Located in the heart
of Santa Monica’s Pico Neighborhood, Virginia Avenue Park provides a
broad variety of educational and recreational programs, as well as
social services and employment assistance. Virginia Avenue Park
also has a 2.9 -acre open lawn area with a meandering
path, picnic tables, barbeques, two full size basketball courts, two
playgrounds and free Wi-Fi internet access.
WELCOME TO
VIRGINIA AVENUE PARK!
"A Place to
Discover, Connect, Celebrate!"
Click on the logo above to enter a request or concern online - it will
automatically be routed to the appropriate department for response.
VAP Programs, Classes
& Workshops
July is
Youth Fitness Month
Click above image for more
information.
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Summer 2008 |
NEW!
K9 Connection |
Saturday
Program |
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There currently is a wait list for both the elementary and middle school
Summer Adventure Program. Space is available for all
Teen Center programs and PAL fitness classes. |
K9 Connection is a new program at the Teen Center that will run from
July 10- August 1. Visit the Teen Center for more information. |
Virginia Avenue Park now offers
programming on Saturdays. Saturday programming includes activities
/ classes for youth, families & seniors. |
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Other Programs at VAP
The
City’s Human Services Division offers Senior Latino Club on Thursdays
from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Call 310.458.8644 for more details.
Occasional bus trips from Virginia Avenue Park
supported with Prop A. Funds and are open to the public. Space is limited.
View trips here
Emeritus College offers several courses targeted to seniors.
Call
310.434.4306 for more details.
Pico Farmer's Market
Contact Us
Facilities

The splash pad is an interactive water play
area for children.
Open daily during the Summer
10:00 am-7:00 pm
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PARK CENTER |
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2101 BUILDING |
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Park administrative offices, two fitness rooms,
conference room and a Santa Monica Police Department substation are located
in the park center. |
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The High School and Middle School Programs are located
in the the 2101 building. The Teen Center includes a recording
studio, quiet study space and a large recreation room. |
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THELMA
TERRY |
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THE PATIO |
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The Thelma Terry building is where our elementary
after school programs are held. A large community workshop room is
also located in the Thelma Terry building.
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The Patio Room is a community room where park programs
are held during the week. |
Annual Events
Splash Pad
Saturday's
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Virginia Avenue Park Advisory Board
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The VAPAB advises City staff and provides the public with a monthly forum to
voice their comments on all aspects of Virginia Avenue Park. The board meets the
1st Monday of each month. |
PIO
The Pico Improvement
Organization meets at Virginia Avenue Park the 3rd Tuesday of each
month.
View agenda here
Click on the picture above for more information on
Santa Monica City Farmer's Markets
2200 Virginia Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Tel: 310.458.8688
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 pm -4:00 pm
For additional information not found on our
website, please contact the park center office.
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