Gibson Mariposa Park
El Monte, CA
Free
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.4(466 Google reviews)
What parents say
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Reviewers describe a small, quiet butterfly-themed park with murals, a summer splash pad, a modern playground, grills, tables and restrooms. The skate park with its bowl is the draw for older children, though skaters note there is little for a beginner. Playground equipment is limited.
This neighborhood gem grew out of a letter-writing campaign by local fifth-graders and is themed around butterflies, with native plantings, a playhouse structure, and an educational kiosk. The big draw for kids is the summer splash pad, so bring towels and a change of clothes on hot days. Basketball half-courts and shaded tables make it easy to stretch into a whole afternoon.
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4140 Gibson Rd, El Monte, CA 91731, USA
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What visitors say
- Buttee Creative★★★★★
Our everyday go to park!! My pup Marley loves her daily walks here. Gorgeous butterfly park with outstanding mural art work. You can definitely feel a sense of peace, serenity and love here. The butterfly hike is adorable! The skate park is very cool although I don’t skate ☺️
11 months ago
- Shubo Jiang★★★★★
Quiet park, not a lot of playground items, but the environment is very nice. They also have splash pad during summer. And skating area. Overall, a nice little gem.
3 months ago
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