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CITY OF

PACIFIC GROVE       

Recreation

Our department serves community members and visitors to our city of all ages. We strive to provide the highest quality community services, youth and adult activities, and access to parks and facilities. Our mission is to increase the quality of living for the citizens of Pacific Grove and the Monterey Peninsula.

2021 Winter PLAY-IT-SAFE Programs - Registration Open 

Registration is open for the PG Recreation and Library Winter PLAY-IT-SAFE Programs with classes scheduled to begin the week of January 18. 2021 programs include youth and adult outdoor fitness programs, at-home arts & crafts, outdoor dance classes, and more! Visit our online catalog for more information and to register. 

All in-person programs will adhere to state and county guidelines and will be held outdoors while accommodating a minimum of 6 feet of distance at all times. To review the health and safety modifications for the programs, please click here.

Office Closures: All recreation offices are currently closed and are operating via phone and online. If you have an inquiry, please call (831) 648-3134 or email recreation@cityofpacificgrove.org.

COVID-19 Restrictions/Impact: For a list of recreation service impacts, to include park and beach closures, please click here.

click here to visit the virtual recreation and library services center

Parks and Facilities 

Parks
Pacific Grove boasts 28 parks, ranging from the beach sands of Lovers Point Park to the forest of Monterey Pines. Park reservations are available for parties, events, weddings, picnics, BBQ's, sports practices/games and more. To view a list of reservable spaces and make a reservation, please visit the Online Catalog.

Facilities
Looking for a place to host your meeting or event? The City of Pacific Grove offers a variety of community centers, event hall and and meeting spaces to accomodate groups of all sizes. 
To view a list of facilities and make a reservation, please visit the Online Catalog.

Recreation Needs Assessment 

The City wants to enhance recreational opportunities and foster a healthy, vibrant community. To achieve these goals, we asked for your feedback and input. Here is the Recreation Needs Assessment document and associated exhibits: