We came to see Electric Vinyl. They play songs made famous by other rock and roll bands , and they…read moredo all the songs. They even did Hotel California really well. There was a snack bar with homemade fruit pie slices for $3.00. Also served hot dogs, burgers, and chips. Always wear ear plugs to prevent permanent hearing loss .

There are some traditions that make summer feel complete, and the Furman Park Summer Concerts are…read moredefinitely one of them. My entire month of July was spent here with my community, and I loved every single minute of it.The concerts start at 7:00 p.m., but I was always the first one there since I live the closest. I'd show up with my folding chairs, claim a big spot, spread out blankets, and save plenty of room for everyone. Then I'd wait for my friends to arrive. You know the evening is officially about to begin when they play Downey's official city song! I had no idea Downey even had a song, but it's absolutely adorable and always puts everyone in a great mood.Our final concert was extra special--we had a grand total of 22 people at our little gathering! Every week turned into a giant community potluck with everyone bringing something delicious to share. One weekend my friends even surprised me with a birthday party, complete with a decorated table and cake. It made me feel so loved, and it's a memory I'll treasure forever.There's something so peaceful about sitting on a blanket, listening to live music, chatting with friends, and watching the sun slowly set over the park. It's a reminder that some of the best nights don't have to be expensive--they just need good people and good music.The concession stand offered the basics--hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, pie, and drinks. I do wish there were a few more food options, but maybe that's something they can expand on next year. Before the concerts, there were booths from local businesses like Lazy Dog, the Downey Theatre, dental offices, and other community organizations offering fun giveaways, games, and raffle prizes. We never won the raffle tree, but we sure had fun trying every week!One of my favorite parts was running into so many familiar faces. It truly felt like the entire community came together to enjoy summer evenings at the park.The only downside? July is over way too fast! I wish the concert series lasted longer because one month just isn't enough.Thank you to everyone who makes these concerts happen each year. Until next summer...

Park Parking available The park is very clean and friendly…read moreto animals. A lot of jungle Jim's for kids to play in.

A nice small narrow park that is well maintained. The only drawback is that there's only a few…read moresitting areas to sit down and relax. The sign at the entrance of the park that shows the different plants and flowers is very helpful and interesting.

Kids just loved it! They had a blast here! Clean and fun! It even has swings. My little one loved…read morethe ball pit the most!

First time here, the kids loved it here. Nice, big and clean space. Will be definitely coming backread more

Visitation Rights: I've been to this park many times. It has been my home court when I play…read morepickleball after work. Location/Parking: Located on McPherrin Ave. between Harding and W. Newmark. Parking can be found along McPherrin or other surrounding streets if you can't find parking. Entertainment: The city usually hosts a decent amount of festivities for the community at this park. Current Events: From May 7 - 10, they're celebrating cinco de mayo (5/7/2026 :5pm to 10pm and Monterey Parks birthday (5/7/2026 to 5/10/2026). Barnes Park Offerings: 1) Pickleball Courts (6) /Tennis (1): 2 month's ago they repaved and installed permanent pickleball nets. There's only one tennis court now... haha Pickleball is taking over! Pickleball courts are closed starting 5/4/2026 to 5/12/2026. Will reopen on 5/13/2026. 2) Baseball/Softball Field 3) Community Center 4) Gymnasium: Indoor basketball and pickleball courts (7pm - 10pm) 5) Restrooms: They're available. Not really clean though. 6) Teqball table: Don't see people use this table to play. I guess I'll watch this on youtube for now. Hopefully, one day.... I'll be able to see this sport in real life. Barnes For Thought: Overall, it's a nice park. Pretty cool that they had enough funding to install permanent pickleball courts. Perhaps the next thing they can fix up is the restrooms.

A nice city park nestled in a cozy Monterey Park neighborhood. Although I don't usually make it a…read morepoint to visit regularly, I do visit at least annually when I volunteer at the Cherry Blossom Festival. It has always been a well-maintained park with plenty of offerings, although the pool is currently closed. Plenty of parking in their lot (on the south side) or surrounding streets although parking can get tough when there are major events.

My nephew and son had a great time at Little Dimples. It was clean, fun, and had many different…read moreactivities. They also had a big selection or drinks for the adults to choose from and snacks for the kids. Their restroom was clean and I really enjoyed that there was a nice comfy changing table and bags to put dirty diapers in. We were treated nicely by the girl who was working. I was hesitant to go to the playground based off the reviews of kids playing rough, which I did witness, but I can't blame the business for that. That comes down to the parents being an active participant in this activity versus parents allowing their kids the freedom to do as they please while they relax, drink coffee, and scroll their phone/ computer. I was present with my little ones and was able to stop the bigger kids from hurting them.

Unfortunately very dirty and beat up. Kids were running…read morearound without socks. Right after coming here me my child my sister got Covid and my toddler got coup. Which hadn't happened before from any other play place. I think it's so extremely important to keep a kids play place extra clean and sanitized. That should be number one priority and it did not look like it was.

