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SLO Parks & Recreation Activity Guide

Welcome to Parks & Recreation's Activity Guide; your one-stop shop for seasonal activities in the City of SLO!

The City of San Luis Obispo strives to be green and environmentally friendly, which is why we're happy to keep providing this online, digital Activity Guide to help you explore all of the different activities, classes, sports, events and more that your Parks & Recreation Department has to offer this season. Open the tabs below for upcoming classes and activities.

Adult Sports & Classes
Aquatics
Youth Sports & Classes
Contract Classes (Adult & Youth)
Senior Programs

Activities Calendar

To view a list of activities, please visit the Community Services Events webpage.

Parks & Recreation News

  • Volunteers gather for an appreciation lunch hosted by the City.

    Volunteers Celebrated at Appreciation Lunch

    Last year, an average of 152 volunteers every month helped to beautify San Luis Obispo, keep it clean, build hiking trails, support events, provide recycling information, and so much more.

    04/17/2026 11:00 AM

  • Collage of photos including City Hall, a Fire Department hat, hills of San Luis Obispo and more

    Apr 7 Council Meeting Recap

    This week, the City Council set the City’s legislative priorities, discussed progress on climate action and long-term planning, and approved routine items and a facility improvement project, alongside community recognitions and updates.

    04/09/2026 3:12 PM

  • A group picture of City staff, Council, and stakeholder breaking the first part of land on the Righetti Community Park in San Luis Obispo

    City Breaks Ground on Righetti Community Park

    The City broke ground on the Righetti Community Park, marking the beginning of the construction for this long-awaited park.

    04/01/2026 11:30 AM

  • Photo of City Hall. Text: Open Advisory Body Positions

    Apply Now to Serve Your Community on a City Advisory Body

    Community members who want to influence public policy and shape everyday life in SLO can apply to for any of the 28 openings on various City Advisory Bodies by March 29, 2026

    02/09/2026 1:06 PM

Register Online

To use the online registration/reservation service, follow these easy steps:

  1. Create an account before registering.
  2. Sign in.
  3. View recreation programs or request a facility reservation.
  4. Pay easily online with Visa or MasterCard.
  5. Enjoy recreation activities and facilities in San Luis Obispo!

Online Processing Fee: 5.25% as of 7/1/2025

Questions? Please see our Frequently Asked Questions or call 805–781–7300.

We strongly encourage registering in advance to avoid class cancellation.

Now available: Limited Fee Reduction Assistance Program 

The City of San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation Department offers a limited fee reduction program that assists eligible children to obtain a scholarship credit towards Parks and Recreation program fees (registration fees are not included in this credit). The credits are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The links below provide more details about the program. 

Please Note: The fee reduction application period will be available at start of Fall Registration, July 1st, and approved credits will be effective for the 2025-26 fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. 

 

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Everyone is Welcome

The City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing recreational opportunities to all ability levels. We welcome people with disabilities into our recreation programs through specialized programs and inclusion opportunities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination of for individuals with disabilities, if you need specialized assistance to participate in any City sponsored classes, events or activities, please contact the front desk staff (805-781-7300 & recreation@slocity.org). In order to best accommodate your individual needs, we ask that you let us know of any accommodations needed at the time of registration and or at least 48 hours in advance of any City sponsored program.

For further information on accommodation requests contact the front desk staff (805-781-7300 & recreation@slocity.org). 711 California Relay Service (which is also capable of handling TTY calls) is also available. The 711 service is available for those calling from within California.