The short answer: Will Rogers Polo Club plays on the field Will Rogers built on his own ranch, now Will Rogers State Historic Park in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. California State Parks calls it the last grass, public, outdoor polo field in Los Angeles County. Spectators watch for free and pay only for parking. I watched a game here on my birthday, and the people were some of the warmest of my whole tour.
These notes come from my 2021 and 2022 tour, when I tried to visit every polo club in America as a playing USPA member. Seasons, contacts, and prices change, so check each club's Instagram or the U.S. Polo Association before you go.
Will Rogers Polo Club at a glance
Where: Will Rogers State Historic Park, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles.
History: Will Rogers built the field on his ranch, and his friends played there, including Spencer Tracy, Walt Disney, and Clark Gable. The club itself was founded in 1953 (Wikipedia).
Season: Weekends from May to mid-October, except holiday weekends, according to California State Parks. Saturday games have been 2 to 5 p.m. and Sunday games 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost to watch: Free, plus the park's parking fee.
After the fire: The field survived the January 2025 Palisades fire, and the park reopened with limited access in November 2025 (NBC Los Angeles). Check access before you go.
My birthday at Will Rogers
I watched a game here on my birthday. It was very low-goal practice polo, and everyone was very nice, warm, and inviting. I met Rene, Tariq, and Lisa, and afterward we had a little French apéro together.
Then we ran around on the field with floor mallets, hitting balls into the little goals I'd brought with me.
Why this field matters
Los Angeles once had many polo fields. Nacho Figueras told The Hollywood Reporter that the city had 22 in the 1930s and that Will Rogers is the only one left. When you watch a game here, you're on the same grass Hollywood's biggest names played on, and it's still in use every season.
The state describes the field as a little smaller than regulation size, and park staff maintain it.
Tips for visiting
Check park access first. Since the fire, access has been limited.
Bring cash or a card for parking. Watching is free, but parking isn't.
Make it a polo weekend. The same weekend, I played arena chukkers at Poway Polo Club in San Diego and visited HYT's arena polo in Burbank.
Know what to wear. It's a park, not a gala. See what to wear to a polo match.
For the rest of the state, see my guide to polo clubs in California.
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