Welcome to the Recreation Division at the City of Berkeley, CA. We are part of the Parks Recreation & Waterfront Department.
COVID-19: Changes to Parks & Recreation 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 still answering questions by phone or email. Recreation Division, 510-981-5150, recreation@cityofberkeley.info. Parks Division & Urban Forestry Unit, 510-981-6660, trees@cityofberkeley.info. For detailed information on these changes, please visit the below pages on playgrounds, pools, skate park and tennis courts.
Fall 2021 Employment Opportunities - Here at the City of
Berkeley, we pride ourselves in continually offering exciting, interactive, and
fun activities for all ages in the Berkeley community. If you have the desire
to make a difference in the lives of others, you’ve come to the right
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Summer 2021 Program Registration - The City of Berkeley Recreation Division is planning to offer a wide variety of Summer 2021 programs including Summer Fun Camps, Echo Lake Family & Youth Camp programs, Berkeley Day Camp, Playground Program, and other activities and events for all ages. Registration for most Summer 2021 programs will begin this February (see below for dates). Additional information including program dates, fees, and age ranges will be announced in the coming weeks. All programs will be offered in compliance with City of Berkeley Health Orders, and plans may be modified prior to Summer in order to stay in compliance with public health guidelines. [more...]
Free movies in Berkeley parks - Free movies in Berkeley parks return this summer! Our Friday night outdoor movie series kicks off July 9, with Trolls at Codornices Park. The series continues through September 24 with 6 evenings of beloved family films, new and old, in parks across Berkeley. [more...]
Adventure Playground - Summer schedule will be in effect Monday June 7th thru Sunday August 8th, 2021. Adventure Playground will be CLOSED on Sunday July 4th, 2021. [more...]
Aquatics Programs - King Pool and West Campus Pool are currently open. All swimmers must pre-register (online or by phone) in order to secure a swim slot (NO DROP-INS ALLOWED). 45 minutes time slots are available for pre-registration. One registration allowed per day between both pools. For information regarding pool schedules, please see below. Click on the green button below to register. [more...]
Tennis and Pickleball Court Rentals - Tennis and pickleball courts are now open (except for Rose Garden at 1200 Euclid Avenue, closed for construction) and reservations can be made online. Tennis courts are for individuals (not groups, associations, clubs, businesses, or private lessons). Players must follow safety rules to use the courts. [more...]