Tom C.
7/21/2021
Somehow this park is both a San Gabriel Valley institution and one of its best kept secrets. It's definitely worth checking out if you have kids, or want to pretend you're a kid on TikTok. This...
La Laguna Playground
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300 W Wells St
San Gabriel, CA 91776
Vincent Lugo Park, also known as La Laguna de San Gabriel, is a unique playground in San Gabriel, California, featuring the imaginative concrete artworks of Mexican artist Benjamin Dominguez. The park, which has been a beloved community spot since the 1960s, showcases fantastical sculptures of sea monsters, dragons, and various sea creatures, transforming typical playground equipment into a whimsical artistic experience for children and families.
Restored and preserved by the Friends of La Laguna, these iconic structures have become a significant cultural landmark, earning a spot on the California Registrar of Historical Places in 2009. Today, the park not only serves as a place for play but also as a canvas for imagination, where visitors can engage in creative role-playing amid Dominguez's intricate designs.
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Roll N.
1/4/2026
We've been to this park a few times, it's hit or miss with the crowd. One major concern is that the structures are all made of cement so prepare for some injuries. It's also all sand so that might...
Vivian C.
10/7/2025
We found the Laguna de San Gabriel beyond the ballfield at Vincent Lugo Park, just by the covered picnic tables. Colorful and cool looking.
Lily V.
4/9/2024
It has been quite a while since I've been to this playground. I used to play here as a little kid with my siblings more than two decades ago! I remember there was only a few slides shaped like...
Jamie Y.
2/19/2025
Nice park with friendly vibes. Maintenance could be better but overall nice place to take a walk.
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