Will Rogers State Historic Park
Also known as Rogers State Historic Park, Will Rogers SHP
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $12 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(818) 456-2126
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 188 acres, Will Rogers State Historic Park lies in Los Angeles County, about 3 miles north of Santa Monica.
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day use | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
Day-use parking: 8:00 AM - Sunset
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Day Use | $12 |
| Bus, Large | $125 |
| Bus, Small | $50 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use: $12.00 • Bus, Large: $125.00 • Bus, Small: $50.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions · leash up to 6 feet
Not allowed in or on: backbone; the backbone trail or in the adjoining topanga state park.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed in historic zone (but not on house tours) and Inspiration loop. Dogs not allowed on Backbone, Temescal or Rustic Canyon Trails. In short, dogs not allowed anywhere that leads out of park. WILL ROGERS & DOGS Dogs are permitted at Will Rogers State Historic Park. Dogs must be on a leash of no more than six feet in length and under the direct control of their owner at all times while in the park. Owners will be asked to remove their dog from the park if they are unable to control it. Dogs are not allowed on the Backbone trail or in the adjoining Topanga State Park, but are allowed on the Rivas Canyon Trail leading to and from Temescal Gateway Park.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursPicnickingRanger and interpretive programsHikingHorseback riding
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Will Rogers State Historic Park is currently closed due to the impacts suffered by the Palisades Fire, which severely damaged park structures. Email angelesinfo@parks.ca.gov or phone (818) 880-0363 for more information.
Picnic Area
Two accessibly designed picnic tables are available at the east end of the park. The route of travel and area around the tables are usable. Accessible parking is available nearby. An accessible portable restroom is available south of the Polo Field, in the Sarah’s Point parking lot.
Trails
The Inspiration Loop Trail is an ‘out-and-back’ accessible trail that is 0.42 miles each way that begins at the riding arena. The trail offers amazing views of the Los Angeles Basin and the surrounding Santa Monica Mountains. The surface is compacted soil. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections between 5% to 8%. Accessible parking is not available at the trailhead. Please contact the park interpreter at (310) 230-2017 for wheelchair accessible service to access the trailhead.
Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface
Inspiration Loop Trail 5% Average 12 FT Average Soil
8% Maximum 5% Maximum 12 FT Minimum
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 - Nearest town
- Santa Monica — about 3 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.0544, -118.5127
- Phone
- (818) 456-2126
- WRSHP.Events@parks.ca.gov
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is located off Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades at 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Will Rogers SHP 17.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), LAjiMAB
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology