A brand new 46-acre park was dedicated to the people of Los Angeles and visitors from near and far, after 30 years of community advocacy, on December 10, 2022.

This 46-acre, mile-long, passive park has trails through the restored riparian canyon leading from the existing Palisades Recreation Center to the curb of Pacific Coast Highway. There is a meadow for relaxing and wide trails wind down the canyon, which opens up to an expansive view of the Pacific Ocean. Along the way are eight informational interpretive signs to learn about the history, riparian and woodland habitat, coastal bluff environments, and regional fire safety. Eventually there will be a bridge connecting parkgoers to Will Rogers State Beach and the bike paths that lead south toward Santa Monica, and beyond. This site provides details to assist visitors with arriving, understanding the park's history and purpose, and explains why it was named to honor George Wolfberg.

 PARK HOURS: SUNRISE TO SUNSET

What is a Passive park?

A passive park emphasizes the open-space aspect of a park which involve a low level of development, including seating areas and trails and recreational activities that are casual, not organized and competitive. This includes activities such as picnicking, bird watching, kite flying, bicycling, and walking.

It is not intended for active or organized sports. Those activities can and should be done at the adjacent Palisades Recreation Center located above close to the 851 Alma Real Drive parking lot.

Have Fun!

Enjoy!!

  • Trails and Meadow Lawn
  • Walk | Hike | Jog
  • Mountain bikes on wide fire road
  • Enjoy Interpretive Signs
  • Walk Dogs On Leash
  • Play Catch or Frisbee
  • Sun Bathe
  • Read
  • Snap photos
  • Relish the View!

Please Do Not:

  • Leave the trails/fire road
  • Play Organized Sports
  • Walk Dogs Off Leash
  • Cook, BBQ, Light Fires
  • Smoke

Please do not use:

  • Motorized Equipment or Vehicles
  • Drones | Aircraft | Noisy Toys
  • Bounce Houses
  • Amplified or Electronic Sound
  • Fire | Portable Heaters
  • Lights
Rules Sign Draft

Interpretive Signs in the Park

1_Potrero_Canyon_Kiosk_Front_History
Canyon History
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2_Potrero_Canyon_Kiosk_Back_GW reduced
Meet George Wolfberg
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3_Potrero_Canyon_Bringing_Nature_Home_Exhibit
Bringing Nature Home
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Riparian Woodland Exhibit
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4-Potrero_Canyon_Living_with_Fire_Exhibit
Living With Fire
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6-Potrero_Canyon_Value_of_Riparian_Woodlands_Exhibit
Riparian Woodland Value
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7-Potrero_Canyon_Oak_Woodland_Exhibit
Oak Woodland
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8-Potrero_Canyon_Then_and_Now_Exhibit
Then and Now
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9-Potrero_Canyon_Coastal_Bluff_Exhibit
Coastal Bluff
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10-Potrero_Canyon_Long_Wharf_Exhibit
First Port of Los Angeles
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PARK AMENITIES

Meadow Area

The large lawn below the Palisades Recreation Center baseball diamonds is envisioned for family picnics, reading, sunbathing, and very informal play (playing catch, kicking a ball, frisbee, touch football).

Trails

Trails alongside riparian habitat restoration areas weave through the canyon. There is also a fire road. These are intended to be used by hikers, walkers, trail runners, disabled pedestrians, and mountain bikers.  The fire road surface material can accommodate large-wheeled equipment such as emergency and maintenance vehicles, mountain bikes, larger-wheeled strollers, and wheelchairs.

Fabulous View

Trails are available that lead to overlooks of the canyon and ocean.


Benches

Places to relax, visit with a friend, have a snack, or just enjoy the view.


Information

Educational and interpretive signs. (See above!)


Programs

This park was designed with opportunities for future programming such as painting, drawing, storytelling, talks, and readings.


Future Connectivity

Funding for the bridge over Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) has been secured in the State’s budget: $11 million for a pedestrian over-crossing. The bridge will connect parkgoers with the sand and surf at Will Rogers State Beach, as well as to the beach bike path that goes all the way to South Bay. The bridge is estimated to take about five years to complete, which includes design, permits and construction. Thanks to our State legislators Senator Ben Allen and Assemblymember Richard Bloom for this significant infrastructure investment.

A trail along the bluff side of PCH will connect the mouths of Potrero and Temescal Canyons. A Caltrans dirt road already exists there. Funding of $1.150 million for this pedestrian trail improvement passed the U.S. Congress and was signed by the President in December 2022. Next steps are reaching an agreement between the City and Caltrans, developing the trail’s design, obtaining a permit amendment, and construction. Completion is estimated to take 1 to 3 years. Thanks to our U.S. Congressman Ted Lieu for this Community Project funding.

GETTING TO THE PARK

Arriving to the Park

Local bus routes. Big Blue Bus Route #9 and Metro Route 602 stop at Sunset Blvd. at Drummond Street or Carey Street. Walk Westward to find the park.

Where to Lock Bikes

We encourage you to ride your bike to arrive at the park. Trail and dirt bikes work well on park 12-foot wide paths. Bikes can be locked at the Frontera Drive entrance near the tennis courts.

Parking

The largest parking lot is at Palisades Recreation Center, 851 Alma Real Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.