Nice little 9 hole here. Good variety of distances up to ~360 yards. Hole 7 with a bit water was fun. Greens are fast! Ranger at the start was chill. I used a cart, but it's walkable. Hole 5 backed up 3 groups. Sure there are divots here and there, but this course is good value and enjoyable. read more

Recreation Park Golf Course 9 - To the hole! - Golf Near Me - Long Beach, California

Our normal course in Costa Mesa was closed for a tournament, so we decided to head North to LBC and play 9 holes at "Little Rec". Positives: #7 & # 9 are what you would see on a full sized course. The holes are long enuf to challenge a regular golfer Negatives; The course is pricey for 9 holes ($23 walking). The course I normally play is $31, a full 18 holes, and the holes are full length; The course is beat up. The tee boxes are in bad shape, and the greens are not very nice; The remaining seven holes not mentioned are short in length. Good enuf for someone learning, but not long enuf for someone who plays a regular sized course; There are no distance markers like a red stake to signify 100 yds away from green. Despite the negatives, I would return, but manage my expectations. The course, "Is What It Is". It serves the purpose to the local community to get out, and get some exercise on a 9 hole format. If you live in the city there are discounts for residents. read more

Recreation Park Golf Course 9 - #7 Overlooking Colorado Lake - Golf Near Me - Long Beach, California

Good course for the price. Nice mix of Par 3s and Par 4s. Laid back atmosphere and usually plays reasonably fast. Watch for errant balls on hole 3 tee box since there are often close calls there. read more

When they say punched greens don't go lmao. That means there's no green to putt on and that there just going to stick the flag about 20 yards from the green in the grass. No discount either read more

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Nice golf course. The greens are a little fast. There tends to be a traffic jam on the 3 and 4 holes, of course, itself can be challenging for beginners. However, the prices for tee times are great. read more

Recreation Park Golf Course 9 - 5th hole - Golf Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great golf course. Well maintained and I payed $22 bucks walking the 9 holes. Absolutely worth the money....the value for money is very high. They have a discount for residents but to get that you have to go to their 18hole course across the street and have your drivers license with a Long Beach(LB) address and two utility bills with a LB address....and pay $27 for the resident rebate. I understand they have to be careful but I had the LB address on my drivers license and I would think that showing that at check in would be enough but no. For rec 9 the resident rebate saves $7 per 9 holes so the 5th time you play you would save money on it. Anyways.....nice personnel they don't make the rules and great course for sure. Will come back many times!! read more

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Called the pro shop to kindly ask if the greens were good because I saw the day before Lakewood cc green were in repair and Tom from the pro shop says "I think so" then I ask have they been aerated then proceeds to say "I think they did it a week ago" I reply "so they're not good" and he replies with a "maybe" this is unacceptable trying to swindle people to play at the course when they surely know the greens have not healed, I have not been back to this course in quite some time due to boomer baby pro shop employees that over pack the course while conducting sub par customer service and only care about free golf read more

They water the grass. That's all that separates this executive course from so many others in L.A. and O.C. Every tee box, fairway, rough and green were green and lush. 9 holes, a few par 3's and 4's. Relatively short with big hitters able to reach the green on 3 out of 4 par 4's. $22 to walk the course on a weekday. Fun place. read more

Nice design. Fairly well kept bunkers. Players do not fix their ball marks here, it seems. Pace of play is also fair for a short course. But, these have to be the slowest greens I've played in years though by far. Unless this is your only course you play, it'll mess you up when you go anywhere else. read more

They have some great specials. I had the grilled ham and cheese on wheat and it was sooo delicious. It comes with fries for only $7. They also have modelo on tap. My friend split the burger with bacon jam and thought it was also delicious. I'm not sure if the restaurant is showing on Yelp independently from the golf course so I'll post here for now. Thanks Matt, the chef, for a lovely lunch. The cafe has indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Recreation Park Golf Course 9 - Grilled ham and cheese on wheat - Golf Near Me - Long Beach, California

