Parks & Recreation

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

Register for recreation programs and camps, including seasonal and summer activities.

Reserve a picnic area, event space, sports field, sports court, swimming pool, or Adventure Playground for your next gathering or activity.

Visit Berkeley parks and recreation facilities throughout the city.

Connect by signing up for the Recreation newsletter, reading the Recreation Activity Guide, exploring the Summer Camp Preview, or applying for seasonal jobs at overnight camps and 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

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Free summer lunches for Berkeley kids

Children 18 and younger can get free lunches and snacks in Berkeley this summer. No registration or income check is required.

Children and families gather around colorful inflatable obstacle courses and bounce houses set up on a grassy field during a community event.

Free community carnival and picnic at Grove Park on July 1

Kids from tots to teens can come on Wednesday, July 1 for carnival games, giant inflatables, hot dogs, burgers, a petting zoo, tot zone, sports & more!

People gather on blankets and lawn chairs in a park at dusk while watching a movie on a large outdoor screen.

Watch free movies in Berkeley parks this summer

Spend Friday nights in Berkeley parks this summer watching free outdoor movies with friends, neighbors, and family.

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Sign up your team for adult 3-on-3 basketball tournament

Round up your squad and register by June 19 for adult 3-on-3 basketball at Greg Brown Park on Saturday, June 20. Open to ages 18 and older.

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Upcoming Events

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Harvest Festival

11:00AM - 4:00PM

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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.