San Luis Obispo County Parks & Recreation

San Luis Obispo County Parks & Recreation Visit us at www.slocountyparks.com Our goal is to offer you the most enjoyable and rewarding recreational experience possible on California’s Central Coast.

We manage a wide range of facilities including trails, golf courses, campgrounds, pools, picnic sites and more. Our Mission is to ensure diverse opportunities for recreation and the personal enrichment of the County’s residents and visitors while protecting its natural, cultural, and historical resources. To put it more simply, we invite you to visit SLO County Parks, have fun, and “Think Outside!”

Tiny hands make a big impact! 🌎 Join SLO County Parks for kid-sized fun, outdoor learning, and a chance to explore the p...
06/07/2026

Tiny hands make a big impact! 🌎
Join SLO County Parks for kid-sized fun, outdoor learning, and a chance to explore the parks we love. Sundays at Lopez Lake!

Get ready to play, Oceano! 🛝☀️The new playground opens today!
05/26/2026

Get ready to play, Oceano! 🛝☀️

The new playground opens today!

Sun’s out, swimsuits on!☀️Our pools are opening for the summer, and we’re ready to welcome you back for another season o...
05/23/2026

Sun’s out, swimsuits on!☀️

Our pools are opening for the summer, and we’re ready to welcome you back for another season of swimming, splashing, and staying cool! Check our website for open swim times.

Behind every beautiful park are people who care. 💌🌿Thank you to our wonderful volunteers for helping with cleanup effort...
05/18/2026

Behind every beautiful park are people who care. 💌🌿

Thank you to our wonderful volunteers for helping with cleanup efforts and supporting the spaces our community enjoys year-round.

Your priorities help guide ours. Share your feedback as we plan for the future. 🌿San Luis Obispo County Parks & Recreati...
05/14/2026

Your priorities help guide ours. Share your feedback as we plan for the future. 🌿

San Luis Obispo County Parks & Recreation is creating a new Parks & Recreation Master Plan, and community input will help shape future priorities and improvements across our parks system.

Complete the online activity at http://www.communitydocument.com/viewPulse/sloparkneeds or visit slocountyparks.com to learn more.

You can also stop by one of our community pop-up events this May and chat with us in person!

Upcoming Pop-Ups

📍 May 15 — Avila Beach Farmers Market
Find us at the Avila Beach Plaza
📍 05/16: Nipomo Community Park – Find us near the Play Area from 10am-12pm.
📍 May 23 — Bob Jones Trail Pop-Up
Find us at the Ontario Rd Trail Staging Area on Saturday morning

We hope to see you there! 🌊

El Condado de San Luis Obispo está desarrollando un Plan Maestro de Parques y Recreación, actualmente estamos estableciendo prioridades basadas en las necesidades de la comunidad.

Complete esta actividad electrónica en esta conexión
http://www.communitydocument.com/viewPulse/sloparkneeds o visite slocountyparks.com para obtener información adicional.

Visite uno de nuestros eventos para compartir sus ideas y perspectivas sobre la visión de la comunidad y las necesidades del parque.

Próximos eventos locales en MAYO:

📍 05/15: Mercado de Agricultores de Avila Beach – Encuéntrenos en la Plaza de Avila Beach
📍 05/16: Parque Comunitario de Nipomo - Encuéntranos cerca del área de juegos de
10:00 am-12:00 pm.
📍 05/23: Bob Jones Trail un sábado por la mañana – Encuéntrenos en la área del escenario de Ontario Rd Trail.

Our campground visitors have been a little extra furry lately. 🐻Did you know? American black bears can run up to 35 mph,...
05/07/2026

Our campground visitors have been a little extra furry lately. 🐻

Did you know? American black bears can run up to 35 mph, climb trees, and have an incredible sense of smell — which is exactly why it’s important to review our Bear Safety Tips before your next camping trip.

We've seen an increase in bear activity, and we need your help keeping wildlife wild. Visitors should properly store food and scented items, keep campsites clean, and never approach or feed wildlife.

Help reduce the risk of wildlife encounters and support a safe experience for visitors, staff, and wildlife alike.

Warning: volunteering may include sunshine, laughter, and unexpected mascot moments ✨Join the D.E.E.R. Program at Lopez ...
05/04/2026

Warning: volunteering may include sunshine, laughter, and unexpected mascot moments ✨

Join the D.E.E.R. Program at Lopez Lake 🌿
Become a volunteer or join in on the fun!

Rangers at work, because even the smallest calls matter.🦆While working at Avila Beach, a ranger was alerted by a beachgo...
05/03/2026

Rangers at work, because even the smallest calls matter.🦆

While working at Avila Beach, a ranger was alerted by a beachgoer to a grebe struggling in the surf—fishing line had wrapped around its legs. After safely detangling the bird, it was brought to Pacific Wildlife Care. With a little help, the grebe made a full recovery and was released back where it belongs.

Make waves this summer 🌊We’re hiring lifeguards across SLO County & training is included!📅 Deadline: May 5thEmail us for...
05/01/2026

Make waves this summer 🌊
We’re hiring lifeguards across SLO County & training is included!

📅 Deadline: May 5th
Email us for more info!

Spotted: a local taking a swim 🐻💦 Unexpected swim buddy -- Stay Bear Aware and secure your food.
04/30/2026

Spotted: a local taking a swim 🐻💦 Unexpected swim buddy -- Stay Bear Aware and secure your food.

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1144 Monterey Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
93408

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