Overview
Penmar Recreation Center is an outdoor public tennis facility in Los Angeles, located at 1341 Lake St. The courts are open to the public. Most LA Parks neighbourhood courts are free first-come walk-on; staffed pay courts (Cheviot Hills, Vermont Canyon $8/hr, etc.) are reservable — max 2 hr, 1 court per household, book up to 1 week ahead. There are 6 courts with a hard surface. Courts are floodlit for evening play. Penmar Recreation Center is one of 238 public tennis facilities (328 tennis venues in total) in Los Angeles — nearby options include Mark Twain Middle School — Tennis Courts (1.1 km away) and Aidan Tennis Stringing (1.4 km away).
What players say Mixed reviews
Players say Penmar Recreation Center Tennis Court has six outdoor courts that were newly surfaced a few months ago but are now in need of resurfacing again. The reservation system is complicated and frustrating, requiring in-person waiting in line, and courts can get crowded with long waits. Noise from the nearby airport runway and traffic is disruptive, making communication difficult during play. Access is public but court booking policies can be inconsistent.
Hours & Popular Times
- Thursday · Today Open 24 hours
- Friday Open 24 hours
- Saturday Open 24 hours
- Sunday Open 24 hours
- Monday Open 24 hours
- Tuesday Open 24 hours
- Wednesday Open 24 hours