Shamel Park

glenda cortner 3 months ago

Beautifully maintained grounds. The graffiti guy came around to check and clean, it was great to see the care they put into the park. Bathrooms are very clean, well stocked.

Nova Carpenter 5 months ago

Arrived here for self care therapy and was visually harassed by opposing forces. As I proceed to burn therapy I notice no one else in the entire park is Black (opposing forces). I have on a Selena t-shirt and long braids minding my business. The idea of burn therapy is to get rid of the heavy things that weigh you down. They have bbq grills for this. I don't recommend getting plastered and setting things on fire. Something about fire is so cleansing and no I don't think I'm an arsonist just someone whose been through alot and came up with my own way of releasing and decompression. It's a helluva lot better than taking anger out on strangers. I don't drink or smoke so this was truly a cleansing and healing experience. I get the dirty looks, its not normal to see a Black woman healing out loud. I'm persecuted daily for not playing the game that I never knew about. May this serve as a responsible yet dynamic and unapologetic way to heal openly. Happy Birthday Selena 🎂

MJinSOCAL 3 years ago

It’s a nice park, on the smaller side… has a playground, tennis courts, ball field, and pool. The playground has three sections one for little kids 2-5, another for 6+, and a sand box area. The 2-5 year old playground was great my 2 year-old loved it. The slides were not too steep or fast and she could climb up almost all the parts by herself. They had two swings for little ones too. There was also a large area of tables with a covering, perfect for birthday parties or events. The tennis courts are in good shape. There are two courts here at Shamel Park and there are lights so you can play at night too. I think they are on a timer, but I’m not sure what the hours are. The pool is a pretty good size with lanes and flags and all. We’ve had our kids in swim lessons here through the city which has been really good. It’s got a nice big area that is chest-high perfect for kids to play in. It’s also heated from solar, so it feels great. They have a little pool for tiny kids to enjoy too. Although, a recent post from the city said they don’t have recreational swimming at this park. They have bathrooms with changing area and showers to use before or after swimming. The park is in good s

Jim Au 4 years ago

I came here for a public, family-friendly protest rally. The park was just right for this activity, attended by around 200+, many of which were families with kids. My friend who invited me to the event passed out free ice cream, and this added to the sense of festivity and patriotism among the diverse set of participants. The park proved to be more than adequate to host such an event. Ample parking, and easy freeway access. Looks like they have some decent tennis courts.

Julissa M Edited 3 years ago

Love this park because they offer several sport options for kids, youth, and adults like swimming, baseball, and tennis. It has a nice playground. Nice trees and green areas to exercise, walk or run.