Recreation Department

Contact Recreation Department

7007 Moeser Lane
El Cerrito, CA 94530-2392
General Line: (510) 559-7000
General Fax: (510) 528-9413

Office Hours:
Mon- Fri 8am-5pm

Live! Work! Play!

Spend Your Leisure Time with El Cerrito!

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.

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Get Involved!

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.

Monica Kortz, Recreation Director
Tel 510 559-7007
Fax 510 528-9413
E-Mail mkortz@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us

Afterschool & Childcare Programs

Art Centers

Ed2Go Online Computer Classes

Ravencliff 2010

Sponsorship Opportunities

Youth Sports

New - Junior League Team Tennis

Summer Camp 2010
El Cerrito Resident Registration begins Monday, January 11, 2010. Open Registration begins Tuesday, January 19th.

2009-2010 Fall/Winter
Recreation Brochure

Field Conditions
ALL CLOSED

Online Registration

If you are registering for a summer camp online, please go to the Summer Camp 2010 page to review all of the instructions. If you do not see a class that you would like to register for online, 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!
Download the Potential Instructor Packet
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. Read more