Leon H Washington Park — Attraction in Huntington Park

Leon H. Washington Park serves as a valuable community hub in South LA, offering a variety of recreational amenities in a spacious, open setting. The park includes basketball courts, a swimming pool, a playground, and picnic areas, making it well-suited for families and active visitors.

The grounds are generally well-kept, and the open green space provides room for sports, gatherings, and casual relaxation. The onsite recreation center and seasonal programs help bring the local community together.

While the area can be busy during peak times, the park maintains a welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere. A solid choice for everyday recreation and community events in the Florence-Firestone...

It's ok to take a stroll in the day time. There's a lot of homeless folks there and closer to the recreation center there's a lot of parked cars who are smoking a lot and possibly drinking. On another note they do have a pool its opened to the public from 12:30-2:30pm free of charge all ages. It's good for those who live near by and trying to stay cool for the summer. Probably don't recommend to walk through there at night time. I'm just saying I'm not trying...

I grew up here and honestly the park has it's ups and down. It's pretty safe majority of the time, but for my girls out there who plan to walk or exercise here, please make sure you're not alone or walk to the front of the park near the bus stops and metro. That area is full of drunk guys and is not safe later on in the day! The rest of the park you will always find someone walking or playing with their kids, and the soccer area is always full of...