General information: Parks and Recreation Department, 310-847-3570.

Scott Park: 23410 Catskill Ave., 310-830-8310 or 310-830-8311. 3 to 9 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Facilities include a gymnasium, picnic and play areas, lighted multipurpose court, two lighted baseball fields, an activity and a recreation room, two lighted tennis courts, lighted basketball courts, a swimming pool and a fitness center, 310-830-6439.

Anderson Park: 19101 S. Wilmington Ave., 310-603-9850 or 310-603-9878.

Calas Park: 1000 E. 220thSt., 310-518-3565 or 310-518-3566.

Carriage Crest Park: 23800 Figueroa St., 310-830-5601 or 310-830-5608.

Carson Park: 21411 S. Orrick Ave., 310-830-4925 or 310-830-4998.

Carson Park Pool: 21436 S. Main St., 310-830-1053.

Del Amo Park: 703 E. Del Amo Blvd., 310-329-7717 or 310-329-6309.

Dolphin Park: 21205 Water St., 310-549-4560 or 310-549-4857.

Dominguez Park: 21330 Santa Fe Ave., 310-549-3962 or 310-830-8994.

Friendship Mini Park: 21930 S. Water St., no phone.

Hemingway Park: 700 E. Gardena Blvd., 310-538-0018 or 310-538-0019.

Mills Park: 1340 E. Dimondale Drive., 310-631-3130.

Stevenson Park: 17400 Lysander Drive, 310-631-2252.

Veterans Sports Complex: 22400 Moneta Ave., 310-830-9991.

Walnut Street Mini Park: 440 E. Walnut St., no phone.

General information: Recreation and Leisure Services, 310-253-6650. Some parks require permits for gatherings. Call for more information.

Blair Hills Park: 5950 Wrightcrest Drive.

Blanco Park: 5801 Sawtelle Blvd., 310-253-6681.

Dr. Paul Carlson Park: Braddock Drive and Motor Avenue.

Culver City Park (Bill Botts Fields): Duquesne and Jefferson avenues.

Culver West Park: 4162 Wade Ave., 310-253-6644.

Ivy Substation and Media Park: Venice and Culver boulevards, 310-253-6640.

El Marino Park: 5301 Berryman Ave.

Fox Hills Park: Green Valley Circle and Buckingham Parkway.

La Ballona Playground: 10915 W ashington Blvd.

Linwood E. Howe Playground: 4100 Irving Place.

Paddle Tennis Park: Culver Boulevard and Elenda Avenue.

Syd Kronenthal Park: 3459 McManus Ave., 310-839-0127.

Tellefson Park: Washington Place and Tilden Avenue.

Club TC (Youth Center): 4117 Overland Ave., 310-253-6674. 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Culver City Plunge: 4117 Overland Ave., 310-253-6680.

Veterans Memorial Building: 4117 Overland Ave., 310-253-6625.; recreation classes and rental facilities.

Veterans Park: 4117 Overland Ave.

General information: Parks and Recreation Department, 310-524-2700.

Recreation Park: 401 E. Sheldon St., 310-524-2700. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Facilities include a lighted complex of seven tennis courts, two volleyball courts, a roller hockey rink, two shuffleboard courts, lawn bowling green, handball court, one paddle tennis court, three baseball fields, two racquetball courts, two activity buildings, 10 picnic areas and senior citizens building. Park also has a softball-soccer field, an outdoor basketball court and a teen center.
There are two neighborhood, day-use-only parks that provide picnic tables and small playgrounds: Acacia Park, West Acacia Street and Loma Vista Street; and Hilltop Park, Maryland Street and Grand Avenue.

General information: Recreation and Human Resources Department, 310-217-9537.

Mas Fukai Park: 15800 S. Brighton Ave., 310-217-9561. 3 to 9 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Facilities include a children's play and picnic area, lighted handball and basketball courts, two lighted baseball diamonds and three meeting rooms.

Rowley Park: 13220 S. Van Ness Ave., 310-217-9562. 3 to 9 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Facilities include four lighted baseball fields, four lighted tennis courts, wading pool, three children's play and picnic areas, lighted basketball and handball courts, activity building, auditorium and weight room.

George Freeman Park: 2100 W . 154th Place.

Primm Memorial Pool: 1650 W . 160th St., 310-217-9559.

Rush Memorial Gymnasum: 1651 W. 162nd St., 310-217-9598.

South Gardena Park: 1200 W. 170th St., 310-217-9563.

Thornburg Park: 2320 W. 149th St., 310-217-9560.

Vincent Bell Memorial Park: 14708 S. Halldale Ave., 310-217-9557.

General information: Parks and Recreation Department, 310-970-7230.

