There is so much to do in this 10-acre park. The park is well maintained with neatly trimmed grass, plenty of trees for much-welcomed shade, clean bathrooms, and plenty of free street parking around the entire perimeter of the park. At the moment, Covina Park is my favorite park of them all

But don't you worry 'bout a thing Don't you worry 'bout a…read morething, mama 'Cause I'll be standin' on the side When you check it out, oh... Can't believe I've never left a review. Prior to Hollenbeck Park getting renovated we would come to Covina Park. 4/5 Family Events The park does offer family events in the summer (movies, concerts, etc). We've taken the kids to a few movies. 4/5 Recreation Renovated playground gives the kids much needed play. There is a padded walking path near Badillo Ave. Always a lot of people playing fútbol or catch in the open areas. 2/5 Bathrooms Well you do have to worry about this thing Outdated and always smells like urine. A good powerwash could help. 4/5 Parking Street parking available all around. This park doesn't have a designated parking lot. 3.75/5 Likelihood to Return While it's no longer our go to park it's still nice to be able to walk on a spongy trail. Hope they fix the bathrooms sometime in the future. Psalm 147:12, God bless and Stay Prayed Up

Super cute park with two play grounds, lots of benches, basket ball courts, tennis courts, and…read morewalking trails all along. This is also a dog friendly park with lots of doggy bags around the park to help keep it clean. 5/5

I really enjoyed this park! My son and I came here during the week and there was only one other…read morefamily here. They have elaborate playground equipment with cool slides. They have a small side and a bigger kid side and my son enjoyed playing on both sides. I have noticed unsavory characters in the parking lot before but they left us alone. There seemed to be a restroom in the community center area but it was locked when we went so when my son had to use the restroom, it was time to go! There was also a nice little walking trail as well and baseball courts that we didn't use.

I had a pleasant experience at Irwindale Park. I visited on a Saturday (around 4:21PM). This is…read morean aesthetically pleasing park with many utilities and winding sidewalks & greenery. This park felt like a comfortable adventure. Did I feel safe? Yes. I primarily saw groups upon groups of families. Many were holding celebrations and gatherings. The location felt clean & well-maintained, and it's one of the few parks that had security cameras from up above. What utilities? There's a large, fun playground area. It has nets to climb, a plastic rock wall, and plenty of slides. There's a park exercising machine area nestled by the playground, and there's a basketball hoop. There's also a volleyball area, baseball field, and concrete cornhole boards for tossed beanbags. There's a restroom, dog waste plastic bag station, water fountains, and many public picnic tables for gatherings. I especially liked how these concrete tables had cover and an installed grill station. What are the negatives? There's no clear walking trail. However, visitors can wander freely since there's a spiderweb of concrete pathways. It also lacks multiple basketball courts, tennis courts, or other familiar areas. Overall, Irwindale Park is scenic, beautiful, and clean. It's a wonderful destination for a family to lounge and relax. The area is well-maintained, and I felt happy as I observed an Irwindale Squirrel pose in front of me for the camera. I enjoyed my visit. 4.7 out of 5

I love it Safe…read more Clean And have so many trees where you can relax and enjoy the sunshine while you're here

Visited this hiking trail in San Dimas with my wife, daughter, and some friends. It turned out to…read morebe a nice little spot for a hike. There was plenty of shaded parking, which was a plus, and everyone we met along the way was super friendly. Some hikers even gave us a heads-up about the possibility of mountain lions in the area. If you plan on hiking solo or with a toddler, be sure to have something to protect yourself, just in case, since mountain lions are known to stalk people. That said, hiking in a big group is generally safer, but it's still important to keep toddlers and young kids close.

I'm a photographer and took my client to take her maternity pics here and it was absolutely…read morestunning. My Instagram is CarliToctsPhotography if you want to see my work

I had a good experience at Cortez Park. I visited on a Saturday (around 1:35PM). It's a beautiful…read morepark with rolling hillsides & lush trees. It lacks certain utilities, but it has that rare public football field. I felt comfortable here. Did I feel safe? Yes. This felt very clean, welcoming, and family oriented. I noticed Little League Baseball and their family; I saw teenagers praying since their church is nearby; and I saw families just resting. What utilities? This location has two baseball fields, one football field, one concrete walking path, a refurbished playground that's firetruck themed, many tables (some with a gazebo roof), a restroom, water fountains, and a pet plastic bag waste dispenser. What are the negatives? There are no basketball courts, tennis courts, and other typical, extra utilities. The walking path is very distinct, but the path is concrete and shade can sometimes be sparse depending on the day. Overall, Cortez Park squeaks into the 5 Star Rating Spot because it felt very scenic. Out of the many parks that I've seen today, I found a scampering squirrel happily eating in her tree. This rolling hillsides and small statues make this park a bit more memorable. This park is a nice, lovely spot to wander under a cloudy, new day. 4.5 out of 5

