Tongva Park facts for kids
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Tongva Park is a beautiful park in Santa Monica, California. It covers about 6.2 acres, which is like having more than four football fields! The park gets its name from the Tongva people. They are the original people who lived in the Los Angeles area for thousands of years. You can find the park just south of Colorado Avenue, between Ocean Avenue and Main Street.
This amazing park has lots of fun things to do. There's an amphitheater for shows and a cool playground. You can explore a lovely garden and see pretty fountains. There are also picnic areas where you can eat snacks and clean restrooms. From a special spot, you can enjoy fantastic views of the Pacific Ocean and the famous Santa Monica Pier.
Meet the Famous Trees!
Tongva Park is home to some very special trees. One of them is called "Morty." Morty is a huge Moreton Bay Fig Tree. Another group of trees is known as the "Three Amigos." These are three giant Rusty Fig trees. Each of these trees weighs more than 100 tons! Imagine how big that is.
The "Three Amigos" have an interesting story. They were moved about 550 feet from their old spot. Workers carefully replanted them in the park. It was a big job to move such massive trees!
Park Rules and History
To keep the park nice for everyone, there are some rules. For example, a rule in Santa Monica says you cannot smoke in any city park. This helps keep the air clean and the park safe for all visitors.
Tongva Park officially opened on October 13, 2013. Since then, it has been a popular spot for both locals and visitors to enjoy nature and relax by the ocean.
External links
- Official website: http://tongvapark.smgov.net/ maintained by the City of Santa Monica
- Project page at James Corner Field Operations
