Enjoy the Great Outdoors of PV
We are lucky to enjoy the outdoors all year around, but Spring brings new life, smells and activities that should be experienced. Here are a few places and activities you can explore with your whole family!
Photo by Erik Jay
Playgrounds / Parks
Robert E Ryan Community Park
This spacious park has lots to offer and is fun for the young and older kids. The 2 playgrounds are suitable for small kids, on the big grass area you can see frisbees flying around, footballs thrown, cartwheels turned and soccer balls kicked. I’m guilty of all these activities!
The park also has a full basketball court, a baseball field and BBQ areas so this is a winner in my books!
Ladera Linda Community Center
This former elementary school site’s amenities include a parking lot, restrooms, paddle tennis courts, tot lot, playground and basketball court. This location also has a multipurpose room and classroom available for rental for meetings and private parties. There are excellent views of the cliff face, hillsides, coastline and ocean. Dogs must be on a leash.
Rocketship Park
This park is technically located in Torrance but just on the border and is worth mentioning due to its breathtaking panoramic view of LA; on a clear day you can see as far as the Santa Monica Bay to the Getty Center, the Hollywood sign, and Griffith Park Observatory. Los Arboles Park (aka Rocketship Park) is located by Riviera Elementary School. Park amenities include play equipment, a swing set, and of course the four level Rocketship.
More Outdoor Activities
Peter Weber Equestrian Center
Known for specializing in boarding horses and offering full care, Peter Weber Equestrian Center also has a Petting Zoo! This facility is very kid friendly, they provide Pony Rides, a pleasant and relaxing Petting Zoo, Hay Rides, Pony Camps, and After School Enrichment classes. You can book to celebrate a Birthday Party with there.
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
If your kids like to explore, this is a must visit! So much that we have dedicated a guide to itself. Read more here. Bring lunch and spend hours on this fun beach, the tide pools have endless creatures to look at. Make sure to visit during low tide to get the best experience, check out the tide chart here.
South Coast Botanic Garden
On the beatiful grounds of the The South Coast Botanic Garden you and your family can stroll around for hours. There’s always something going on there and they deliver education, programs and events offering layered experiences of surprise, adventure, beauty, and serenity through color, texture, sound and light.
