How to Reserve a Sports Field

The City of Santa Monica’s playing fields are open to permit use for youth and adult sports.  Please download the application below to see the fields available and the permittable times for youth and adult.  The City follows a field allocation guideline and permits fields based on these guidelines. The permitting schedule is subject to change and is based on data showing the highest use times.   

After application is received, it will take up to 7-10 business days to review your application and you'll be notified if your application has been approved or denied.


Summer 2025 application period:

  • Summer date range:  June 15, 2025- August 17, 2025
    Applications for summer will be accepted until April 23rd, 2025
    Any summer application received prior to April 23rd will not be considered.


Spring 2025 application period (ends June 14, 2025)

  • Currently accepting application


E-mail Sports@santamonica.gov to request facility applications for the following facilities:

  • Santa Monica High School and/or Lincoln Middle School Track
  • Outdoor Basketball and Sand Volleyball Courts (beach volleyball courts not included)
Continue the Process:

Below will describe the steps to apply for a sports field. 

  1. Download application

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    Sports Field application is here

  2. Email completed application

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    Once the sports field application is completed email application to sports@santamonica.gov