36,000
$286,000
3.9 square miles
$1,706,000
Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden is a non-profit public education organization dedicated to promoting Earth-friendly gardening techniques, encouraging the use of drought-tolerant plants including California natives, and conserving our natural resources.
MBBG mission statement:
We promote Earth-friendly gardening for the conservation of water, wildlife and the well-being of our community.
ne of the newest parks in the City, this property is owned by TRW, which is located adjacent to the property, and is leased to the City. Encompassing just over 7.5 acres, this park is a favorite spot for young children's birthday parties and family gatherings. Facilities in the park include a full-size baseball field, a turf soccer field, two outdoor basketball courts, an exercise area, picnic tables, children's play areas and a small recreation activity building. The building is used for classes, meetings and social gatherings. The park also includes a four-court indoor racquetball building open to the public and privately operated by Pay-N-Play Company of America.
It also has a covered, non-reservable structure which can be used for picnicking or recreation. An adjacent picnic area can accommodate about 50 people and includes eight picnic tables and three barbecues. Restrooms and drinking fountains are also available in this park. Ample parking is available in a lot which borders the site along Marine Avenue.