Address: 12035 Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA

Impeccably manicured park and gardens, surrounded by the LA offices of tech giants Google, Yahoo, YouTube, and Facebook several blocks away.

In addition to its Utopian landscaping, the park includes a sand volleyball court, basketball court, two synthetic turf soccer fields, children’s play area, ponds, ducks, and award-winning band shell amphitheater.

This place is perfect for picnics, photographers, baby strollers, elderly, and anyone else who appreciates a peaceful afternoon reflecting and recreating out in thoughtful, urban nature.

While in the area, consider checking out Concert Park, the Playa Vista Farmers’ Market, Ballona Discovery Park, Toes Beach, and Fisherman’s Village, Mother’s Beach, and Marina del Rey Inlet in nearby Marina del Rey.

These photos were taken May 2021. Click to enlarge.