Parks & Recreation

COVID-19 updates

• Play @Home with new online programs and virtual events
• Senior meal service available for pick up and delivery
• See full list of what's open and what's closed in the city
• All events are cancelled or postponed for now.
• Important COVID-19 Summer Programming Update
• Find out about the city's response to COVID-19

About us

Welcome to the City of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department. We operate 40 parks/special use areas and offer over 65 miles of trails throughout the city to provide accessible outdoor recreational opportunities and conserve open space for residents and visitors. In addition, the department offers a variety of programs and services to promote health and wellness.

The department is nationally accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies for excellence in operation and service.

•  Parks & Community Centers
• Learn about new park projects, like Veterans Memorial
• Learn about Village H planning 
• Read about the city's Habitat Management Plan
• Visit the historic Leo Carrillo Ranch 
• City facilities, locations and directions
• Find out more about the city's Updated Community Forest Management Plan
• Opportunity Grant Information