One of our favorite parks for a family day out! The playground is great for kids safe, clean, and…read morewith plenty of space to run around. There's a nice lake, open grassy areas, and shaded spots which make it perfect for relaxing or having a picnic. My toddler always has a great time here. Such a peaceful and well-maintained park definitely a go-to for us!

Polliwog is the largest park in all of the South Bay and a great park for a walk. They've got a…read morelarge pond - watch out for all the Canadian geese and watch your step for um some nature droppings. They have several playgrounds, picnic areas and gazebos. Note - Manhattan Beach is pretty strict with large parties at the park- so you will need to reserve if you're hosting a party. Overall it's a fun park that's a perfect spot for picnics, nature sight seeing and chill days.

Loved the more laid back vibe of this beach. There was parking available and it didn't take us too…read morelong to find some. The only minor issue is that the restrooms are a bit far if you place yourself towards the middle of the beach. They have spots for beach volleyball and there are lots of people walking and riding their bikes on the sidewalk. This beach is also a good option if you want to go inside the water.

This was a very clean and peaceful park. There's parking surrounding the park but it was full even…read moreat 6:30am. It's located across from the Strand in Manhattan Beach where there is a lifeguard station with a public parking lot with meters. There's also a couple of basketball hoops. Dogs are allowed on the grass in the lower part of the park. On the upper level, there's benches to enjoy the lovely view of the beach (where dogs are not allowed). I would definitely come back to visit and bring a snack to have a picnic on the beautiful lawn.

I absolutely love this hidden park that's in a nice neighborhood in El Segundo. It's clean, fun and…read moreyou get to see airplanes take off every few minutes which kid doesn't love that. Their climbing structures are great for bigger kids and they have cool features as well like a chalk board and cool climbing added as well. They have swings as well for the little ones and big kiddos. Their little house they have for the toddlers is great and so fun featuring a small slide. The only down fall to this park is there is no bathroom but overall it's a fun park to visit for sure! There are benches and nice grassy area to hang or have a snack.

Super small hidden park. It's clean. It's quiet. It's got tables to sit at and the equipment looks…read moresafe. Just know that it's tucks in a neighborhood and if it's a hot day, there is very little airflow around here.

Live Oak Park has seen me in every phase of my life. Whether it be hitting dingers in my Little…read moreLeague Baseball League, playing pick up basketball as a kid against grown men, taking tennis lessons (I was trash at tennis), or running around here in middle school with my group of friends, Live Oak has been instrumental in my growth as a man. Most recently, it's been here for me when I come back from NYC and just want to get some shots up alone. Nothing as cathartic as grabbing the new basketball my Granny just got me, popping my airpods in, and doing the basketball workouts I used to do as a kid when hoop dreams were all I cared about. Something about reconnecting with that part of myself just eases the stresses that come with adulthood. I think that chubby insecure kid would be proud of who I am today, and that makes me smile. It's good to look back at your past and appreciate who you've become... But don't stare at it, or you'll end up staying there. Look back, smile, and keep pushing forward. I also randomly seen Kendrick Lamar doing a prison workout here a few years back. That was a trip lol. THANK YOU LIVE OAK! THANK YOU GRANNY I LOVE THIS NEW BASKETBALL! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Live Oak Park is another favorite of ours when hanging out in the Manhattan Beach area. My girl…read morelove Tennis, so I have to play tennis with her and her friends when we all come here to hang out lol. I will take a break and play basketball as well with random strangers . People in this community are friendly.Park is clean and safe for children and families. No homeless or trouble makers lurking around here because Manhattan Beach also have a wonderful Police Station as well not far by. I like this park when coming to the South Bay.

I've been coming to the Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden for years, and it's one of those rare…read moreplaces that only grows more meaningful over time. I watched my daughter explore, play, and quite literally grow up among these paths, which makes every visit feel a little nostalgic. It's a peaceful, beautiful spot, a perfect place for a slow stroll or an afternoon picnic. This is easily one of my favorite places in the South Bay. A true little sanctuary.

I am getting more interested in botany and this small, cute garden on the east side of the PCH in…read moreManhattan Beach is fun & informative. There is a nice variety of plants to enjoy with plaques explaining what they are. There's also some nice wood benches to sit and contemplate nature and our relationship to it. Recommended especially for kids.

Great spot for a run! People are friendly and try to be considerate of the space. A lot of people…read morewalking their dogs but for the most part they are on a leash. Nice scenic views with markers to inform you of mileage. I wasn't sure how far it went but I got up to around 3.5 miles. There are light posts which seem to light up the trail at night. Nice benches to sit. The entrance is toward the backend of the mall area. There's parking there or you can do street parking.

