"Pick-Up Food Options: Little Kingston Jamaican, Simply Wholesome, Jerusalem Chicken Between the grassy picnic areas, basketball courts, fitness centers, playgrounds, softball fields, barbecue pits, gazebos, and an amphitheater, the question isn’t, “What is there to do at Ladera Park?” It’s “Am I developing romantic feelings towards a public recreation center?” Probably. With its 16 sprawling acres and family-friendly atmosphere, this massive Park-Windsor Hills park is an ideal place to grab lunch with a friend, go for a long walk, or introduce your roommate to your latest board game obsession. " - brant cox, arden shore