Live Oak Park Tennis Courts in Manhattan Beach

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6 lighted tennis court with benches in Live Oak Park in Manhattan Beach, California. Lean and well kept, reservations are easy and affordable, and there are no weird restrictions to number of balls that can be used. It’s pretty quiet and parking is usually never a problem. Standby recreation area featuring a playground, picnic spots with grills, tennis courts & a dog run.

For more information on organized tennis play and events visit Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec and Live Oak Park Facebook pages.

Six lighted tennis courts in the park are used frequently for classes, private matches and several tennis tournaments sponsored by the City. One lighted basketball court and two large lighted multipurpose fields make this park a favorite destination for community members.

Several picnic areas can accommodate from a dozen to 50 people and include two barbecues. Restrooms and drinking fountains are also available.

Several community buildings are located in this park, including the Live Oak Recreation Center which houses a tennis office and ceramics studio. Joslyn Community Center is home to a senior club and is available to the general public for meetings, parties or other gatherings. The facility includes an auditorium and stage, meeting rooms, kitchen, library and dance and exercise studio. The Scout House is a rustic meeting room used for scouting activities only.

Courts Hours at Live Oak Park

7:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday to Friday
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Saturday
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday
Last reservation is one hour prior to closing

Monthly/Annual Drop-In Passes (Pickleball and Paddle Tennis):

Resident Seniors: $10/month
Residents: $15/month
Non-Residents: $20/month
Passes must be purchased on the 1st of the Month
Good for free play at Manhattan Heights Courts:
Pickleball
- Monday through Friday
- 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 7 courts available
- Wednesday – 3 courts available
Paddle Tennis
- Saturday through Sunday
- 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Court #3 ONLY

Older Adult Annual Pass (Manhattan Beach residents only):

$25 (Passes will not be prorated)
Valid until the end of the calendar year from date of purchase; unlimited use as available
Available for Older Adults (55+ years)
Good for free play at Live Oak and Manhattan Heights Courts for Tennis, Pickleball, and Paddle Tennis.
- Monday through Friday
- 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM (LOP ONLY) and 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Youth Annual Pass (Manhattan Beach residents only):

$25 (Passes will not be prorated)
Valid until the end of the calendar year from date of purchase; unlimited use as available
Available for Youth (Under 18 years)
Youth must be present at time of reservation, otherwise reservation will be cancelled
Good for free play at Live Oak and Manhattan Heights Courts
- Monday through Friday
- 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Purchase passes here

Tennis Court and Pickleball Court Reservations

All tennis and pickleball court reservations can be made on the following link: courts.manhattanbeach.gov
To purchase daily pickleball Drop-In pass: CLICK HERE.

Click here to make a tennis or pickleball court reservation.

Reservations must be made online.
Reservations can be made up to 4 days in advance for Manhattan Beach residents and 3 days in advance for non-Manhattan Beach residents.
$10 an hour for Manhattan Beach residents and $14 an hour for non-Manhattan Beach residents.
Phone-in and Walk-in reservations will not be accepted.
For questions regarding court reservations or for more information, please call +1 310-802-5448.
For court cancellations or reservation time changes, please call +1 310-802-5474.

Reserve courts here.

Guidelines for Play

Players may reserve a maximum of 2, one hour reservations per day
Players should arrive no more than ten minutes prior to their reservation time.
Upon arriving, please check in to the office.
Players should bring their own water and hand sanitizer or disinfecting wipes to wash hands frequently.
No equipment is to be shared between players.
No unauthorized lessons permitted.
No personal ball machines.
Modifications to existing reservations must be made at least 2 hours in advance via email.
A “no-show” charge will be implemented at Manhattan Heights Park Tennis Courts.
- On the 3rd offense, and every offense thereafter, there will be a $5 charge to the user’s account.
- A No-Show will be deemed anytime the department is not notified to cancel a user’s reservation at least 2 hours before their reservation time.

Tennis Classes and Lessons

Beginning, intermediate and advanced tennis classes are offered for youth, adults and older adults year round. Private and semiprivate instruction is available, as well as workouts and camps which are a great place to meet other tennis players, get an introduction to tennis or sharpen your skills.

All classes are taught by highly skilled and qualified tennis professionals certified by the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA). For private and semiprivate instruction information, please contact the Live Oak Tennis Office at (310) 802-5474.

For group class or camp information, please contact the Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448. Tennis class info can also be found in the latest issue of MANHAPPENINGS, or on the Registration website.

