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"Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs"

Our Mission Statement:
With integrity and enthusiasm
we are committed to providing quality parks, open space, recreation,
cultural and educational services essential to the enhancement
 and promotion of personal well being
 and a sense of community.

 

 

Welcome to the San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department's Web site! 

With a variety of activities and events offered
for all ages, each person can find something of
interest.  Check out the frequently visited sites
below for more details on the Department's
programs.
 
 
Frequently Visited Sites: 

·Aquatics
·Boomers
·Children's Services
·Classes
·Customer Service Survey
·Facilities
·Golf
·Jack House
·Job Openings
·Online Registration
·Public Art
·Ranger Services
·Seniors
·SLO Triathlon
·Special Events
·Sports
·Teens
 
The Summer 2008 Activity Guide is now available as a pdf file; Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view this brochure.

The Fall 2008 Activity Guide is also available as a pdf file; Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view this brochure.

Online Reservations/Registration

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To reach the portal for online registration and online reservations, click here or on the dot to the left.

It is the desire of the Parks & Recreation Department to provide a positive customer service experience.  If problems occur using online registration or reservations, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department during regular business hours at 805.781.7300.

 

Click here to have a current copy of the activity guide mailed.

Registration Days for the 2008-2009 Sun ‘N Fun and S.T.A.R. School Year at the Parks and Recreation Department, 1341 Nipomo Street

A NEW registration strategy is being implemented for the Sun ‘N Fun and S.T.A.R. 2008-2009 school year programs. All registration days will be held at the Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices at 1341 Nipomo Street. Registration packets are available starting July 21, 2008. Early registration will NOT be accepted, NO EXCEPTIONS. Families with multiple children at multiple sites must attend all applicable registration days. If a child is to be registered by someone other than a parent/guardian, a completed registration packet with all signatures from the parent/guardian must be presented at the time of registration. Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis until program reaches capacity. Registration for school sites will be taken on the designated date ONLY. Open registration for all programs begins August 11 and is on-going thereafter at the City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices, 1341 Nipomo Street.

Program Site                 Reg. Day(s)          Reg. Date(s)            Reg. Time

C.L. Smith/Hawthorne    Monday                 August 4                 6-8 p.m.

Sinsheimer                   Tuesday                August 5                 6-8 p.m.

Pacheco                      Wednesday            August 6                 6-8 p.m.

Bishop’s Peak/Teach      Thursday               August 7                 6-8 p.m.

 

Little Rec'ers Pre-School Program
Hawthorne Elementary School, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Little Rec'ers focuses on the developmental needs, characteristics and individual experiences of children ages 3-5 (potty-trained).  Educated and well-trained staff present a progressive curriculum that promotes a love of learning, fun and play.  Registration begins no earlier than August 11, 2008 (registration packets available July 21, 2008).  Fee is $40.00 per child.  Cost is $200.00/month full time and $130.00/month part time (Mon.,Wed., Fri., or Tues. and Thurs.)

 

Mitchell Park

Parks & Recreation Commission/Mission Park Master Plan Staff Report  On Wednesday, April 2, 2008, the Parks & Recreation Commission will review the proposed amendment to the Mitchell Park Master Plan removing the area behind the Senior Center designated for a specialty garden and replacing it with a parking lot.  The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. in  the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street. 

Change in Mitchell Park Master Planning Process and Schedule
Due to public interest, the proposed amendment to the Master Plan to allow for a parking lot behind the Senior Center shall receive added environmental review in order to more fully consider the issues raised by the Cultural Heritage Committee. Please click here for more information.

Mitchell Park Master Plan Draft
Please click here to link to the Community Development Department web page containing this draft document.

Mitchell Park and Senior Center Parking History
Historical information on this topic has been gathered into three sections for interested viewers.  Please click on the section to open these documents (Adobe Acrobat is needed.)
Introduction
Section 1:  Acquisition of Mitchell Park
Section 2:  Relationship Between the City of SLO and the Senior
                    Citizens Organization
Section 3:  Reports and Information Related to Resolving the Parking
                    Issue for Seniors and Mitchell Park


                                  

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