Pages Tagged “parks”
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- Entradero Basin: Spring and Fall
The flood control basin has been partly restored for stormwater infiltration and as habitat for native plants and migrating waterfowl, bounded by a city park on one side, baseball fields on the other, and hills all around. The city is currently expanding the basin while the water level is low.
- Sorta Open. Maaaybe. If You’re Careful.
I mentioned last week that Manhattan Beach had closed all their parks outright, rather than just closing equipment and facilities. Over the weekend heat wave, they reopened at least Polliwog Park, taking down the caution tape from the perimeter and instead wrapping individual playgrounds, gazebos, sculptures and even picnic tables with metal fencing. And signs. […]
- No Ducks Past the Yellow Tape!
While some cities around here have only closed playgrounds and sports facilities at their parks, Manhattan Beach has closed their parks outright. Polliwog Park has a large pond year-round that attracts ducks, geese, coots, herons and more, plus the local gulls and pigeons that wander by. But the park has been literally wrapped in caution […]
- Welcome to the Park. Now Stay Away (From Each Other)
There’s a difference between “going out” to a destination or event, and “going outside” for fresh air or exercise. The first is more likely to land you in the kind of crowds that can help spread the pandemic. The second can usually be done while still keeping your distance from people. Depending on how easy […]
- Time Gate
When did they install the Guardian of Forever at this park?
- City Park Going Brown to Go Green
As near as I can tell they’ve stopped watering the grass in the back half of this park, but you can really see where the runoff collects.
- Enjoy Your Park!…Just Don’t Touch Anything
Absolutely no swimming, wading, fishing, biking, dogs, barbecues…actually it’s probably best if you don’t do anything at all.
- Priorities!
I love the contrast between the two reviews of this park. Great for families? Great make-out spot? It’s very versatile!
- Exploring the Creek (Two Photos)
My 3-year-old son wanted to go exploring during a picnic, so I followed along. I wasn’t expecting to find a stream with water in it during a heat wave.