The City operates, maintains, and schedules various parks, athletic fields/courts, and facilities. The City’s athletic fields/courts are through a joint use agreement with the La Canada Unified School District and one with Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to operate their field. Through these agreements, the City can provide field space to the various community sports groups for soccer, football, baseball, softball, etc.
The City’s six municipal parks offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities. All parks are on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, Memorial Park can be reserved with a park permit at least 30 days prior for residents and 60 days prior for non-residents.
Please remember, the following activities are prohibited at parks and athletic fields:
- Stacking the ground
- Vehicles on the park
- Recreational Sporting Activities (without the express written permission by the City)
- Smoking
- Hitting golf balls and baseballs
- Open flame grills
- Inflatable Jumpers except at Memorial Park
- Any activity which can put the public in danger
PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ORGANIZED TEAM PLAY
Effective June 2, 2021, all organized team play as defined by §5.24 of the Municipal Code will require a permit for any use
“Organized team play” means persons gathered in a park/designated recreational facility engaging in one or more of the following activities:
- A practice, drill or other activity, overseen by a supervisor or coach, for the purpose of facilitating the development of skills in a recreational, club or sport activity; or
- A game or contest consisting of two or more teams, with a total of eleven (11) or more participants; or
- A game or contest consisting of two or more teams regardless of number of participants, with uniforms or identifying apparel of competitors, and/or referees/coaches.
Organized Team Play One Time Use Permits
Reservations can be made no less than 72hour in advance for residents and no less than 60 business days in advance for non-residents.
Organized Team Play Recurring Use Permits
Reservations can be made no less than 30 business days in advance for residents and no less than 60 business days in advance for non-residents. (NOTE: there are currently no availability for recurring use permits)
REQUEST FOR REFUNDS
Facility rentals including park reservations may be canceled for a full refund with a written cancellation notice received 30 days prior for residents and 60 days prior for non-residents. All other cancellations will be non-refundable.
Parks
First come, first serve basis.
| Facility | Regular Hours of Operations & Restriction | Closure Status |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Park | Dawn to dusk | Open during regular hours (Dawn to Dusk) |
| Glenhaven Park | Dawn to dusk | Open during regular hours (Dawn to Dusk) |
| Glenola Park | Dawn to dusk | Open during regular hours (Dawn to Dusk) |
| Mayors’ Discovery Park | Dawn to dusk | Open during regular hours (Dawn to Dusk) |
| Olberz Park (In front of City Hall) | Dawn to dusk | Open during regular hours (Dawn to Dusk) |
| Winery Channel Trailhead Park | Dawn to dusk | Open during regular hours (Dawn to Dusk) |
Annual Field Closure Schedule:
On an annual basis, the City will close the fields for regular maintenance and allow rest time for the fields to recover. During the closures, the fields are not available to any user without a permitted issued by the City. Note, only under extra ordinary circumstances will the City issue such a permit.
In general the annual field closure coincide with the La Canada Unified School District’s summer and winter breaks.
DURING FIELD CLOSURES ANY PERSON/GROUP USING THE FIELD WILL BE CITED BY THE LOS ANGELES SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR THE VIOALTION OF THE MUNICIIPAL CODE 5.024.055.
| Closure Type | Closure Period | Fields Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2023 Closures (all fields) | December 11, 2023 through January 7, 2024 | All Fields |
| Summer 2024 Closures | July 15, 2024 to August 5, 2024
July 22, 2024 to August 11, 2024 |
Cornishon, PCR, LCE, LDS
LCHS Varsity and JV |
| Winter 2024 Closures (all fields) | December 16, 2024 to January 5, 2025 | All Fields |
Athletic Fields
On an annual basis, the City coordinates a master field use schedule with all of the community sports groups. Through a process, the City allocate field permits to sports groups for their respective seasons. The permit process ensures field use opportunity as well as prevents field use conflicts.
Non-School Hours generally means:
- M-F: LCHS JV/V: 5:30PM – 11:00PM.
- M-F: Cornishon; FIS Upper: 3:15PM – 11:00PM
- M-F: LCE, PCR, PCY: 4:45PM – 11:00PM
- M-F: FIS Lower: 5:00PM – 11:00PM
- Weekends/School Break/Holidays: For all fields 7:00AM to 11PM
- Field lights (where available) are activated with a City issued permit
| Facility | Regular Hours of Operations & Restriction | Closure Status |
|---|---|---|
| La Canada High School Junior Varsity (JV) Athletic Field | Non-School Hours Only | CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION
Field closed due to construction at LCHS until further notice. |
| La Canada High School Varsity (V) Athletic Field | Non-School Hours Only | OPEN |
| La Canada High School Oak Grove Athletic Field | Non-School Hours Only – 8 and under (Soccer only) | OPEN |
| Cornishon Athletic Field | Non-School Hours Only – 12 and under (for specific activities) See code 5.24.027 | OPEN |
| FIS Upper Athletic Field | Non-School Hours Only | OPEN |
| FIS Lower Athletic Field with outdoor exercise equipment. | Non-School Hours Only | OPEN |
| Paradise Canyon Elementary Athletic Field | Non-School Hours Only | OPEN
Field closed due to construction until further notice. |
| Palm Crest Elementary Athletic Field | Non-School Hours Only | CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION
Field closed due to construction at PCY until further notice. |
| La Canada Elementary Athletic Field | Non-School Hours Only | OPEN |
| Latter-day Saints Athletic Field | Non-School Hours Only -Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays- 12 and under | OPEN
PERMITTED USE ONLY |
Courts
Non-School Hours generally means: 3:00PM – 10PM(M-F) and 7:00AM – 10:00PM(Weekends/Holidays)
| Facility | Regular Hours of Operations & Restriction | Closure Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cornishon Tennis Courts | Non-School Hours Only | OPEN |
| Glenhaven Park | Dawn to Dusk
Pickleball Hours: |
OPEN |
| LCHS Tennis Courts | Non-School Hours Only – no more than 6 balls per player | OPEN |
| LCHS Outdoor Basketball Courts | Non-School Hours Only | CLOSED
Closed due to construction at LCHS until December 2023. |
Facilities
| Facility | Regular Hours of Operations & Restriction | Closure Status |
|---|---|---|
| Skate Park | N/A | CLOSED
THIS FACILITY IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION TO BE TURNED INTO PICKLEBALL/BASKETBALL COURT |
| Lanterman Auditorium | Based on venue reservation contract. | BY RESERVATION ONLY |
Lanterman House
Tours are provided Tuesday, Thursday, and the first and third Sundays of the month from 1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m. The museum is closed on all major holidays.
Admission:
- Adults: $5.00
- Seniors and Students (12 – 18 years old): $3.00
- Children under 12 are free with adult admission (children must be accompanied by an adult at all times – no strollers are permitted in the house).
Group Tour Schedule:
Groups of ten or more, Tuesday and Thursday mornings (and one Wednesday morning each month) by appointment.
Visit their website for hours of operation. David A. Spence Community Room – By reservation only.
OPEN
Contact us for reservations (818) 790-8880
Throughout the year, for maintenance purposes, the City may close any and all athletic fields/recreational facilities for a duration of time. During these closures any use of the fields without the express written permission by the City is prohibited.
