Community Corner
Patch Picks Picnic Spots
As we now enjoy spring and approach summer, Patch lists the best places in the Beach Cities to enjoy the outdoors.
Before June gloom arrives, why not make the most of the sun by planning a cook-out with the family here in the Beach Cities? Here are three popular parks that are fitting for outdoor get-togethers:
Redondo Beach's Franklin Park
The park on Inglewood Avenue between Grant Avenue and Ralston Lane offers great lawns of green to bring a blanket and basket for a picnic—find a spot under a tree and enjoy the quiet breeze.
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- Pro: The space includes basketball courts, a playground, and public bathrooms.
- Con: There are some small mounds in the area, so be careful where you walk so you don't twist an ankle.
Hermosa Beach's Valley Park
The is sometimes filled with children playing during the week and groups playing with frisbees, walking their dogs and barbecuing on the weekend.
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- Pro: The children can stay busy on the monkey bars, jungle gym, soccer field or basketball courts.
- Con: The park is adjacent to a busy intersection—Valley and Gould.
Manhattan Beach's Polliwog Park
Being 18 acres, the has enough room for everybody, and includes a large pond. There are three gazebos and a picnic area, ideal for an afternoon lunch, birthday gathering or family reunion.
- Pro: The park is also home to a 9-hole disc golf course, the Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden, a public swimming pool.
- Con: Some owners don't clean up after their dogs, so don't step in dog waste near the dog run.
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