# Shaded playgrounds and parks in Los Angeles

Playgrounds and parks in Los Angeles with shade, for a hot afternoon. 11 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-28, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Bill Rosendahl Del Rey Park (Glen Alla Park)](https://ourplayday.com/places/bill-rosendahl-del-rey-park-glen-alla-park-los-angeles) (playground, Los Angeles). A little hill for rolling down, plus climbing and swings. Picnic under the big old trees after. Has: shade.
2. [Pan Pacific Park central inclusive playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/pan-pacific-park-central-inclusive-playground-los-angeles) (playground, Los Angeles). Much of the play is at ground level, so kids who use wheelchairs or walkers play right alongside the rest. Has: shade.
3. [Patton Street Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/patton-street-park-los-angeles) (playground, Los Angeles). Gated, with a pirate ship to climb and a fast metal slide set into the hill. Shady picnic tables above for you. Has: shade.
4. [Vista Hermosa Natural Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/vista-hermosa-natural-park-los-angeles) (playground, Los Angeles). A slide built into the hillside, a stream and easy trails, and one of the best skyline views around. Has: shade.
5. [Aidan's Place at Westwood Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/aidan-s-place-at-westwood-recreation-center-los-angeles) (playground, Los Angeles). A miniature city to climb through, from a plane to a freeway, with enough room that bigger kids can roam. Has: shade.
6. [Holmby Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/holmby-park-los-angeles) (playground, Los Angeles). A gated play space with rope tunnels and slides, and big lawns just outside the gate for a long run. Has: shade.
7. [The Broad](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-broad-los-angeles) (museum, Los Angeles). A scavenger hunt for kids (finish it for a prize), a quiet room for sensory breaks and a kids' audio tour read by LeVar Burton. Has: shade.
8. [The Original Farmers Market](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-original-farmers-market-los-angeles) (attraction, Los Angeles). Food stalls so everyone eats something different, then an old toy shop, a sticker store and donuts to wander through after. Has: shade.
9. [Grand Hope Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/grand-hope-park-los-angeles) (playground, Los Angeles). A landscaped pocket park with a little playground, lawns and a mosaic clock tower. A quiet break between the office towers. Has: shade.
10. [De Longpre Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/de-longpre-park-los-angeles) (playground, Los Angeles). A small park with a slide and swings under big shade trees. Has: shade.
11. [Echo Park Lake Swan Boats](https://ourplayday.com/places/echo-park-lake-swan-boats-los-angeles) (park, Los Angeles). Pedal a swan boat past the lotus beds with the skyline behind you. Every rider gets a life vest, and after dark the boats light up. Has: shade.

## Other lists for Los Angeles

- [High chairs](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/los-angeles/with-high-chairs) (16)
- [Changing tables](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/los-angeles/with-changing-tables) (12)
- [Kids' menu](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/los-angeles/with-kids-menu) (5)
- [Wheelchair accessible](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/los-angeles/wheelchair-accessible) (42)
- [Pool](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/los-angeles/with-a-pool) (8)
- [Connecting rooms](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/los-angeles/with-connecting-rooms) (3)
- [Fridge in the room](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/los-angeles/with-a-fridge) (4)
- [Separate bedroom](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/los-angeles/with-a-separate-bedroom) (9)
- [Restrooms](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/los-angeles/with-restrooms) (17)
- [Free](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/los-angeles/free-to-visit) (26)
- [Water play](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/los-angeles/with-water-play) (14)
- [Order at the counter](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/los-angeles/order-at-the-counter) (11)

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/los-angeles/with-shade. All of Los Angeles: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/los-angeles