Anderson Park

Great for bigger kids. The fenced in park for the smaller kids was a nightmare especially if you have kids who run. My three year old twin nephews figured out how to open the gate in five second (not secure at all) and took off running. Not going back.

Cool spot. We were home hunting in the area and the kid needed to get some energy out. Nice people and a pretty awesome playground. Easy parking too, but maybe that’s because I am just used to West LA’s absolute lack of parking.
Good for kids 2+.

This park was awesome! My daughter is still 1 so she needs somebody to «climb» and slide with her though likes to try everything herself. The ground is soft and spongy in case kids fall which makes me worry about her slightly less haha.
The equipment is new and clean, and the park has ample space for kids to run, play ball, ride bikes. Whatever!
There’s also a ton of parking all around which is always key.
I can’t wait to bring her back here!

Nice park with a playground for little kids and a playground for bigger kids.
Double tennis courts… sign up for community tennis lessons! The courts are lighted up at night too.
Really nice family location and one of my favorite parks

Large play structure in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Definitely on the newer side of things. Also shade for parents, which is a plus. There’s a parking lot and plenty of street parking. Also bathroom stalls but bring soap or hand sanitizer.

Foreword: I only used the south end field to play some pick up soccer.
The grass and overall upkeep of this park is fairly poor. Trash. Patchy grass/​dirt. That crabgrass that is impossible to play sports in. Rocks every now and then. There are things that can be fixed.
You’ll have to mind the little kids play league soccer — hey they need a safe place to play. I just wish they had a place with some better upkeep.

Great park to keep kids active!
2 cool monkey bars
Lots of slides
Rock climbing
Spinners
And lots more!

We are so lucky that this park is literally two blocks from our home. It’s a gem of the community. My daughter has been visiting this park since she was 15 months and now at almost 3 she still loves it. She has made 3 best friends at the park and they would get together every day with their nannies/​grandmothers while the moms were at work. Many of the reviews talk about how amazing the facilities at this park are and that is definitely true. But the quality of the people at this park is its true gift to the community. Everyone is super friendly and from the neighborhood. I have several friends that I have now made from the park and our families have really clicked, especially the children.
The park itself is beautiful with a couple of paths criss-​crossing from Rindge to Vail (the park itself is on Ernest). There are a lot of picnic benches in the grassy areas where there is a birthday party with a jumper almost every weekend. Large trees and large canopies built into the play structures provide ample shade (unlike Polliwog in MB which gets really hot in the sun). The play ground is split into two areas. One for toddlers that is gated and one for older kids. It’s true that there are only 4 swings — 2 toddler swings and 2 regular swings and that the wait for them can sometimes get ridiculous.
On the east side of the park closer to Vail there is a half basketball court, the boys/​girls scout facilities, and a large grassy area that is used for soccer classes. Redondo parks and recreation offers a soccer program for children as young as 2 years old through their Tiny Pros class. My daughter and her park friends attended the class and it was reasonably priced. It’s really nice that this park is able to accommodate so many activities and that it is so family friendly.
There are also two tennis courts on the North end of the park. They are first come first serve and the city also offers tennis lessons here. Both courts have lighting and are frequently used in the early evening hours. The park also has restrooms and they are relatively clean. I have seen maintenance people working on them at times and the facilities are kept up. The play ground structure is washed down every Wednesday.
In sum, this is my favorite park in the South Bay and I am so lucky that it is close to our house and that my kids can grow up with wonderful childhood memories here.

This is a lovely and large park in North Redondo.
There are two main play structures. A huge play structure for older kids (4+) and then a smaller fenced in area for the younger kids. The younger kid area is very shaded. Pretty much any time of the day you’re guaranteed shade from the beautiful tall eucalyptus trees. There are a bunch of benches to sit on right outside of the fenced in area.
The main play area is huge. Tons of slides, rock wall type climbing things, etc. My 7 and 8 year old boys like to pretend they are on American Ninja Warriors when they use the equipment.
There are 2 regular swings and 2 baby swings at the park. Tennis courts, bathrooms, large grassy areas, picnic tables, and bathrooms.
We come here multiple times per week!

