Are there outdoor ceremony options available?

Yes! The charming Rose Garden with Gazebo, surrounded by 10-foot hedges and featuring night lighting, offers a stunning outdoor ceremony location with a 75-foot aisle and beautiful landscaping.

Does Recreation Park 18 provide catering services for weddings?

Yes. The full-service restaurant onsite offers a diverse menu tailored to suit your event’s style and preferences.

Is there an on-site coordinator to assist with wedding planning?

Absolutely. Our experienced events team collaborates closely with you to manage every aspect of your wedding day, ensuring a smooth and memorable experience.

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Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions

Create Lasting Memories with Your Wedding at Recreation Park 18 Golf Course

Celebrate your wedding day at Recreation Park 18, an iconic Long Beach venue offering a blend of historic charm and modern elegance. Nestled amid lush rose gardens and white fences, the Rose Garden offers a captivating outdoor ceremony & reception space complete with enchanting night lighting and a gracious 75-foot aisle—perfect for creating a romantic atmosphere as you exchange vows or dance the night away under the stars. This garden setting comfortably hosts over 300 guests, providing an intimate yet spacious venue for your ceremony or reception.

The elegant Clubhouse Ballroom welcomes you with soaring 25-foot cathedral ceilings, surrounded by a bougainvillea-lined private patio through eight sets of magnificent double French doors. Spanning 2,400 square feet, this exquisite banquet room accommodates over 190 guests, featuring a luxurious foyer, a stylish dance floor, and scalloped décor. Every detail is thoughtfully crafted to evoke a fairy-tale ambiance for your special celebration.

The historic Spanish-style clubhouse, complements your wedding experience with two private getting ready suite and a full-service restaurant. Delight your guests with specialized cuisine served with attentive service, reflecting the warm hospitality throughout the venue.

Event Spaces at Recreation Park 18

The Garden Gazebo

One of the best kept secrets in town, the garden rests amid 10-foot rose trees and white picket fences, creating an enchanting feel as the bridal party walks down the 75-foot aisle while loving family members sit in awe of the magical ambiance. Equipped with night-lighting, this gorgeous outdoor space accommodates over 200 guests.

The Ballroom

Featuring high, vaulted ceilings, rose gardens, scenic paths, private patios, and eight sets of beautiful double French doors opening up to two elaborate settings, our 2,400-square-foot banquet room accommodates over 180 guests. Your reception will feel drawn straight from a fairy-tale with the luxurious foyer, adjacent patio, scalloped adornments, exquisite china, and sleek dance floor.

The Clubhouse

Originally built over a century ago, the Spanish-style clubhouse is two stories, houses the classic banquet room, includes a bridal suite, and features a full-service restaurant that includes a menu of American-style food.

Event Spaces & Ceremony Sites

Total Square Footage: 2,400
Audio/Visual Available
Ballroom Height: 25 ft
Maximum Capacity: 180 Inside with dance floor; 250 Outside
Can Blackout Date
Prefunction Space

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Plan the Wedding of Your Dreams at Recreation Park 18 Golf Course

Transform your vision into reality at Recreation Park 18, one of Long Beach’s distinguished wedding venues. Whether you desire an unforgettable outdoor garden ceremony with a classic Gazebo surrounded by fragrant roses and trees or a glamorous reception in the airy Ballroom enriched with historic character, our dedicated events team is here to ensure every detail shines. Offering versatile event spaces, customizable catering options, and complete bar services, we aim to provide seamless planning and exceptional service from start to finish. Reach out today to arrange a private tour, explore available dates, and begin crafting the celebration you’ve always envisioned.

Team Members

Contact one of our experienced experts to get started.

Sarah Martineck

Event Sales Director

Call (562) 296-4386 Email [email protected]

Grecia Carmona

Event Sales Manager

Call (562) 296-4386 Email [email protected]

Tawnya Wright

Event Sales Director

Call (562) 296-4335 Email [email protected]

Programs & Instruction

Amplify your love of the game as you tailor your skills with our team of golf professionals. Our incredible practice facility, comprehensive instruction, and opportunities for social and competitive play ensure that there is room for growth no matter your starting skill level.

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Play Better Golf

Become a part of the fastest growing golf membership program. Enjoy free range balls, discounted tee times, clinics, exclusive events, and reciprocal access to our Long Beach courses.

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Host Your Event or Wedding

At Recreation Park 18 Golf Course, the lush setting is the ideal spot for your next event. Whether planning a business meeting or golf outing, you’ll enjoy personalized attention and may select from a variety of catering and event packages designed to fit any budget.

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FAQs About Weddings at Rec Park 18

The venue can accommodate over 300 guests in the Rose Garden and up to 190 guests in the Clubhouse Ballroom, making it perfect for both intimate and larger events.

I highly recommend it!

“This is my favorite golf course in Long Beach. The rates are reasonable, and there is a practice area for chipping and putting that is fantastic. The course is challenging, especially for beginners, but it’s a lot of fun. Overall, I highly recommend it!”
— Israel M.

The food was delicious!!

“Mayra and her team were also so helpful and great, the food was delicious!! If we could do it all over again, we would definitely go with Rec Park not only because of its beauty, but because of its amazing planning team!!! We love you!!!”
— Alejandra C.

The venue is incredible and so beautiful

“Working with Tawnya (and Spencer) at Recreation 18 was such a wonderful experience. After viewing the venue for the first time and meeting with Tawnya, we knew this was the venue we wanted to use to celebrate our special day. The venue is incredible and so beautiful and had every amenity we needed and wanted. Tawnya was so easy to work with, incredibly communicative, very accommodating and helpful, had great ideas and assisted with additional decor as well. The wedding day went perfectly and was everything we wanted it to be. We cannot express our gratitude enough to Tawnya for all of her help throughout the entire process.”

– Andraya E.

Wonderful people!

“Great course , with a cafe of yummy food and wonderful people!”

– Kelly S.

Looking forward to coming back soon!

“Had a great time playing here last weekend. The fairways were well maintained and the greens were fast and true.

Had a great time playing here last weekend. The fairways were well maintained and the greens were fast and true. Pace of play was smooth, and we finished 18 holes in just under four hours. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout the day. The course offers a nice mix of challenging holes and scenic views. Definitely looking forward to coming back soon!”
– kji1308

Such a pleasure to work with

“Tawnya and everyone at Recreation Park 18 were so amazing and such a pleasure to work with for our wedding in 2024. The location was a dream and so picturesque. We loved it! They were a huge help in pivoting when there was going to be a chance of rain and it all turned out perfect.”

-Kerry M.