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Playgrounds in Downey

10 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.

Playground map

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Within 2 miles of downtown (9)

2 to 5 miles (1)

From OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026. Equipment, shade and restrooms vary; check the city parks department for closures and renovations.

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View southwest along the Los Angeles River and Interstate 710 towards the Port of Long Beach in southern Los Angeles County
2021-10-05 14 20 03 View southwest along the Los Angeles River and Interstate 710 towards the Port of Long Beach in southern Los Angeles County, California from an airplane heading toward Los Angeles International AirportFamartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
The oldest operating McDonald's restaurant was the third one built, opening in 1953. It is located at 10207 Lakewood Blvd. at
The oldest operating McDonald's restaurant was the third one built, opening in 1953. It is located at 10207 Lakewood Blvd. at Florence Ave. in Downey, California (cropped)Piewug · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Questions

How many playgrounds are in Downey?

10 parks in Downey have a playground mapped in OpenStreetMap (checked October 2026). School playgrounds and private play areas aren’t included.

Which playground is closest to downtown Downey?

Furman Park, about 1 miles from downtown, followed by Brookshire Children's Park (1.4 mi).

What can kids do in Downey on a rainy or hot day?

Try kids and family events, and library story times on the events calendar.

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