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2 stars for this course only because the squirrels are adorable and friendly, but I'll never be back. We had a reservation and were harassed by a group behind us the entire time (a walk on who was squeezed in). They kept yelling at us to hurry up when we were literally waiting for the group in front of us to get off the tee, the green, etc. We have all played those types of days where nobody is going anywhere. And they complained to the Marshall who sided with them. We were advised to hit our drives into the foursome in the fairway ahead of us - like how in the hell is that respectful for a golf course? The Marshall was empathetic but kept trying to hurry us up when there were 5 groups stacked ahead of us too. Maybe, just maybe, you guys shouldn't book so many tee times close together? How is that our fault? We felt rushed and stressed the entire time and the Marshall chose our group to follow and keep reminding us to hurry. For the price, go elsewhere. If you want to see the friendly squirrels, stick to the practice green but I wouldn't give the course your money. read more

Recreation Park Golf Course 9 - Squirl - Golf Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great specials at the cafe. BLT with avocado on sourdoah toast. Delicious Bacon jam cheeseburger with tots. Grilled chicken pesto sanwitch. Pattymelt on rye Tuna avocado tower And delicious breakfast burrito read more

Recreation Park Golf Course 9 - Bacon jam cheese burger with jalapeno. - Golf Near Me - Long Beach, California

A really intimidating par 4 since I have never played one, only par 3's until today. Beautiful greens, well manicured valleys and mounds with trees in the middle. After the 5th hole, the 6th is across the street so try to look at the map of the course beforehand or make the mistake like me of asking the pro shop (where the 5th hole leads to). Super cool pro shop staff. They really work with you, late, lost, whatever it is. They are very understanding. Gorgeous place. I highly recommend this place. read more

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My neighbor invited me to play here on a beautiful early Monday morning. Green fee was quite reasonable. The course was well-maintained. It looked especially peaceful and enchanting in the dawn's morning light. Hitting right at the blinding bright rising sun made teeing off at the first hole a bit challenging. Overall, it wasn't too strenuous pulling a cart on this short course. All the holes were quite straight forward; no water hazards. The fairways were wide and forgiving. Bathrooms were clean. It was a very pleasant nine hole experience. read more

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annoyed as the greens were being punched right as we teed off on #1 so the hole was in the fairway. but the course is well maintained and i played okay. plenty of parking. will be back. read more

I like the price for sure...we pay $11.50 on weekdays for the twilight non-resident rate. I do not like the snack bar prices...it cost me $7 to get a 16 oz. soda and a small bag of orange ring soft candy. It is a 9 hole course with 4 par 4's and 5 par 3's. The first two holes are short par 4's that are under 300 yards that run along busy 7th St. There are two par 4's over 300 yards (holes 5 & 7). The last 4 holes are located across a small side street that you must cross. The par 3's are generally of decent length except for Hole #3 which is short with an elevated tee box that makes for a cool shot. Overall the course is in pretty good shape and the staff has been friendly. This place can play slow at times where 9 holes might take 2+ hours. They have an online feature to get a reservation but I think quite a few locals who are regulars show up and they squeeze them in and it can get backed up very fast by hole #2. I find this to be a great course for someone who is new to golfing but yet not so easy for the more advanced golfers to be bored. read more

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Great course. I've been golfing there for quite some time. Highly recommend. Easy to get a book a tee time.

Honestly an amazing 9 hole course for price. Staff are great, cafe and their cook are even better! (Wish it was open past 2:30) I love playing here just wish they could clean up some of the fairways and greens and it'd be a perfect course imo read more

Recreation Park Golf Course 9 - Hole 7 tee box - Golf Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Great course, fun layout. Greens & fairways are always well maintained. Pace of play can be slow, as it's a beginner-friendly course.. but it's nothing too crazy. Never had a problem with the carts. Wish folks would fix their divots on 3. Always fun playing here. read more

