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Los Angeles County, California
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Fields, mini-pitches, walls and courts, each with what its owner publishes about using it (read on October 14, 2026). Never move or unlock a park's goals: bring a pop-up goal instead.
Open hours aren't permission to play: each place says what its owner allows.
Walk up when no one has booked itThe city's park code lets persons or groups use any reservable or nonreservable facility first come, first served, but they must leave a reserved facility when the permitted group arrives (Lancaster Municipal Code 12.04.220).
Booking
Insurance is required for every reservation permit: individuals may buy it from the city; businesses, churches and other nonprofits provide a certificate naming the city.
What's there
Parks may not be used without a permit from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. · Wall (soccer use not said)
Rules
No field permit is issued before 8 a.m. or later than one hour before sunset unless the park has lights. (and 1 more on its page)
Walk up when no one has booked itWhen the mini-pitch opened in October 2023, the city's recreation director said it would be open to the public daily during normal park hours, first come, first served, like all park game courts, and that the city planned to make it available to youth soccer organizations for scheduled play.
Booking
The park's athletic fields rent by the hour: unlit $20 for Lakewood residents and $35 for non-residents; the two lighted fields $35 and $50. The page gives no rental rule for the mini-pitch.
What's there
The park page lists Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. and Monday to Friday 3 to 5 p.m.; it doesn't say whether those hours are the park's or its staff's. · An acrylic-coated court about 40 by 84 feet with side panels
The owner's page doesn't sayThe city's fields are open to permit use for youth and adult sports; it publishes no rule on using them without a permit.
Booking
Email an application to sports@santamonica.gov; review takes up to 10–14 business days. City leagues and programs have priority, then Santa Monica youth organizations. The turf can be permitted 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on weekends.
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
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The owner's page doesn't sayThe county requires a permit for organized activities, which it says include any person's, club's, team's, league's or organization's use of a sports field or facility for practices, games or tournaments, and any exclusive use or reservation; it publishes no rule for other use without a permit.
Booking
Apply for a permit no earlier than six months and no later than three weeks before the date; an application does not guarantee the date or place. Questions: CentralReservations@parks.lacounty.gov.
What's there
Park hours: 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day; staff Monday to Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., no staff Sundays; restrooms 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. · Artificial turf
Rules
The department may post signs with more rules for a park; check the signs on site.
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
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The owner's page doesn't sayThe county requires a permit for organized activities, which it says include any person's, club's, team's, league's or organization's use of a sports field or facility for practices, games or tournaments, and any exclusive use or reservation; it publishes no rule for other use without a permit.
Booking
Apply for a permit no earlier than six months and no later than three weeks before the date; an application does not guarantee the date or place. Questions: CentralReservations@parks.lacounty.gov.
What's there
The county's locator lists operating hours of Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sunday, next to the pool's closure dates; ask the park whether these are the pool's hours.
Rules
The department may post signs with more rules for a park; check the signs on site.
The owner's page doesn't sayThe city publishes a field conditions list and a reservation process, and no rule on using the fields without a reservation.
Booking
Fields are reserved through the city's facility reservations.
What's there
Regular park hours 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. · Lights
Rules
Fields may close for maintenance on weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (and 1 more on its page)
The owner's page doesn't sayThe city's facility use policy covers reserving fields and publishes no rule on using them without a reservation.
Booking
A group or individual coordinated by a Cerritos resident with a valid ID may reserve one field a week, up to 1.5 hours, up to three days ahead; non-resident groups reserve the Sports Complex only for tournaments, through the Sports Supervisor. Soccer and football get field priority from August through December.
What's there
The city posts the Sports Complex office's hours (Monday to Friday 2 to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), not the fields'. · Paid · Lights
The owner's page doesn't sayThe city's page speaks to permitted field groups and to 'casual park users' and publishes no rule on using the fields without a permit.
What's there
Parks are open dawn to dusk; at Culver City Park, areas with night lighting such as the sports fields may be open later. Restrooms 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. · Lights
Rules
No play during rain; fields close for at least 24 hours after any significant rain, some longer.
The owner's page doesn't sayThe city lists futsal courts at the park and publishes no rule on using them without a reservation.
Booking
The city's Field & Beach Permit Office reserves all outdoor park athletic field and court spaces; apply at least two weeks ahead. Groups in organized play or practice must show commercial liability insurance.
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
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The owner's page doesn't sayThe county requires a permit for organized activities, which it says include any person's, club's, team's, league's or organization's use of a sports field or facility for practices, games or tournaments, and any exclusive use or reservation; it publishes no rule for other use without a permit.