Tennis Leagues

Marine League hosts round robin tournaments at Live Oak Park in spring and fall and USTA hosts round robin tournaments at Mira Costa High School throughout the year. For more information, please call (310) 802-5474. The following tennis leagues play on the Manhattan Beach public tennis courts:

South Bay Tennis League – December and January only
Youth Tennis League – December and January only
Marine League – Spring and Fall
Challenge Ladder – four times per year

Live Oak Park Dog Run – Open

Dogs are permitted in the Live Oak Dog Run located just north of the tennis courts. Please review the Live Oak Park Dog Run Rules and Etiquette (PDF) before visiting the dog run.

Court Information

Address: 1901 N Valley Dr, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, USA

City: Manhattan Beach

County: Los Angeles County

State: California

Postal Code: 90266

Website: Website

Phone Number: +1 310-802-5474

Google Maps Link: Google Maps

Google Location Link: Location

Place Type: Tennis court

Number of Tennis Courts: 6

Number of Pickleball Courts: 0

Court Location: Outdoor

Access Type: Public

Working Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday	7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday	7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday	7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday	7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday	7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday	7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location Map

Live Oak Park Tennis Courts

Amenities & Features

Category	Available Features
Core Amenities	LightsNo RestroomsWater FountainBenchesFencing
Court Condition	CleanMixed MaintenanceQuietSafe Area
Court Surface	Hard CourtConcrete Court
Equipment & Services	Lessons AvailableTournaments Available
Environment Features	ShadeWindscreenOpen Air
Access Details	Reservation RequiredFee Applies
Parking	Paid Street Parking
Nearby Facilities	Picnic Area NearbyBarbecue NearbyBaseball NearbyBasketball NearbyRestaurant Nearby

Dog & Pet Information

Dog Rules: Dogs must be leashed and under control. Dog owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs.

No Dogs Allowed

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Reviews & Ratings

Overall Rating

4.5 out of 5 stars (248 reviews)

What Visitors Say

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Positive Reviews:

Sidney J Marquez: ★★★★★

Old Time Fair happening in October 😀 Tennis, Baseball, Little Tot Park, walking distance to the strand …

Johnny Novo: ★★★★★

Live Oak Park has seen me in every phase of my life. Whether it be hitting dingers in my Little League Baseball League, playing pick up basketball as a kid against grown men, taking tennis lessons (I was trash at tennis), or running around here in middle school with my group of friends, Live Oak has been instrumental in my growth as a man. Most recently, it's been here for me when I come back from NYC and just want to get some shots up alone. Nothing as cathartic as grabbing the new basketball my Granny just got me, popping my airpods in, and doing the basketball workouts I used to do as a kid when hoop dreams were all I cared about. Something about reconnecting with that part of myself just eases the stresses that come with adulthood. I think that chubby insecure kid would be proud of who I am today, and that makes me smile. It's good to look back at your past and appreciate who you've become... But don't stare at it, or you'll end up staying there. Look back, smile, and keep pushing forward. I also randomly seen Kendrick Lamar doing a prison workout here a few years back. That was a trip lol. THANK YOU LIVE OAK! THANK YOU GRANNY I LOVE THIS NEW BASKETBALL! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Shae Rouzan: ★★★★★

Lovely, well-maintained park! - The baseball field is green and gorgeous -The restrooms are pristine -There's an outdoor ping-pong table -A couple of tennis courts and basketball courts - Walking trail across the way - A short walk from the beach This is a cute clean park

Jorian Valentine: ★★★★

i like to play tennis here but you do have to reserve which is off because i’ve been here about 2 months ago and i didn’t have to reserve

e-n M: ★★★★

2 playgrounds: smaller enclosed area for the tots (0-5) by the tennis courts, larger apparatus for the bigger kids by the ⚾ diamond. 2 mins walk between them

D C: ★★★★★

Two Live Oak Parks are available and accessible on the same street. The larger park is equipped for youth to teen and the smaller park is equipped for tots. Look for the separate, smaller "Tot Park" closer to tennis courts and check-in office for same. Basketball courts available also. Restrooms available for those enjoying both parks. Limited street parking available.

Asitha Kaduwela: ★★★★

Mainly come here to okay tennis, there are 6 courts, but you have to pay to reserve them. The restrooms are nice and there's also a playground along with basketball courts. The only downside is court 6, which is blocked off for when watching games.