The pets had a lot of fun running around and playing here. It's a large park and there's lots of…read moreroom for people to do a variety of different activities and not be on top of one another. There was some construction going on, not sure what that was about, but hopefully something nice is coming.

Peaceful here could use more water but perfect for fishing or just relaxing will be back soonread more

Probably my favorite part of Crystal Lake is the drive up Highway 39 to get here. It's about 25…read moremiles north of Azusa into the San Gabriel Mountains, and the only way to get there is a beautiful winding mountain road. The lake itself got its name in 1887 from a judge in Pasadena who always raved about the crystal clear waters that were prime for fishing. It really had its heyday in the 1920s through the 1950s. That's when all the construction that you see around the lake happened. Sadly, after the 1960s, it basically started to decay and was not kept up. You can find an article from 1990 that the LA Times published complaining about the condition of the place that you still see today. You'll see graffiti, trash, broken stairs, tons of algae, all sorts of stuff that you wouldn't see many decades ago. I would love to see this place cleaned up and have some national park-level structuring to it. Swimming is prohibited, but you can fish and it's a short walk around the perimeter of the lake. There is also a small café close by for groceries and food, and there are many different campsite options available from cabin to ground. I would love to see this place get the treatment it deserves someday, and I would suggest to all Southern Californians, it really is a beautiful place to visit, and even after driving 15 minutes up the road, you feel like you are in a totally different place and for once I was happy to have no cell phone service. Make sure to download your maps!

I came here to take some newborn photos with a mother and it was actually very peaceful. I parked…read moreon the street because I thought there was paid parking. There was not that many people which was good. The weather was nice and perfect for the shoot. I would have liked to see more nature type things like maybe flowers or facts about nature. Other than that this place is very nice for photos or taking the kids to play!

Walnut Creek Nature Park is a gem that you would not think of finding in Baldwin Park. This park is…read moretucked away in a residential neighborhood, with its own parking lot. This park may look small but is much bigger when you come for a visit. My husband, our little girl dog and I have been to this part a handful of times for dog play dates and also recently to take our family photo. The park has beautiful backdrops that would be perfect for any photo shoot. But also a place to walk (there is a loop trail here that you can walk), (covered) picnic tables, a fireplace and a playground. There are also restrooms available. This park does provide some shade and is very beautiful when the flowers are in bloom. There is also plenty of greenery. The park is pretty quiet and has always been an enjoyable visit for us.

What nice and fun little park to take the kiddos to. It's located in diamond bar not too far from…read moretarget and the freeway. There is a round about parking near the entrance with a moderate amount of parking spaces but if you go past that further in there are more parking available. The play ground is quite large compared to other smaller park playgrounds. The cool think i like was that stairs from the first parking lot with the restrooms connect to the playground. So kids can jump right into the fun. Next to the playground its surrounded with plenty of picnic tables (concrete) and lets parents sit and relax while the kids play. The playground has multiple entries with two slides? Two monkey bars, stepping stone style elevated steps, a fireman pole, etc... definitely a fun park to come to. There is a little creek adjacent to the playground where you get a nice tranquil stream of flowing water drowned by the screams and laughter of children in the background, lol.. its nice really and something that sets it apart. We did not go further past the stream but there appears to be additional tables and a trail. Had a great time meeting our friends there and enjoying some fun times with the kids in the process. My kids loved it.

An enchanting park with a playground for the kiddos and a simple hiking trail for kids of all ages…read more The space is beautifully designed with a parking area near the entrance where the softball field is located and several more spots down the hill near the playground and benches. Once you head down the slope, it does feels like a secret hideaway beyond the trees. This was especially apparent during the late December rainfall, where the wet and gusty weather resulted in many fallen leaves. The air was extra crisp, a perfect place to run around or play hide and seek. I've also come here before during the summer, and I can tell the management takes great care of keeping this place clean. The hike itself is relatively easy with some stairs and incline as well as a nice view to boot. Exercise stations are sprinkled around the top portion which the regulars here can benefit from.

