Recreation Park 18 Golf Course Reviews
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4.8 out of 5 rating
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Roxana H. Sent on 10/23/2023Beautiful Venue, Excellent Service, Great Collaboration
When looking for wedding venues we were hoping to find one that offered fair packages, great communication, and attention to detail, and that is exactly what we found at Recreation Park 18 working with Tawnya and her team.
Before we requested a tour we inquired about pricing and packages, Tawnya responded promptly and was very informative. We toured the location multiple times, before deciding on our venue and after, and every time it was a very positive experience and Tawnya was very accommodating. A garden wedding full of our own personality was what we envisioned and although we had some aspects of the reception area we wanted to adjust, the team was able to deliver our vision.
From start to finish everything was very clear, and if we did have questions along the way Tawnya was able to communicate with us promptly and was assuring throughout the time leading up to our wedding day.
We attended a tasting which we enjoyed very much and further, we were also able to speak with Mayra who led catering and preparation the day of the wedding. Mayra was able to speak to us about her experience and even gave us ideas for our own wedding and appeased any doubts we had.
Tawnya, Mayra and the entire Recreation Park 18 team were very understanding of our needs, patient with our questions, flexible with our requests, and above all truly understood our vision and helped us make it a reality.
The day of our wedding, our personal wedding coordinator worked alongside Mayra and her team to execute our wishes and schedule. The catering staff in particular were so kind and professional. Separately, our wedding photos can show how beautiful the course, patio, and garden areas were and could not have asked for better collaboration to make this day possible.
We are so grateful to the team and fully recommend the services and accommodation of Recreation Park 18.
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Jeannie T. Sent on 04/04/2024For our memorable day
My wedding ceremony was held here this january and the venue exuded charm with its picturesque surroundings. The staff's attention to detail and seamless coordination added to the 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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Bory C. Sent on 02/12/2024Amazing and intimate
Rec Park 18 hosted my wedding and it was nothing short of amazing. Being from the San Diego area, Tawnya kept in constant communication with us to ensure every detail was correct. The staff made sure the venue was pristine and elegant, and all of our requests were satisfied and did not hesitate to accommodate last-minute changes. Additionally, they coordinated with our vendors to have all the space and support they needed. The final result was a ceremony and reception that was beautiful and intimate and left my guests in awe. The banquet staff worked their wonders. From hors d'oeuvre to the main course, the food was delicious and filling. They also assisted with the wedding cake cutting, added decorations to bring an extra touch to the decor, and the bartenders kept my family and friends happy. There wasn't a single complaint, and we had many friends tell us how lovely and smooth the wedding and venue was. The entire team at Rec Park were professionals and showed genuine interest and happiness for us, our guests, and our wedding.Recreation Park 18 Golf Course's reply:
Thank you for the kind words Bory -
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Sara M. Sent on 04/16/2022The most amazing experience
Incredible. Truly amazing. I search for 9 months for a venue and finally found my dream venue. You always worry about how a venue will treat your event but truly, they surpassed all 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. -
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Andres M. Sent on 12/17/2021
Dream Wedding
Tawnya and the team at Recreation Park 18 were able to help give us the wedding of our dreams. The night really felt like a dream come true and we felt like royalty. The venue is truly 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. -
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Richele Sent on 01/07/2022Wedding venue
We love love Tawnya and her team.
From planning our wedding to making it come to life. We had our the best day ever.
Super accommodating and super flexible.
Very affordable prices.
The best location for any occasion. -
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Bimbola F. Sent on 12/17/2021An Amazing Multicultural Day Executed by Professionals
I wanted to write a thorough review so I used the rating categories as a jumping off point.
BACKSTORY: I am Nigerian American and my husband is just American. A big goal for the 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. -
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Kristin W. Sent on 02/20/2019So far so great!
Our wedding isn't until next year but so far Rec Park has been AMAZING to work with. I can't wait to continue the process and get married there!Recreation Park 18 Golf Course's reply:
Thanks Kristin, we are having fun with you too!! We can't believe your wedding day is RIGHT around the corner now! -
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Katelyn Sent on 12/15/2019Simple and great communication!
We chose this venue because it was local and has a beautiful outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour area, and spacious reception room! It also has a gorgeous bridal suite (rare to find all 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! -
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Karen S. Sent on 10/30/2019
Amazingly Beautiful
Super Friendly made it very simple for us and Beautiful outside ceremony. LOVED IT!! -
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Jocelyn J. Sent on 11/01/2019
Loved having our Wedding here!
We looked at over 10 venues before choosing Recreation Park 18 Golf Course. Once we saw it we knew it had everything we wanted!
We had our wedding ceremony & reception here on 10/12/19. 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 went with a plated choice of Tri-Tip or chicken & 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. -
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Kimberly Sent on 09/11/2019Best Day Ever!
My husband and I checked out many venues in and around our area for our big wedding event. We knew that we INSTANTLY loved Recreation Park 18 Golf Course for their gorgeous gazebo 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! -
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Kati H. Sent on 08/09/2019Excellent venue and staff
Excellent place to have a wedding. The event coordinator, Juliann, is amazing to work with- she met with us multiple times before the event and was able to accommodate a few special 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! -
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Kelsey D. Sent on 07/26/2019Beautiful wedding in a beautiful setting
Juliann, Tawnya, and the entire team at Recreation Park 18 were amazing to work with. My initial phone call to Juliann was met with enthusiasm 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.Recreation Park 18 Golf Course's reply:
Awww thank you for all your kind words Kelsey!! You were an absolute dream to work with and we still can't get over how beautiful everything turned out! We miss you xoxo :) -
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Alicia H. Sent on 10/30/2019
100% Amazing!
Julianne and the entire staff were amazing start to finish! The venue itself is like something out of a fairytale! Amazing inside and out! The food was wonderful too! Everyone said so! I have nothing but love for this place and the amazing staff that work here -
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Patricia Sent on 11/11/2018Excellent venue with professional and courteous staff.
We had ourNovember 10th wedding here. Juliann and Vanessa were great, helpful, and accommodated every request. Our ceremony was great, the food tasty, and the service was impeccable. This venue was perfect for our mid size wedding. It has a rustic charm. The staff at Park Rex are pros and pulled off our wedding flawlessly.
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