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Hickory Park

πŸ“ Torrance, CA

β˜…4.5(353 Google reviews)πŸ’°FreeπŸ‘ΆAll ages

Suburban park in Torrance with a rocketship-themed playground, tennis courts, open grass fields for ball games, walking paths, and picnic areas. Toddler-friendly with pram access and free entry.

βœ“ Clean suburban parkβœ“ Rocketship playgroundβœ“ Tennis courtsβœ“ Bee activityβœ“ Good for younger kids
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Hungry Pug

Pretty solid park for kids and even dogs. I like it, decent size and enough to fulfill a quality park. Playground, tennis and lots of grass, good stuff.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

A reliable neighborhood park for families with younger children who want clean, safe outdoor play in a low-key suburban setting. The rocketship structure is a standout for climbing-enthusiastic kids. Tennis courts give older children and parents an activity.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Visit in the morning during summer β€” metal playground equipment gets very hot in the afternoon sun
⏰Bee activity is present around the playground, especially in warm months β€” check the area before letting young children run ahead
🎟️Summer Park Days offer crafts and sports activities through the park program β€” check for seasonal schedules
πŸš—Bring extra picnic supplies as tables are sparse relative to the open grass space

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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353 Google reviews

Clean, well-maintained grounds45%
Good for younger children30%
Open grass and tennis courts15%
Hot equipment and bees in summer10%
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Hungry Pug

9 months ago

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β€œPretty solid park for kids and even dogs. I like it, decent size and enough to fulfill a quality park. Playground, tennis and lots of grass, good stuff.”

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Lauren Gatlin

7 years ago

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β€œGreat flat park with spots of shade. The wood chips aren't the best, the metal rocket slide can get extremely hot and there are A LOT of bees. Summer Park Days (crafts and sports) are offered however the staff would not let my son color without shoes...it's not like he was using scissors...”

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Eric Hsu

5 years ago

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β€œNice, clean park in suburbia. Some walking paths (not very long or wide), tennis courts, playground for smaller children, and picnic areas. Enough grassy openings for balls, frisbees, etc. Most parents and kids had masks on too.”

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charisma barriger

a year ago

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β€œbeautiful park, the grass, trees, and flowers are all very lovely. there is a walking path but it’s not very big. main appeal is the playground, which has the same rocketship as Los Árboles Rocketship Park!”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Hickory Park features the same rocketship climbing structure found at Los Árboles Rocketship Park, set in a clean suburban layout with tennis courts, open grass fields, and walking paths. The playground suits younger and elementary-age children. Picnic areas are present and tables are sparse. Restroom facilities are on-site, and the women's facility has a reported door issue.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday00:00 –

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