Reed Park

The scoop

Reed Park is a neighborhood park on Seventh Street, just across Wilshire from downtown — a playground, basketball, lighted tennis courts, picnic tables, restrooms, and the Miles Memorial Playhouse. Visit Santa Monica also lists it as Christine Emerson Reed Park. It's a local stop, not a beach day.

What to do

Use the playground — Visit Santa Monica describes a fenced area split for ages 2–5 and 5–12, which helps if you're with mixed ages. The official park page also lists basketball courts and picnic tables. For tennis, the city's Community Services page lists six lighted courts; the official FAQ recommends reserving ahead because they can be in high demand. Youth programs such as CREST run on site, and the Playhouse is here if there's a show.

When to go

Open daily 6 a.m.–11 p.m. Reserve a tennis court if that's the point of the trip. The playground is the easier walk-in, especially earlier in the day.

Who it's for

Downtown and Wilshire families, tennis players, and anyone who wants a playground close to the restaurants on Wilshire.

Kids: A good pick with young kids, especially if they fit the 2–5 play area. There's a playground, restrooms, and room for a short picnic. Keep dogs off the playground.

Insider tips

• There's no on-site lot on the official park page. Visit Santa Monica lists metered street parking only. Neighborhood meters were $1.50 an hour on the city's January 12, 2026 rate table; confirm the posted sign.
• The official park page lists restrooms. The official page doesn't publish restroom hours.
• Dogs are allowed on a leash only; there's no off-leash area. City rules keep dogs off playgrounds and courts.
• Book tennis through the city's activities database. Walk-up play is first come, first served when the courts aren't reserved.

Skip it if…

You want a big lawn, a pond, or a beach. This is a compact neighborhood park.