I had humbling experience at Hollenbeck Park. I visited on a Saturday (around 8:40AM). This park…read moreimpressed me! It's all shiny, renovated, and packed with utilities. This location is open from 5AM to 10PM. Did I feel safe? Yes. Everything is clean and spiffy. Primarily, I saw cheerful families and joggers. I even saw park staff and a couple walking their dog. There's also an installed lighting system that turns on when it gets dark. What utilities? There's four pickleball courts, rubber walking trail, brand new playground, two public fitness areas with park exercise equipment, one basketball court, one soccer area, and one gated baseball field area. There's also a restroom with a nearby water fountain. And I spotted a dog waste plastic bag dispenser, so this location is dog friendly. What are the negatives? There are zero tennis courts. Also, the basketball courts are limited to just one. Also, there's not many public tables for eating. I spotted just three tables in the back (near the playground) and two tables in the front (near parking). Lastly, unlike Covina Park, there were no cute, friendly squirrels to be seen. Overall, Hollenbeck Park is spectacular! I am a long-time resident of Covina, and I am genuinely blown away by all these renovations. In the past, this spot was not special. Now... it's one of the best parks that I've ever visited. If searching for a family friendly location or a safe spot to exercise, this is a very easy choice. 5 out of 5!!!!

'cause I'm having a good time (Don't stop me now) yes, I'm…read morehavin' a good time I don't wanna stop at all, yeah... 5/5 The staff for the kids sports are great! We've signed up our son for parent and kid soccer classes and they were always very patient with the kids. 5/5 Pickleball courts have been added recently and it's increased the foot traffic to the park. So glad they made a walking path in the park! We walk down to Covina park a lot since the playground and walking path were added. It's nice to have it in your backyard. 1/5 Restrooms could use an update. Not sure why there is never a changing table in the men's restroom. They are usable but my wife told me the women's door doesn't work. Men's door doesn't work for sure. 5/5 Playground had sand and wood chips along with some worn out rubber area. The new playground has something for kids of different ages. There is a toddler swing for your little ones if they want to swing away. Little kids coffee shop with seating for your Little's. We've enjoyed every time we've had the chance to go. The kids love to go on the slides or the double swing. 5/5 Walking path. It has lights and is spongy. It's great to see our neighbors out walking, kids riding their bikes or scooters. They also have exercise equipment to get your swell on. 5/5 new basketball court for you to yell "Kobe" as you drain the bucket. Neighbors please take care of our parks. Great to have the park updated. Now just the restroom needs a bit of TLC. God bless

We came here to burn off calories after a heavy brunch. Rancho Park is one of several situated in…read moreour Rosedale community and this is one of our more frequented ones because they have a swing for babies and their slides are suitable for smaller children. The playground structure is shaped like a fire truck, likely an homage to the nearby fire station just a stone's throw away. There are 4 swings - 2 for babies, another 2 for bigger kids and adults. There is a roofed area with 2 picnic tables but no barbecue grill. I have seen families spread blankets on the grassy lot for picnic purposes. I have also come across some ladies who do yoga exercises. For those who shoot hoops, there is a half basketball court. It is a small park but it is clean, well-maintained, not crowded and just the right size and atmosphere for those who want a laid-back playtime with their kids.

I had an unmemorable experience at Rancho Park. It's quaint, adorable, and well-maintained;…read morehowever, this location is small. It feels like a small resident's park. I arrived on a Saturday (around 10:20AM). This location is open from 5AM to 10PM. Did I feel safe? Yes. It looks well-maintained and clean. Only a few families were here, and they were celebrating an occasion and taking advantage of the playground. What utilities? There's a colorful, new playground. I liked that it had a spinning wheel/carousel. There was about one public table, one restroom, and a water fountain. There was also a kid-sized basketball hoop. It's not a court. What are the negatives? There's no space to walk or exercise. It's an extreme bare minimum. This "park" felt like a play-set built in an affluent neighbor's backyard. This is a spot for local residents. Also, the parking is bad for visitors; there's no parking lot. Visitors park on the side of the road; sign says, "No Parking Thursday - 7AM to 11:30AM." Overall, Rancho Park is a quaint curiosity. It's well-maintained, but if it ever gets busy, you'll have zero room to do anything. At the very least, there's nice shades from trees. If bored, you can just lay on the grass. 3.5 out of 5