Recreation Park 18 Golf Course

d have celebrated many events. Tawnya and Spencer are wonderful to work with.

offered a stunning grand hall and an outdoor garden that easily accommodated our needs. We also hosted our rehearsal dinner at the venue, which was wonderfully convenient and perfectly managed. We especially loved having both a bridal suite and a groom suite to get ready in. Each space—the grand hall, garden, cocktail area, and surrounding photo spots—was perfectly suited for the ceremony and reception, and the beautifully maintained landscapes provided an ideal backdrop for our wedding photos. Beyond the beautiful venue, the staff and coordinators were outstanding from the start. Tawnya, our venue coordinator, explained every detail and option thoroughly and was incredibly flexible and accommodating with any changes we wanted to make throughout the planning process. She also offered numerous options for reaching out to her for clarifications or changes. Aside from email, making appointments in person or via Zoom was easy through her online portal. The Rec 18 team, including the talented cooking staff, bartenders, and efficient service crew, ensured our day was seamless and enjoyable. We cannot thank Tawnya and the entire Rec 18 team enough for making our wedding day so special!!!

was incredibly professional, especially their director of sales, Tawnya, who helped us through the entire process. We got married in April, which can be tricky with rain, but Tawnya helped us with a backup plan that we luckily didn’t need to use. Tawnya always responded to all of my emails and voicemails within a timely manner. My fiancé and I also have very limited availability due to work, so I appreciated her working around our schedule when we had to meet for in person meetings. Recreation park is one of the more affordable places we found that is still beautiful and has excellent service. I would recommend this site to all future brides!

magical atmosphere. The overall experience was delightful, leaving our families with beautiful memories of our special day. Tawnya and her staff are incredibly friendly, communicative, and made the afternoon flow seamlessly. I was especially appreciative of her staff taking the time out to walk us through our wedding rehearsal and giving us helpful tips for our big day.

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our ceremony and reception at the same place. It made it more convenient for our guests. We opted in for the buffet option. We took advantage of our complimentary tasting and commented on the adjustments. On the day if, we feel that all the adjustments we asked for was spot on. Our guests enjoyed the food so much and we’re told by the staff that there was no left over. The cornbread was a great addition to complement the marinated tri-tip and filet of salmon with seasonal vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes. Our package included our cake from Torrance Bakery and will recommence to go there for the tasting.

was so helpful. My wedding day went perfect and if there were issues, I didn't know it (probably thanks to Tawnya and my wedding planner). The food was DELICIOUS. I have a friend that's a very harsh food critic and he said the food was bomb ( I ordered the pasta buffet). The staff was on point with service. Recreation Park 18 also has some great deals. For example, they gave 50 dollars off borrowing a donut wall when we went to an promotion event. I would 100% do my wedding at Recreation Park 18 again.

ony. We were so happy to have found a reception venue just five minutes away - it was a huge selling point for us. After going over the package options, we were set! We loved that it was all inclusive including the bar package - another huge selling point for us. From there, it was so easy to start the planning and designing process. We had a pretty simple and classic vision in mind but Tawnya helped us make it come to life. Talk about an amazingly talented and super sweet human! She was so patient with us and made suggestions that made our vision that much better. The serving staff was incredible and friendly. Our cups were always full and they made sure we were well fed! It was super windy on our wedding day, but that didn't stop the staff from making sure every candle was lit and the place cards were perfectly secure. Aside from the disappointment we experienced with the bartender, we are extremely happy with the reception venue, Tawnya and the other amazing staff at Rec Park!

as in-depth knowledge of weddings, their venue, their amazing packages and offerings, works with you to achieve your wedding day dream vision within your budget. Moreover, they had a great list of preferred vendors to work with that we worked with. They accommodated our requests graciously especially because we had family and friends coming from overseas. Needless to say, that our wedding came out beautifully and tastefully! Mayra, the F&B Director, and the RecPark team were amazing and gave us and our guests an amazing customer experience. My husband and I were like VIP guests at our own wedding. We had fun and really enjoyed our special day as we celebrated with family and friends! We highly recommend RecPark and would be back to do our other future events as they do more than just weddings!

l my expectations. I truly came so I’ll prepared for my event and their entire team stepped in exactly where they needed to and made my dream wedding come true. It was just incredible. Maya and Tawnya are dream makers and I am forever grateful for the event they were able to do for my wedding. Their reception room I turned into my ceremony and i loved it! And the garden area was the most beautiful “under the stars” reception. Everything was perfect and it was all due to their incredible staff who made it happen. I’ll never forget this night. Thank you REC 18 for making me so happy.

