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Recreation Division
2701 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
TEL: (510) 981-5150, TDD: (510) 981-6903, FAX: (510) 981-5160
Office Hours: 8:30am- 4:30pm, Email: recreation@cityofberkeley.info

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Welcome to the Recreation Division at the City of Berkeley, CA. We are part of the Parks Recreation & Waterfront Department.

The Recreation Division offers a variety of programs and classes for all ages ranging from Tots and Pre-K to the teens After Spot, youth and adult sports, summer camps, and adult fitness. There is something for everyone throughout the year. The City of Berkeley also has 52 treasured parks located throughout the City that include athletic fields, swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, skate park, community centers, Berkeley Marina and much more.  

Aquatics Programs -

City of Berkeley pools re-opened on September 16, 2020.  CLICK HERE for more information. Pools may close when air quality is poor. Click here for pool status updates during smoke events.

Registration is required for all Aquatics Programs.

See all COVID-19 changes to City services.

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COVID-19: Changes to City services - To limit the spread of COVID-19 among the public and staff, some City services are suspended during the Health Officer's Shelter at Home Order. All essential services continue. We are providing many services remotely by phone, email, and video. [more...]

 
 
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Recreation Division, 2701 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
Questions or comments? Email: recreation@cityofberkeley.info Phone: (510) 981-5150
(510) 981-CITY/2489 or 311 from any landline in Berkeley
TTY: (510) 981-6903