Venice and Marina Del Rey.
Parks and Recreation
Burton Chace Park and Rec. Center
Burton W. Chace Park offers multi-purpose rooms, picnic tables, barbecues, pergolas, picnic shelters, outdoor programs, great harbor viewing areas, guest docks, and is host to numerous year-round events. Click on the links below for information and photos. Contact us at 310-305-9595 for reservations.
• Park and Office Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 7 days a week.
• Multi-purpose Community Room, Park Grounds, and Picnic Shelters with Barbecues: available for meetings or social gatherings such as wedding receptions, birthday parties, baby showers, etc.
• Guest Boat Docks: stay overnight on our guest docks for up to seven nights. Launch your boat at the Trailerable Boat Launch Ramp.
• Outdoor Adventure Programs:
HARBOR KAYAKING, 2008
11:30am - 1:45pm, Meet at Boat House in Chace Park, parking in Lot #4 ($5)
Session includes kayaking instruction and water safety;
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Reservations required 310-305-9587
$25 for ages 10-18, $30 for age 19 or older
Activity is primarily for adults and children over 10, all children must be accompanied by adult; Bring water, hat, snack, sunscreen, change of clothes
SURF KAYAKING, 2008
8:00am - 11:00am, Meet at Boat House in Chace Park, parking in Lot #4 ($5)
Reservations required 310-305-9587, $25 for ages 10-18, $30 for age 19 or older; Must be recommended by a lifeguard or pass swim test
Will include kayaking in Marina del Rey and out to North Jetty;
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FREE BIRDWATCHING, 2008
Meet at Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way,
Reservations 310-628-2135;
Two-hour bird watching walk including Ballona Wetlands;
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Walk is for adults and older children (all children must be accompanied by an adult)
No children in strollers or requiring car seats
Bring water, snack, binoculars, comfortable footwear, hat, sunscreen
• Park Events include Old Fashioned Day in the Park, 4th of July fireworks,
Discover Marina del Rey Day, Holiday Boat Parade and
New Year's Eve Fireworks.
FREE CONCERTS, CHACE PARK, MARINA DEL REY, 2008Call 310-305-9545 for information, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, Parking in nearby lots. This summer, the MARINA DEL REY SUMMER CONCERTS will be presented by Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water, Don Knabe, Los Angeles County Supervisor, and the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors. The concerts will start at 7:00pm, to allow audiences a view of the sunset over the water. Audiences are invited to picnic in the park in advance of each concert. Symphonic concerts will be on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm, and Pops concerts will be Saturday evenings at 7:00pm.
BOAT TAXI AVAILABLE! CLICK HERE TO BE DIRECTED TO THE SCEDULE!Fisherman's Village 13737 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey. Disabled Access:
To accommodate our disabled community, ADA accessible ramps are located at Burton Chace Park, Waterfront Walk/Fire Station #110, Dolphin Marina,
Marina Harbor, Marina "Mother's" Beach, and Esprit I. WaterBus attendants will arrange for land taxi service for passengers needing special assistance to any WaterBus boarding stop for $1.00. 
Marina "Mother's" Beach
4101 Admiralty Way
Marina Beach is also called "Mother's Beach". It's a favorite of mothers with children because there is no surf. There are climbing gyms and even a pirate ship for the kids. Restaurants and hotels are next to the beach, as well as picnic shelters.
• Non-ocean-facing wide, flat sandy beach provides plenty of play area
• Children's area with play equipment
• Restaurants and hotels are located next to the beach.
• Check out current conditions with Watch the Water Beach Webcam
Aubrey E. Austin Jr. Park and North Jetty
Aubrey E. Austin Jr. Park has a paved walkway out to the ocean end of the north jetty that is a favorite of joggers and fishermen. Beachgoers can walk along the
jetty to reach the Marina peninsula.
There is also a quiet spot (shown above) overlooking the Marina lagoon.
Both the jetty walkway and the overlook for the Marina lagoon are stroller
and wheelchair-accessible.
