9125 Arlington Ave, Downey, CA 90240
Hours: Monday-Sunday (8 AM-7 PM)
Restrooms? Yes. Adjacent to the playground
Playground Surface: Rubber
Parking Lot? Yes. Big dedicated lot with plenty of spaces
Gated/Fenced? No. Park is situated away from any main roads or streets
Overview
Located in the city of Downey, and less than a 15 minute drive to Knotts Berry Farm, Dennis the Menace Park is a great place to spend the afternoon with the family. There are two rather famous Dennis the Menace Parks. One being in Midland, Texas and the other being in Monterey, California, which is the one most Californians are familiar with. While this version in Downey is not as spectacular as either of those, it is still a cool park worth visiting.
The main attraction of the playground is a castle and small pirate ship. Kids will have a good time here. While there are no ball fields or basketball courts there is a lot of lawn area to run and tons of trees to sit under and relax. There are plenty of spots for picnicking here, with lots of picnic tables. The parking area is secured and locked promptly upon closing each day. My only real gripe about this park would be that it backs up to the main highway and the traffic noise can be a little noisy. Overall, we found this to be a very enjoyable park with a great playground.
Features
Pirate Ship and Castle Playground (Kids Ages 5-12 Years Old)
- 2 bench swings and 2 baby (bucket) swings
- Multiple rock walls on castle structure, swinging bridge and multiple climbing ladders
Toddler Clubhouse Play Area (Kids Ages 2-5 Years Old)
- Clubhouse and tunnel crawler
- Green jeep kids can play in and plastic dinosaurs they can climb on
Other Amenities
- Tons of open lawn space with nice trees providing shade and resting spots
- Covered picnic shelter with picnic tables and barbecues
- Parking lot is secured and locked promptly upon the park closing each day
May 26, 2022
