Culver City Park

The Culver City Park is a 41.55-acre park located south of downtown Culver City. Just west of the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, the Culver City Park offers hiking, a children's playground, two half-court basketball courts, a skate park, three baseball fields, a soccer field, and even a dog park (The Bone Yard). As far as activity-based parks, there is something for everyone.

Must See/Do at the Culver City Park
For families, the Culver City Park has a charming play area with children's play equipment near its entrance at Jefferson Boulevard and Duquesne. For dog owners, continue up Duquesne to The Bone Yard, a good-size dog park that's individually fenced to cater to small, medium and large off-leash dogs. Another favorite is the Interpretive Nature Trail hike along the wooden boardwalks that crisscross up to the top of the hill. This hike gives the impression of being in a lush wooded area.

Visiting the Culver City Park
Culver City Park is located at 9700 Jefferson Boulevard on the corner of Duquesne in Culver City. The hours of operation for the park areas are from dawn until dusk, daily. The Bone Yard, however, has extended hours with is nighttime lights and is open from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. On the trails and playing fields, dogs, smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted. There is ample parking up to the park along Duquesne. There are also parking lots near The Bone Yard and the upper level baseball fields.

Food at the Culver City Park
There is no food at the Culver City Park. However there are picnic tables and four barbeque pits near the playground areas near the entrance at the bottom of the park. Toilets and drinking fountains are also near the entrance at the Recreation Hut in the children's playground.

Insider tips for visitors to the Culver City Park
Benches at the top of the park offer a nice place to take in the lovely views of downtown Culver City and Hollywood Hills. During weekdays, when little league games are not being played, visitors can run/walk or exercise around any of the three baseball fields.

Author's bio: Lori Huck works in television development as well as writes on entertainment, the arts, and travel. She's a fan of the vibrant arts scene in Los Angeles and is a member of many film and arts organizations. She's also a fan of Parks.