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.

Music in the Park Concert Series 2017 - Join us Saturday, October 14th, 2017 from 11 - 4 pm at Cedar Rose Park for the final of four FREE Music in the Park Concerts at the Harvest Festival.     [more...]

2017 Fall Registration -

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 to register! 

Recreation Customer Service Offices - These are located in neighborhood facilities, where residents can more easily sign up for classes, camps, and programs.  The two offices are located at: [more...]

Sports Field Conditions - City fields are open for the season.  For daily field condition updates, call 510 981-5161. [more...]

Closure of Grove Tennis Courts - Due to construction, the Grove Tennis Courts are closed at this time.  They are scheduled to be closed through August 31, 2017.  This date is subject to change.  All updates and changes for the Grove Playground/Tennis court project will be provided on the website. [more...]

Upcoming Special Events and Community Meetings -   [more...]

Employment Opportunities - Welcome to the City’s Employment Page for Recreation Division programs. 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 place.  [more...]