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
- The Learning Garden, a communal spot to learn and acquire gardening skills, and grow citrus, herbs and vegetables
- 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
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This July 2017, discover all the wonderful parks the city
has to offer by getting outside for Park and Recreation Month. A variety of fun
activities are planned for residents of all ages and abilities in celebration
of all the ways parks and recreation has the power to transform our daily lives
and wellbeing. #SaMoParks
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Gardening 101 at the
Learning Garden (limited capacity)
Sunday, July 16,
9am-11am, FREE
Enjoy Four (4) 30-Minute Gardening 101 discussions, ranging in topics from seasonal produce to composting to container gardening. Sessions start every 30 minutes beginning at 9am. All attendees will receive a planting pot, soil and seeds to get started. Materials are limited. RSVP at gardens@smgov.net
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