I enjoyed it with my family! It was a sunny day so we decided to grab our sandals and the kids for…read morea family day.

It's a huge lake park located in Irwindale, and its facilities including picnic tables and bike…read moretrails, which offers affordable family activities and scenic mountain views. However, the park is often crowded, and lack of maintenance, for instance, restroom was in bad condition. They charge a vehicle entrance fee of $15 per car, and from my experience you'd better prepare with cash as the reception there is bad, and their mobile card readers are often slow or not working.

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

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!

This park is a true TBT with its tire swing and old school jungle gym! I'm from the MO and grew up…read morewith tire swings, and this is the first public park (including parks back at home) where I've actually seen one of these. Our 3 y/o wasn't sure about it at first, but he eventually liked swinging like a superhero. :) There's only one tire swing, so expect a little line of kids, but worth the wait for those who have never got to experience one of these things before. We parked on the street for this park right across from the entrance. I didn't see a parking lot anywhere, but there was plenty of street parking.

It's a small neighborhood park but looks new and clean. They have street parking. Lots for the…read morekids to play with - swings, 2 playgrounds one for the older and one for younger kids that have a slide, also a climbing apparatus. Nearby are a few basketball courts and if you wanted to have a part they do have a covered area of benches. It's not too big but my toddler enjoys this playground. Also a bathroom is available.

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

Encanto Park in the Southern California city of Duarte is a picturesque and well maintained tree…read morelined park nestled in a quiet family oriented community! They have a nice quarter mile trail around the park and there is a Duarte historic museum on the parks premises as well! Just off of Foothill Blvd and near the 605 fwy Encanto Park is great for a walk,a piknik or a break away from your busy life! . . . #encantopark #godisgood #duarte #seetheusa #carshows #piknik #family #trails #SoCal #outdoorphotography #cityofduarte #parksandrec

This is my go-to park in the area if I want to take my dogs to relax without worrying about seeing…read moreso many people or dogs. It's quiet, tucked away, clean, and well-kept. There's a small dirt walking trail in the perimeter of the park with cool rocks and plants to see along the trail and a huge patch of grass. The grass is always so well-kept and there aren't any bugs. A few benches here and there as well for you to sit and relax. There's a lot of trees so you can sit under them on the grass to enjoy some shade!

An easy 3.3 mile out and back trail in the city of Duarte. The trail is popular to bikers and dog…read morewalkers. I noticed all dogs are on leash, which is very good. The trail is separated from the busy street so its safe to walk around and enjoy the park. Lots of shaded walk way. Nice view of the mountains as well. Family friendly.

It's an enjoyable trail, or more like a neighborhood stroll to get your exercise in. It's not a…read moresuper charming park, but it's accessible if you're looking to have a quick workout. It is mostly paved walkways and a sandy road, for you to walk through. The trail itself is about 3.3 miles long, but honestly...only the first mile and a quarter is worth the walk. It is very dry or desert-like in the middle. There's not much to see in between that stretch. And your foot and knees will hurt walking on the paved walkways. There's also many cracks and raises along the path, so may be challenging for anyone with mobility or may need wheelchair access. Street parking mostly and as of the time of this post, the sidewalk entrance is closed, so just walk through the grass.

Splash pad is always open! And there's a playground and workout station for the parents!!read more

Great park!! Plenty of parking during the week in the lot. Came here with my dogs. They loved it…read more Lots of space for them to play and sniff.

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.

I had a good experience at Palm View Park. I visited on a Saturday (around 3:27PM). This park is…read moreunique! There's a pretend airplane for kids; there's a small tropical playground where toddlers can run into a cat's mouth; and there's a lot of nets for climbing. This location is open from 5AM to 10PM. Did I feel safe? Yes. This park only had families with children. It's also one of the West Covina Parks that confidently post their rules. There's many signs labeled "Park Watch" to keep residents safe. What utilities? There's two main playgrounds. One play ground has an airplane that kids can climb into. That same playground has nets where they can freely climb; the floor is spongey foam, so they have a soft landing. The other playground is tropical and fenced. Toddlers can run near plastic trees, and there's a plastic cat with an open mouth where they can sprint through. The location also has a fenced baseball field; there's a public shaded patio with tables; and there's public park gym equipment equipped with umbrellas for shade. There's also a restroom and water fountains. What are the negatives? This location doesn't feel very pet friendly. I didn't see any pet waste bags, and there's not really a walking area. There's a possible concrete walking loop, but visitors will be walking on the sidewalk. Also, it lacks many common utilities (example: no basketball courts, no tennis courts, etc). Overall, Palm View Park squeaks into a 5 Star because it feels memorable for families. The playgrounds are very adorable, and I like how there's beautiful, big trees near the seating area. If searching for some interesting playgrounds, this is a good choice if already nearby. 4.5 out of 5

I came to support my God daughter today art show. I Am Determined:…read more ALL ABILITIES ART SHOW It a wonderful turn out here at Palm View Park Over 100 students with their Coaches All have their poems, and art work So much talent here