Overview
Poinsettia Recreation Center is an outdoor public tennis facility in Los Angeles, located at 7341 Willoughby Ave in the Fairfax neighborhood. 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 8 courts with a hard surface. Courts are floodlit for evening play. Poinsettia Recreation Center is one of 238 public tennis facilities (328 tennis venues in total) in Los Angeles — nearby options include iTennis/iPickle Hollywood (66 m away) and Poinsettia Park (77 m away).
What players say Positive
Players say Poinsettia Recreation Center is a well-loved community park with multiple tennis courts that are well maintained and well lit for evening play. The venue has a lively atmosphere with diverse activities, youth programs, and adult leagues. While parking and occasional homeless presence can be challenging, the park offers a great value with free court access and a friendly, active local crowd.
The park has multiple tennis courts (with at least eight mentioned) that are clean and suitable for both casual and competitive play. Courts are outdoors with hard surfaces and well maintained, though one reviewer noted the backboard was not ideal for solo practice.
Tennis courts are well lit for play until 10pm, supporting evening matches. The outdoor venue offers a natural, park-like setting with ample green space and views of the Hollywood Hills, creating a relaxing vibe amidst active sports.
Courts are free to use and open to the public, with reservations possible but not described as difficult. Parking can be difficult during peak times, and occasional noise from other sports may disrupt a quiet tennis experience.
The recreation center hosts summer camps and after-school programs for kids, with the tennis courts used by junior players. Youth sports and seasonal programs keep children actively involved.
Adult leagues such as the No Boyz Allowed women's league and other sports leagues are active at the site, with tennis hosting competitive players and unofficial tournaments. The park serves as a community competitive hub.
The crowd is diverse, friendly, and respectful, including families, juniors, and serious tennis players. Staff are noted as pragmatic and nice, contributing to a community-focused environment.
Overall the courts and park are well-kept and clean, with regularly maintained public restrooms. Occasionally there are issues with homeless presence near the playground and locked restrooms on weekends.
Tennis courts are free to use with no membership required, providing excellent value. The pricing and facilities were favorably compared to a country club experience at no cost.
Hours & Popular Times
- Thursday · Today 10 AM–8 PM
- Friday 10 AM–8 PM
- Saturday 10 AM–5 PM
- Sunday Closed
- Monday 10 AM–8 PM
- Tuesday 10 AM–8 PM
- Wednesday 10 AM–8 PM