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Temescal Canyon Park - Playground

📍 Pacific Palisades, CA

★4.8(9 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Free outdoor playground in Pacific Palisades with panoramic ocean views, clean on-site restrooms, and a short walk to the beach. Quieter than most LA parks, with food trucks nearby.

✓ ocean views✓ clean restrooms✓ beach access✓ food trucks✓ free entry
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★★★★★Featured review by SHAWN

I have been to this park a few times with my family and we always have a great time. The views of the ocean are beautiful and the playground is large enough to keep everyone happy. The bathrooms were clean, which is always important, and it was a short walk to the beach.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families who want playground time layered with a coastal outing. The ocean views make the visit memorable even for kids who tire of the equipment quickly. Weekday mornings deliver the easiest parking and most relaxed atmosphere. Older children can extend to beach or hiking trails; toddlers are suited for the playground itself.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Weekday mornings offer the easiest parking — beachgoers fill spaces on weekends
⏰Clean restrooms are on-site — no need to plan around facilities
đŸŽŸī¸Walk the short trail down to the beach after playground time
🚗Check for food trucks in the area for a snack stop

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.8
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9 Google reviews

Ocean views40%
Clean and well-maintained30%
Low crowd levels20%
Weekend parking difficulty10%
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SHAWN

3 years ago

★★★★★

“I have been to this park a few times with my family and we always have a great time. The views of the ocean are beautiful and the playground is large enough to keep everyone happy. The bathrooms were clean, which is always important, and it was a short walk to the beach.”

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Andreas Brynestad

3 years ago

★★★★★

“Usually less busy than other parks. Lots and lots if squirrels at all times. Parking can sometimes be tricky during weekend (people going to the beach), but seldom an issue on week days.”

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Bird

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Great place to bring your children. Clean premises and safe. Great ocean view. Food trucks around.”

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Ramin Barzegar

a year ago

★★★★★

“Perfect atmosphere”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Temescal Canyon Park playground sits in Pacific Palisades with direct sightlines to the ocean and easy trail access to the beach below. Clean restrooms are on-site. The park attracts a local crowd rather than tourist buses, so equipment and seating are accessible most weekdays. Wildlife is part of the experience — squirrels are everywhere. Recent landscaping restoration has refreshed the trails.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday07:00 – 17:00
Tuesday07:00 – 17:00
Wednesday07:00 – 17:00
Thursday07:00 – 17:00
Friday07:00 – 17:00
Saturday07:00 – 17:00
Sunday07:00 – 17:00

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