More info on parks, recreation, events, and other activities try
Glen Alta Park
Unable to find out much of anything about this Park. But its a large open space with newly planted trees. Looks perfect for playing frisbee, tossing a ball, runnig Fido, or just sunning and reading.
OAKWOOD RECREATION CENTER767 California St. Venice, CA 90291
Phone: (310) 452-7479 Fax: (310) 399-3805
E-mail: OAKWOOD.RECREATIONCENTER@LACITY.ORG
Region: Pacific, District: Shoreline, Council District: 11, Neighborhood Service Area: West Los Angeles Public Information: The indoor gymnasium is used as an auditorium, community room, and multi-purpose room, as well as, a gymnasium. The outdoor basketball court is currently under construction.
FREE SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM - SUMMER SERVICE AVAILABLE. This facility is a LAPD stop-in center.
Facility Hours Of Operation: Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Facility Features: AUDITORIUM, BARBECUE PITS, BASEBALL DIAMOND (LIGHTED).
BASEBALL DIAMOND (UNLIGHTED), BASKETBALL COURTS (LIGHTED/ INDOOR)
BASKETBALL COURTS (UNLIGHTED/ OUTDOOR), CHILDRENS PLAY AREA, COMMUNITY ROOM
FOOTBALL FIELD (LIGHTED), INDOOR GYM (WITHOUT WEIGHTS), PICNIC TABLES
SOCCER FIELD (LIGHTED), MULTI-PURPOSE SPORTS FIELD, STAGE.
Sports Programs: BASEBALL. BASKETBALL. FLAG FOOTBALL, GIRLS PLAY L.A. (13-15),
SWIMMING, VOLLEYBALL.
Other Programs: AEROBICS (ADULTS), AFTER SCHOOL CLUB, ARTS & CRAFTS, BINGO,
COMPUTER CLASS, DANCE, L.A. KIDS, SAILING, TEEN CLUB,
Penmar Park and Golf Coarse
1341 Lake St Venice, CA 90291 Phone (310) 396-8735
Ball fields, lighted. Outdoor basketball court, lighted. Kids play area. Picnic areas.
Penmar Municipal Golf Course. 1233 Rose Ave, Venice 90291 or phone (310) 396-6228.
9 total holes at this golf facility. 9 regulation holes.
Del Rey Lagoon and Dockweiler State Beach
6660 Esplanade Place, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293. Phone: (310) 396-1615, Fax: (310) 839-9629
Region:Pacific, District:West Area Maint. Council District:11, Neighborhood Service Area: West Los Angeles. This park is a pocket park; it is unstaffed, locked, and open from dawn to dusk. Any questions can be answered by calling the number above or by calling the West Area Maintenance Office at (310) 836-1040.
Baseball diamond not available for permit. Facility Hours Of Operation: Monday - Friday: Dawn to Dusk Saturday: Dawn to Dusk . Sunday: Dawn to Dusk.
Venice Beach
Venice Recreation Center
1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291. The hours of operation for this facility are as follows: October 1st through April 31st from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; May 1st through September 31st from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This facility is open year round except Christmas and rainy days.
BASKETBALL COURTS (UNLIGHTED/ OUTDOOR), CHILDRENS PLAY AREA,HANDBALL COURTS OUTDOOR GYM (WITH WEIGHTS), TENNIS COURTS (UNLIGHTED), VOLLEYBALL COURTS
BIKE PATH, BOARDWALK, BODY BUILDING, GYMNASTICS AREA, JOGGING PATH,
PADDLE TENNIS, STAGE. BODY BUILDING CONTESTS, VENICE SHOWCASE (2 DAY EVENT)
Westminster Park and Recreation Center & Dog Park
1234 Pacific Avenue, Venice, CA 90291. Phone: (310) 396-1615. 0.8 acres off-leash. Limited parking
Open daily - 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. This park has a small dog area that is 50 ft X 25 ft
Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.