Pepper Tree Playfield facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pepper Tree Playfield
Sign by park entrance.
Type	Community park
Location	3720 Old Conejo Rd. Newbury Park, CA
Area	21.7 acres (8.8 ha)
Created	1983
Operated by	Conejo Recreation & Park District (CRPD)
Status	Open

Pepper Tree Playfield is a fun community park in Newbury Park, California. It covers 21.7 acres, which is about the size of 16 football fields! The park is a great place for outdoor activities and sports. It was opened in 1983 and is named for the many pepper trees that grow around it.

The park is managed by the Conejo Recreation & Park District (CRPD). It offers many things to do, like playing sports, hiking, and having picnics.

What Can You Do at Pepper Tree Playfield?

Pepper Tree Playfield has lots of cool features for everyone to enjoy. It's a popular spot for both sports and just hanging out outdoors.

Sports and Games

• Soccer Fields: The park has four large soccer fields. These fields are super busy, especially during the soccer season.
• Softball Fields: There are also two softball fields, perfect for games and practices.
• Playground: Kids can have a blast on the playground equipment.
• Fitness Trail: You can walk or run on a 0.83-mile fitness trail loop. It's a great way to get some exercise!

Other Fun Activities

• Picnic Areas: The park has picnic tables and structures. These are great for family lunches or birthday parties.
• Hiking and Trails: Pepper Tree Playfield is close to many hiking trails. You can easily walk to trails in Old Conejo Open Space and Knoll Open Space. These trails can even lead you towards Conejo Mountain.
• Bird Watching: With all the trees and open space, it's a good place to spot different kinds of birds.

Home to Youth Soccer

Pepper Tree Playfield is a very important place for youth soccer in Newbury Park.

AYSO Soccer Games

• The park is one of the main homes for the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Region 42.
• During the AYSO season, which starts in September and lasts for about half the year, hundreds of young players and their families come to the park.
• The soccer fields are used for games every weekend, making the park a lively and exciting place.

How to Get There

Pepper Tree Playfield is easy to find in Newbury Park.

Directions for Visitors

• The park is located at 3720 Old Conejo Road.
• If you are driving on the Ventura Freeway, take the Exit for Wendy Drive.
• If you are coming from the Los Angeles area, turn left onto Wendy Drive from the off-ramp. Then, turn right over the bridge onto Old Conejo Road at the Mobil Station.
• If you are coming from the Ventura or Santa Barbara area, go straight from the off-ramp. This will put you directly on Old Conejo Road.
• After about one mile on Old Conejo Road, you will see Pepper Tree Playfield.