Booking
Apply for a permit no earlier than six months and no later than three weeks before the date; an application does not guarantee the date or place. Questions: CentralReservations@parks.lacounty.gov.
What's there
Park hours: 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day; restrooms 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; no staff Sundays.
Rules
The department may post signs with more rules for a park; check the signs on site.
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
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The owner's page doesn't sayThe county requires a permit for organized activities, which it says include any person's, club's, team's, league's or organization's use of a sports field or facility for practices, games or tournaments, and any exclusive use or reservation; it publishes no rule for other use without a permit.
Booking
Apply for a permit no earlier than six months and no later than three weeks before the date; an application does not guarantee the date or place. Questions: CentralReservations@parks.lacounty.gov.
What's there
Park hours: 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day; restrooms 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; no staff Sundays.
Rules
The department may post signs with more rules for a park; check the signs on site.
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
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The owner's page doesn't sayThe county requires a permit for organized activities, which it says include any person's, club's, team's, league's or organization's use of a sports field or facility for practices, games or tournaments, and any exclusive use or reservation; it publishes no rule for other use without a permit.
Booking
Apply for a permit no earlier than six months and no later than three weeks before the date; an application does not guarantee the date or place. Questions: CentralReservations@parks.lacounty.gov.
What's there
Staff Monday to Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., no staff Sundays; restrooms 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. every day. · Wall (soccer use not said)
Rules
The department may post signs with more rules for a park; check the signs on site.
The owner's page doesn't sayThe city publishes how to reserve the fields and no rule on using them without a reservation.
Booking
Call the Sports Office (818-548-6420) to check availability; staff email a quote and a request form. Reserve two weeks ahead; a deposit and insurance may apply.
The owner's page doesn't sayThe city's field rental application says organized groups of any size need a permit for practice, league or tournament play; the city publishes no rule on other use.
Booking
Field requests are reviewed twice a year (January–June and July–December); applications are taken all year, first come, first served, as availability permits.
What's there
6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Rules
Organized groups of any size need a permit for practice, league or tournament play.
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
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The owner's page doesn't sayThe city's page lists the field and the center's hours but publishes no rule on using a field without a permit.
Booking
Field permits are issued by priority and availability: weekdays before 7 p.m. and Saturdays through the park director or the region office; weekdays after 7 p.m. and Sundays through the Municipal Sports office (San Fernando Valley 818-765-0284; Metro, Pacific and West regions 818-246-5613).
What's there
Center hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday. · No lights
Rules
Sports fields go first to the department's own organized activities, then leases and film permits, then permits of six months or longer (such as Little Leagues), then independent youth and adult groups (renewals first; new requests first come, first served).
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
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The owner's page doesn't sayThe city's page lists the field and the center's hours but publishes no rule on using a field without a permit.
Booking
Field permits are issued by priority and availability: weekdays before 7 p.m. and Saturdays through the park director or the region office; weekdays after 7 p.m. and Sundays through the Municipal Sports office (San Fernando Valley 818-765-0284; Metro, Pacific and West regions 818-246-5613).
What's there
Center hours: Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., closed Sunday. · The city lists a synthetic field; it doesn't say whether it is the soccer field. · Lights
Rules
Sports fields go first to the department's own organized activities, then leases and film permits, then permits of six months or longer (such as Little Leagues), then independent youth and adult groups (renewals first; new requests first come, first served).
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
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The owner's page doesn't sayThe county requires a permit for organized activities, which it says include any person's, club's, team's, league's or organization's use of a sports field or facility for practices, games or tournaments, and any exclusive use or reservation; it publishes no rule for other use without a permit.
Booking
Apply for a permit no earlier than six months and no later than three weeks before the date; an application does not guarantee the date or place. Questions: CentralReservations@parks.lacounty.gov.
What's there
Park hours: 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day; restrooms 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; no staff Sundays.
Rules
The department may post signs with more rules for a park; check the signs on site.
The owner's page doesn't sayThe city's page lists the soccer fields and a reservation request link and publishes no rule on using the fields without a reservation.
Booking
Reservation requests go through the city's online reservation system.
What's there
Daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Rules
During park programming hours, staff lend sports balls free to anyone 18 or older who leaves an ID, school ID or library card; minors need a parent or guardian.
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
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The owner's page doesn't sayThe city's page lists the fields and the complex's hours (Sundays by approved permit only) but publishes no rule on using a field without a permit.