I have become a proud consumer of culture. And Los Angeles has a lot of cultural spots that are…read moreknown near and far, and further than far. But not every cultural spot that LA has to offer is grandiose in reputation and stature. And I hope this review shows that La La land can pack cultural glory in a no-name (I say that with great respect) recreation center. I have gotten into the habit of seeing different posts- which advertise activities all around- and take screenshots. Then I consult these screenshots and build a plan for some days. On this instance, I took a screenshot for LA's Hungry Ghost Festival in Chinatown. I expected a parade in LA's Chinatown or something akin. But what I got was different. What I got was smaller. What I got was better. I was guided to authenthic Chinese Celebration that felt familiy-oriented and true to the roots of the land where pigs, dragons, roosters, and rats make the Zodiac come to life. I got out my uber and saw that the place was a park. I did not see the red lanters and dragon dancers that I expected. I confirmed the address and walked into the park. As I walked into the grass, I saw many older Chinese gentlemen playing a card game. I would not know which one, and if I guess, I would proably need more than 10 lifetimes to be nearly correct. I have seen these same men but in different nationalities at different parks. Sometimes they are playing dominoes, though. This sort of thing reminds me that there is truly more that unite us than divide us. I always welcome these reminders. I arrived at a spot with a schedule that I clipped and also saw some chairs, and a collection of small people. I had arrived where I intended too, and again, was surprised at where I had arrived. But then I sat and I started to listen to a woman play a version of a violin that was large and laid on her lap. I heard the notes and they were beauitful. I heard music in the background and I was not sure if the music was from some other place or also the large violin. I was expose to a new instrument and to new music. The only problem was that the day was brutally hot. So I left this performance and attended the actual center that had treasured AC. But more than the icy air that awaited inside, more performances awaited. The city that I call home has a yearly church based festival. Every year they chose a queen and her court of princesses. This Hungry Ghost Festival also had a princess. Her name was Ashley and she did not speak Chinese, so this was truly a celebration of a far away land in a land that was now home for all of us. I wish I would have capture an important of her speech that moved me: today we honor the one's that came before us, appreciate the one's who stand besides us, and pave the way for the ones that come after us. It was something with that sentiment, and it was moving. A councilwoman spoke later in the show and she quoted Princess Ashley words. And we all know that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. The shows were incredibly. There was a story of how the Monkey came to be in Chinese ballet. There were demonstrations of Kung Fu. There was dancing that was not ballet. I tried to see some of the other performanes but my picture of the schedule of events was blurred by the sun's light. And I cannot recall every acrobatic move or song sanged. However, I do remember the overall feeling that I had entered a celebration of family held in an air conditioned rompus room.

Nice park for the Chinatown community. They have summer…read moreprograms for kids and adults.

The staff at this place are rude and not very friendly. You get the impression that they want to be…read morerespected because they look young but they lack the skills to be polite. To the skinny Hispanic girl that was closing up the place when I was there, ACT YOUR PAY RATE! Definitely won't be going back there.

Little Bear is getting a face lift. So excited to see the new renovations. My daughter loves it…read morehere especially the classes they provide

As I was searching up info on Crystal Caves for a similarly named national park, I happened upon…read morethis one. The day I paid a visit it had just rained a bit in the afternoon then cleared out for the rest of the evening. Up above this hillcrest on any given day I suspect would be ideal for watching the sunset or perhaps flying a kite. There was a consistent light breeze which felt refreshing, free from the congested traffic down below. Among the offerings include a baseball field, a modern jungle gym, basketball courts, and tennis courts. Specifically, tennis takes priority over pickleball. Further up the hill there's a small Japanese garden with a gazebo which while a bit worn out has a lot of charm. Street parking was plentiful and it never got really crowded. One thing I noticed was that my mobile network became somewhat spotty, but 'tis a minor inconvenience. If I'm free, I'd love to visit more often.

Want to watch your kids play baseball? Want to walk around…read moreand get steps in? Any Pokémon Go players want a bunch of Pokestops or gyms? Want fresh air? Available restrooms? This is one good spot for all ages!

Nice enough fenced park in a quiet neighborhood setting - freeway close if you need a quick stop on…read morethe road. The parking lot had lots of spaces and was pretty uncrowded on a Sunday afternoon in July. The table and benches were clean and someone was setting up for an event at the community center. There was also a nice sized kids play area.

Love this park! I always bring my kids here because it's quiet & safe. Every time we come here, it…read moreis usually very peaceful. It is a small park, which I like because we don't have to worry about the kids wondering around too far. The playground is also sheltered with shade for when it's hot. There are sufficient benches & tables for sitting & eating near the playground. There is a field to play baseball & a basketball court as well. Definitely recommend coming here!

WHY doesn't the staff walk around the park and pick up all the damn trash??…read moreor clean the playground equipment. it's disgusting

nice playground but always packed no matter what time you go also they close they parking lot…read morereally early & always change the time sometimes it's 6 sometimes 7 sometimes 8- they do let you know you have 5 minutes to move your car before they lock up