Friendship Park — Attraction in Cerritos

I stumbled into Friendship Park and instantly felt the calm. There’s a special energy here—quiet, grounded, real. But let’s talk about the trees for a second… these things are wild. Twisted, majestic, ancient. The way their roots sprawl out across the earth, it honestly reminded me of the trees in Avatar—like they’re connected to something deeper beneath the surface, holding the whole place together.

The playground is well-designed and super clean, with shaded seating and enough space to let the kids go wild while you relax. The grass? Lush. Like you could fall asleep on it and wake up feeling better about life.

Even on a cloudy day, this place has a lightness to it. The layout, the trees, the open skies—it’s the kind of park that helps you breathe a little deeper. Whether you’re kicking it solo, vibing with friends, or having a moment of reflection, Friendship Park lives up to its name and then some.

Would absolutely come back for the nature, the vibe, and those...

A beautiful nice little friendly park. It’s just perfect for all age group to get certain amount of workout or fun.

I see some 4 stars because of lack of restroom. In fact, I give it a 5 star just because it lacks a restroom. This really helps in deterring campers for extended periods of time and helps maintain tranquility.

On a side note: saw couple of coyotes towards spring of 2023 to circle around the block. Haven’t seen it if late though. Keep constant watch on...

Our favorite neighborhood park to take our kids. Nice play structure with shade, surrounded by new and old trees. Covered patio with bbq nearby play structure. Basketball hoops all have a pole through them due to covid so we use the court to safely ride scooters. Large grassy lawn is perfect for lawn games. It's never...