A gorgeous and very well kept trail park. The floor is entirely covered with wood chips and the…read moreentire trail goes through residential driveways and passes a small gated park. There are also car chargers nearby too for those who need them. A great park to visit I really like how it hasn't been "burned out" yet and everyone that was there was just doing their day to day walk or jog. I took a lot of pics which was kinda annoying but it was honestly such a beautiful and peaceful park I couldn't help myself.

Small, simple, and genuinely cozy -- the kind of neighborhood park that feels like it belongs to…read morethe people who live around it. It's not a destination park, but that's exactly why it works so well. It's clean, quiet, and perfect for a short break: sitting on a bench, reading, stretching, or letting kids run around the playground. You'll see locals walking their dogs, parents chatting, and people just enjoying a calm moment away from the busier beach areas. What stands out is how peaceful it feels despite being so close to everything. No crowds, no noise -- just a relaxed, friendly vibe. If you live nearby or want a low-key spot to slow down for a bit in Hermosa, Valley Park is a really nice little gem.

Lovely neighborhood park in Hermosa Beach -- decent size and beautifully maintained. There are…read moreclean bathrooms, a nice playground (with equipment for younger and older kids), and a basketball court with metal backboards and rigid hoops. The court doesn't have lights, though the promenade/path around the park is lit at night. There's also a very well-kept picnic area with picnic tables and even two sinks, which is a great touch. Street parking is free, though it can fill up quickly depending on the time of day. Dogs on leash are welcome, and it's a beautiful neighbourhood to walk through as well. Few blocks down, you can reach the beach too and continue with a nice stroll there.

This is a great little family friendly park and my family and I will travel here (and also stop at…read morethe local coffee spot - Lavender & Honey https://www.yelp.com/biz/lavender-and-honey-redondo-redondo-beach). There is a "big" kid park, and also a fenced in toddler park. There are lots of shady trees, and some benches - however some of the benches are in the sun, I would highly recommend bringing a fold up chair. The park has a lot of green grassy fields and boasts the cleanest park/ "public" restrooms that I have ever seen. I love this park, and hope to spend many more sunny summer days there.

We came by to watch a Little League game a couple of weekends ago…read more This is a well maintained park with a nice playground area. The bleachers near the baseball field were typical of the other Redondo Beach parks...comfortable enough to sit on for a couple of hours. But no shade, so wear a hat and sunglasses. There was an enclosed senior center also. Didn't get to see inside, but it's a nice benefit for the residents.

This was my second time here. The first time I came here it was much more crowded. This time around…read moreit appears they set up a registration booth where you can reserve a time with the attendee. There is a child's park right in front which is convenient for people with kids. I've had fun here both of the times I had came here and could only go up and down a couple times. It's a popular workout spot with restrooms and stairs on the side of the sand dune make everything so convenient. Even when it's crowded I was still able to get parking and on the other side of the park I noticed there is ample parking for handicap spots.

Hiking today and this is the best place to do it because there's trails of all sorts and it leads…read moreto the nice beach! I see these little kids doing the sand dunes and no parents lol that thang is a challenge lol

I almost missed this tucked away park riding my bicycle down Grand to Sepulveda. The grass was…read morefreshly cut, well maintained and I was the only person at the park. It does have a nice kiddie pool, playground and shaded tables with adjacent street parking. Above average cute little park. I subtract a star for the men's toilet being locked midday and the lack of character/ambience. Recommended especially for parents with kids.

It's a teeny tiny hilltop park all right! Just enough to meet my needs of taking my fur baby for a…read morestroll & playtime. It has shaded area in front on Grand w/picnic tables, grills in between tables & trash cans, although in one of my pics, you'll see that they aren't being used like they're suppose be. Playground area w/slide & swings and a nice community pool on the other side on Maryland. If I had small kids, I'd would've brought them here, simply for the area it's in, nice, safe family community, parks serenity, shaded areas w/a cool breeze and I always see the Police patrolling by. But there's Recreation park for more activities for the wee ones, of course you've also got ES beach and nearby Polliwog Park (Ok not nearby, but worth the drive) to venture off to with the family. But I must say this town offers a lot of activities for the kiddies, I don't know all of them because my kids are grown up now :(. Anyhow, you can see Rancho Palos Verdes from one side and if you walk around other side of water tower, you can see LAX planes (that's pretty much the whole city) & West LA from there.