Come get a sneak peak at the 2020 summer camps offered by the Recreation Department! Staff will be on hand to tell you all about their camp and the fun your camper will have. Raffle prizes include a free weeks of summer camp! Don't miss this showcase!

Summer camp registration will kick off on Wed. 2/5 at 8:00AM ONLINE ONLY! Online registrations taking place on this day ONLY will be 10% off!

The El Cerrito Recreation Department Office at the Community Center and City Hall are open for business as follows:
•Monday, Wednesday, and alternate Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
•Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
•Closed every other Friday and major holidays

The Environmental Quality Committee meets at City Hall on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm. Click on the link to the right for more information about the EQC. Meeting agendas are typically available at least 3 days prior to the meeting. An icon will appear in the lower right corner of this page when the agenda for this meeting is available for download.

What is your vision for El Cerrito? The City Council is updating the City’s Strategic Plan. The general public can provide input into the plan at a Strategic Plan Open House at City hall on Wednesday, February 12, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Residents will have an opportunity to 1) share what they love about El Cerrito; 2) share their vision for the future El Cerrito; and 3) weigh in on priorities for City services. Additionally, residents can complete an online survey at www.el-cerrito.org/onlinesurvey. The City welcomes your feedback. For more information, please email citymanager@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us or call 510-215-4318.

The El Cerrito Recycling Center and Office will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day. Curbside collection of recycling, garbage, and green waste will occur on their usual days for the week. The Recycling Center will re-open on Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 at 8am; the Recycling office at 9am.

President’s Week Camp Grades K-6 Come celebrate President’s Week as we delve into activities such as arts & crafts, bubble and water play, sports games, cooking and science. There will be on-site special guest appearances for our K-1st Harding camp location and an offsite field trip for our 2nd-6th Fairmont camp location. 2/18-2/21 7am-6pm $225 GRADES K-1 Harding Clubhouse - 7115 C Street Activity: 421332-01 GRADES 2-6 Fairmont Clubhouse - 715 Lexington Avenue Activity: 421338-01

The Economic Development Committee meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at El Cerrito City Hall in the Hillside (upstairs) Conference room. Click on the "Download Agenda" button to view the agenda.

President’s Week Camp Grades K-6 Come celebrate President’s Week as we delve into activities such as arts & crafts, bubble and water play, sports games, cooking and science. There will be on-site special guest appearances for our K-1st Harding camp location and an offsite field trip for our 2nd-6th Fairmont camp location. 2/18-2/21 7am-6pm $225 GRADES K-1 Harding Clubhouse - 7115 C Street Activity: 421332-01 GRADES 2-6 Fairmont Clubhouse - 715 Lexington Avenue Activity: 421338-01

The El Cerrito Police Employee Association is excited to present Claws for Paws, its Annual Crab Feed! Join in on Friday, February 21, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. for an evening of fun with dinner, music and awesome raffle prizes. This is a family-friendly event with raffle prizes for all ages. On the Menu: Generous Portion of Oven Roasted & Marinated Crab, Pasta- Garlic Bread- Salad- Dessert, No-Host Bar featuring Beer and Wine, Soda & Water will also be available for purchase.

On Friday February 21, 2020, we will be closing the pool at 9:30am in order to work on some issues in the Women’s Locker Room. Masters will practice at normal times: 6am & 7am Lap Swim will take place from 6-9am No Water Aerobics or Evening Programs We will remain closed through Saturday February 22, 2020. All normal operations will resume on Sunday February 23, 2020. Thank you for your patience during this process.

The Arts and Culture Commission meets at City Hall on the 4th Monday of every month at 7:00pm. Click on the link to the right for more information about the Arts & Culture Commission. Regular meeting agendas are typically available at least 3 days prior to the meeting. An icon will appear in the upper right corner of this page when the agenda for this meeting is available for download.

The Park and Recreation Commission typically meets at City Hall on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm, see link to this year's schedule of regular meetings on to the right. Regular meeting agendas are typically available at least 3 days prior to the meeting. An icon will appear in the upper right corner of this page when the agenda for this meeting is available for download. Click on the link to the right for more information about the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Winter/Spring Swim Lessons begin February 29th! Register now to have your kids swimming by summer!