Celedon Gardens

So nice and peaceful — great for relaxing.

It seems like every time I roam the grounds of Playa Vista I discover something new & awesome.
I almost bought a condo at Playa Vista when the development was relatively new, but got my ‘condo in Redondo’ instead. Now I’m re-​considering a move to Playa Vista. I like the way it’s unfolded over the past few years. It’s a cool little community with friendly people.
On my last visit I was lost as usual, trying to find the location of a condo for sale. That’s when I spotted Celedon Gardens.
There’s a central green space, not large, surrounded by individual garden plots (see photos). People have their spaces all personalized with cute signs and decorations. They grow both flowers & veggies. I think it’s organic-​type gardening, and there are hoses available on site for watering convenience, and also a cute garden shed (in photos).
Wish I’d taken more pics of the individual gardens. Next time.
It seems Playa Vista has thought of everything as far as amenities. I had serious reservations re: environmental concerns when the place was initially going up, and I still do (it’s across the street from protected wetlands.) But I also admire the concept of PV, and little extras like Celedon Gardens.
The best part of all was that the little garden spaces reminded me of World War ll Victory Gardens. When I was a kid, my parents were caretakers of a leftover garden space, one that had originally been part of the Gardens for Victory, years before. It was in a local field near our house in Chicago, and only about 12′ square. My father grew strawberries, among other things, and I remember picking them & eating them out in the open air. Strawberries have not tasted as good since then.
Victory Gardens were part of the effort to conserve resources during the Second World War, so that more supplies could be available for our troops overseas. Families voluntarily raised food for themselves, and shared it with their neighbors. Little garden spaces were everywhere, according to what I remember my father telling me, even on high rise building rooftops. War is a terrible thing, and I hope (I know) we can evolve beyond the need for wars, but… the way private citizens came together in conservation/​recycling efforts back then was admirable.
Fond memories were rekindled at Celedon Gardens, along with an odd craving for strawberries & tomatoes on the vine… haha!!!
If your spirit is reading this review, Dad, you’ll be pleased to see that I remember it all…