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Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve
Gardena, CA
Free
By Simir Shah
This 8-acre willow wetland sits next to Johnson Park, and the city runs environmental education and stewardship programs there. It isn't open daily, so confirm access before you go. The Friends group celebrates its 20th anniversary on Nov 8, 2026 at the Nakaoka Community Center.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
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South Bay depth 2026Nature preserve
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Nearby places
Arthur Johnson ParkGardena · Parks & Hiking<1 miGardena Buddhist Church Obon FestivalGardena · Arts & Culture<1 miKen Nakaoka Community CenterGardena · Arts & Culture<1 miGardena Mayme Dear Library (LA County Library)Gardena · Museums & Learning<1 miGardena BowlGardena · Indoor Play<1 miMas Fukai ParkGardena · Parks & Hiking<1 mi
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Eat nearby in Gardena
- Sushi I-NabaAsian · $$
- Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata RamenAsian · $
- Gardena Bowl Coffee ShopComfort & BBQ · $
- Uncle Mac's KitchenBurgers & American · $$