Parks in Signal Hill California

Parks in Signal Hill

Calbrisas Park

Location: This Park was dedicated on January 8, 2005 and is in
the center of Las Brisas, a neighborhood that has recently been rejuvenated.

Amenities: Two playgrounds, a basketball court, three picnic spots
complete with tables and barbeques (one handicapped accessible) and an open
field area.

Discovery Well Park

Location: 4.9 acres of park located at Hill Street and Temple
Avenue at 2200 Temple. General theme celebrates the areas oil history and
benefits from scenic views.

Amenities: A playground, two picnic site shelters, a half
basketball court, and a community center that can seat 35 for dinner or 50 for a
theatrical show. This park also features decorative stone benches, trails
inside the park and several connecting trails to other areas, a public area for
art display, an Amphitheater and a Ball Wall. If you would like to reserve your
next event call Community Services at (562) 989-7330.

Hillbrook Park

Location: Dedicated on November 15, 1986, this ½ acre park has
a soothing pond and cascading stream. The park is located on Temple Avenue at
1865 Temple and is bordered by Wall Street. This highly planned park was
designed for recreation and enjoys panoramic ocean views.

Amenities: Area with play equipment, six picnic tables (one
covered), four barbeques, a pond and brook. The park is handicapped accessible,
aquatic plants and animals and quiet spaces to relax and take in the warm ocean
landscape.

Hilltop Park

Location: This magnificent 3.2 acre park was dedicated on
February 6, 1999 and is located at 2351 Dawson. Hilltop Park was designed to
bring together the oil history of the area and the breathtaking 360 degree
sights, by the Long Beach architect, Jon Cicchetti and his team. The coastline
of the Pacific can be viewed starting with Huntington Beach and panning across
to the peninsula of Palos Verdes in Long Beach. Most of the year you can also
see the Hollywood sign, downtown Los Angeles, Catalina Island and Santa Monica
Mountains.

Amenities: Four picnic spots (two are covered) and a 1.2 million
gallon submerged water reservoir. Getting married? You can have your wedding
here from dawn to dusk with a permit. The unique attraction for this park is
John Cicchetti´s unique art piece made up of a mist tower and the three walls
that are freestanding and have windows which frame the best views from the parks
perspective. The mist tower pays tribute to the early Indians´ smoke signals
and the walls frame and explain to visitors the stunning views of Huntington
Beach, the Queen Mary in Long Beach and Los Angeles.

Panorama Promenade

Location: A walking trail along the area of Signal
Hill known as the northern rim that links Discovery Park to Hilltop Park. The
goal of this project was to make sure the gorgeous views are never hidden and to
connect the surrounding neighborhoods walk trails.

Amenities:
The core is a one mile loop trail, many connecting trails, benches and stone
seats, public art sites including six historic interpretive panels, drinking
fountains, trash and pet waste locations, handicapped accessibility and exercise
stations that provide an enthusiastic workout.

Raymond Arbor Park

Location: You will walk into serenity when you enter this park
located on the Hill. It was dedicated on March 15, 2003 and is committed to
peaceful surroundings.

Amenities: Playground equipment positioned on a rubberized surface
and is handicapped accessible, picnic table, benches, decorative fencing, an
arbor and a fountain. Stop by and benefit from the peacefulness of the
surroundings.

Reservoir Park

Location: This 2.7 acre park and 4.7 million gallon reservoir
is located at 3315 Gundry Avenue.

Amenities: Children´s play equipment, five picnic tables
(uncovered), restrooms, and a large open grassy field. Jumpers and bouncers are
allowed only by permit in the park. Interested in a permit? Call (562)
989-7330 for Community Services.

Signal Hill Park

Location: This diverse 10 acre park is located at 1780 East
Hill Street.

Amenities: Playground, eight picnic tables (four covered), five
small shelters, restrooms, two lighted courts for basketball, a ball wall,
horseshoe pits, barbeques and an amphitheatre.

Sunset View Park

Location: The SW corner of Hill Street and Skyline Drive at
2300 Skyline Drive is home to this viewing park. It was uniquely architected to
include a solar calendar.

Amenities: This Park is especially dramatic at sunset. There is a
beautiful art piece depicting the planets orbiting the sun and a set of columns
that work as a solar calendar. On the days of the Spring and Fall equinox as
well as the Summer and Winter solstices the sunset will cast its shadow on the
chief column. Visit the park and experience this spectacular
sight.

Temple View Park

Location: This park and 1.38 million gallon reservoir is
located at 2271 Temple Avenue in Signal Hill.

Amenities: Benches are provided so you can enjoy the
impressive south and east views.

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Posted on January 31, 2008 by Laurie Manny