I've known about this park for a long time I just hadn't been their for a while I took my daughter to ride her bike, look at the cute little ducks , and the playground next thing you know my daughter was going to put this in her mouth, like seriously like these damn people do not give a flying f**k about kids know a days, I wanted to complain personally but I didn't know we're to go too. Just be careful with your kids everyone. read more

Wilderness Park - Parks Near Me - Downey, California

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Good amount of parking and lots of different areas including picnic/bench areas to a playground and even a little lake. The park is near the 605 and 5 interchange but the freeway noise wasn't noticeable. We were able to stop off to let my dog have a little walk before a getting back on the highway. We even found some dog bag dispensers near the parking lot. read more

Park is closed till next year spring u can't go in at all its all fenced up they are going to remodel it the 2 lakes are drained no ducks at all everything is gone read more

WARNING - if you go to this park to do inappropriate activities in the parking lot, be fairly warned that Downey Police Department will find you and interrogate you. Trust me, I learned after the third time. FYI - Wilderness Park supposedly closes at 8:00pm. However, I have been there on a Sunday night and found it swarming with families with children. read more

Has a lake and a huge play area for kids. Not a huge fan of sand, but the kids love it!

Love this park! It's great for the little kiddies to see the ducks since there are a couple ponds. This park is really big with lots of picnic tables and trees where you can just throw a blanket down and enjoy a picnic. We used to come here often when we were younger. But today I like to come and take pictures. There are all sorts of trees and flowers blooming and of course the ducks and geese! read more

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This place has changed a lot, and it's for the better. New look and seems more well kept EXCEPT for the fact that there was trash everywhere from people leaving their messes from Easter. Super disappointed in people, but I do wish the park rec would have cleaned it up. read more

Very nice park . Has ducks and a pond . Also so close by the park where I take my dog everyday . I just have to get in the river bed and walk to the rio san Gabriel park . It's clean and there is plenty of parking . Good place to take your family along . Planning a picnic soon . read more

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Very nice park. Big open space, big lake in the middle filled with ducks, bike path behind it, all you can ask for in a park really. Got a lot of fun photos here, parked around the corner to avoid the stupid $2 fee to park, because c'mon, what's the point of charging for parking? Overall I'd recommend this park to anyone who hasn't come here before and is looking for a nice park to visit in california. Yeah there are better, but there are also a lot worse, and when I think of Ghetto this park doesn't spring anywhere close to my mind, so believe the better reviews. This is a decent park. read more

No parking fee for residents otherwise get ready to pay up $5. Wish I had updated my ID. read more

Wilderness Park - Family Sunday. Picnic time! - Parks Near Me - Downey, California

Nice place to talk a stroll with family or exercise. The playground is cute too. I love that they have geese and ducks at the pond. I also like that it is paid parking in the lot and free if you're a Downey resident. This prevents the park from blowing up with people. I like that it's private an hidden. Wish the restrooms were better maintained though. But it's a park so I guess the not so clean restrooms are expected. read more

I grew up hitting riding my bmx bike at this park. There used to be killer dirt trails/jumps in the back but those are no longer there. It's a beautiful park with a nice lake and tons of shade. It's a great place for joggers and cyclists to start or finish their San Gabriel Riverbed routes. read more

This is a nice park that provides bike trails, small fishing pond, big playground, lots of trees and eating area with bbq grills available.

Great park! Good for walks or runs and even better for get togethers. There are several picnicking tables with shade to fit the whole fam. The playground is pretty sweet but I wouldn't be here too late as the river bed is adjacent to the park. read more

5 dollars to park your car , whaaaat, no thanks. Park is not even worth it. First park ive seen that they charge for parking

2 friends and I arrived around 9 AM on a Wednesday morning to take a stroll with my friend's dog. The crowd consisted of people of various ages, many walking the cemented trails with their friends or pets. There was only 1 "sketchy" person who appeared unkempt and was drinking out of a bottle in a brown paper bag, but he wasn't bothering anyone. As for first looks at the park while we were walking, we noticed that the grass was lush and green, free of dog feces. There was a large gathering of ducks and geese, which people were feeding. There is a small lake in the middle of the park, which was not a pretty sight. The water was dirty and had an algae growth. As for other details: parking was no problem and was free. The restrooms were clean and had seat covers, toilet paper, running water, soap, and a hand dryer (no paper towels). The park had cemented trails that meandered around as well as an area of new tree growth and sanded trails. There are also bags to pick up your pooch's poop located on poles throughout the park. There is a playground for the kiddos (kind of exposed to the sun though). There are picnic benches scattered throughout. It is noisy, however, since the 605 and 5 freeways are near. There is access to the San Gabriel River Bike Trail (the bike trail that originates in Azusa and travels all the way south to Seal Beach) from the park. read more

Such a pretty and relaxing park. It is fun for the family - with entry of picnic tables, park play areas, soothing fountains, etc! The bathrooms are clean and there are walking trails around the park. There are lots of duck as well. Good for romantic picnics as well:-) read more

Wilderness Park - Peaceful! - Parks Near Me - Downey, California

This is a great park for walking or jogging. It had a large paved walking path and a duck pond and a large kids play area. read more

Wilderness Park - Park setting - Parks Near Me - Downey, California

I had my sons 7th Birthday Party Here, all my guest enjoyed it. Will definitely do it again.