Ken Falasco: ★★★★★

Great! It is so good to see people using Live Oak Park. The kick ball teams were wearing masks, the tennis players were definitely more than 6 feet apart and the people walking their dogs had masks too.

Christopher Pratt: ★★★★★

Great park about 5 blocks from the beach. Area includes basketball courts, a baseball field with a batting cage, tennis courts, and a toddler playground.

Danika: ★★★★★

Great location.. play some tennis, shoot some hoops, score some goals... and then run down to the beach and refresh yourself in the water!

Liliya Baneva: ★★★★★

Had a good time playing tennis

Derek Brauch: ★★★★★

Great public tennis courts... basketball courts with pick up games that have been running for decades. Fenced tot lot so no dog poop.

Matt Decoteau: ★★★★★

Great tennis courts!

Soheil Shams: ★★★★★

Great local park. I feel so blessed to live so close to a park like this. Close to the ocean with tennis courts and so many other family activities.

Carlos F Vilchez: ★★★★★

cool little park, some tennis courts, 1 full court basketball court and 1 mid size, and id say 1 kid size one as well. opens after 8am,

Henrik Gevorkyan: ★★★★★

Nice quiet park. Not too far from beacg. Has baseball field, tennis and basketball courts

Brewski Pit: ★★★★★

This park little but a charm. The location is on a curve ending next to tennis courts. There is a small childrens playground and basket ball courts behind baseball field. Very active area. Picnic tables too. The park is horizontal it runs north to south on Valley Drive in Manhattan Beach just google the Manhattan Beach Post Office it right next to that.

Franklin Womack: ★★★★★

Between Joslin Center's senior program's and Live Oak Fields, tennis courts, basketball court's, and Jr. Program's. There is something for the whole family.

Paul Kafka: ★★★★★

Basketball courts are free, nice, and fairly empty during the day which is good. Wish the tennis courts were free too.

Don C: ★★★★★

Great parks. Tennis, playgrounds, baseball

Nick Rotondo: ★★★★

Great family friendly park with tennis, basketball, baseball

Mitch W: ★★★★★

On Wednesday nights, I play on a South Bay tennis (doubles) league and our home courts are at Live Oak Park. The courts are clean and the wind screens are dark (so you have contrast when watching the ball). It's an excellent facility and the lights are amazingly bright! I like the fact that the lights are higher than normal tennis court lights, so if you hit a lob, the ball doesn't go in and out of the lighted areas. The six courts are very nice and if you want to play tennis, I would definitely recommend Live Oak Park. We pay $9.00 for the match (2 hours), so I would presume it's $9.00 an hour to play at night.

Johnny N: ★★★★★

Emily S: ★★★★★

Great park located in Manhattan Beach. This is the central hub of parks! They have one Basketball Court which is seldom used, two Baseball Fields, a small dog park, a kids park, a toddler park, picnic areas throughout the park and 6 LIGHTED TENNIS COURTS. However, there are usually 1 court taken for class instruction at night. The park is open Year-round 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday and Sunday If you want to use the Tennis Courts, Reservations are Required: (310) 545-0888 Court fees are$5 per hour (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday) $6 per hour (5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Monday - Friday; Saturday and Sunday; Holidays) If you are interested in Tennis Classes or other classes in Manhattan Beach go here: http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=362 Prices are not that bad. The dog park is open until 10. It is made out of wood chips. It is not too big. There's also a wood chip trail that starts at the Fry's electronics and runs along Valley Dr. passing Live Oak Park and Greenbelt Park. Ending at 190th. Or Herondo St. It's about four miles one way.. four miles back.

Suzy S: ★★★★

Good place to play tennis. Sometimes the courts can be damp from the runoff from the grass early in the morning. If you are a MB resident you can get a card to make a reservation. The courts are lit at night. It can be noisy if the playground is full of kids. There is a baseball field and basketball courts. There is a small dog run. There is a playground for young children. Some picnic tables. Free parking. Close to a walking path with wood chips. In October the have a beer garden and street fair.

Kat M: ★★★★

This Park is cute, but nothing special. It is located a few blocks east of the ocean, near Valley. The toddler area had a few play structures to play in. It had a lot of sand play areas. It also had some swings. Besides this, it was not that much fun. It is not a destination point unless you live in the area. They have tennis courts at the park. They also have a very large grassy area that sports events can take place at. My favorite time to come here is for the Manhattan Beach hometown fair.

