Latest Field Notices from Santa Monica City @SMSportsFields
March 30, 2025
We have received some rain in the area. We are monitoring closely. Currently all natural grass fields are OPEN. Will update if the weather worsens.
We are receiving some light rain. Natural grass fields will be OPEN still.
PRACTICE SPACES
Field space allocation and practice-related information:
Airport Park
Clover Park
JAMS Practice Space – 6 Teams
Lincoln Middle School
Marine Park
Airport Park 3201 Airport Avenue | Google Map
Clover Park 2600 Ocean Park Blvd | Google Map
Field Setup/Takedown Procedures
Franklin Elementary 24th Street & Idaho Avenue | Google Map
Field Setup/Takedown Procedures
Grant Elementary 2400 24th Street | Google Map
Field Setup/Takedown Procedures
John Adams Middle School (JAMS) 2451 16th Street | Google Map
Lincoln Middle School 15th Street & Washington Avenue | Google Map
Field Setup/Takedown Procedures
Los Amigos Park 2445 5th Street | Google Map
Field Setup/Takedown Procedures
Marine Park 1400 Marine Street | Google Map
Field Setup/Takedown Procedures
McKinley Elementary School 2401 Santa Monica Blvd | Google Map
Field Setup/Takedown Procedures
Roosevelt Elementary School 9th Street & Alta Avenue | Google Map
Field Setup/Takedown Procedures
Santa Monica High School 1801 4th Street | Google Map
Enter lot from 4th Street; pay parking available at Civic Center. More info
Stewart Park 1880 Stewart Street | Google Map
Will Rogers Elementary 2400 16th Street | Google Map
U5 enters at 14th & Cedar, U6 enters on 16th
Field Setup/Takedown Procedures
📋 Field Rules & Prohibited Items
❌ Not Allowed on Any Field:
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Animals
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Smoking or alcohol
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Metal cleats
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Permanent markers/paint
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Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, or unauthorized vehicles
🚫 Additional Restrictions on Artificial Turf Fields:
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Food or drinks (except water)
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Gum or sunflower seeds
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Staked equipment (e.g., tents, flags, goals)
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Only chairs/shade structures with wide plates on the legs are permitted
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Snacks must be consumed on adjacent blacktop areas only
⚠️ Please follow all field use rules. The City of Santa Monica monitors field usage and may impose fines or revoke permits for violations.
🌧️ Rain & Lightning Guidelines
Rain:
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Always check field status before practice or games.
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Fields may close due to rain within 24 hours, even if it’s sunny at the moment.
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Field conditions can change mid-day; a field may open in the morning and close later.
Lightning:
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Practice: Coaches and Chaperones are responsible for suspending practice if lightning is observed.
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Game Day: The Referee is responsible for game-day lightning decisions.
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When in doubt — err on the side of caution.
⚡ Refer to the “Environmental Hazards” section in the Guidance for Referees & Coaches manual for lightning safety protocols.
🔁 Practice Cancellations
Coaches:
If your field is open but you choose to cancel practice, please notify the Region Scheduler. This allows us to:
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Reassign the field to another team
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Update the City, so staff are deployed effectively