Penmar Recreation Center — Attraction in Los Angeles

Big park with lots of activities to choose from, including tennis and a playground. However it's a little cramped and is crowded at peak times. Easy parking though.

In terms of tennis:

The tennis courts are in poor shape. They're certainly playable but the nets are falling apart and there's no fence between most courts so your balls are always spilling onto the neighboring court. The lines are fading too.

Worst of all are the crowds. On weeknights only 1 or 2 courts may be open. On weekend mornings, forget about it. You'll be waiting for a court, but even once you get one, you'll be constantly interrupted by people asking you when you'll be done and reminding you of the very short time limit....

Great low-key park in a residential neighborhood. Overall, this park has all the amenities you need in a park. The only drawback that stands out is the grass areas in the baseball fields. Lots of uneven ground and potholes, it's very easy for someone to get injured. Can the city possibly smooth out the dirt areas and install grass that will make it look...

Played tennis here but now I play pickleball and WHY oh WHY are we not making the courts available to pickleball players (even if only two have pavement in good condition) that's 32 people that can be getting fit (our country has an obesity problem as u may have heard) and finally an activity that embraces.size, age , sports background. Let's GET PEOPLE on...