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4.1 (21 reviews)

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Dorota L.

We had the most beautiful afternoon strolling through this park overlooking the container shipping yard. It's so perfectly manicured with a huge turf field to play soccer, a child's ninja warrior style playground with a few whoopty whirls lol and your traditional type playground. The long pathway boasts adult exercise equipment so you can get in shape for free at your local park! We had to test all the gear out and it's all in great shape!

Beth R.

Cool hidden gem. I love How it's a splash pad for big kids and little kids. It's even better that it's free! It does have bathrooms and plenty of green area for your kids to walk around, or layout and catch some sun. My only complaint, is that it needs it more shade for when it is super Duper hot outside. Other than that it's a cool hang out for when it's hot.

Playground and splash pad area.
Tya H.

This park is a hidden gem! It has a large field for playing field games. It has a cute little playground with a splash pad. My kiddies and I stayed there for for about 2 and a half hours on a summer Saturday afternoon and it was so pleasant. Not crowded at all. I do wish the playground and splash pad areas were a bit bigger but it was sufficient for my toddlers (5&3 years old). We will definitely be back!

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Simie S.

The Wilmington Waterfront is a great place for the family to visit. Enjoy going to the wonderful events held there thru out the year.

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Kikuchiyo S.

Well just visited this park today, its only been open for one day and to be honest its very beautiful. Lots of families in the area were enjoying the day with there kids walking around the park. But I fear that soon this park will be covered in tagging an bombarded with cholos posting up around the bathrooms. God I hope this place stays this way, but we'll see what happens, for now its a beautiful park.

Frank D.

This park just opened up 6/4/11. I thought for sure I was gonna be the first to review it but another Yelper beat me to it(dang!) The thing that stands out about this park for me is the big bridge that is modeled after a ships mast(check the pics I posted). There is a playground(which was loaded w/ kids the day I went. Lots of flat green fields of grass. Many peeps playing soccer. There are picnic tables, and restroom facilities as well. Nothing really stands out about this park for me. It's right across the street from the docks so you can watch the ships being unloaded. It's also next to a seafood processing plant. So at times you get quite a stank ass breeze going on. I love parks but this isn't one of my favorites. But it's better than another Walmart being built.

Little man having a blast
Yemi O.

This place is just down the street from my new town home and so far so good. The water park is a great place for kids to burn energy and the then you can head over to park where everything is fresh and new, so a good place to relax and have fun and uf you love soccer you are in luck..

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Clem N.

Huge park!...great for the kids - for walking - for soccer - picnics - the whole enchilada! Growing up as a kid I always went to the Will Hall park (across the street) which was fine and dandy for me back then but this park is the bomb!! Very happy that Wilmington got this park for the community!

Ivan A.

This park is standing well to this day; it is still clean and feeling like new, not much vandalism except for the benches up on the higher walkway that were scraped by grinding skaters. There are some great sights and the little binocular thingies are a nice touch. There is a lot of police scattered around the park, so it is well protected (though it makes a strict atmosphere). Overall, it's a great place to go to if you want to jog, hang out, or whatever are your recreational needs are.

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Needs a remodel or better playground for kids its a nice size grass area but the playground is really outdated!

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Wide open space, lots of green landscape, and well kept. One would never believe they are in such a city as this..

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Real good place to jog and exercise at also have water that shoots from the ground with LED lights that kids could see at night.

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Ask the Community - Wilmington Waterfront Park

Hi everyone. Never been here before, wondering if the water park is open?

Yes, the park is open from dawn to sunset seven day a week. You can go to the Wilmington Waterfront website for the schedule of events.

Does anyone know when exactly the splash pad opens, if it's not open already?

I assume its open now. But I will check with our Port Community Relations rep and get back. Give me a few days.

What is the address to the park?

