Outdoors
Parks in Downey
16 parks, 10 with playgrounds and 1 dog park inside the city limits.
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Compare parks with additional visiting information here. If an amenity is not listed, check with the park before your visit.
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Furman Park
- Address
- 10419 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90241
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Amenities
- Activity room
- Ball diamonds
- Outdoor fitness equipment
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Tennis courts
- Walking trail
Reservation details
The activity room, athletic fields and ball diamonds can be reserved.
Downey municipal Furman Park ↗Park map ↗
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Rio San Gabriel Park
- Address
- 9612 Ardine Street, Downey, CA 90241
- Access
- Ball diamonds are available first come, first served.
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Amenities
- Ball diamonds
- Basketball court
- Dog park
- Picnic shelters
- Play area
Downey municipal Rio San Gabriel Park ↗Park map ↗
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David R. Gafin Dog Park
- Address
- Southeast section of Rio San Gabriel Park, 9612 Ardine Street, Downey, CA 90241
- Access
- The small-dog section is limited to dogs no taller than 15 inches at the shoulder.
- Amenities
- Fenced dog run
- Two separate dog sections
Rules to know
- Dogs must be off leash inside the dog park.
- A responsible person may bring no more than two dogs at once.
- Pick up and properly dispose of dog waste.
- Dogs younger than four months are prohibited.
Downey municipal Rio San Gabriel Park ↗Park map ↗
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Furman Park
Brookshire Children's Park
Independence Park
Rio San Gabriel Park
Apollo Park
Crawford Park
David R. Gafin Dog Park
Dennis the Menace Park
Wilderness Park
Treasure Island Park
Golden Park
Discovery Sports Complex
Temple Park
Botanical Gardens
Bench
Rancho Los Amigos Sports Center
Parks, playgrounds and dog parks mapped inside the Downey city limits, checked October 9, 2026. Amenities are as mapped by volunteers and may be incomplete; check posted rules and hours. Data: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Questions
How many parks are in Downey?
This guide lists 16 named parks, playgrounds and dog parks inside the Downey city limits, from OpenStreetMap (checked October 9, 2026). Small pocket parks and school grounds may be missing.
Which Downey parks have playgrounds?
10 places have a mapped playground, including Furman Park, Brookshire Children's Park, Independence Park, Rio San Gabriel Park, Apollo Park.
Where are the dog parks in Downey?
David R. Gafin Dog Park. Check posted rules and hours before you go.
Are these parks open now?
This is a map-based list, not live status. Hours, closures and amenities can change; check the city parks department or posted signs.