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Parks & Recreation

Enjoy Berkeley's parks, facilities, camps, and recreation programs.

Visit a park or recreation facility. Enroll in a camp or register for a recreation program. Plan a gathering, meeting, or celebration by reserving a City of Berkeley event space. Reserve time at a sports field or court, swimming pool, or Adventure Playground. 

To receive information and announcements about the City of Berkeley's Recreation Program please sign up for our newsletter. Read our Recreation Activity Guide and learn about upcoming summer camps through our Summer Camp Preview.

Seasonal jobs are available at overnight camps and in-town recreation programs.

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Camps

Explore day camps and sleepaway camp options.
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Parks

Find locations, amenities, and hours for Berkeley's parks
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Recreation programs

Register for a recreation program

Latest News

Two people dig hole for a tree at San Pablo Park.

Help plant trees for Berkeley this spring

Join community volunteers this spring to plant trees, support pollinators, paint public spaces, or learn on a guided tree tour across Berkeley.

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Apply for seasonal jobs in recreation programs

Work seasonal summer jobs at Berkeley’s day and overnight camps, pools, fields, and parks. Apply by March 2 to get paid experience supporting recreation programs.

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Apply for paid internships, path to a career

These summer internships help develop job skills that can lead to a career. Attend event to hear from local employers. Apply between Feb. 17 and Mar. 27.

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Volunteer at monthly Berkeley waterfront cleanups

On the third Saturday of every month throughout 2026, join Shoreline Cleanups that start at the Shorebird Park Nature Center.

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Upcoming Events

06Mar

Community Game Night and Bingo

6:00PM - 8:00PM

07Mar

Miyawaki Forest Planting in South Berkeley

9:00AM - 3:30PM

07Mar

Community Tree Planting at San Pablo Park

9:15AM - 1:00PM

More Events

Boards & Commissions

Youth Commission Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Commission

Related legislative bodies

Adopted Plans

Name Adopted Summary
Citywide Pools Master Plan

The Berkeley Citywide Pools Master Plan addresses citywide needs and interests related to pools and aquatic programs. 
Waterfront Master Plan

The Waterfront Master Plan establishes the waterfront as an area primarily for recreational, open space, and environmental uses, with preservation and enhancement of beaches, marshes, and other natural habitats.
Marina Master Plan

The Marina Master Plan represents a commitment on the part of the community and the City to provide a long-term recreation, capital projects, and open space enhancement program for the Marina.