Parks & Playgrounds Program

Culver City Parks & Playgrounds program staff 9 parks in Culver City where Recreation Leaders provide a friendly and safe environment for residents of Culver City. We offer FREE drop-in activities at Culver West Alexander and Fox Hills for park patrons of all ages. We encourage everyone to stop by their local park and take a look at an activities calendar.

Blanco Park
	5801 Sawtelle, Culver City (310) 253-6681
Culver City Park
	Corner of Duquesne & Jefferson, Culver City
Culver West Alexander Park
	4162 Wade Avenue, Culver City (310) 253-6644 Activities Calendar (pdf)
El Marino Park
	5301 Berryman Avenue, Culver City (310) 391-9152
Fox Hills Park
	Green Valley Circle & Buckingham Pkwy, Culver City Activities Calendar (pdf)
Lindberg Park
	5041 Rhoda Way, Culver City (310) 839-0127 Activities Calendar (pdf)
Syd Kronenthal Park
	3459 McManus Avenue, Culver City (310) 839-0127
Veterans Park
	4117 Overland Avenue, Culver City

General Staffing Hours

*School Year
Mon – Fri 3pm – 7pm
Sat & Sun 9:30am -1pm, 2pm – 5pm

*Summer
Mon – Fri 1pm – 4pm and 5pm - 8pm
Sat – Sun 9:30am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Parks will not be staffed due to rain as well as unhealthy air quality. *Some park staffing hours vary. Please call the registration office for current hours at 310. 253-6650.

Parks and Playground Activities

• Seasonal Sports
• Variety of Carom Games
• Arts & Crafts
• Group Games

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions
 

1. Do the Parks & Playgrounds have any sports programs? - No, we have drop in programs that include sports activities as well as arts and crafts. Currently our drop in activities occur at Culver West Alexander, Fox Hills, and Lindberg parks.
   
   
2. Are the drop-in activities in the parks free? Yes, all Parks and Playgrounds activities are free to the public.
   
   
3. Do I need to bring my own equipment to the drop in activities? No, all equipment is provided, but if you prefer using your own equipment, you are more than welcome to.
   
   
4. Can we check out sports equipment? Yes, the park huts do have a variety of sports equipment, usually the most popular sports that take place within that specific park. Basketball, footballs, soccer balls, tennis racquets are most common.
   
   
5. Do I need anything to check out equipment? Yes; you need a state issued, or a local school issued ID.
   
   
6. When it rains, are the parks still open? Yes the parks are, but there will not be any staff on site.
   
   
7. Are the parks staffed year round? No; the parks are not staffed on Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
   
   
8. Are the buildings in the parks open to the public? Currently the only building open to public use is at Culver West Alexander Park. However, its only open during staff hours, but can be rented or used for contract classes. During that time it is closed to the public. You can talk to a Recreation Leader on duty to get the times.
   
   
9. Can we rent the park? Yes and no. There are specific areas that can be rented, like picnic spaces and fields, but the whole park cannot be rented. Certain areas are always open to the public, like restrooms and playgrounds.
   
   
10. I see dogs in the park all the time, why can’t I walk my dog here? Parks & Playgrounds staff are only on site for a limited number of hours. While we try to inform the public of the rules, people do break the rules. However, staff will enforce all city ordinances while on duty.

For additional information please contact Dawn Beal at 310-253-6645 or by email.