Walnut Park is a small, pleasant community located near Huntington Park in Los Angeles County. Residents enjoy friendly neighborhoods, an abundance of recreation opportunities, beautiful parks, and many shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Conveniently located near freeways the community is a popular bedroom community for commuters.

The community consists of lovely neighborhoods with homes nestled on well-manicured green lawns surrounded by palm trees and giant oaks. Locals enjoy this oasis from the pressure of life and host cookouts in the backyard, lounge on the shaded patio, or take the family dog for a evening walk. There are also attractive condominium communities with units of varying sizes, lushly landscaped surroundings, and amenities for residents. Potential buyers will find affordable homes in a variety of styles, sizes, and environments.

There are twelve elementary schools, three middle schools and three high schools in the region. The Los Angeles Unified School District oversees the schools in this region. There are also two elementary private schools and a private high school are also an option.

Residents enjoy a number of wonderful parks that provide recreation and relaxation in lush green space. One large 23 acre park has a recreation center with meeting rooms, a gymnasium, a weight room, and indoor basketball and volleyball courts. There are outdoor basketball and tennis courts, baseball diamonds, a soccer field, and a skate park. Visitors can pick from a number of picnic areas with grills while kids can romp on one of the two playgrounds. The park also sponsors a tiny tots program and a summer youth program. Another smaller park has a recreation center, a popular splash pad, two basketball courts, and a playground. This park also sponsors a tiny tot program, a summer youth program, and an after school youth program. A senior citizen park provides picnic shelters with grills, benches and electricity as well as horseshoe pits. There are also a number of pocket parks throughout the city that offer lovely picnic spaces and playgrounds.

In addition to the parks there is an executive par 3 golf course and a bowling alley in the town. Within ten miles of the community there are many great opportunities. Visit the California Science with exciting and interactive exhibits, or the Natural History of Los Angeles that houses an extensive and valuable collection of natural and cultural artifacts. The Grammy Museum, Wilson Skate Park, and the Montebello Barnyard Zoo with pony rides, a petting zoo, picnic area and playground are other options.

Shopping, dining, and entertainment options abound in nearby Huntington Park. It is home to many restaurants and cafes. When deciding to dine out you will be easily find the type of food and experience that you want. There is fine dining, diners, coffee shops, ice cream parlors, bakeries, and fast food establishments. Shoppers will find many department stores, specialty shops and boutiques. Take a walk and browse the shops on Pacific Boulevard or visit the Alameda Shopping Center for a day of fun and good food. When looking for nightlife you will find a variety of venues such as theaters, bars, and night clubs for an evening out.

Walnut Park offers residents a comfortable and convenient community to live and play. Enjoy a lovely picnic in your backyard, visit a beautiful local park, or visit a nearby attraction. Relax in the knowledge that shopping, dining, and entertainment choices are plentiful and nearby. For those who live here it is a welcoming haven with everything you need at hand.