Ishihara Park

Address: 2909 Exposition Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404 (Get Directions)

About:
Opened to the public in February 2017, Ishihara Park is a linear community park named after George Ishihara, a local resident who fought in the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War ll. The 2.35 acre park site was formerly used as a parking lot and site for utility buildings. With the construction of a new Metro maintenance facility across from a residential neighborhood, the park in intended to provide a visual and environmental shield for the nearby residents from the facility and its active rail operations. 

Amenities

• Outdoor "garden rooms" or areas for exercise, discovery play and group gatherings
• Accessible play and exercise equipment (playground includes swing, teeter-totter, merry-go-round, sand area and sculptural boulder)
• The Learning Garden, a communal spot to learn and acquire gardening skills, and grow citrus, herbs and vegetables. Communal gardening programs available.
• BBQ grills and picnic tables
• Bike track and natural log play for kids
• Free City Wi-Fi

Learning Garden
To get involved or volunteer at the Learning Garden, contact our Community Garden Specialist by phone at 310-458-8300