Wilson Park has softball fields, a farmers market, pickleball courts and a splash pad—but tucked among all those familiar attractions is something considerably more unusual.

The Annenberg Tree House is a massive 2,500-square-foot wooden tree house designed so children and adults of varying physical abilities can explore it together.

And it has an impressive distinction: Discover Torrance identifies it as the first universally accessible tree house in a public space in California.

Instead of requiring visitors to climb ladders or navigate narrow platforms, the structure was designed to provide an elevated tree-house experience to people who might otherwise be unable to enjoy one.

The project was made possible through a donation from the Annenberg Foundation, and Torrance was selected in part because of the city’s community programs, diversity and support for people with physical challenges.

The result is a surprisingly large wooden structure with elevated views across Wilson Park.

It's especially easy to overlook because Wilson Park has so many better-known attractions. Residents may visit for the farmers market, a ballgame or Summer Nights and never realize that one of California's more unusual accessible recreation features is only a short walk away.

Where: Charles H. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd.
Park Hours: Daily, 6 a.m.–10 p.m.

Article Link: Discover the Wilson Park Annenberg Tree House