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Pfc. James Anderson Memorial Park

πŸ“ Carson, CA

β˜…4.5(440 Google reviews)πŸ’°FreeπŸ‘ΆAll ages

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.

βœ“ Clean and safeβœ“ Community eventsβœ“ Sports courtsβœ“ Large playgroundβœ“ Well-lit at nightβœ“ Shade and BBQ grills
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Richard E. Gentry

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.

πŸ† 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

πŸ’‘Check the City of Carson events calendar before visiting β€” free concerts and festivals run regularly
⏰Restrooms open at set times each day β€” plan accordingly
🎟️Exercise stations are available and roughly half are out of service
πŸš—The park is well-lit and safe for evening visits after sporting events

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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440 Google reviews

Clean and well-maintained45%
Great for events and gatherings30%
Sports courts and playground15%
Well-lit for evening visits10%
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Richard E. Gentry

7 years ago

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β€œAnderson 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.”

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M O’Malley

2 years ago

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β€œYou 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.”

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Mel S

6 months ago

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β€œHad a blast a the Jazz Festival 🎷🎀🎼 Eric Benet amazing πŸ₯° Good food, nice and friendly crowd πŸ©·β€

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Emibed Robles

2 years ago

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β€œGreat park, always clean, great atmosphere, lots of shade. Large playground.”

Reviews from Google

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.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday12:00 – 17:00
Tuesday15:00 – 21:00
Wednesday15:00 – 21:00
Thursday15:00 – 21:00
Friday15:00 – 21:00
Saturday15:00 – 21:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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