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Hawthorne Memorial Park

πŸ“ Hawthorne, CA

β˜…4.2(571 Google reviews)πŸ’°FreeπŸ‘ΆAll ages

A family-friendly park featuring a standout rocket ship playground, shallow wading pool, and sports facilities. Best visited during daytime hours with multiple activity options in one location.

βœ“ Rocket ship playgroundβœ“ Great wading poolβœ“ Many activities
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Dr Robenson Dorvil

This is one of the safest Park in the area of Los Angeles. It's 12 minutes from LAX airport, which includes 2-3 parking spaces available. Supervision is important to keep our community clean, shiny and safe. We must clean after ourselves to provide a healthier spot for who ever is next to visit or play at the park. There are many activities in-door Karate Japanese style on Friday and Judo on Saturday, including tempo karate American style on Wednesday and other sports like soccer, basketball ,volley ball, dance, ballet and yoga. Out door, you can workout like an olympian on the west part of the park, pool for younger kiddos, Kidds can enjoy soccer and play at the sliding while ice cream truck every 15 minutes comes to serve different taste and flavor. This is a community we care for and must stay safe for future generations...

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with young children who want multiple activity options in one location. The rocket ship playground and shallow wading pool make it particularly suitable for toddlers and preschoolers. Visit during daytime hours and be prepared for some maintenance issues, but the variety of amenities makes it worth the trip.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Visit during daytime only - multiple reviewers mention safety concerns after dark
⏰Check pool schedule in summer - wading pool only filled on select days/times
🎟️Bring cleaning supplies if needed - restrooms and some areas may not be well-maintained
πŸš—Look for ice cream truck that comes frequently throughout the day

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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4.2
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571 Google reviews

Multiple activities and amenities80%
Great playground equipment60%
Wading pool popular40%
Safety concerns after dark40%
Cleanliness and maintenance issues40%
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Dr Robenson Dorvil

7 months ago

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β€œThis is one of the safest Park in the area of Los Angeles. It's 12 minutes from LAX airport, which includes 2-3 parking spaces available. Supervision is important to keep our community clean, shiny and safe. We must clean after ourselves to provide a healthier spot for who ever is next to visit or play at the park. There are many activities in-door Karate Japanese style on Friday and Judo on Saturday, including tempo karate American style on Wednesday and other sports like soccer, basketball ,volley ball, dance, ballet and yoga. Out door, you can workout like an olympian on the west part of the park, pool for younger kiddos, Kidds can enjoy soccer and play at the sliding while ice cream truck every 15 minutes comes to serve different taste and flavor. This is a community we care for and must stay safe for future generations...”

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Jessica Guardado

3 years ago

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β€œThe rocket ship themed playground is really nice. There is a smaller slide for toddlers next to it. In the summer’s they fill the wading pool on select days at select times. The wading pool is wonderful! It is probably about 18-30 inches at its deepest making it perfect for little ones. There are shady characters around, but in the day time it feels safe, however I definitely wouldn’t be there after the sun goes down.”

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Omar Barboza

4 years ago

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β€œGreat place to take the kids to play. Big park with lot of trees. Exercise area is very convenient. Loved the pool and the basketball and soccer fields. The restrooms can be cleaner and some places are not accessible because of some people is using space for temporary stay.”

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Rat

7 months ago

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β€œI had a blast at captin kids restaurant on king harbor redondo beach every Friday like 4to7 amazing classic car show they have live bands ,raffles 🎁 gifts prizes it's much fun for the whole family”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Hawthorne Memorial Park offers a variety of family amenities including a popular rocket ship playground, wading pool perfect for toddlers, basketball and soccer fields, and exercise areas. The park features plenty of trees for shade, pram-friendly access, and free parking, making it convenient for families with young children.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday09:00 – 21:00
Tuesday09:00 – 21:00
Wednesday09:00 – 21:00
Thursday09:00 – 21:00
Friday09:00 – 21:00
Saturday09:00 – 21:00
Sunday09:00 – 21:00

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