Memorial Park: Prairie Avenue and El Segundo Boulevard, 310-970-7230. Facilities include activity building, children's play and picnic areas, wading pool, horseshoe pits, three lighted tennis courts, handball courts and basketball courts.

Betty Ainsworth Sport Center: 3851 W. El Segundo Blvd., 310-970-7023. 8 a.m. to noon and 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Facilities include a gymnasium, racquetball courts and dance and fitness rooms.

Memorial Center: 3901 W. El Segundo Blvd., 310-970-7230. The Parks and Recreation Office is open 7:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. alternate Fridays.

Eucalyptus Park: 12120 S. Inglewood Ave.

Holly Glen Park: 5255 S. 137th St.

Holly Park: 2058 W. 120th St.

Jim Thorpe Park: 14100 S. Prairie Ave.

Ramona Park: 4662 W. 136th St.

Zela Davis Park: 3699 W. 133rd St.

Bicentennial Park: 13110 S. Doty Ave.

General information: Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department, Pacific Region, 310-548-7598.

Harbor City Recreation Center: 24901 Frampton Ave., Harbor City, 310-548-7729. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Facilities include a baseball diamond, basketball courts, senior and pre-school rooms, children's play area and a gymnasium.

Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park: 25820 S. Vermont Ave., Harbor City, 310-548-7515. Facilities in the 300-acre park include a 70-acre lake, a wildlife sanctuary, the Machado Youth Campground, a bicycle and hiking trail, two baseball diamonds, a soccer field and picnic areas.

General information: Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department, Pacific Region, 310-548-7598.

Normandale Recreation Center: 22400 Halldale Ave., Harbor Gateway, 310-328-3689. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Facilities include a gym, a multipurpose room that serves senior citizen meals, four baseball fields, two volleyball courts, an exercise area, a preschool, picnic area and a children s playground.

Rosecrans Recreation Center: 840 W. 149th St., Harbor Gateway, 310-327-3653. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Facilities include picnic and children's play areas, lighted baseball field, two volleyball courts, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, meeting room and gymnastic area.

General information: Community Resources Department, 310-318-0280.

Clark Stadium: 861 Valley Drive, 310-318-0280. Hours: limited with some facilities subject to reservations. Facilities include two lighted tennis courts, a lawn bowling green, community building, two lighted baseball fields, two lighted basketball courts and a lighted soccer field.

Hermosa Beach Community Center: 710 Pier Ave., 310-318-0280. Facilities include the community center with dance rooms, meeting rooms and rooms for rent, Hermosa Beach Playhouse, the Second Story theater, teen center, gymnasium, six tennis courts and a skateboard park, which is available for rent. Skateboard park hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 7 p.m. weekends.

South Park: 425 Valley Drive, Facilities include a roller hockey rink. Hours 9 a.m. to dusk.

Valley Park: Valley Drive and Gould Avenue. Open dawn to dusk.

General information: Recreation and Community Services Department: 310-412-8750.

Edward Vincent Jr. (Centinela) Park: Centinela and Florence avenues, 310-412-5370. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Facilities include eight lighted tennis courts, two lighted baseball fields, children's play and picnic areas, a basketball court, two lighted soccer fields and swimming pool.

Rogers Park: 400 W. Beach Ave., 310-412-5504. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, and 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturday. Facilities include a gymnasium, weight room, indoor handball and lighted basketball courts, indoor racquetball court, two baseball fields, activity building, wading pool, two lighted tennis courts, a part-time preschool and a children's play area.

General information: Community Services Department, Parks and Recreation Division, 310-970-2100, Ext. 3274.

Jane Addams Park: 15114 W. Firmona Ave., 310-970-2188. 9:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, 9:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

William Green Park: 4558 W. 168th St., 310-371-6930. 3 to 9 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Frank Hogan Tot Lot: 4045 W. 167th St. Day use only. No phone.

Rogers-Anderson Park and Bollinger Memorial Gymnasium:  4161 Manhattan Beach Blvd., 310-970-2189. Park hours are 3 p.m. to sunset weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Gym hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Facilities include a basketball court and game, meeting and conference rooms.

General information: Parks and Recreation Department, 310-326-0140.

Lomita Recreation Center: 24428 Eshelman Ave., 310-326-0140. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Facilities include a lighted baseball field, a lighted soccer/football field, two lighted tennis courts, an outdoor lighted basketball court, gymnasium, a community center and children's play and picnic areas.

Hathaway Park: 25600 Pennsylvania Ave.; no phone; day use only.

Metro Park: South end of Oak Street near 262nd Street; no phone; day use only.

Veterans Park: Walnut and 257th streets; no phone; day use only.

