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Welcome to Parks & Recreation
Our mission is to inspire happiness by creating community through people, parks, programs, and open space.
1341 Nipomo Street
at Emerson Park
For Information please call: (805) 781-7300 or email recreation@slocity.org
Regular Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Available: Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
To make an appointment, please call (805) 781-7300.
Parks & Recreation News
Feb 3 Council Meeting Recap
From replacing a decades old tree to increasing campaign contribution limits, the City Council made several important decisions this week.
02/06/2026 9:35 AM
Museums, Businesses Downtown Remain Open During Construction
The City reminds community members that local museums and businesses are open during construction of the Cultural Arts District Parking Garage and the Mission Plaza enhancements.
01/28/2026 2:44 PM
Community Invited to Celebrate New Public Art Sculpture on Friday
The City will host a public ribbon cutting ceremony on the Mission Plaza lawn area between Mission Plaza and the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art on Friday, January 30 at 12 p.m. (noon).
01/28/2026 8:30 AM
Community Invited to Celebrate Lunar New Year on Feb 19
Join neighbors and friends for this family-friendly event with live performances, local food vendors, art and activities for all ages, and more!
01/23/2026 1:47 PM
Jan 13 Council Meeting Recap
The San Luis Obispo City Council met on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and discussed the City’s finances, a better way of electing City Council members, and higher compensation for the Mayor, Council Members and Advisory Body Members.
01/15/2026 1:33 PM
What to Do When You See a Mountain Lion
Amid recent reports of mountain lion sightings in and around San Luis Obispo, the City of San Luis Obispo’s biologist shares how to coexist with these majestic creatures.
01/13/2026 12:26 PM