4 /5 Jim Kara: One look at the Google Maps satellite view here, and it’s easy to see why this park is so popular with locals and visitors!
Out of the huge urban sprawl of concrete and rooftops, here’s a big beautiful green spot on the map!
El Dorado Park is like several parks together as one, all within easy access of the freeways!
Park on the west side of the park, off Studebaker Rd for free and have access to all the amenities of the City of Long Beach side!
For spur of the moment visit’s, it’s a cinch to stop by one of the many available take-out food stops nearby to gather up lunch for a picnic.
Here, there’s park facilities, activities, events, open space and areas for just about all games to play!
The park includes several baseball, softball and soccer fields, courts for basketball, volleyball, roller hockey, and tennis. There’s a skatepark park, also used for BMX fun!
A cool, tree lined disk golf course is at the north end, a traditional golf driving range and an 18 hole course is at the south end. A portion of the traditional course continues to the northeast side.
The large white pavilion or marquee tent at the south end parking lot may be rented for private functions, weddings and receptions.
Overall maintenance of the park is good! Trash containers are placed around the park, so disposing of trash shouldn’t be a problem. Restrooms are available, tho may be a bit messy when the park is crowded.
Busy weekends and holidays may involve early planning for the west side of the park, especially securing a parking spot and table. Street parking is also available, tho may be few and far between!
Otherwise, the peace of mind toting supplies to family picnics and group gatherings may be made easier with the paid parking lots of the LA County operated Regional Park side. There’s both open and covered picnic tables, chairs and grassy spots and are usually within close reach of parked vehicles and more available picnic spots.
