Beverly Hills has a handful of well-maintained parks within city limits, and the surrounding Westside fills in the rest, some of Los Angeles's most popular playgrounds are within a 10-mile drive. We ranked the best by the play equipment itself, not just the park around it.
Top-Rated Playgrounds Near Beverly Hills
1. La Cienega Park (Beverly Hills)
Location: 8400 Gregory Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Beverly Hills👶 Best for ages 2-12💲 Free🚗 1.2 miThe reliable Beverly Hills playground that covers daily needs without a drive: La Cienega Park is the playground you don't need to plan around, solid climbing structure, shade trees, restrooms, and picnic areas. Close to Beverly Hills' core neighborhoods. Weekday mornings are the calmest; after-school foot traffic picks up around 3pm.
Good to know: playground, restrooms, picnic areas, tennis courts, shade trees, sports courts.
Parent tip: Weekday mornings before 10am are the calmest window. Check the Beverly Hills tennis and sports schedule if you want to extend the visit.
For current hours and seasonal closures, see the official La Cienega Park page.
2. Virginia Avenue Park (Santa Monica)
For a family coming from Beverly Hills, the drive clocks in at under 10 min without traffic, an easy add-on if you're already headed toward Santa Monica.
Location: 2200 Virginia Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Swings, climbing frames, and splash features in mid-city Santa Monica, 6 miles from Beverly Hills: Virginia Avenue Park combines solid playground equipment with interactive water features that run Memorial Day through Labor Day. The ocean breeze advantage is real, afternoon visits here are more comfortable than at inland parks. Restrooms close, community atmosphere active and welcoming.
Good to know: playground, splash pad, shade, restrooms, swings, community atmosphere.
Parent tip: The Big Blue Bus stops nearby on Pico Blvd. See our best splash pads near Santa Monica guide for more Westside water options.
For weather closures, seasonal restrictions, or maintenance schedules, view the Virginia Avenue Park city page.
3. Tongva Park (Santa Monica)
From Beverly Hills, it runs about 11 min door-to-door, and Santa Monica's roads are simple to follow from the highway.
Location: 1615 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Beverly Hills' closest ocean-view playground, Tongva Park on Ocean Ave, 7 miles: Tongva Park is the practical answer when Beverly Hills families want a Westside beach-and-playground combination day. The climbing structure has Pacific views, the toddler zone is properly separated, and water features run through summer. The 3rd Street Promenade is a 5-minute walk for food after.
Good to know: playground, ocean views, splash pad, shade, restrooms, toddler-friendly.
Parent tip: Arrive by 9:30am on summer weekends to get ahead of beach-and-playground traffic.
4. George Izay Park (Burbank)
Out of Beverly Hills, plan for about 15 min in the car, which makes Burbank an easy weekday-afternoon trip from Beverly Hills.
Location: 1111 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91506
Burbank's community park playground with swings, skate area, and shaded picnic grounds: George Izay Park is Burbank's main community park, swings, climbing equipment, and slides alongside a skate area for older kids and shaded picnic areas. The adjacent Olive Recreation Center adds swimming and indoor facilities. Worth the 10-mile drive from Beverly Hills when you want an active half-day.
Good to know: playground, swings, skate area, shaded picnic areas, restrooms, basketball courts.
Parent tip: The Olive Rec Center next door has drop-in swimming. Check Burbank events to pair with something in the area.
Planning a specific day? Check the George Izay Park status page for closures first.
5. Polliwog Park (Manhattan Beach)
If you're based in Beverly Hills, it's about 18 min without traffic, worth combining with other Manhattan Beach stops.
Location: 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
The Beverly Hills family's South Bay playground destination, Polliwog Park, 12 miles: Polliwog Park's combination of renovated climbing walls, a gated toddler zone, a duck pond, and mature shade trees is hard to replicate closer to Beverly Hills. The walkable Manhattan Beach neighborhood adds good lunch options. Plan it as a half-day South Bay trip.
Good to know: climbing walls, tube slides, gated toddler zone, duck pond, mature shade trees, restrooms.
Parent tip: Weekday mornings are calmer than weekends. The walkable Manhattan Beach neighborhood has good lunch options after.
Before you load up the car, review the Polliwog Park page for maintenance or event closures.
6. Veterans Park (Redondo Beach)
Heading out of Beverly Hills, budget about 21 min on the road, short enough for a spur-of-the-moment weekday trip.
Location: 309 The Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
The Beverly Hills family's oceanfront playground option, 14 miles to Redondo Beach: Veterans Park's pirate-ship structure and Pacific Ocean views are the reason to make the drive from Beverly Hills. Two distinct age zones, restrooms, and picnic tables make it a full stop. The pier walk and waterfront dining complete the day.
Good to know: pirate-ship structure, gated toddler area, ocean views, restrooms, picnic areas.
Parent tip: Wind picks up on The Esplanade, pack a light layer. The pier is an easy walk after. See Redondo Beach events to round out the day.
Save yourself a wasted trip — the Veterans Park page lists current hours and closures.
7. Alondra Community Regional Park (Lawndale)
Heading out of Beverly Hills, budget about 20 min on the road, short enough for a spur-of-the-moment weekday trip.
Location: 3850 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260
Playground, lake, skate park, and splash pad all in one LA County park: Alondra is the practical answer when the group wants more than a 45-minute playground stop, multiple playground zones, a fishing lake, a skate park, and seasonal splash pad across 53 acres. Pack lunch for the pavilion grills and plan for a half-day minimum. 13 miles from Beverly Hills center.
Good to know: playground, lake views, splash pad, skate park, restrooms, picnic areas.
Parent tip: Pack a full lunch, the pavilion grills are first-come. Plan for 2-3 hours minimum to cover the playground, lake, and splash pad at a comfortable pace.
Mechanical maintenance can happen without notice — check the Alondra Community Regional Park status page before you load up.
How we picked these
We ranked these by the playground structure, standout builds, inclusive designs, age-separated zones, and reliable shade. Safe surfaces, restrooms nearby, and accessible paths all factor in. Inclusive and all-abilities designs ranked highest. Based on parent reviews and city park data, not paid placements.Planning your visit
Beverly Hills parks are well-maintained but smaller and urban. Equipment on south-facing structures heats up from June through September, plan arrivals before 10am or after 5pm. Ocean breezes off the Westside help with the parks closer to Santa Monica. Spring and fall mornings are the best window. Several nearby parks have water features, so pack swimsuits for good measure.For more kids' events near Beverly Hills this week, see the Beverly Hills events page.
Beverly Hills Playgrounds, Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best playgrounds for kids near Beverly Hills, CA?
Our 2026 guide picks 7 standout playgrounds within about 15 miles of Beverly Hills. The top picks include La Cienega Park, Virginia Avenue Park and Tongva Park, each chosen for kid-friendly layout, parent reviews, and how well it holds up on a weekend visit.
Are playgrounds near Beverly Hills free?
Yes, every playground in this guide is free to visit, with no admission fee or ticket required for La Cienega Park, Virginia Avenue Park, Tongva Park or any of the other picks.
What is the closest playground to Beverly Hills?
La Cienega Park is the closest pick at about 1.2 miles from Beverly Hills. It's the easiest one to fit into a weekday afternoon, short drive, low commitment, easy to leave early if the kids melt down.
When is the best time to visit playgrounds in Beverly Hills?
In North Texas, before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. from May through September, playground surfaces and slides can reach 150°F by midday in summer. Spring (March–May) and fall (October–November) work all day. Saturday mornings are busiest thanks to youth sports; weekday afternoons are quietest.