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Palisades Recreation Center

📍 Pacific Palisades, CA

★4.5(131 Google reviews)

Full-service recreation facility in Pacific Palisades with children's play areas, lighted basketball and tennis courts, baseball diamonds, a football field, and BBQ pits. New grills and benches recently added.

✓ Great playground✓ BBQ facilities✓ Sports courts✓ Free parking✓ Wildfire impact✓ Dog-friendly walks
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★★★★★Featured review by Paulette Polk

I always have the best time at the beach. The serenity in the surroundings is irreplaceable. The smell of the water & sand the gorgeous people, good food and the breathtaking sunrises & sunsets are priceless to me. One day I will own property near the beach and enjoy it's beauty daily. ... STICKY KISSES

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for active families who want multiple outdoor options in one stop — BBQ areas, sports courts, and open lawn space make it suited for mixed-age groups. Ideal for weekend picnics and pickup sports. Tennis courts remain closed due to wildfire-related contamination, so confirm current status before planning around them.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Free parking available on-site
⏰New BBQ grills and benches recently installed — good for group gatherings
đŸŽŸī¸Check tennis court status before visiting as courts have been closed due to contamination
🚗Large open grassy areas work well for informal sports and dog walking

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.5
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131 Google reviews

Playground and play areas35%
Sports courts (basketball, tennis)30%
BBQ and picnic areas20%
Open grassy spaces15%
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Paulette Polk

9 years ago

★★★★★

“I always have the best time at the beach. The serenity in the surroundings is irreplaceable. The smell of the water & sand the gorgeous people, good food and the breathtaking sunrises & sunsets are priceless to me. One day I will own property near the beach and enjoy it's beauty daily. ... STICKY KISSES”

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tiM eYY

a year ago

★★★★★

“A great place for a BBQ w/ their new grills & bench addition. Has a basketball & tennis courts along w/a baseball field. Aside from the park playground, the neighborhoods are perfect for walking your dogs too..”

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judi freed

7 years ago

★★★★★

“This local park is very actively used. There are some very nice play areas and large grassy spaces as well as basketball courts. My grandchildren love to go there. They also have a very serious Tennis area that is heavily used.”

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Matias Bustos

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Beautiful park. Great playground. Big free parking space. Nice spot to exercise. Good area for picnic and barbeque. Courts to play basket and tennis. Nice field to play softball.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Palisades Recreation Center covers children's playgrounds, lighted indoor and outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, and a football field. The facility includes BBQ pits, picnic tables, and an indoor gym. Sports leagues run for various age groups across basketball, baseball, and flag football. Tennis courts are currently closed due to arsenic contamination from wildfire damage.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday09:00 – 20:00
Tuesday09:00 – 20:00
Wednesday09:00 – 20:00
Thursday09:00 – 20:00
Friday09:00 – 20:00
Saturday09:00 – 20:00
Sunday09:00 – 20:00

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