Golf Course

Typical Size

Typical Length of Visit (Hours)

Typical Access

A well-maintained golf course with green grass and a small sand trap. A line of tall trees borders the course, and a few golf bags are visible near the trees. The sky is bright blue with long, wispy white clouds.
Penmar Golf Course.
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, accessed 2025.

Typical Amenities

Universal Elements
Seating
Shade
Identity Features
Low Impact Development BMPs
Intensive Use Areas
Outdoor Event Space
Group Picnic Area
Restroom
Dog Park
Programmable Gathering Areas
Park Shelter
Seating
Recreation Areas
Outdoor Fitness / Exercise
Creative Play Attraction
Playground
Basketball Court
Tennis / Pickleball Court
Volleyball Court
Rectangular Field
Diamond Field
Pool
Water Play
Casual Use Areas
Individual Picnic / Sitting Area
Casual Use Space
Internal Walking Trail
Shade Structure
Natural Systems
Stormwater Management
Natural Space
Community Garden
Infrastructure
Regional Water Partnerships
Bike Parking
Transit Stop
Shared Parking
On-Site Parking
Accessible Van Parking and Drop-Off
Safe Crossings
Comfort Facilities
Maintenance Facilities

Typical Architectural Elements

Small Elements
 (<1,000 SF)
Medium Elements
 1,000 - 6,000 SF
Large Elements
 >6,000 SF

Guidelines for Golf Course

Design

System Wide Language
Design Vocabulary
Cohesive Site Layout
Park Core
Indoor-Outdoor Connections
Native Planting Variety
Park User Equity
Cultural & Historic Features
Water Conservation

Context

Park Supportive Uses
Building Frontage
County and Regional Park Connectivity
Public Property / Institutional
Streetscape Enhancements

Connectivity

Street Grid Connectivity
Seamless Public Space
Trail Mode Separation
Loop Trail
Internal Walking Trail
Trail Connection
Safe Routes / Passages

Wayfinding

Universal Wayfinding Signage
Path Hierarchy
Gateways (Primary & Secondary)

Infrastructure

Regional Water Partnerships
Bike Parking
Transit Stop
Shared Parking
On-Site Parking
Accessible Van Parking and Drop-Off
Safe Crossings
Comfort Facilities
Maintenance Facilities

Zones

Universal Elements
Intensive Use Areas
Programmable Gathering Areas
Recreation Areas
Casual Use Areas
Natural Systems

Architectural Elements

Programming
Integration with the Landscape
Design Excellence
Material Strategies
Environmental Sustainability
Innovation and Artistry
Accessibility and Equity

All Golf Courses

Penmar Golf Course

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Region: West

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