Parks & Recreation

742 - City Parks & Beach

The City of Santa Monica's Community Maintenance Department provides and maintains parks and outdoor recreational facilities for the enjoyment of all citizens, including more than 125 developed park acres. A complete description of the city's 26 parks is available at Clover Park, 2600 Ocean Park Blvd. or on the web at smgov.net.

Following is a brief description of some of the major facilities and attractions:

• Palisades Park, approximately 26.41 acres, is located along Ocean Avenue . It is the largest developed park in the city and offers a panoramic view of the city's coastline. Also located in the park is a jogging trail, the Senior Recreation Center, Visitor Center and outdoor restrooms. The park is open year round and closes daily at midnight.
• Clover Park, approximately 17.85 acres, is located at 2600 Ocean Park Boulevard. It is the second largest park in the city and offers, multi-use fields, sand volleyball court, basketball court, tennis courts, children play areas, outdoor restrooms, a fitness trail and picnic areas. For more information on rental of these facilities, please refer to Message 732.
• Santa Monica Beach, located along the Santa Monica Bay, is one of Southern California's most popular public beaches. Lifeguards patrol the beach area 24 hours a day, although swimming after dark is strongly discouraged. Restroom facilities are available from 6 a.m. to sunset. Dogs are not permitted on Santa Monica Beach, nor is smoking.

For more information on our public parks and beach, please refer to Message 746, or call (310) 458-8573 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and on alternate Fridays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. After hours and on weekends, you may leave a request for information and it will be handled on the next business day.