. The best location for any occasion.

and helped with everything! The ceremony was amazing the grass was freshly cut and beautiful new flowers were planted! All the employees here were just so amazing! they helped our guests and us if we had any questions! Thank you everyone at Recreation Park 18 Golf Course! it’s a night we will never forget!

ruly stunning and the staff was amazing. The staff truly puts the cater in catering service. They catered to our every need and always made sure we had anything we needed. The outside bar ended up being ideal as it created an outdoor lounge for people to be able to hang out and chat. The bartender received many praises from my friends and family about his service and his skills. Chef of course blew everyone out of the water with his food and sauces. We had several people ask me what catering service we used because they were so impressed with his dishes. We will be forever grateful for tawnya's help along the way. Her knowledge and passion made throwing a wedding not seem so scary. We knew from our first encounter that she would take care of us and was committed to ensuring we had the best wedding possible.

day was to incorporate traditional Nigerian wedding elements with American (specifically African American) culture. Professionalism: The quality of this venue and event staff can not be overstated. From planning to execution it was clear that these people were knowledgeable about planning a complex event. When we had narrowed down venues and we’re on the fence, they even made the effort to give us a Covid compliant tour of the grounds to assuage any doubts we had that the venue was for us. Furthermore, on the day of the wedding itself, the catering staff were so efficient at setting up and running the event. For example, during cocktail hour, waitstaff had the foresight to bring appetizers over to the garden where photos were being taken so no friend or family member went without food. Responsiveness: We began planning our wedding in August 2020 in the thick of the pandemic. At the time the main event staff was laid off and they had a skeleton crew managing multiple venues. Even with a limited staff, my questions were answered quickly and thoroughly. Once things began opening up and it was clear that we would be able to hold our wedding as planned, we were put in contact with Tawnya. Unbeknownst to us at the time, the venue was still working with limited staffing. We were not able to tell at all because Tawnya was responding to us in such a timely manner and would make time in her busy day to speak with us whenever we popped by the venue. Quality/ Value: The value received is far and beyond worth the price. Starting with the location itself. Having a separate ceremony and reception space was essential to our plan. Not only does Rec Park have the large garden area (with very aesthetically pleasing grassy backgrounds and market lights), they also have a grand ballroom and patio for cocktail hour. That is three distinct locations all close enough for our elderly guests to get around on this course. We used their outside catering package because we wanted to have traditional Nigerian food at our wedding. However, that package included so much like our dessert table and delicious cocktail hour refreshments of our choice. All linens were provided in our color of choice, we had waitstaff assist at our buffet, water and lemonade stand and more. We also opted to upgrade to the five hour full bar package. This package was a huge hit with our guests at an amazing value. Flexibility: This is one of their biggest selling points. Planning a wedding during Covid with everyone changing restrictions was incredibly nerve racking, but the venue’s flexibility and willingness to work with us made it a lot better. Conclusion: Book here!!! Everyone is incredibly kind and competent at their job, the packages they have are an amazing value, the venue is gorgeous, and most importantly all of the positive qualities come together to make for a beautiful wedding that you will never forget.

l in one place). Plus they had a great package deal! Tawnya and Julian responded to every question I had right away and helped me out so much through out the process of my wedding! Tawnya was there the day of and made me feel so calm, comfortable, and excited and helped organize so much for me especially the ceremony! The food was great and their staff for the night was incredible and so kind! Highly recommend this place for your wedding!

/12/19. The planning process with Juliann was fairly simple & everything came together perfectly. We even had some special requests that she accommodated. They have group tastings so you can sample different menu choices. We received a lot of praise after the wedding for how great the food was. We also did late night snacks that were delicious as well. The staff were very friendly & helpful. The outside ceremony at the gazebo was very pretty & perfect for photos. The cocktail hour area is a very cute patio with lights strung across, just enough space for our guests to mingle & enjoy the bar/appetizers. The reception room has a beautiful high ceiling with barn style wooden beams which went great with our rustic wedding. Good sized dance floor & fireplace right by where we had our sweetheart table. There was a small grooms room for the guys to get dressed & hang out. Upstairs they have a bridal suite that is gorgeous with big mirrors, couch/chairs & a private restroom. We are very happy that we chose Rec Park for our big day, everything really did turn out beautiful! I feel like it’s a hidden gem in Long Beach & I’m surprised that we haven’t had any of our friends or family use this venue before. We would definitely recommend it to any couples looking for a great local venue.

ginning to end. I highly recommend to all brides seeking an all in one venue that provides both beautiful outdoor and indoor spaces for a one of a kind wedding experience! 😊

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tion since Juliann and Vanessa have become well-acquainted with us. We were not disappointed. They made the planning process smooth easy and we would always recommend this venue as 1st choice !

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esponded promptly to any emails and phone calls. I felt that Rec Park really took a lot of stress out of the wedding planning process. This venue has wedding packages that I personally thought were well priced compared to other venues I had looked at. Everything was just so easy here and the staff were all amazing and professional. On the big day, I felt at ease. Juliann and the team coordinated seamlessly with my vendors (all of my vendors were chosen from their preferred vendors list and all were amazing: Vox DJS, Pesiri Photo, Great Officiants, and Torrence Bakery). I highly reccomend Recreation Park for your wedding. This is a beautiful venue inside and outside. the service was exceptional, the food was delicious, and everything ran smoothly and according to plan! Thank you Juliann and team for giving my husband and I an amazing wedding day!

all they gave us the best experience we could of ever asked for. We highly recommend using this vendor as a wedding location!