They now charge $5 for non Downey residents to use the parking lot. Even so, it's a great park. My kids love it. There's lots to do. And I feel safe bringing my kids here read more

Wilderness Park - Parks Near Me - Downey, California

I recently moved from Gardena looking for a nice park to take my fur baby. This park is great has a pond with ducks and well manicured. You have to be a Downey resident to park for free if not you pay $5 :( but there is street parking so no worries:). My fur baby loves so we will definitely continue to go. read more

I hate to give this park a bad review because it seems to be a favorite among the locals and not so local, but visiting for the 1st time with my kids and finding a condom just killed the experience for me. Yes, the lake is dirty but what do you expect from a popular park that has lots of people feeding the ducks and geese even when there are signs all over warning against it. I took my kids to the playground and initially it seemed ok, until I saw a condom right on the little table where the kids usually play sand. I don't know if it was used or someone placed it there as a prank, but I was not going to risk my kids touching it. As soon as I saw the condom I called the city and they told me they would call the park staff to clean it up. We left the playground and walked around the lake and never saw a park worker. Looking around I did notice that homeless or just sketchy people seem to like hanging around the front bathroom area, they may be harmless but when I take my kids to a park I don't wanna take any chances. read more

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A nice retreat from city life. I enjoyed the ducks and geese waiting on me to feed them. Nice, safe and clean place to take a slow or brisk walk, with or without your pooch. read more

Wilderness Park - This goose had no qualms approaching me for a handout. The duckpond is in the background. - Parks Near Me - Downey, California

Used to come here to walk with a couple of friends. There is a cement path around the park you can use for walking or jogging. Kind of boring for jogging or walking since you see the same things over and over. The park has its charm though. When you drive by on Florence you get to see bunnies hopping around if you are lucky. There is a nice enough pond complete with waterfowl. I think that is the park's nicest feature. There is enough space to fool around with a soccer ball. You can have a picnic here on the ground or on tables. Seems really nice huh? Well, this park is between the riverbed and the 605 fwy. instead of nestled in a nice neighborhood like Furman. It's also far smaller. If you like feeding the ducks or having your kids chase them around this is a great park. Otherwise, there are far better options in Downey. read more

Right off the 605 freeway is the most tranquil park I have ever been to in my entire existence. Wilderness park has two ponds full of ducks, swans and sometimes you can even spot a crane. I would recommend stopping by the 99c store on Paramount and Stewart and Gray Rd. and picking up some bread, as you will be swarmed by the ducks and they will be very very demanding. There was one time in particular where I was completely surrounded by a flock of ducks and there was one brave duck that was actually sitting on my lap trying to steal all of my bready goodness. :) read more

Rolling hills, expansive grass, cute little ponds, sports fields and you can even go fishing! If you live in the area, this is a nice spot for a barbecue or a birthday party. However, this park will forever be burned into my memory as the place where I got chased by geese (yup, wild horde of geese hunted down an adorable toddler...) here when I was just a wee little kiddie. Freaky. read more

I'm pretty sure our tax dollars pay for the upkeep of the parks. Therefore I was shocked to see a fee for parking. It was only $2.00 but that's not the point. I couldn't believe we were to be CHARGED to go into a public park. That's what I call double dipping! read more

This park is really nice lots of trees and the grass is really green! It's nice to have a picnic. Although non Downey residents have to pay 5$ which is the downside. read more

Great little place to run. Not too busy. Lots of benches and of course lots of ducks!

I was in the mood for some nature, so I walked over to the local Wilderness Park. The park definitely did have some serene qualities to it, like the wonderful little duck ponds, and the stretches of grass towards the outskirts of the tiny park; but its proximity to the freeway and the street mean that you can continually hear the roar of traffic. Not to mention that Downey isn't the cleanest city, and the park definitely falls into that category. It wasn't filthy, but it wasn't spectacular. The bathrooms were gross as were some of the tables. The next time I have the hankering to sit in the shade of a tree, I think I'll go elsewhere. read more

Fun park for kids. They have a cool pirate ship playground and you can feed the ducks. It's near where I work so I mostly come here to walk or read. Very peaceful, sort of golf park-esque. read more

This park is nice don't get me wrong but I really wish they would keep the little lakes clean for the sake of the ducks and anyone who might fall in the water. read more

Love this park! A friend and I run in this park weekly and its such a nice getaway from the smog and hustle and bustle. Its not busy at all during the week but beware on the weekends....its packed full! Also, on the weekends, they charge a parking fee. Its got a great trail for walking or running, is located right next to the San Gabriel River Bike Path and it has nice clean restrooms. read more

Visited this park while in the area last year and decided to stop by today. They're charging $5 for parking! At a city park! Booooooooooo

Good place for a walk. Not the cleanest water ever. Surprised the fountains still wirk and dont shoot up trash. Nice in the sense its big has ducks forbthe.kids and access to the bike path by tge riverbed read more

Great park to go biking! In the mornings there are a lot of bikers! Grass is well maintained and its very clean. I enjoyed my time spent here. read more

I always go to this park because it's close to my work and school, not because it's not that great. Recently I went there on a Saturday afternoon and I found out that they were charging for parking. $5 for non residents. It's a nice park but really? It's not all that. I've been to better parks and they do not do this. Very upset. Plus it's kind of a dirty park. The water is dirty and there is trash thrown in and around the little lake. Not worth it to be honest. read more

Place is a bicyclist hangout. The riders are rude and refuse giving the right of way to all pedestrians.

This is a decent park to take the dogs for an afternoon or late night stroll. Plenty of cement paths to avoid people. Lots of ducks to feed during the day, although the water can use a cleaning every now and then. read more

The park is beautiful the two ponds with fountains and the ducks .. absolutely stunning The grass is well kept the park in very clean The playground is great a really good size I would recommend anyone with kids to visit this park it's ideal for small children and has plenty of seating for picnics and has a few bbqs available too The park is also very dog friendly too with bags for dog poop on hand just encase you forgot yours! read more