West C Street

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Dodson House - front entrance

Dodson House

5.0(1 review)
3.0 miSan Pedro

One of San Pedro's numerous historical treasures, the James H. Dodson Residence became Historical…read moreMonument #147 in the 1970's. The beautiful gingerbread Victorian was built in the 1880's. Dodson's wife was the daughter of Jose Diego Sepulveda, which adds to the historical significance of the house, originally located on Vinegar Hill at 7th & Beacon. Apparently the house was later moved to a 10-acre location on Meyler, where the property had killer views of the harbor. Then the house was moved again to its current location, a big corner lot at 13th & Parker. The "views" at this location are not so good. The house now faces a ball field's bleachers & is bordered on one side by a National Guard facility......good news, I suppose, for those who don't want residential neighbors at close proximity. More good news for the Dodson House: the heavily-damaged (partly a result of all the moves) & deteriorated/neglected structure has recently been restored & tastefully updated, preserving most of the original features including the stained-glass windows, the secret hidden room, the doors/knobs, and the 3-way fireplace. And the property is currently for sale, allowing people an opportunity to see the interior. Unfortunately I missed my chance to get into the house a couple weeks ago. I got my dates mixed up for the realtor open house, so couldn't get in on the day I drove down there.....but I was able to wander around the outside, which is impressive indeed. The property appears to now be in pristine condition, even the landscaping. I'm told there's new electric & plumbing, and even A/C. And I noticed a porch swing, how cool. No, I'm not gonna consider buying the house.....I just appreciate historic/vintage architecture. And still haven't given up hope of seeing the interior of the house, armed with camera. Meanwhile, it warms my heart to see that this proud & charming old residence has finally received the loving attention it deserves.

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Muller House Museum - a lot of loving care goes into the landscaping

Muller House Museum

4.0(2 reviews)
2.9 miSan Pedro

I really don't need nothin' fancy in this life. Sometimes I just need a scenic trip to San Pedro…read moreon a Sunday afternoon. I drove down Palos Verdes Drive from Redondo, surrounded by views of the yellow wild mustard in bloom on the PV hills, & could see hang gliders off the bluffs at Trump National. I love how the crazy inclines in the road at Portugese Bend scares hell out of the tourists and they go 2 miles an hour, gripping their steering wheels.....haha.....but I digress. Anyway, today's adventure destinations included the Muller House Museum, which is open a few Sundays each month, in addition to group tours by reservation. San Pedro Historical Society volunteers give guided tours of the house, you're not allowed to wander around unescorted. A $3 donation is suggested, I gave more. If you love antiques, vintage woodwork & tile, and cool old artwork.....this is the place for you. I had a dream the other night about the stairway leading to my grandparent's attic in their old house in Chicago, and the Muller House stairs were almost identical, crikey. As was the bathroom tile, the bookcases by the fireplace, the rugs, and more. I went back in time. No photos are allowed inside the house or I would have gone wild with my camera. The Stickley furniture in the Muller House living room is not original to the house, but it sure is cool. The house does have its original windows, I could tell by the waviness of the glass. The doorknobs are original, and the original shower head in the downstairs bathroom is too cool. The original piano is there, as well as all the original light fixtures...operated by push button switches on the walls. The beautiful original floors are African Gum wood & walnut. The house has been meticulously restored from what was almost a ruin. They showed me photos of what the property looked like when it was donated to the Historical Society. The house was built in 1899 by Edward Mahar for his parents, at a different San Pedro location....but they decided not to move in. They wanted to stay in Wilmington, which was the social hub at that time. So the house was bought by William Muller, and moved to a different SP location....by mules! Then, in 1984, when the house was donated for use as a museum, it was moved yet again....to its present location atop a hill overlooking the harbor. Muller was a ship builder, so I'm guessing he would have approved. In fact, my tour guide told me that San Pedro is expanding its cruise ship terminal to this end of town (to make it easier for captains to turn the big ships around), so at some point the Muller House will have views of passing cruise ships in the harbor. The downstairs of the house includes the living room, two dining rooms, enclosed sun porch (used as an office way back when & now the museum's gift shop), kitchen (complete with vintage appliances), and full bath...the one with the old shower head. Volunteer guides were picking fragrant roses from the gardens & putting them on the big dining room table when I was there. Then my guide took me up the narrow wood staircase (reminiscent of the one that led to my grandparent's attic), where I saw two large bedrooms and another full bath. Two bathrooms in a house of this era was unheard of, and the upstairs bath was huge, with a tub in the middle of the room. I announced that I wanted to move in. This house is so quiet, due to the plaster walls. I could be quite comfy there. I had to settle for purchasing a little book (for 3 bucks) that tells the house's story in detail & includes a bunch of photos. I did have a wonderful time today chatting away with the friendly volunteers & asking a zillion questions. Muller House Museum is not a huge house, but it sure is a perfect place to stop and smell the roses while you get lost in time. I'm betting my grandparents will be in my dreams tonight.

