1 / 2Pfc. James Anderson Memorial Park
📍 Carson, CA
Well-maintained 8-acre park with 2 basketball courts, 4 tennis courts, 3 picnic shelters, an amphitheater, activity rooms, and youth basketball programs. Hosts free concerts and community events.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Excellent for families wanting a clean, safe park with courts, a large playground, and a genuine community events calendar. The amphitheater hosts free concerts worth checking in advance. Older kids and teens benefit most from the sports courts, as the large playground keeps younger children busy.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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Freddie Phillip
11 months ago
“Attended a free concert thrown by the city of Carson was great fun lots of vendors good food he crowd something for all ages. Eric Benet was a hit .”
Richard E. Gentry
8 years ago
“Anderson Park is a tranquil oasis surrounded by neighborhoods and warehouses. This beautiful park is only about a block wide, but it's designed for activities and relaxation. The grounds include a community center and great staff, a playground for the kids, basketball and tennis courts, picnic tables and barbecue grills. Believe it or not, even clean restrooms and a small amphitheater. All among the quaint grass covered hills and large shade trees. A perfect venue for family reunions, picnics and the like.”
M O’Malley
3 years ago
“You can do workouts here and it’s safe, clean, well lit even at night. There are weight machines and stations for exercise but they are 50% not working anymore. There’s 4 tennis courts and 2 basketball court. Bathrooms are open only certain times like 9am. This park is super pleasant to come and get some exercise.”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Pfc. James Anderson Memorial Park spans 8 acres with a large playground, 2 basketball courts, 4 tennis courts, 3 picnic shelter areas, an amphitheater, and activity rooms for groups. The park is well-lit for evening visits and consistently praised for cleanliness. Youth basketball programs and community events including jazz festivals and free concerts run regularly. Exercise stations are distributed throughout, and some are out of service.
