![]() Opened in 2014, the Grand Park Playground, across from City Hall, looks like a Dr. But that means that kids are missing one of the great playgrounds of the city. Or families come for one of the many events, like the book fests or free concerts (when gatherings are allowed to occur). ![]() Most people that come to Grand Park with kids come to the biggest section of the park, where the massive, free splash pad dominates the scene. So bring a book, a blanket, and a ball (and maybe some snacks) and wait for a turn at one of the prettiest playgrounds in town. The community center is currently closed, and the playground occupancy is limited (the website says it's closed, but it isn't, at least as of January 2021). Plenty of grass to play ball on, as well as tennis courts, and even bocce and croquet courts are available. ![]() There’s a sand pit for little diggers nearby, but if parents want to keep kids out of the sand (there are those days when you just don’t feel up to coping with a whole pail of sand getting tipped from shoes into the backseat of the car), it’s easy to distract kids with all the other (shaded) equipment. Monkey bars, rock climbing walls, loads of balance and spinning equipment, as well as enough swings to go around, are all at the playground. Well, it’s not exactly shocking something in Beverly Hills is spectacular. (Note: The playground is currently open, but is limiting how many children are allowed on the equipment at a time, so try and visit during off hours.) Roxbury Park-Beverly Hills After a stroll around Heavenly Duck Pond, come back for some playground time. So if this park and playground are too crowded, and you’ve driven all the way here, simply hop back in the car and drive further up the road to Franklin Canyon Park. Pristine grounds, a little creek running through the park, exceptionally clean bathrooms, and a completely fenced in playground with structures for both younger (2-5) and older (5-12) kids makes this the least stress inducing playground on the list. This park also has public tennis courts and is near Griffith Park’s other attractions not to mention The Village Bakery and Cafe and India Sweets & Spices, for those in need of sustenance. The climbing net, wobbly posts, and zipline provide hours of entertainment. ![]() But the real draw is the bigger kid side, which is built to incorporate bits of nature, like rocks to climb and hide under, and animals to find perched on the rocks. Attached to a child care center, the playground has a small play structure for babies and new walkers. Photo courtesy of the City of Los Angeles Griffith Park Recreation Center Playground-Griffith Park With ice cream at Milk and loads of food options at The Grove within easy walking distance, this is a park that families can park themselves at for the whole day. It’s part of the whole park facelift, which includes a new baseball diamond, soccer field, basketball courts, and more. There is more shade (yes!) and new swings and slides. But the larger playground in the middle of the 28-acre park was given an upgrade in late 2019, and now features accessible, interactive play and learning activities at ground level for kids of all abilities. There’s one by the parking lot at the recreation center (Renee’s Place), which is perfect for little train lovers. Pan Pacific Park, right next to The Grove, actually has a couple of playgrounds. ![]() If kids ever tire of this playground, take a short hike up to the Old Zoo grounds, or (when open) take advantage of the other wonders of Griffith Park: the Merry-Go-Round, Pony Rides, and Travel Town. Now kids really can spend most of the day here, and without sunburns. In the summer of 2019, the playground got a makeover and now is better than ever, with ziplines, spinners, musical and sensory instruments, swings, see-saws, and (my favorite part) more shade. This is the playground that set the bar for all other playgrounds in Los Angeles for a long time. Opened in 2000, Shane's is vast-the kind of playground where you can spend the better part of a day, with picnic tables nearby for easy eating on the go, and plenty of bathrooms. Shane's Inspiration is the first all-inclusive and universally accessible playground in Los Angeles. Photo courtesy of Landscape Structures The Best Playgrounds in Hollywood, Mid-City, and Griffith Park Shane’s Inspiration-Griffith Park Shane's Inspiration at Griffith Park is for kids of all ages and abilities. ![]()
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