Alondra Park: 3850 W. Manhattan Beach Blvd., 310-217-8366. 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Facilities include lakeside picnic area, three lighted ball fields, a gymnasium, a community center and swimming pool open during the summer. Facility reservations: 800-404-5888.

Bodger Park: 14900 S. Yukon Ave., 310-676-2085.

Burton Chace Park: 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, 310-305-9595.

Del Aire Park: 12601 S. Isis Ave., 310-643-4976.

Lennox Park: 10828 S. Condon Ave., 310-419-6712.

Los Verdes Golf Course: 7000 W . Los Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, 310-377-7370.

South Coast Botanic Garden: 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., 310-544-6815. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

General information: Parks and Recreation Department, 310-802-5400.

Polliwog Park: 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd. No supervision. Facilities include Wilderness Park lagoon, botanical gardens, swimming pool, outdoor amphitheater and picnic areas.

Manhattan Heights Park and Community Center: 1600 Manhattan Beach Blvd., 310-802-5425. Facilities include a teen center, a baseball diamond, an athletic field, tennis courts, paddle tennis courts and basketball courts.

Manhattan Beach Creative Arts Center: 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd., 310-802-5440. The cultural arts facility is open throughout the year for special exhibits.

Manhattan Village Park: Adjacent to the Manhattan Country Club on Park View Avenue off Rosecrans Avenue.

Marine Avenue Park: 1625 Marine Ave., 310-802-5427. Supervised after-school playground activities from 3 to 5 p.m. weekdays. Facilities include a soccer field, a basketball court, lighted baseball diamond, a children's play area and four lighted pay-and-play racquetball courts.

Marine Sports Park: 1801 Marine Ave. Facilities include three lighted diamonds, two adult/four youth soccer fields.

Sand Dune Park: 33rd Street and Bell Avenue. Supervised after-school playground activities from 3 to 5 p.m. weekdays.

General information: Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department, Pacific Region, 310-548-7598.

Vista Del Mar Park: Century Boulevard and Vista Del Mar.

General information: Recreation and Parks Department: 310-544-5260.

Abalone Cove Shoreline Park: 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, 310-377-1222. Parking is $5. The park features tide pools, beach access and a bluff top view.

Del Cerro Park: end of Crenshaw Boulevard past Crest Road.

Robert Ryan Community Park: 30359 Hawthorne Blvd., 310-377-2290. Noon to dusk (10 a.m. to dusk in the summer after July 1) Monday through Friday and 10 a.m to dusk Saturday and Sunday. Facilities include an activity building and baseball field, basketball courts, picnic and children's play area, two picnic areas, barbecue grills and a games loan station.

General information: Recreation and Community Services Department, 310-318-0610.

Alta Vista Park: 801 Camino Real. Facilities include a Little League baseball field, adjacent playground facilities, three multipurpose sports field, tennis clubhouse and eight tennis courts and two racquetball courts. For tennis and racquetball reservations, 310-318-0670.

Anderson Park: 2229 Ernest Ave.

Andrews Park: 1801 Rockefeller Lane.

Aviation Park: 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Facilities include an auditorium, gymnasium and a track. Rentals available.

Dominguez Park: 200 Flagler Lane, no phone. Facilities include an off-leash dog park, Little League field, picnic areas, play equipment and the Redondo Beach Historical Museum. Dog park hours are dawn to dusk Thursday through Tuesday and noon to dusk Wednesday.

Lilienthal Park: 2481 190th St.

Perry Park: 2301 Grant Ave. Facilities include teen and senior centers, a Scout house, a Little League field and two lighted basketball courts.

Seaside Lagoon: 200 Portofino Way, 310-318-0681. Summer hours: 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Facilities include a heated salt water pool, children’s play equipment, volleyball court and a snack bar.

Veterans Park: 309 The Esplanade. Facilities include a community center and senior center.

Vincent Park: 630 Vincent St.

Wilderness Park: 1102 Camino Real, 310-318-0668. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Tuesday. Closed holidays and during bad weather. Reservations for overnight and day camping required.

General information: City Hall, ask for Recreation and Parks Department, 310-377-1577.

Ernie Howlett Park: 25851 Hawthorne Blvd. The park features eight tennis courts available  available by reservation from 8 a.m. to dark daily by calling 310-541-4585 and an equestrian center with three riding rings. For more information on the equestrian center, call 310-541-9487. Other facilities at the park include two Little League fields, a Pony League baseball field, two practice walls for tennis and racquetball, picnic areas, a tot lot, sand volleyball court, outdoor basketball court, and a jogging trail with exercise stations.

Chandler Park: Adjacent City Hall, 4045 Palos Verdes Drive North, no phone.

