A Playground for Adults

Best time to go: Summer

Created by Troy Campbell

Looking for a fun way to exercise outdoors? Check out the adult sized park on Santa Monica Beach. There are a variety of large rings, rope climbs, swings, bars, and the famed line of “Traveling Rings” (see example video here).

It’s gymnastically inclined, but anyone can enjoy swinging and jumping on the equipment. Whether you want to do swings, flips, walk on balance beams, or relive your childhood, this is your sanctuary. And don’t worry about expert people there making you feel awkward. The equipment is usually uncrowded and local folks are friendly. The park is located on the Southside of the pier.

You can also go on the Santa Monica Pier to the professional trapeze swing and either watch or do it yourself with a professional lesson.

Local Tripper’s Guide

Do’s

+On the rare chance that it is crowded or there is an event at Santa Monica’s Beach, you can travel down to Muscle Beach for a similar set up, but no traveling rings (at the cross street of N Venice and Neilson Way).

+Bring gloves if you have any, though they that are not necessary

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