Parks and Recreation Department

The Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Department is committed to building strong community through a broad range of high quality recreation and park services including lifelong learning, safe places to gather, and access to trails, parks, and open space for all who live, work and recreate in Carlsbad.

July is Parks and Recreation Month

Read more about Parks and Recreation Month.
Search activities in July.
Download our activities calendar with 31 different things to try in July.

Summer Camps and Classes

Click here to view the digital version of the Community Services Guide or click here to browse camps and classes online.

We're interested in your ideas and suggestions!
Click here to share your comments with us.

Poinsettia Park Tennis Court Updates

We'd like your feedback - click here to tell us what you think of the tennis courts.

Upcoming Events

• Special Events
• Special Events : Community Calendar

General Information

• Phone Numbers and Contact Information
• Recreation Cost Recovery Pyramid
• Volunteers
• Teaching Classes
• American Disabilities Act
• Awards & Recognition

Commissions and Grants

• Parks and Recreation Commission
• Senior Commission
• Opportunity Grants

City Parks

• City Park Amenities
• For information about the City's golf course, The Crossings at Carlsbad, please visit TheCrossingsatCarlsbad.
• Trails, Parks and Park Planning
• Park Rental Information
• Park Locations and Regulations

Catalogs and Brochures

• Carlsbad Community Services Guide & Camps Booklet
• Parks and Recreation Newsletter
• Click here to join the Community Services Guide mailing list (Carlsbad residents only).

CarlsbadConnect

• CarlsbadConnect On-line Registration
• Class Registration Form
  IMPORTANT. Please click on CarlsbadConnect for current On-Line registration information.
• Online Registration Information

Recreation Program Information

• Aquatics
• Enrichment class instructors bios & general program information
• Preschool & Toddler Programs
• Sports Leagues & Tournaments
• Teens
• Youth Day Camps
• Youth Sports

Senior Services

• Senior Center General Information