Dapplegray Park: Palos Verdes Drive North at Palos Verdes Drive East, no phone.

Highridge Park: 29035 Highridge Road, no phone, play equipment, restroom, picnic area, two soccer fields, a softball diamond, 1 mile of multiuse trail.

Rockbluff Park: Hawthorne Boulevard and Palos Verdes Drive North, no phone.

General information: Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department, Pacific Region, 310-548-7598.

Alma Park: 21st and Meyler streets.

Anderson Memorial Senior Center: 828 S. Mesa St., 310-548-7596.

Angels Gate Park: 3601 Gaffey St. 310-548-7705.

Averill Park: 1300 Dodson Ave.

Bandini Canyon Park: O’Farrell and Bandini streets, San Pedro

Daniels Field Sports Center: 845 12th St., San Pedro.

Leland Recreation Center: 863 S. Herbert Ave., 310-548-7706.

Peck Park Recreation and Community centers: 560 N. Western Ave., 310-548-7580. Facilities include a swimming pool, two lighted tennis courts, three lighted baseball fields, picnic area, gymnasium, a preschool, child care and an auditorium with meeting rooms.

Point Fermin Park: 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro.

Rancho San Pedro Recreation Center: 275 W. First St., 310-548-7727.

Rena Park: 510 Leland Ave.

San Pedro Plaza Park: 700 S. Beacon St.

Bogdonovich Recreation Center: 1920 Cumbre Drive, 310-548-7590. Facilities include gymnasium, five baseball diamonds, a children’s play area and open grass areas.

White Point Park: Paseo Del  Mar and Western Avenue, San Pedro.

General information: Parks and Recreation Department, 310-618-2930.

Wilson Park: 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Facilities include three lighted tennis courts, two lighted paddle tennis courts, horseshoe courts, four lighted softball diamonds, a gazebo, a walking path around the park and a roller hockey rink, batting cages and a skate park run by the Torrance Skate Association. The gymnasium has two basketball courts, two volleyball courts and a multipurpose room. Gymnasium hours from September to June are 2 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Summer hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Facility reservations: 310-328-4964.

Alta Loma Park: 26126 Delos Drive.

Columbia Park: 4045 190th St.

De Portola Park: 25615 Lazy Meadow Drive.

Delthorne Park: 3401 Spencer St.

Descanso Park: 2500 Descanso Way.

El Nido Park: 18301 Kingsdale Ave.

El Retiro Park: 126 Vista del Parque.

Entradero Park: 5500 Towers St.

Greenwood Park: 1520 Greenwood Ave.

Guenser Park: 17800 Gramercy Place.

Hickory Park: 2850 232nd St.

La Carretera Park: 2040 W. 186th St.

La Paloma Park: Lomita Boulevard, between Anza and Ladeene avenues.

La Romeria Park: 19501 Inglewood Ave., 310-371-9332.

Lago Seco Park: 3920 235th St.

Los Arboles "Rocketship" Park: 5101 Calle de Ricardo.

McMaster Park: 3624 Artesia Blvd., 310-515-9356.

Miramar Park: 201 Paseo de la Playa.

Osage Park: 17008 Osage Ave.

Paradise Park: 5006 Lee St.

Pueblo Recreation Center: 2252 Del Amo Blvd.

Sea-Aire Golf Course: 22730 Lupine Drive, 310-543-1583. Open 9 a.m. to dusk Tuesday through Sunday. Sea-Aire is a nine-hole, par three course.

Sunnyglen Park: 5525 Del Amo Blvd.

Sur La Brea Park: 23610 Cabrillo Ave.

Torrance Park: 2001 Santa Fe Ave.

Victor Park: 4727 Emerald St.

Victor E. Benstead Plunge: 3331 Torrance Blvd., 310-781-7113. The heated pool, 50-by-20 meters, is open year-round. Call for recreational and lap swim hours.

Walteria Park: 3855 W. 242nd St.

General information: Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department, Pacific Region, 310-548-7598.

Westchester Recreation Center: 7000 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, 310-670-7473. 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Facilities include a senior citizens center, four lighted baseball fields, eight lighted tennis courts, swimming pool, gymnasium, two lighted outdoor basketball courts, shuffleboard courts and picnic and children’s play area.

General information: Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department, Pacific Region, 310-548-7598.

East Wilmington Greenbelt Park: M Street to Sanford Avenue.

East Wilmington Vest Pocket Park: 1300 O St., Wilmington.

Harbor Park Golf Course: 1235 N. Figueroa Place, Wilmington, 310-549-4953.

Harbor Pool: 1221 Figueroa Place, Wilmington.