out in the garden and picturesque views on the lush green golf course surrounded by palm trees... not to mention the rustic, vintage feel of the reception hall. Additionally, no other venue came close to their pricing and amenities! In the end, we picked Rec Park for our event and we were SO glad we did! Juliann and Tawnya were so helpful and made it all so easy. Not to mention, the vendors that we selected off their recommended list also were absolutely amazing! Everything was perfect and it was the BEST day ever! I have since recommended Recreation Park 18 Golf Course to a few friends for their weddings. Thank you to the team! You are the best!

iasm for the potential to work together and immediate interest in my concerns, questions, and who my husband and I are as a couple. Every detail was considered and it was clear from the start that our wedding was going to reflect us and not a package provided by the venue. Our wedding was perfect because Juliann, Tawnya and their team helped to make it -our- perfect day! During the planning process, we were also invited to the venue for wedding shows and for food tasting. Having these two events available during our wedding planning allowed us to see what the venue could look like and how we wanted to decorate it and use the space on the big day. I was confident every step of the planning process that every detail would be looked after and we all would have a wonderful time.

l requests that we had. The space itself is gorgeous- outdoor ceremony area at a gazebo with beautiful flowers, outdoor patio area with lights and green wall to create some privacy, and the reception room has a fireplace, exposed wooden beams, chandeliers, and tapestry- very minimal additional decoration needed for a simple wedding. The food on site was also top notch- our guests kept commenting on how good the food was and we definitely felt that way as well! The entire experience from start to finish was incredible and Rec Park 18 helped make it so special!

nd their partnering with bakeries and their in-house catering makes everything ten times easier. I asked Juliann and Vanessa so many questions in the wedding process and they always helped me and answered me promptly. The group tasting was fun and helpful as well. Also if you get the chance, go to the wedding shows they host throughout the year! I found a lot of vendors through them as well, and was able to get a better feel for the location as well. Definitely recommend! Thank you!

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round was of my photos. I loved my wedding and Long Beach Recreation Park was a big part of it.

rk within our budget. Our guests loved the venue and the appetizers too! I definitely recommend hosting your wedding here.

m was prompt and concise. The reason we picked Rec Park was because they took care of everything from ceremony to reception, food and alcohol. We could have the wedding of our dreams and remain within our $20k budget. I would HIGHLY recommend Rec Park to any bride looking for an intimate outdoor ceremony.

er, that’s another reason why my husband and I chose this place. The communication was perfect. Our wedding day was amazing, and the staff was super helpful.

bridal suite too! Extremely professional staff.

food, beautiful venue! Thanks, Rec Park!!! ❤️ Kelly and Jay!

ff, they walk you through everything and can provide vendors too. On the day of the wedding the only thing that had some miscommunication was during dinner it had a little delay but all in all it was the perfect place for my wedding, great packages to choose from with reasonable pricing.

et that beautiful patio! It has a vintage feel to it which is what we were looking for. Juliann was a pleasure to work with!

The Cocktail Hour area was one of a kind and romantic... guests absolutely loved the twinkle lights on the patio. The reception was classic... the wood beams with the beautiful draping needed no extra dressing up. It was easy for my fiance and I to imagine our wedding here! Juliann and Nalysia were PERFECT and made sure that our vision was translated to our actual wedding day! They went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and calm all throughout the planning process. I can't say enough about how exceptional my wedding was!

ng planning Journey and she was so helpful! Thank you Juliann we love you~

riends and I had wine enjoyed ourselves all while getting ready for my big day. Moving onto the gazebo, I held my ceremony there and could have not envisioned it any other way. Gazebo was surrounded by beautiful flowers and there was some sort of bushes surrounding the area creating walls, so the privacy was a major plus for me. Now, the ballroom is completely stunning! The wood detailing and the chandeliers, it has the perfect rustic/romantic feel to it which was what I was looking for. As far as a venue its beautiful all on its own without any of my praises but customer service is where it counts. Juliann & Nalysia went above and beyond to answer any of my questions/concerns, they were diligent. They made my wedding planning and wedding day run smoothly, I would have never thought it would be as easy as it was. I recommend this venue and these girls to everyone! My guest, one month after my wedding, keep talking about the food, the service, and the venue itself!

veniently the closest to our home. We had the best experience from day one. When we first arrived to check out this venue I was really impressed by the beautiful Gazebo where we would have our ceremony, Once we walked around more and saw the cocktail hour area and Ballroom we fell in love with this place. It was gorgeous, had a vintage feel that we loved but was not over the top, which is not our style. It felt just right for us. The bridal suite was a HUGE plus to why we booked here as well. A few months after we booked the event director we booked with left and Juliann Harkness filled the position. I must give by biggest compliments and thanks yous to her for getting all of our wedding details organized. She did this with such ease and was so pleasant to work with.Our wedding day went on with one hitch!!! It was the perfect day that we all hope for. I mean to feel like planning a wedding wasn't very stressful is the biggest compliment to everyone. The food was great and we got many compliments on the service of the bartender. I wish we could do all over again!