Welcome, and thank you for visiting us at the El Cerrito Recreation Department. Whether you're looking for recreational programming, hours of operation or the perfect location to host a wedding or special event, we have something for you! The City of El Cerrito Recreation Department offers a variety of family activities and programs including visual arts, sports, tutoring, performing arts, swimming, childcare, martial arts and special events! Come join us today!
Read more in Department Overview.
The Recreation Department is proud of its collaborations with local
business and community members. With the support of our citizens and
business community, the recreation staff is able to expand many of its
programs that are offered to the community. Partnering can be
accomplished in several different ways with contributions to specific
events, programs and scholarships for both young and old.
If you have an idea for a new program, class, event or activity,
please don't hesistate to contact our Recreation staff to see how we
can help. We're constantly looking for new programming opportunities
to make our community better. We invite you to be involved in a
partnership with the El Cerrito Recreation Department. Phone
510-559-7000 or email us.
Field Conditions ALL CLOSED Please refer to signs on the fields for this weekend's status.
Online Registration (Click Here) Not all classes are available for online registration. If you do not see a class that you would like to register for, please call us at (510) 559-7000 or stop by the El Cerrito Community Center.
Do You Want To Teach in 2009/10?
The Recreation Department is looking for creative, innovative, artistic, and enthusiastic teachers. If you are interested or know of someone who would like to be considered as an instructor, please submit a letter of interest to the Recreation Department, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530. New instructors will be contacted and invited to participate in an interview with an opportunity to share their experience and portfolio.
The ideal instructor will be talented, able and committed. You should have experience and a proven track record of successful recreation classes. You will work as an independent contractor for the City. The Recreation Department offers a broad range of classes, so if you are thinking of a potential class, please contact the Recreation Department at 510-559-7000. Don't wait another day!
David Hunter Memorial Scholarship Fund The El Cerrito Recreation Department provides a wide range of recreational and educational activities for youth. Frequently, the people who need to utilize our programs the most are the ones who can least afford to do so. The David Hunter Memorial Scholarship Fund helps people who otherwise would not be able to participate in our recreation programs and honors the memory of David Hunter.
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