tongva park

My brother in law told me this area was vacant land for many years and on this visit we had to see the fountains, climbing walls for the kids and all of the unique climbing structure that border on art. Very well urban designed area and hats off to SM for having such a nice area. Not sure if I would venture in there after dark by myself due to many people sleeping on benches. My wife said the bathrooms were clean. Starbucks to the southeast of the main part of the park if you need a drink.

If you need to go to City Hall or passing by - take a walk. This is a well thought out 'grand' park for the city. Many different areas for kids to adults - wonderful views of the ocean.

We passed it a number of times before seeing a photo of it at the Visitor Centre. Certainly worth a brief detour.

While Tongva Park has not been able to maintain a pristine appearance due to use and foot traffic, it is a delightful spot, especially for families with small children. There are plenty of playground activities for the little ones, and for adults the layout of the park provides a pleasant backdrop for a leisurely stroll.

We always appreciate a dog park when traveling with our dog, and Tongva Park had lots of grassy areas to play in. I would have given this 5 stars but you have to leave your dog on leash (all the locals just left the leash on their dogs who ran free). It would be nice if there was a doggie level water fountain or bowl.

This park is STUNNING. Just absolutely beautifully designed. Another knock out of the park for the designer of the High Line in NYC. There are art installations that move with the wind. There are slides. There are other art installations. There are water installations. The park is filled with clean lines and overall just has an elegant design. Just so beautiful.

I love this park. Not your standard run of the mill park but a piece of art. I walk my dogs there when I visit and I always feel safe.

This appears to be a relatively new park. It is still bright, shiny, and clean. There are some very cool architectural pieces at this park along with beautiful palm trees and plenty of benches. It has a very modern feel to it. Plus, the best part is that it's free!

This is a lovely park with pathways, fountains and streams had to walk past it everyday to get to the shops or the pier. It is across the road from the pier & beach.

I am a local and I had not been to this park...but when jury duty called at the nearby Santa Monica City Hall it turned out to be a wonderful respite on the lunch hour. It is an unusual design for a park and it works. There is a Starbucks on the eastern side of the park across from city hall so you can get a cuppa and sit and enjoy a view of the ocean. There is a fantastic view spot on the far western end. When I was there there were tons of families, local workers and tourists wandering, resting...enjoying this bit of quiet in downtown Santa Monica. It is a great addition to our city.

Tongva Park is a nice, new, modern, clean park in Santa Monica across the street from The Lobster restaurant. I can't remember what used to be there but I think it was an ugly vacant lot. The park is not huge, but very hilly and interesting, with some twists and turns that make it feel bigger than it actually is. At night, it's lit beautifully. Definitely a nice improvement on the area .. and right next to Chez Jay!

It's a great place to go with children, they have a little kids area with benches were the grown ups can relax while the children are playing.

Found the park accidentally whilst taking a quick walk. Pleasant green space in busy location. On a hot morning it provided some relief.

Lots of shady places to sit. Fountain that kids (and child-like adults) can run through to cool off on sweltering hot days.Not filled with homeless and other dubious-looking characters. Feels much safer and serene than nearby Palisades Park. ... And, can still see the ocean.

After getting to Santa Monica pier everyone was hungry so we stop and eat and we brought the kids to play and have some fun at the park and this is a nice park for the kids and there is a lot of thing to see and check out around the park too.... And it's a cross the street from Santa Monica pier ..