The small city of Maywood, California is located in southeast Los Angeles County. The community offers friendly neighborhoods, beautiful parks for recreation and relaxation, and convenient amenities. While many residents work at nearby factories commuters also find Maywood a convenient place. There is easy access to Interstate 710 and a number of rail services run through the west and north side of the city. They include two local lines, two rapid lines, and a shuttle line. Additionally, The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority oversees bus service to the community.

Communities consist of single and multiple family homes. Potential residents will find affordable homes in quaint neighborhoods with well-maintained lawns and lovely tree lined streets. The city also boasts a beautiful 55 and over community. Residents enjoy well-appointed villas, extensive outdoor walkways, lush gardens courtyards, and patios, and indoor social, recreation, and exercise facilities.

The Los Angeles Unified School District oversees the education needs of this community. There are five elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. There are a number of private schools also available. One private schools is open to grades kindergarten through 12, another has classes for first through 12, and a third includes kindergarten through eighth.

Residents can enjoy recreation and relaxation at a number of local parks. Both large parks and pocket parks offer beautifully landscaped green space for rest and activities. There are picnic areas, playgrounds, swimming pools, baseball fields, basketball courts, and soccer fields. Indoor facilities include classrooms, gymnasiums, pools, and basketball courts. Those who like to hike and bike will find a well maintained path that runs through the town and along the Los Angeles River. This scenic trail is 40 miles long and connects Griffith Park to Long Beach. Many more hiking and biking trails are nearby. Participants will find paths that feature waterfalls and lush natural landscaping and others that wind through local canyons that provide challenging trails and scenic vistas. Take guests for a four mile hike at Griffith Park that rewards walkers with great views of the Hollywood sign.

Locals shopping needs are easily met with local grocery markets, hardware stores, and drug stores. There are a number of nearby shopping malls for a day of browsing stores and boutiques and enjoying a bite at a quaint eatery. Local restaurants and cafes offer a variety of food choices and a myriad of dining choices are located nearby.

The convenient location of Maywood provides locals with easy access to not just shopping and dining opportunities but to a vast number of entertainment options as well. Amusement parks, theaters, museums, and eclectic nightlife are just a short drive from the community. Residents can easily take advantage of whatever activity they are prefer.

The community of Maywood has lovely neighborhoods, convenient amenities, and beautiful local parks. In addition to the local recreation options many nearby parks offer wonderful hiking and biking opportunities. Conveniently located in southeast Los Angeles County residents of Maywood can take advantage of the best that southern California has to offer.