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John Anson Ford Park is Bell Gardens' recreation campus

John Anson Ford Park is a major recreation node for Bell Gardens. The city ties sports programs to Ford Park and lists activities for young children, adults, and seniors. The park area also connects to the golf course, Sports Center, youth sports, adult sports, golf programs, and gym use.

The aquatics center project adds another layer. The city tracks a Ford Park Regional Aquatics Center with public funding sources and a large project budget. That makes the park a current recreation place and an investment area to watch.

Check the city before assuming what is open. A gym drop-in time, sports field, golf program, swim schedule, or construction milestone can change. Ford Park is the anchor; the active-use details need current confirmation.

The aquatics project is also a good example of how park notes can point forward without promising too much. The city page tells readers what is being built and where to check next.

Where to see it

John Anson Ford Park and Bell Gardens recreation pages. Check city updates for sports, gym, golf, aquatics, and project status.

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Reviewed July 1, 2026

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