1 / 3Douglas Park
đ Northeast, CA
Douglas Park features three reflecting pools with ducks and turtles, a children's playground, fly fishing area, and a lawn bowling green. Free entry with parking meters nearby. Restrooms are available during daylight hours.
đ Family Action Verdict
Best for families with young children who enjoy wildlife watching paired with playground time. The duck and turtle ponds are a genuine draw for toddlers and early primary-age kids. Plan to visit during daylight hours - restrooms close after dark and parking meter lit areas thin out. Supervision near the ponds is advised as the water is not clean.
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đŦ What Families Are Saying
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Ricardo Posadas
7 months ago
âThis park has a relaxing atmosphere with plenty of shaded benches and ducks roaming around.â
Richard Wu
7 months ago
âThis is a small park right by the busy street. And the restrooms are locked after dark around 5:30ish pm. Some people need to use the restroom after dark and they may have to end up doing their business around the building, which is not nice. With a small pond and some birds that creates a small paradise for kids. But usually homeless is around it by the big tree as well. The tennis courts are bright and clean, nice place if you can get to use it, it only has 2 and usually is occupied. The streets around the park are dark at night, not sure dangerous or not, but it is difficult to walk without proper illumination.â
Kelly Verner
11 months ago
âThe park was fun! A lot of cool things to look at, and to escape the realities of the world lol. Friendly people, saw a few dogs and ducks!â
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Overview
Douglas Park in Santa Monica offers three reflecting ponds home to ducks and turtles, a children's playground, picnic tables, two lighted tennis courts, a fly fishing area, and a lawn bowling green. The clubhouse is available for private hire. The grounds are clean and well-shaded, with benches spread throughout. Restrooms close after dark.
