Category Archives: Parks

Pickleball Players Incensed over Court Specifications and Pay to Play

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Vora Pong Nimnual sent the following note to CTN: “As an editor or a reporter, I thought you have the responsibility to tell both sides of the story. However, judging by the latest issue of CTN on pickleball, I can … Continue reading →

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Teen Partying and Reckless Driving at Pali Rec Center

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Residents, whose home border on the Palisades Recreation Center, have notified LAPD of the ongoing issues of teens congregating late Friday and Saturday nights. Residents say there is underage drinking, illegal fireworks and cars that race in and out of … Continue reading →

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Letter: Vora Pon Nimnual Responds to Pickleball Query

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: I sent the following note on April 20 to Vora PONG Nimnual, who said he was USAPA Ambassador  for  Pacific Palisades: I’m running the Park Advisory Board story tonight based on what occurred at the meeting–but I will give … Continue reading →

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Park Advisory Board Discusses Off-Leash Dogs, Pickleball, Playground and Restrooms

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

The Palisades Park Advisory (PAB) held its quarterly meeting on April 19, in the small gym. The lack of Wi-Fi in the facility prevented it from being a hybrid meeting (Zoom and live.) Top on the agenda was a recommendation … Continue reading →

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What Are You Doing to Celebrate Earth Day?

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Since 1970, the United States has celebrated Earth Day on April 22. The day marks the anniversary of the birth of the environmental movement. This movement led to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean … Continue reading →

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Park Advisory Board to Meet April 19

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

The Palisades Park Advisory Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19 in the small gym at the Palisades Recreation Center, 851 Alma Real Drive. Residents are invited to bring concerns regarding the Palisades Recreation Center to the … Continue reading →

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Upper Lawn Area Usage by Soccer Group Questioned

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

A Palisades resident asked on social media: “Why has an out-of-state, private business (Super Soccer Stars) been allowed to overtake the only flat, open space in the Palisades Recreation Center for their for-profit use? This is a public space, and … Continue reading →

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Big Bunny Comes to Town; Palisades Holds Annual Egg Hunt 

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

By CHAZ PLAGER The Palisades Recreation Center held its annual egg hunt on April 7. The event began at 11 a.m. when the fire truck from Fire Station 69 arrived with the Easter Bunny. Children were allowed to climb on … Continue reading →

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Village Green Meeting Will be Held April 12

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

The Village Green is a private park, which serves as the heart and soul of Pacific Palisades. Located between Sunset Boulevard, Swarthmore Avenue and Antioch, the triangular park provides a respite for teens and seniors and serves as safe place … Continue reading →

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Village Green Supports Red Cross Giving Day

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Each year, the President of the United States proclaims March as “Red Cross Month” and March 22 as the national Red Cross Giving Day. On February 28, President Joe Biden kept the 80-year tradition intact with a proclamation. “In the … Continue reading →

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