Joan S: ★★★★★

I hadn't realized this park is so large, until today. I have only been there for the yearly street fair, at which time it's hard to see much of anything except crowds of people. But today I walked around and took 24 photos of the facilities. There is at least one baseball field, Dorsey Field. And basketball courts, and tennis courts. There's a small dog park. Dogs are not allowed in the park except for that area. There are two well-equipped kids' playgrounds. There is a large field house that I thought was a library before today. And there is a child drop-off program. And ceramic classes in a separate ceramic studio building. There is a smallish picnic area with cooking facilities. You can access the park from the main entrances on the east side, where the free street parking is located. Or there is stair access from the residential streets on the hill, along the west side of the park. It's a popular neighborhood park, just blocks from Manhattan Beach Pier. Details about the various park rules & facilities can be found in my photos.

Chris S: ★★★★★

This is a great little park with so much to offer. Hoops, tennis, softball, lots of kids stuff (from LL baseball to playgrounds) and a dog run. But what makes this park unique (and 5 stars!) is that it has a ceramics studio! This is a hidden gem in Manhattan Beach. I've been a student there for 6 years and it's always amazed me that people don't know about it. It's a complete studio - - 8-9 wheels for throwing with over 10 types of clay that can be used (and bought there) - 4 very large tables for hand-building and slab-making pieces (plus a slab roller and extruder) - 3 bisque kilns - 2 large final fire kilns - a raku kiln - a large glazing room, with 20+ glazes - numerous plaster molds - and more There are all kinds of classes to take for all ages. There are evening classes M-Th from 6:30-9:30 which are perfect for after work and plenty of daytime classes. Go to the City of Manhattan Beach web site and there is an Activities registration button and follow that. Open to all, not just MB residents. The instructors are pretty cool and open for students to do/learn anything. One last cool thing - if you are an experienced potter, they have what's called an "Open Lab." For a very low cost you can come in and use the studio facilities (no instruction though) for 4 hours. This includes getting your pieces fired that you created in the studio. They have 6 of these Open Labs scattered throughout the week (including weekend). Some really good artists there.

Esther Yom: ★★★★★

i love the courts here. clean and well kept, reservations are easy and affordable, and there are no weird restrictions to number of balls that can be used. it’s pretty quiet and parking is usually never a problem

Terry Bixler: ★★★★★

Visited for the 2018 Manhattan Beach Grand Prix. This is one of the oldest bicycle races in the country. Great racing in all classes. Bring the kids as there are bicycle races for them as well. On the infield the are food vendors with excellent fare.

Ashley Novak: ★★★★★

Great dog park in the South Bay! We did a meet up with a group of ladies and our pups and had a great time! I also love that it’s mulch and not dirt so the dogs stay clean.

Neutral Reviews:

Michael Brandin: ★★★

Nice place for all ages. Came for toddler for multiple featured items fenced in play area. They have older kids area on other side with tennis, basketball and baseball diamonds. Place is well kept and a pleasure to go to. Parking was fine today but people park here on weekends and head for the beaches half mile away. Has a few picnic tables and uses the newer rubber matting around the sand box and swings They do have some raised fire boxes.

victoria h: ★★★

They are very difficult to reach - often no one picks up the phone so booking a tennis court can be frustrating. They only except cash but they have a fun ball machine.

Gordon Copee: ★★★

Nice park, good variety in structures for kids to play on. Decent shade, but there are areas where the sand will be very hot during the day due to lack of shade.

Negative Reviews:

Venk T: ★★

This review is for the Tennis courts only. They are notoriously hard to reach. Either the office door is locked most of the time or there is someone in there busy browsing the internet with the door locked like the older gentlemen who refused to make eye contact through the glass window when I was trying to get his attention today. The female staff members are friendly and helpful. Bottom line you can't rely on this facility if you want to play regular tennis. It's run worse than the DMV.

Ray Donovan: ★

No pickle ball at these courts only tennis.

Notable Quotes:

Esther Yom: ★★★★★

clean and well kept, reservations are easy and affordable, and there are no weird restrictions to number of balls that can be used

Terry Bixler: ★★★★★

Bring the kids as there are bicycle races for them as well

Gordon Copee: ★★★

Decent shade, but there are areas where the sand will be very hot during the day due to lack of shade

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Tennis Court and Pickleball Court Reservations

Guidelines for Play

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Tennis Leagues

Live Oak Park Dog Run – Open

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