1 / 2Joslyn Park
📍 Ocean Park, CA
Community park in Santa Monica featuring a children's playground, basketball court, and the Herb Katz Dog Park with separate large and small dog areas. Community center with auditorium and kitchen available for private events.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families who want playground access and a quality off-leash dog experience in one stop. Young children do well at the playground area, teens gravitate toward the basketball court, and dogs get real exercise on the hilly dog park terrain.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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Raynne
9 months ago
“I go to meetings here and it is great place for that. It has a large room and small room. You can also rent them for private events. It’s equipped with a full kitchen and restrooms. The outside area has a small playground, basketball court and dog park.”
larry wilson
11 months ago
“So there's a meeting hall, I attend every week on Thursdays for AA. The area is beautiful, kid/dog friendly park. Definitely a nice place to relax!”
Jennifer Tattersall
7 months ago
“Love going to the Five and Dime meeting there every Friday night at 8:30 p.m. We Do Recover!”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Joslyn Park combines a children's playground and basketball court with the Herb Katz Dog Park, which splits into large- and small-dog sections on hilly terrain that gives dogs room to sprint. The community center includes an auditorium for 120, a craft room for 40, and a full kitchen - all available for private rental. Shaded seating is scattered across the grounds. Off-street parking is sparse.
