Columbia Park
Columbia Park Map
About Columbia Park in Torrance
Columbia Park, formally known as Columbia Regional Park, is a 52-acre recreational urban park located in the city of Torrance, southern Los Angeles County, California. Conceived in 1970 and opened in 1983, the park was designed by Paul Saito, who received an achievement award for its design and installation in 1985.
The park offers a variety of recreational facilities and natural spaces for community use. It features large grassy expanses and walking paths, providing ample room for outdoor activities and relaxation. A notable feature is the 1.32-mile walking path, which is divided into two sections: a 0.75-mile west section and a 0.57-mile east section, separated by a fence line east of the main soccer field. Additionally, the park includes a jog path that serves as a 2.9-mile exercise trail and competitive cross-country running course.
Columbia Park is home to several sports facilities, catering to various athletic interests. The park's soccer fields are heavily used and equipped with lights for night play. In addition to soccer, the park accommodates other sports such as baseball and roller hockey.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Columbia Park. It features a Community Garden that provides planting beds for residents, serving as one of twelve county-operated Smart Gardening Centers in the region. The park is also home to the Home Garden Learning Center and functions as a backyard composting demonstration center provided by Los Angeles County.
An interesting historical note about Columbia Park is its proximity to an ExxonMobil oil refinery. The park includes a 494-foot radio antenna that services the Los Angeles all-news radio station KNX (AM), as well as 120-foot-high electrical line towers supporting 220,000-volt electrical lines maintained by Southern California Edison.
In the southwest corner of the park, visitors can find a sculpture entitled "Fujimihara," donated by Standard Brands Paint Company in Torrance in 1983. This public artwork adds a cultural element to the park's landscape.