This two-story colonial revival house was built in 1899 by Edward Mahar. Capt. William Muller(an…read moreearly shipbuilder who built the Catalina Steamers for the Banning family) bought the house in 1901. The Muller family lived in the house for many years. They later donated it to the San Pedro Bay Historical Society who refurbished and now operates it. It's furnished as a family home to reflect the style of the 1920's. It's open the first three Sundays of the month from 1pm-4pm. Guided tours are available on these days and admission is free. The house was declared Cultural Heritage Monument #254 in 1982.

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Muller House Museum - Roses by the front porch

Roses by the front porch

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Korean Bell of Friendship - Sunset

Korean Bell of Friendship

4.7(606 reviews)
4.4 miSan Pedro

If you haven't been to the Korean Bell of Friendship, you're missing out on a hidden gem in the…read moreSouth Bay. It is a symbol of friendship and community not just to South Korea, but Koreans living in United States. It is also a beautiful landmark surrounded by the cliffside vista of the Pacific Ocean below. There is also a basketball court nearby and a good amount of picnic grounds. It can get pretty windy and cold here, so be sure to come prepared for both!

Why does it take years and moving away to actual experience places that's been there for a while. A…read morenice sunny afternoon driving around and seeing what's there to offer. Plus it's been decades since I was last around this area. There's so many stops along the way during our drive which this was the first along the path. It's a nice decent size park that it part of. A good amount of parking in the lot next to the basketball courts. Right along the bell is a massive grassy knoll where people were enjoying picnics and laying out. Of course today was beautiful but it was quite windy. Didn't help that the park was little higher than the rest so it made the wind a bit more aggressive. The focal point, the massive bell. With a walkway that leads you to the prize possession. Right in the middle looking out to the Pacific Ocean, she sits there on full display. The bright beautiful color of the details painted was a sight to see. Stairs leading up to the bell where you could walk around. It is roped off. Regardless whatever side you're looking at, it's was quite amazing. Something like this on a hill that's part of the city. If you walk down the grassy knoll, the view of the pacific ocean and cliffs were spectacular. Having a seat and just taking it all in was nice. It was windy so it did get cold but on a nice sunny and clear day, you could see miles and miles of the coastline and tide pools. These little hidden spots in the city are cute when you find them. There's also a little playground around the corner from the bell by the exit and entrance.

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Korean Bell of Friendship - Such a beautiful place

Such a beautiful place

Korean Bell of Friendship - Purplish

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Korean Bell of Friendship - Tree Dedication Info Plaque

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Tree Dedication Info Plaque

Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge

Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge

5.0(2 reviews)
4.7 miSan Pedro

Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge is probably one of the most scenic areas of San Pedro, California…read more This is a marine refuge area that is bordered by the ocean on one side and the cliffs of San Pedro on the other. The refuge itself has a beautiful set of tight pools as well as some old cement structures from homes and businesses of times gone past. As the warning signs proclaim, they ask you to be careful of falling rocks. This is because of the fact, if you look up, you see that there's not only rocks, but vegetation, and even some homes that are right on the edge of the cliff. This being said, I would imagine you don't have to worry too much about any of those things falling down on you unless there is a rain storm going on or something like that. As would be expected, this is a very beautiful and nature driven environment. Here, you will find seashells, ocean, rocks, crabs, and all one would expect. Overall, this is a very beautiful Southern California location. It's a great place to visit, take a walk around, and explore the nature of the costal environment.

Wasn't aware these tide pools existed. I noticed the walkway first. Very cool. Lots of marine life…read moreand large shells. It's the perfect place to view and learn about ocean life with the kids. The beach is mostly rocks and the side of the hill that has fallen over the years, including succulents from homes that the ground squirrels run and play around. Numerous ground squirrels. Look like they've been eating well. During low tide, you can walk all the way to Sunken City. It's paid parking if you decide to park at the beach. There's plenty of free street parking in the nearby neighborhood.

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Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge
Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge
Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge

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