The Nature-Themed Playground In Southern California That’s Oh-So Special

When you live in the city, a beautiful park is a great place to get away for a bit and enjoy nature. If you have little ones, that park better have a playground in it, right? Well, there are plenty of those in the Golden State's towns and cities, but a few of them are truly unique. This cool playground in Southern California is definitely one of a kind and has a nature theme that is fun for kids of all ages.

The fun nature-themed playground is part of the gorgeous Vista Hermosa Natural Park in the heart of Los Angeles.

Parents will find the children's playground in this area is full of large natural rocks, great for kids to climb and scramble over without being too far off the ground.

The area is beautifully landscaped and has many trees and benches for parents to sit nearby and watch kids play.

This giant turtle seems to emerge from the rocks. The shapes in his shell, head, and arms are designed for even young children to safely climb, sit, play, and slide.

No playground is complete without a slide. Near the turtle is a stone slide, accessed by a set of steps built into the rocks behind.

Everything in the playground is designed to be a gentle part of the natural landscape.

A giant snake slithers through a large section of the playground. Kids love to scramble over and slide off of the long sections that rise from the ground.

Clearly everything in the park celebrates nature. Even the water fountains are made of stone to fit into their surroundings.

Shaded picnic areas throughout the park are perfect for families to take a play break and have some lunch.

Vista Hermosa Park also provides some amazing views of the downtown Los Angeles skyline.

The entire park is gated and is open from sunrise to sunset.

We think this unusual nature-themed playground is pretty cool. What do you think? What is your favorite playground in Southern California? You can find more information about Vista Hermosa Natural Park on the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority website. Want to discover more awesome playgrounds in Southern California? Check out this article to discover seven of them.