Getting Outdoors
What better way to introduce your kids to the Earth than to get them outdoors for playtime. Fresh air, vitamin D and places where it is fun and acceptable to be wild and get dirty are great for kids developing bodies and spirits! LA is riddled with parks at almost every turn, offering parents and kids tons of options for playtime. A few favorites are listed below, but for more park suggestions, visit lulubel.com/parks. Don't forget to share with us your favorite park and why!!!
Heard of Geocaching?
Everyone loves a good treasure hunt, so the next time you're out at the park or taking a stroll, try finding a geocache. "Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment." For more info, visit geocaching.com, download the IPhone app and check out the geocaches near our favorite parks!
Parks
Vista Hermosa Natural Park
This park with built with our earth in mind, with the use of native plants, green materials, and 20,000 gallons rain water storage in the middle of the urban downtown. Many other features include Children’s Adventure Area, Streams and Waterfall, Grassy Meadows, FIFA-regulation Soccer Field, Picnic Grounds, and a Grotto. Located at the western gateway to Downtown, at the corner of 1st street and North Toluca street.
Coldwater Canyon Park
This park is located across from the fire station where Beverly meets Coldwater Canyon in Beverly Hills. It offers picnic areas, a playground, a water feature and shaded arbor.
Parks with Walking/Hiking Trails
Brand Park
This park sits at the base of the hiking trails into the Verdugo Mountains. It has a children's playground in the shade, a seasonal children's wading pool, picnic tables, a Japanese Tea Garden with coy pond, a library, bathrooms, basketball court and baseball field. Beware of google maps on this one, best to get directions to Brand library at 1601 W Mountain St. Glendale, CA 91201.
Moonbase - Glendale Geocache
Universally Accessible Playgrounds
Shane's Inspiration
Shane's Inspiration is not only a fabulous kid's playground in Griffith Park. It is also a non-profit organization dedicated to developing universally accessible playgrounds throughout Southern California. The Griffith Park location can be found at 4800 Crystal Springs Rd 90027.
All The Pretty Horses Geocache
Pan Pacific Park
This park has a universally accessible playground, a parking lot, bathrooms, basketball courts, spacious lawn area, jogging path, picnic tables and barbeques, baseball diamond and indoor adult gym. Located at 7600 Beverly Blvd 90036.
Gas Fountain Geocache
Shaded Parks
Garfield Park
This park has a large playground, picnic area, sand pit, 2 lighted tennis courts and a large groomed parkland. Most of the playground is shaded well keeping the equipment and the kiddos cooler in the summer months. It's located on Mission St in South Pasadena just east of Fair Oaks Ave
Tweety's Nest Geocache
Park Toys
Pack some added fun by packing some park toys. There are several reasonably priced eco-friendly options!
Sand Play
Bring along the timeless Sand Play Toys, like a shovel and bucket.
Stacking Cups are also a fabulous option for digging and creating sand castles.
Trucks
Who doesn't love a good Dump Truck to push around the park and pack sand, dirt and gravel into!
Ride-On Toys
Ride-on Toys make for a great way to get to the park, pretend-play and challenge friends to a race!
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