Booking
Field permits are issued by priority and availability: weekdays before 7 p.m. and Saturdays through the park director or the region office; weekdays after 7 p.m. and Sundays through the Municipal Sports office (San Fernando Valley 818-765-0284; Metro, Pacific and West regions 818-246-5613).
What's there
Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday closed, approved permits only. Closed October 13, November 11, Thanksgiving and the winter holidays. · The city lists a synthetic field; it doesn't say whether it is the soccer field. · Lights · Wall (soccer use not said)
Rules
Sports fields go first to the department's own organized activities, then leases and film permits, then permits of six months or longer (such as Little Leagues), then independent youth and adult groups (renewals first; new requests first come, first served).
The owner's page doesn't sayThe city bars any organized sport, event or activity at its facilities without a facility use permit, and counts a number of people gathering solely for a sport as organized. It publishes no drop-in rule for the soccer field; the mini-pitch's rules and hours of play are posted as an image we could not read.
Booking
The city allocates its athletic facilities to organizations and the public by permit, under its Athletic Facility Use and Allocation Policy.
What's there
Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset; the facility page says lighted facilities stay open until 10 p.m., the city's FAQ that Pantera's lighted fields and courts close at 9 p.m. · Lights
Rules
Soccer and football practices are not allowed on the dirt infields of baseball and softball diamonds.
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
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The owner's page doesn't sayThe city's page lists the field and the center's hours but publishes no rule on using a field without a permit.
Booking
Field permits are issued by priority and availability: weekdays before 7 p.m. and Saturdays through the park director or the region office; weekdays after 7 p.m. and Sundays through the Municipal Sports office (San Fernando Valley 818-765-0284; Metro, Pacific and West regions 818-246-5613).
What's there
Center hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday. · No lights · Wall (soccer use not said)
Rules
Sports fields go first to the department's own organized activities, then leases and film permits, then permits of six months or longer (such as Little Leagues), then independent youth and adult groups (renewals first; new requests first come, first served).
The owner's page doesn't sayThe city bars organized sporting events in its parks without a written permit and publishes no rule on other use of the field.
Booking
Submit a reservation request online (an account is needed), ideally at least 30 days ahead; event insurance is required for any group using sports fields.
What's there
6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily · Paid
Rules
Organized sporting events need a written permit from the city.
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
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The owner's page doesn't sayThe city's page lists the fields and the center's hours but publishes no rule on using a field without a permit.
Booking
The center's office issues permits for dates within three weeks of the request; field permits further out go to the Municipal Sports Office, 3900 West Chevy Chase Drive, 818-246-5613.
What's there
Center hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. · The city lists a synthetic field; it doesn't say whether it is the soccer field. · Lights
Rules
Sports fields go first to the department's own organized activities, then leases and film permits, then permits of six months or longer (such as Little Leagues), then independent youth and adult groups (renewals first; new requests first come, first served).
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
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The owner's page doesn't sayThe city's page lists the fields and the center's hours but publishes no rule on using a field without a permit.
Booking
Field permits are issued by priority and availability: weekdays before 7 p.m. and Saturdays through the park director or the region office; weekdays after 7 p.m. and Sundays through the Municipal Sports office (San Fernando Valley 818-765-0284; Metro, Pacific and West regions 818-246-5613).
What's there
Center hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday. · A lighted synthetic turf field, listed apart from the lighted soccer field · Lights
Rules
The center posts field conditions for the soccer field and ball diamonds on its Instagram. (and 1 more on its page)
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
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The owner's page doesn't sayThe county requires a permit for organized activities, which it says include any person's, club's, team's, league's or organization's use of a sports field or facility for practices, games or tournaments, and any exclusive use or reservation; it publishes no rule for other use without a permit.
Booking
Apply for a permit no earlier than six months and no later than three weeks before the date; an application does not guarantee the date or place. Questions: CentralReservations@parks.lacounty.gov.
What's there
Park hours: 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day; restrooms 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; no staff Sundays.
Rules
The department may post signs with more rules for a park; check the signs on site.
The owner's page doesn't sayThe city bars organized sporting events in its parks without a written permit and publishes no rule on other use of the field.
Booking
Submit a reservation request online (an account is needed), ideally at least 30 days ahead; event insurance is required for any group using sports fields.
What's there
6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily · Paid · Lights
Rules
Organized sporting events need a written permit from the city.
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
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The owner's page doesn't sayThe city's page lists the field and its permits but publishes no rule on using the field without a permit.
