 Built in 1971, Lakewood’s Monte Verde Park is a beautiful, 4-acre park located along the West San Gabriel River. In 2001, the park was renovated and a new building was constructed, featuring the S. Mark Taper Foundation Vista Lodge, a 3,000 square-foot reinterpretation of a classic mountain lodge. A quarter mile long nature trail loops around the park providing a path through several ecosystems representing elements of native California landscape. (See Google Map)
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 The Lakewood community celebrated the completion of the final segment of the city’s West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail project on February 3 with a celebratory tour of the mile-long walking and jogging path along the west bank of the river.
Now, as the San Gabriel River passes through Lakewood, it is completely bounded by parks, walking paths, bike trails, and the Lakewood Equestrian Center. Monte Verde Park and the rustic, 3,000-square-foot S. Mark Taper Foundation Vista Lodge anchor the trail.
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 In 1991, the city dedicated the new 14,000 square foot John Sanford Todd Community Center, named after city attorney, John Sanford Todd a leader in the city’s incorporation in 1954. (See Google map)
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 Biscailuz Park is a small neighborhood park located near the corner of Paramount Blvd. and Candlewood Ave. on the west side of Lakewood. (See Google map)
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 Bolivar Park is located at the corner of Del Amo Blvd. and Downey Ave. on the west side of Lakewood. (See Google map)
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 Boyar Park is located on Del Amo Blvd. between Palo Verde and Studebaker Streets. The park activity room is located on the north side of Del Amo Blvd. and the athletic field is located on the south side of the street. (See Google map)
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 The Burns Community Center is located on Clark Ave. just north of Candlewood Ave. The center, dedicated in 1976, was named after William J. Burns, one of Lakewood’s first city council members. New in 2008, the facility is host to the Nifty after Fifty fitness center. It is also known as the hub of social services for the city. Related story(See Google map)
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 Del Valle Park is located on the corner of Arbor St. and Woodruff Ave. in the center of Lakewood. The park was dedicated in 1957 and is named after Jose del Valle, a liberator and statesman of Honduras. (See Google map)
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 The Lakewood Equestrian Center is a 19-acre facility located on Carson Street just west of Studebaker Rd. (See Google map)
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 Palms Park, located in east Lakewood, was dedicated in 1978 and includes a community center, ball diamonds and picnic facilities. The city's gymnastics program is currently housed in the expansive Weingart Room at the park. The park is adjacent to Palms Elementary School. (See Google Map)
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 Rynerson Park is located on Studebaker Rd. just south of Del Amo Blvd. This 40-acre park is adjacent to the San Gabriel River with easy access to the bike trail along the riverbed. Rynerson Park was dedicated in 1990 and provides a nice retreat from urban Southern California. Formerly named River Park, Rynerson Park was named after Jacqueline Rynerson, former mayor of Lakewood and a leader in the acquisition and development of the park. (See Google Map)
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 San Martin Park was dedicated in 1957. It is affectionately known as "Pumpkin Park" because of the Cinderella-style pumpkin carriages in the playground area. The park was named after Jose San Martin, a soldier, statesman and the national hero of Argentina and Chile. (See Google Map)
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 The Weingart Senior Center, located near the corner of Lakewood and Candlewood, is full of activities and services for seniors. You must be at least 50 years of age to participate in the recreational activities. (See a Google map)
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 Located adjacent to Monte Verde Park this open space development offers a much-needed passive natural experience for the enjoyment and enrichment of the community. Completed in May 2003, the 17 acres features a 3/4-mile nature trail and numerous trees, shrubs and wildflowers that provide habitats for various songbirds and small mammals. What was once an unsightly piece of land has become a beautiful refuge for the whole community. See Google Map
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 The Youth Center is full of activities and programs for Lakewood teens. Dedicated in 1958 the center has been a hub for Lakewood youth programs. It is the home of after-school programs, Totally Friday Night, the Teen Board, Teen Coffee Night and more. (See a Google map)
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