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CONTACT INFORMATION

Melony Light *
Filming Coordinator, Malibu Sector - Angeles District - California State Parks
1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302 USA
(818) 880-0358 phone 1
(310) 699-1722 mobile
818.880.0385 fax
[email protected]
[email protected]


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


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WEBSITE:
State Park Website
Park Brochure
Will Rogers Polo Club

Keywords: Anytown USA / Anywhere USA; Hills; Lockers / Locker Rooms; Parking - Flat Surface Parking; Patios / Alfresco / Sidewalk; Porch / Veranda; Rural; Stables; Trails; Trees / Tree Canopy / Tree Tunnel; Unpaved Roads

Site Condition: 1/10/2025 The devastating Palisades Fire destroyed historic buildings and multiple structures at two California State Parks last night, including Will Rogers’ historic ranch house and buildings. • Will Rogers’ historic ranch house and other historic buildings at Will Rogers SHP destroyed; • Topanga Ranch Motel and all concessions destroyed; • State Park employee residences destroyed; • More than 30 structural losses at Topanga SP and Will Rogers SHP.

General Notes: updated to online 11.5.25 bd

Usage Restriction: No filming on weekends. Private vendor controls polo field.

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: Y

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Last Scouted Date: 1/18/2026
Last Scouted By: Brandy Davis
Last Scouted For: CinemaScout
Verified: 11/4/2025

Location Details

Will Rogers State Historic Park (SHP) & Polo Field

United States / Pacific Palisades, California
Location ID: #2390

State Parks has reopened the following areas:
• Polo Field
• Main Lawn
• Picnic Area
Partially Open:
• Inspiration Loop Trail (Prior to the fire, the trail was on track for a major trail project, which will require intermittent closures through the year.)
• Equestrian operations will be available on a smaller scale as restoration work continues.
Currently Closed:
• Backbone Trail
• Rivas Canyon/Temescal Trail
• Rustic Canyon Trail


The State Historic park occupies up to 100-acre land containing equestrian and barn facilities, stable and stalls, storage, ranch house, paved and unpaved roads, locker rooms, pasture land, private club, chain link fencing, split-rail fencing, and a tunnel of trees.

Location Category:

  • AGRICULTURAL - *;
  • AGRICULTURAL - Barns;
  • AGRICULTURAL - Farms / Ranches / Farm Stands;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - *;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - Cityscapes / Aerial Views;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - Historic Districts;
  • GARDENS - *;
  • GARDENS - Estate Grounds / Formal / Manicured Gardens;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Open Terrain / Scenic Vistas;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks;
  • SPORTS - *;
  • SPORTS - Equestrian / Horseback Riding / Polo Fields
 
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