Rec Park 9 , aka little Rec is a great executive 9-hole course. It has great variation in length. Great variation of layout; meaning that you have undulations, sand traps, elevated tea boxes, elevated greens, trees, the right amount of long rough versus a short fairway, all of it. They really do a great job at making this small nine hole course a complete golf experience. I have been playing golf for over 20 years and I have played some of the nicest courses in Southern California and the Monterey Bay. This little gem will keep you satisfied if you're out with the beginner, or want to play nine holes and have a nice walk around the lagoon close to sunset. I would advise you to remember that you're playing with beginners here. And you'll definitely wait on some holes. If it's busy, you are going to get backed up. All those things that you would experience at a high traffic municipal golf course can and will happen here during this course's busy hours. And as my wife continues to learn how to play golf and build her confidence and learn the etiquette of the golf game, we will continue to come to this great little course that has her mix up all of her club selection, and be able to get good at golf so she is confident to step out onto some of those nicer, longer, and more expensive golf courses. Hands up for this great little course. Fore!!! read more

They tried to re do the greens but they are in terrible shape. Love this coarse hope they get it sorted out.

I waited 3 weeks to post this review because I had such a bad experience I wanted to give myself some distance before I could give a fair review. I've been to several courses around LA county but they've all been average with not much to write home about; this case was very different. Every employee I interacted with at this course could not have been more rude and ornery. There was a younger gal who was courteous upon check-in but their other colleague inside was rude. The course "ambassadors" were very rude. Seeing the other reviews of this course and I fear this is a pattern of unruly behavior towards their guests. What a shame. What's disappointing is that the course was fun and well maintained. It's a good thing the fairway doesn't have a personality too or else I fear it would take after it's groundskeepers. If you come here stay away from anyone who works here. read more

Best 9 hole course this side of the Rockies. Place is amazing and three new green will be open first week in January. read more

Recreation Park Golf Course 9 - Golf Near Me - Long Beach, California

Breakfast burrito by Rich on Wednesday and Thursday is excellent. I like to play golf and get breakfast once a week here. Ask for the burrito to be made Chicago-style! read more

Played a round of golf (9 holes) at "Little Rec" park in Long Beach. The course was well maintained though the pace of the course was slow. We often had three groups waiting to tee off during our round. No apparent course marshal but at least the golfers were courteous and didn't hit into our group. Was a fun round of golf and one hole over water (par 4). The greens were not super difficult to read but fast. This is definitely a good place to practice approach shots and short game (chips and putts). My friends booked online and it was very reasonably priced. read more

Can management please Fire ! Cathy ... THE WORST PERSON KNOWN IN ALL OF LONG BEACH ! At times she's unaware of daily rates and rules. Iv been charged incorrectly so many times it's funny at this point. Her voice is worse than a toilet flushing. She has been rude to me and my family. Sometimes she just looks at me when I have a valid question. She's disgusting to look at and more vile to listen to. #Firecathy read more

This is a really fun course for beginners. I am still learning. I got paired with a really friendly group. The squirrels are pretty entertaining and get all in your golf cart so hide your snacks! read more

Love this short track! I enjoy the course just wish it had 1 Par 5. Conditions are good now and love the greens.

You know what I know about golf? Besides the fact sex addict Tiger Woods plays it, absolutely nothing. But I'm willing to learn though, since some of my best friends are golfers, and invited me out for the first time to Rec 9, aka "Lil' Rec". Putting my ignorance of the game aside, and the fact my first visit was basically a ride-along with my friends, here's my rundown: 1. Clean. While parts of LBC can be on the grimy side, the pro shop and course here were nicely kept. The staff in the pro shop were friendly, and cool with me just riding along with my friends, this being my first time and all. The course itself was nicely maintained; the only litter I saw was a stray beer can, and divots (the bald spots where an errant swing has knocked out a chunk of grass) were at a minimum. They also thoughtfully provide bottles of grass seed on each cart, so responsible golfers can repair the inevitable divot as they play. 2. Golf carts. I want one. 3. Atmosphere - nice and quiet. For a couple hours, I forgot I was in the LBC, and thought I was out in the wilderness, albeit with a golf cart. I can see why golf is popular; at least when you're doing well, it's super relaxing. Nothing beats being out in the fresh air and trees with friends, with birds and squirrels flitting about. The fact it's so close to home makes it even better. 4. Golf carts. Did I mention I want one? Part of the thrill is just zipping from hole to hole in the cart. The 9 holes flew by, and I enjoyed every minute. I was asking my friends questions along the way, and learning what I could of the game. And now I'm looking at buying my first set of clubs. So watch out, golf world. Paul E is coming to a fairway near you. He's gonna tear up the links just like Tiger. And maybe a few nightclub skanks. Just like Tiger. read more

