Venice Boardwalk shops, kids’ parks, Venice Skatepark, Venice Pier, and more are officially closed!

Let’s #FlattenTheCurve everyone! #SocialDistancing. #SaferAtHome

Here is what Mayor Eric Garcetti tweeted on March 22nd, 2020!

“This weekend we saw too many people packing beaches, trails and parks. So we are closing sports and recreation at @LACityParks and closing parking at city beaches. That doesn’t mean gather elsewhere. This is serious. Stay home and save lives.”

View video below of Mayor Garcetti’s announcing further restrictions under his Safer at Home order on Sunday, March 22.

Here is what we know! Thanks to the awesome staff at Venice Recreation Center for your help on this list.

This list was updated on March 27th, 2020.

You can still walk the boardwalk and enjoy the park. (view details below)
You can still walk or run, and walk your dog on the boardwalk.
The Beach is closed as of Fri. March 27
The Bike Path is closed as of Fri. March 27
Venice Skate Park is closed as of Fri. March 27.
Venice Handball Courts are closed as of March 27
Basketball courts are closed as of March 27.
Paddle Tennis courts are closed as of March 27.
Venice Skate Plaza is closed as of March 27.
The Gymnastic, sandbox and boxing (speed bag/heavy bag) platforms are closed as of Wed. March 25th
The Venice Pier is closed as of Wed. March 25th
Beach parking lots are closed as of March 23, 2020
Non essential shops are closed along the boardwalk as of March 23, 2020.
Beach volleyball nets have been taken down, and are closed.
The Kids’ Parks are all closed.
Restrooms accessible to the outdoors will remain open during regular operating hours.
All recreational group sports or activities are prohibited.

FAQ. Can I still enjoy the Venice park area?

Information from City of LA Dep’t of Recreation and Park

Parks still remain open for walking or running; however, when visiting a park for exercise or respite, you MUST adhere to the City’s Safer at Home social distancing directives and must not participate in recreational group sports or activities that are incompatible with the City’s social distancing mandates.