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.
Oct. 16 Harvest Festival celebrates Berkeley’s sustainable food culture - Join us for the City of Berkeley's annual Harvest Festival, a chance to honor the Fall with live music and kids' activities and to celebrate our City's thriving culture of growing and making our own food. [more...]
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
place. [more...]
Fall 2021 Program Registration - For information regarding our Fall 2021 Programs, please check out our 2021 Fall Program Guide (Click Here). All programs will be offered in compliance with City of Berkeley Public Health, and plans may be modified in order to stay in compliance with public health guidelines. [more...]
Adventure Playground - Summer schedule will be in effect thru Sunday August 8th, 2021. School Year schedule will begin on Saturday August 14th, 2021. [more...]
Aquatics Programs - All swimmers must pre-register (online or by phone) in order to secure a swim slot (NO DROP-INS ALLOWED). 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...]