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Demonstration Garden
Demonstration Garden
Located just southeast of the Lomita City Hall building and adjacent to the parking lot is the Demonstration Garden. The City’s Demonstration Garden was constructed with a grant from West Basin Municipal Water District and the use of matching city funds. The goal for the garden is to show a redesigned landscape utilizing efficient irrigation and drought tolerant plants in order to reduce water use and eliminate run-off. This garden has reduced water usage by over 70% and features plant identification signs for each type of plant. These plants are affordable and readily available at local nurseries.
Located across the street from the Lomita Railroad Museum, this 0.17 acre passive open space area contains two box car displays, picnic tables and park bench.
Hathaway Park
Hathaway Park
Located along Pennsylvania Avenue just north of Pacific Coast Highway, Hathaway Park is a 0.95 acre park which has a basketball court, picnic tables and children’s play area.
Irene Lewis Park
Irene Lewis Park
Located along 250th Street just east of Narbonne Avenue, Irene Lewis Park is a 0.60 acre passive open space adjacent to the Lomita Railroad Museum.
Takaishi Japanese Garden
Takaishi Japanese Garden
Located directly in front of Lomita City Hall, the Takaishi Japanese Garden was dedicated to Lomita’s sister city, Takaishi, Japan in 1986.
Lomita Park
Lomita Park
Located along Eshelman Avenue just north of Lomita Boulevard, Lomita Park is the City’s main park and is just over 7 acres in size. Lomita Park includes the following:
Tom Rico Center
- Gymnasium
- Community Room available for rent for private parties
Lomita Park – Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
- Softball Diamond
Outdoor Basketball Court- Multi-Purpose Field (Belba Field) for City Recreation Classes (Soccer and Football)
- Senior Walking Path including workout stations
- Children’s Play Areas including slides and swings
- Two Tennis Courts
- Three Picnic Shelters available for parties
Metro Park
Metro Park
Located at the terminus of Oak Street, south of Pacific Coast Highway, Metro Park is a 0.14 acre pocket park. This park is open from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily.
Veterans Park
Veterans Park
Located at 257th Street and Walnut Avenue just north of Pacific Coast Highway, Veterans Park is a 0.21 acre pocket park.
Louis and William J. Teuchert Park
Louis and William J. Teuchert Park
The City’s newest park Louis and William J. Teuchert Park was dedicated on April 25, 2017. Teuchert Park was made possible by the generous donation of Louis Teuchert, a long-time Lomita resident and a park grant from the LA County Park and Open Space District.
History of Teuchert Park
This all began in 2012 when Louis Teuchert contacted the City with an interest in donating this property to the City as part of his will. His original vision was to have this land utilized for a park or museum. Former Lomita Councilmember Jim Cole was instrumental in speaking with Louis at that time to ensure that his dream and wishes could become a reality.
Teuchert Park is also named in honor or Louis’ brother, Private First Class William Joseph Teuchert. William lost his life during the Korean War on August 27, 1951. This occurred during an almost 3 week battle where the Americans claimed a 2 mile by 3 mile area known as Bloody Ridge. Our side sustained 2,700 casualties. There were also an estimated 15,000 communist casualties. We can never thank them enough for what they have given, but we hope that this park stands as a reminder of the sacrifice and service of men like the Teuchert brothers.