This is a wonderful park and worth a little drive to get to. It has large grassy fields, picnic tables, and 2 separate play areas. It is well shaded for those hot days.
The toddler area is gated, but the gate is low and any 2 year old can easily open it. This area is small and consists of a «rock» wall, small slides, an even smaller slide, monkey bars and a structure.
The larger play area for older kids is great. There are several rock climbing walls, ladders, large slides, rope wall, rope bridge, amongst the offerings. There are 2 big kid swings and 2 baby swings.
This park is very popular and can get crazy in the afternoon. I prefer the morning which is populated, but not overpopulated.

My favorite park for kids with Polliwog as a close 2^nd favorite. Squishy rubber mat type flooring instead of wood chips/​rubber tire chunks. Two playground structures for older and younger kids (fenced in) with rock climbing wall areas multiple slides. There are 2 baby swings and 2 regular swings. Benches to sit on nearby as well as picnic tables and public restrooms. No BBQ pits though. Lots of parking.

It doesn’t take long to see why this park is so popular. Anderson Park is well lit, easily accessible, and pretty big for the area. There are restroom facilities nearby, tennis courts, open grassy areas, and of course a huge playground.
I haven’t used the facilities, but they appear clean. Much better than a random portapotty, certainly. I’ve seen people doing yoga or picnicking in the grass, and the playground is legit. The area is covered with that spongy foam padding, which keeps falls from being as abrasive or painful for kids. My favorite aspect is the way the playground is divided into «big kids» and «little kids» sections. These areas are separated by a small chain length fence with a childproof gate latch. This way big kids don’t trample the little, clumsier guys and they little kids in turn, stay out of their way.
The playground must be pretty new because it has elements I’ve never seen used before, like a fake rock climbing wall and a section with built-​in musical instruments. I guess my only complaint would be that they should have more swings. It’s crazy how many parents/​nannies stand around stalking the 2 existing safety swings so their toddler can get their turn. Really nice park though.

Wonderful park near our house. Very much a neighborhood place. It has two pay areas, one for older kids and a fences one for little ones. Plenty of shade and benches. Not too close to any major roads so it feels very safe.

Fantastic park with brand new, fun play structures, and lots of grass.
Gave it 4 stars instead of 5 for the baseball coaches who think it is acceptable to hold batting practice right next to a birthday party with young children. A stray ball hit a child in the face, and they were not only unapologetic, but rude about it?!

Great park. Very cleanly and the families that come are all nice to each other.

Nice big park with lots of open space. The baseball field is rarely in use so there’s plenty of grass to roam around on. There are only two tennis courts there, but they are lit for night time play.
Lots of kids and nannies at the playground on a daily basis, and lots of birthday parties on the weekends.

I’m here twice a day almost everyday. Picking up or dropping off my friend’s kids, AND for my short walks and fresh air for my lungs.
It’s big, and we love having our summer BBQ here! I grew up here and remembering the days at Lincoln middle school and our after school at this park. They’d remodeled this park a few years ago and it looks so much better. We love the tennis courts!

I live about a mile away from this park. I bring my kids to this park often due to it’s somewhat secluded location in a desirable community.
The park is clean and the playground equipment was re-​modeled/​upgraded a couple years ago.
The best part is the feeling of safety & security. The families that come here are positive & well-​mannered in general. Parents seem to maintain a good discipline of their kids. I’ve never seen any hint of «undesirable» elements here. (ie. gangs, bums, people hanging around cussing or smoking-​out, fights, etc).
Not trying to sound snob or a bigot, but I grew up near parks that were sketchy and I will not subject my kids to the same experience.
This park is also close to Pollywog Park, just down the street. However, this one is much smaller and not nearly as crowded. Quite the hidden gem.

Great park with terrific, brand spanking new play structures for the kids. They even have the play structure for the little ones fenced in… nice touch!
Adjacent to Lincoln Elementary, there is a lot of parking, especially during the window of 9 AM to 4 PM.
Their are paths that meander throughout the park, lots of benches and tables, and even tennis courts!
Huge fan of Anderson Park. Not as big as Pollywog in Manhattan Beach, but still very nice.

This park was recently remodeled and is fantastic. They have a huge playground structure for kids up to middle school age and then a great little tot lot. Both have rock climbing walls, slides, bridges. The big kids area has a lot of neat things to climb and play wih that I have not seen anywhere.
I’m not sure if the city plans to remodel the benches around the park, which are older and weathered. If they did, this place would be perfect!