Booking
Permits for picnics, fields and event areas: apply by email (westwood.recreationcenter@lacity.org) at least one month before the date; every permit needs proof of insurance, payment and a completed application before approval.
What's there
Center hours: Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday. · Synthetic turf · Lights
Rules
The recreation building, restrooms included, is open only during the center's hours. (and 1 more on its page)
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
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The owner's page doesn't sayThe county requires a permit for organized activities, which it says include any person's, club's, team's, league's or organization's use of a sports field or facility for practices, games or tournaments, and any exclusive use or reservation; it publishes no rule for other use without a permit.
Booking
Apply for a permit no earlier than six months and no later than three weeks before the date; an application does not guarantee the date or place. Questions: CentralReservations@parks.lacounty.gov.
What's there
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Wednesday to Sunday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. from March 1 to October 31, and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 1 to February 28.
Parking
$10 a day vehicle entrance
Rules
The department may post signs with more rules for a park; check the signs on site.
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
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The owner's page doesn't sayThe county requires a permit for organized activities, which it says include any person's, club's, team's, league's or organization's use of a sports field or facility for practices, games or tournaments, and any exclusive use or reservation; it publishes no rule for other use without a permit.
Booking
Apply for a permit no earlier than six months and no later than three weeks before the date; an application does not guarantee the date or place. Questions: CentralReservations@parks.lacounty.gov.
What's there
6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily (6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve); closed December 25. Restrooms close at 6:30 p.m.
Rules
Parking lot gates close and lock at 7 p.m. (5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve). (and 1 more on its page)
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
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Booking or permit onlyThe city's page for the complex says field use is by permit only.
Booking
Field permits are issued by priority and availability: weekdays before 7 p.m. and Saturdays through the park director or the region office; weekdays after 7 p.m. and Sundays through the Municipal Sports office (San Fernando Valley 818-765-0284; Metro, Pacific and West regions 818-246-5613).
What's there
Center hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday. · No lights · Wall (soccer use not said)
Rules
Not permitted, for the neighbors' sake: bounce houses and other inflatables, barbecues, canopies, amplified sound, and gatherings over 100 people. (and 1 more on its page)
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
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Booking or permit onlyThe city's page says use of the fields is by permit only.
Booking
Field permits are issued by priority and availability: weekdays before 7 p.m. and Saturdays through the park director or the region office; weekdays after 7 p.m. and Sundays through the Municipal Sports office (San Fernando Valley 818-765-0284; Metro, Pacific and West regions 818-246-5613).
What's there
Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday closed except for permits. · Synthetic field
Rules
Sports fields go first to the department's own organized activities, then leases and film permits, then permits of six months or longer (such as Little Leagues), then independent youth and adult groups (renewals first; new requests first come, first served).
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
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Booking or permit onlyThe city's page gives its hours as by permit only and says use of the fields is by permit only.
Booking
Field permits are issued by priority and availability: weekdays before 7 p.m. and Saturdays through the park director or the region office; weekdays after 7 p.m. and Sundays through the Municipal Sports office (San Fernando Valley 818-765-0284; Metro, Pacific and West regions 818-246-5613).
What's there
By permit only. · Lights
Rules
Sports fields go first to the department's own organized activities, then leases and film permits, then permits of six months or longer (such as Little Leagues), then independent youth and adult groups (renewals first; new requests first come, first served).
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
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Booking or permit onlyThe city's page says sports field use is by permit only.
Booking
Permit office: 818-765-0284.
What's there
Dawn to dusk, every day. · No lights
Rules
Sports fields go first to the department's own organized activities, then leases and film permits, then permits of six months or longer (such as Little Leagues), then independent youth and adult groups (renewals first; new requests first come, first served).
Booking or permit only'Reservations are required for all sports fields,' the city says, including for a casual pickup game. Its field rental policy requires a permit of all organized groups and teams and a reservation of any group over 25 people.
Booking
Wilson Park has four fields. Reserve at least five business days ahead through the Facility Booking Office (310-618-5982); Wilson Park can't be booked online. Two-hour minimum.
What's there
Parks are open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. · Paid · Lights
Rules
Every field user pays an hourly rental fee, practices included. (and 2 more on its page)
A field on a map is not permission to play on it, and rules change: check the owner's page before you go. A city or facility that wants a line corrected can tell us below. Some cities require a permit for paid coaching in their parks (Irvine and Garden Grove do); see what to ask a trainer.
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