What are the park locations and hours?

The City of Gardena operates six parks throughout the community. Summer hours average from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Winter hours are from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Saturday from 10:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Some park hours may vary. A nominal fee is charged for baseball diamonds, picnic shelters, room rentals, sports fields and tennis courts. Click here for additional information regarding fees and programs is available on the City’s website or you may contact the Recreation Division at (310) 217-9537.Once again, that number is (310) 217-9537. If you would like to contact a specific park, below is the park listings:


  • Arthur Lee Johnson Memorial Park: (310) 217-9563, located at 1200 West 170th Street
  • Vincent Bell Park: (310) 217-9557, located at 14708 South Halldale Avenue
  • Freeman Park : (310) 217-9558, located at 2100 West 154th Place
  • Mas Fukai Park: (310) 217-9561, located at 15800 South Brighton Avenue
  • Paul Rowley Park: (310) 217-9562, located at 13220 South Van Ness Avenue
  • Edward L. Thornburg Park: (310) 217-9557, located at 2320 West 149th Street


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