Bristow Park
📍 South Montebello, CA
Urban park with playground equipment, basketball and volleyball courts, handball courts, a fitness zone, picnic shelters with kitchen facilities, a garden trail, and security personnel on-site.
My wife and I came to this park because her aunt was celebrating her birthday party here. We found parking easily inside the park but we saw there was plenty of street parking as well. This park is basically across from the 5 freeway so you'll hear the car noises. The basketball court was closed because they are going to do some construction. The water area was also closed so it was just closed off. They have 2 fields where you can play baseball and they have 2 spots for handball. The kids play area is a decent size and they have nice lighting when it get dark. This park also has a CCTV camera pointed toward the kids play area if there are any issues and someone need to look at the recording. I believe the park closes at 10pm so I think that's when the lights are turned off and the entrance is closed. They also have a public bathroom here as well. It's a decent place to hold a party because there are some tables but you're able to bring your own as well.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families looking for open grass and a secure environment for casual play and informal sports. The security presence and early-morning regulars create a consistent atmosphere.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Peter Xaymountry
2 years ago
“My wife and I came to this park because her aunt was celebrating her birthday party here. We found parking easily inside the park but we saw there was plenty of street parking as well. This park is basically across from the 5 freeway so you'll hear the car noises. The basketball court was closed because they are going to do some construction. The water area was also closed so it was just closed off. They have 2 fields where you can play baseball and they have 2 spots for handball. The kids play area is a decent size and they have nice lighting when it get dark. This park also has a CCTV camera pointed toward the kids play area if there are any issues and someone need to look at the recording. I believe the park closes at 10pm so I think that's when the lights are turned off and the entrance is closed. They also have a public bathroom here as well. It's a decent place to hold a party because there are some tables but you're able to bring your own as well.”
Veronica Macias
11 months ago
“Very clean park. The playground isn't the biggest but the space makes up for that by having so much open grass for the kids to run around. There is a very nice trail in the back with a garden and comfortable benches to sit on. Very relaxing.”
Go USA
5 months ago
“Nice Clean park with security on site,I usually get there 6:30 am on weekends to work out.”
Daniel V Rodriguez
a month ago
“It's a beautiful niece park, but as for family members or having barbecues or parties with family members it's not a good place to go. I don't know if the sheriff station patrols that Park pretty much but too many problems with the gang members around that area that are always harassing the people that have parties and barbecues with kids present 😱😱😱 sheriff station needs to patrol that area more often on the weekends”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Bristow Park delivers a solid urban recreation package — playground structures, basketball and volleyball courts, handball courts, a fitness zone, and extensive open grass for casual sports. A back trail winds through a garden with benches. Picnic shelters with kitchen facilities support larger gatherings. Security is present, particularly in the early morning hours. The park sits adjacent to the 5 freeway; road noise is constant.
