About The City of South Gate

South Gate California

The City of South Gate is located in the heart of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. South Gate is a suburb of Los Angeles and is a busy, urban community consisting of residential, commercial, and industrial development spread over 7.4 square miles. It is currently ranked the 73rd largest city in California and 17th largest in Los Angeles County with a population of 98,633. South Gate is known for its outstanding city services, remarkable parks and recreation facilities, and family-friendly environment.

Accessibility

South Gate was incorporated on January 20, 1923. The city is located along the 710 Freeway with close access to the 105 and 5 Freeways. South Gate is located 20 miles north of the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, 7 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, and 13 miles east of the Los Angeles International Airport, making it an ideal location for residents in the Los Angeles County area, and a main thoroughfare for regional, national, and global transportation and trade for businesses.

Local Government

South Gate has a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council consists of five persons elected at-large by the residents of South Gate. These Council members serve a four-year term and establish the governing policies and procedures for the city. The Mayor and Vice Mayor is selected on an annual, rotating basis from among the Council Members.

Departments

The City of South Gate has a City Manager that’s appointed by the Council. It is the job of the City Manager to carry out the Council’s policies and ensure that the community is served in a responsive manner. They are responsible for oversight of all City operations and the delivery of public services. To do this the City Manager works closely with all of the City’s departments.

City Parks

South Gate operates 9 parks that total nearly 170 acres. The city’s largest park, South Gate Park, houses the main recreational facilities and community programs for residents and the public.

South Gate Park covers a total of 96.8 acres (392,000 m²), and is the largest park within the city limits. This park is used to carry out most of the Parks and Recreation Department’s community programs. There are a total of six different facilities at this park, some of which can be rented out for a variety of events. These facilities include the Municipal Auditorium, Girls Club House, 9-hole Par 3 Golf Course, Senior Recreation Center, Swim Stadium, and Sports Center. The site also features athletic fields, outdoor basketball courts, two playgrounds, tennis courts, a skate park, several shaded areas for picnics, and a Jr. Hockey Rink. The park closes at 10:00 pm.
Hollydale Regional Park covers 56.0 acres (227,000 m²), has a playground, tennis courts, a baseball field, soccer fields, a picnic area (groups of 50+ by reservation only), and an Equestrian Center that is also available for rent. The park closes at sunset.
Cesar Chavez Park covers 9.0 acres (36,000 m²), has two playgrounds and a pergola. No reservation is needed for picnics. The park closes at sunset.
Circle Park covers 4.0 acres (16,000 m²), and is a neighborhood park. It has a small playground, a ball field and a grass area. The park closes at sunset.
Hollydale Community Park covers 2.2 acres (8,900 m²), it has a playground, outdoor basketball courts, and a Community Center. The park closes at 10:00pm.
State Street Park covers 0.8 acres (3,200 m²) and only has a grass fields. is a neighborhood park, No reservation needed for picnics. The park closes at sunset.
Gardendale Tot Lot covers 0.45 acres (1,800 m²), and is a neighborhood park. It has a playground and a small grass area. The park closes at sunset.
Triangle Park covers 0.3 acres (1,200 m²), has a pergola, a seating area, a bike rack, and a drinking fountain. The park closes at sunset.
Stanford Park covers 0.19 acres (770 m²) and is a neighborhood park. It has a playground and a small grass area. The park closes at sunset.

Entertainment and Attractions

Visit Tweedy Mile to sample local shops and restaurants. See sights like the world famous Greenspans, the Allen Theater, Yuri’s Records and much more.

Stop by the El Paseo South Gate Shopping Center for a nice dinner and a movie. El Paseo features over a dozen places to eat, and a 20 Screen Edwards IMAX Cinema to catch the latest Hollywood Blockbusters.

Shop and dine at the Azalea Regional Shopping Center. The Azalea is a bustling shopping center with a mix of popular fashion retailers, big-box stores and great dining choices. Some of the restaurants include; In-N-Out, Blaze Pizza, The Habit Burger Grill and much more.

Every Monday from 9 am – 1 pm, the South Gate Farmers’ Market comes to South Gate Park. There you will find the freshest in-season produce, flowers, cheeses, baked goods, tamales, roasted corn, BBQ, roasted nuts and much more.