Recreation Park Golf Course 9 - Clubhouse. - Golf Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Nice course. 9 hole executive golf course. Longest hole 343, shortest 92. Decent condition and well laid out. Holes to note - hole 5, downhill par 4 with plenty of sand. Also hole 7, par 4 where you have to hit over water. You need to carry about 100 yards off the tee box to do so. Yay! This is my last course. Now I have played all 41 par 3/ executive courses in the LA area. Time to shut it down for a little and regroup for next season. Full review on my website. read more

Nice little 9 hole course that's in relatively good shape. The greens were punched but otherwise was well maintained. Person in the pro shop was very nice and helpful. read more

The course condition is good enough at a reasonable price, however the staff can be hit or miss. In particular there is a Marshall that needs some help with his public relations, otherwise you get what you pay for. read more

One of the nicest and funnest executive golf courses I've ever played. Definitely coming back!

I was going to call before I headed up but the site clearly says walk in's well one. I got here and was told I should of gone online and scheduled a tee time. I was not permitted to walk on. Huge waste of time. read more

Love this course. Casual place. Can usually finish in a couple of hours. Four par 4s add some challenge. Busy now with COVID but can reserve good times a few days out. read more

Rian Cooley, the Pro at Rec 9, is the best pro I ever worked with. He changed my game completely, but the lessons are so much fun it doesn't seem like work at all. He makes mastering the game not only seem possible, but easy. Along with individual lessons Rian offers kids classes (not sure about the schedule) and a free woman's clinic ever Saturday 10-11AM. Check him out. Long Beach is lucky to have him! read more

This is a fun little course to practice your short game. You'll only use your driver on 2 holes (maybe), then it's a short shot or a chip if you're lucky. Great course to get good use out of your wedges. We always play pretty early in the morning when the course is wet with dew so the greens wind up being a little slow. They are fairly lush compared to golf courses with shorter grass and faster stimp on their greens. Hope you're not too precious about silence when you're shooting. There are some pretty busy roads surrounding this course. And the grounds guys don't slow down around you. Mowers on full tilt. They'll even be mowing the green while you're hitting on to it. Win a prize if you hit one! Folks in the clubhouse are nice and they have the basics there if you needs balls, glove, etc. Food in the cafe isn't amazing but they make a good breakfast sandwich. read more

I have nothing against this golf course in terms of playing. But it should be noted that Kathy (the person working in front desk) is the worse. She is constantly rude to customers. The manager makes inconsistent rules which results in people not being able to play. If you go I would recommend avoiding the morning so you do not have to deal with Kathy. read more

Great little course, for the short game. Well placed in the City of Long Beach. Nice snack shop for a breakfast burrito too. Starter was very nice and helpful. Some challenging holes with hills and different elevations. Give it a try. read more

This weighs in at about 3.5 stars... The STAFF are friendly and helpful. The FAIRWAYS are yellowed out some and worn which is pretty norm for low cost courses in a drought. Also, this is a city-owned course so expectations shouldn't be too high here. The GOLF CARTS are old and rickety but at least they're quick. It's a warm day but we're catching some great breezes out here. The TRACK is not flat as it was built on a hillside. It is no mountain course, but most definitely nowhere near flat and boring. It is a pretty fun play overall and a nice place for those who aren't big bombers. They have a small modest PRO SHOP and CAFE. The GREENS are small but pretty well maintained. There are lots of trees on this course. They have ample WATER COOLERS throughout the course. read more