You may customize the display of services below.

Click here to print this page or use your computer's Print function.

Full Resource Name:

El Cerrito Recreation Department

Address

7007 Moeser Lane
El Cerrito, CA 94530

(510) 559-7000

www.el-cerrito.org/recreation

Click here to hide the map.

Description:

Provides administration over all El Cerrito city parks and recreational activities, aquatic facilities and community centers. A variety of classes are available for children, teens, and adults including art classes, dance and exercise classes, martial arts, sports and summer camps. Accepts registration for older adult classes due to Senior Center being closed.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

August 31, 2021

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

7007 Moeser Lane
El Cerrito, CA 94530

Mailing

10940 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530

Contacts

Christopher Jones

Primary Contact

Recreation Director

cjones@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us

Phone Numbers

Main Number

(510) 559-7000

Fax

(510) 528-9413

Accessibility:

Handicap Accessible

Services

Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.

Click here to hide all service details.

Arts and Crafts Instruction

Description

Offers a variety of art classes for children, teens and adults. Classes include; water color and acrylic painting, writing, pottery and Japanese drumming. Classes may fill up fast or may be cancelled depending on registration.

Hours

Monday and Wednesday, 8am - 4pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 8am - 6pm; closed every Friday

Required Documents

Valid identification

Eligibility

Call for specific program eligibility

Fees

Vary by program and facility use; higher fees for non-residents

Intake Procedure

Register online or by phone

Languages

English and Spanish

Service Area

Contra Costa County (West)

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • California
    • Contra Costa County
      • Crockett
      • El Cerrito
      • El Sobrante
      • Hercules
      • Hilltop Mall
      • North Richmond
      • Pinole
      • Point Richmond
      • Port Costa
      • Richmond
      • Rodeo
      • San Pablo
      • Tara Hills

Telephone Numbers

Number:
510-559-7000
Type:
Main Number
Name:
Main Number
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PL-7400.0500) and related services within the Service Tree.
City/County Parks

Description

Provides administration over all El Cerrito city parks and recreational activities, aquatic facilities and community centers. A variety of classes are available for children, teens, and adults including art classes, dance and exercise classes, martial arts, sports and summer camps. Accepts registration for older adult classes due to Senior Center being closed.

Hours

Monday and Wednesday, 8am - 4pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 8am - 6pm; closed every Friday

Required Documents

Valid identification

Eligibility

Call for specific program eligibility

Fees

Vary by program and facility use; higher fees for non-residents

Intake Procedure

Register online or by phone

Languages

English and Spanish

Service Area

Contra Costa County (West)

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • California
    • Contra Costa County
      • Crockett
      • El Cerrito
      • El Sobrante
      • Hercules
      • Hilltop Mall
      • North Richmond
      • Pinole
      • Point Richmond
      • Port Costa
      • Richmond
      • Rodeo
      • San Pablo
      • Tara Hills

Telephone Numbers

Number:
510-559-7000
Type:
Main Number
Name:
Main Number
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PL-6400.6500-150) and related services within the Service Tree.
Dance Instruction

Description

Offers a variety of dance classes for children, teens and adults. Classes include, polynesian dance and Ikebara, and Taiji Quan. Classes may fill up fast or may be cancelled depending on registration.

Hours

Monday and Wednesday, 8am - 4pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 8am - 6pm; closed every Friday

Required Documents

Identification

Eligibility

Call for specific program eligibility

Fees

Vary by program and facility use; higher fees for non-residents

Intake Procedure

Register online or by phone

Languages

English and Spanish

Service Area

Contra Costa County (West)

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • California
    • Contra Costa County
      • Crockett
      • El Cerrito
      • El Sobrante
      • Hercules
      • Hilltop Mall
      • North Richmond
      • Pinole
      • Point Richmond
      • Port Costa
      • Richmond
      • Rodeo
      • San Pablo
      • Tara Hills

Telephone Numbers

Number:
510-559-7000
Type:
Main Number
Name:
Main Number
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PL-7400.1700) and related services within the Service Tree.
Exercise Classes/Groups

Description

Offers a variety of exercise/fitness classes for children, teens and adults. Classes include, yoga, and zumba. Classes may fill up fast or may be cancelled depending on registration.

Hours

Monday and Wednesday, 8am - 4pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 8am - 6pm; closed every Friday

Required Documents

Identification

Eligibility

Call for specific program eligibility

Fees

Vary by program and facility use; higher fees for non-residents

Intake Procedure

Register online or by phone

Languages

English only

Service Area

Contra Costa County (West)

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • California
    • Contra Costa County
      • Crockett
      • El Cerrito
      • El Sobrante
      • Hercules
      • Hilltop Mall
      • North Richmond
      • Pinole
      • Point Richmond
      • Port Costa
      • Richmond
      • Rodeo
      • San Pablo
      • Tara Hills

Telephone Numbers

Number:
510-559-7000
Type:
Main Number
Name:
Main Number
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PL-6600.1800) and related services within the Service Tree.
General Recreational Activities/Sports

Description

Offers a variety of activities/sports for children, teens and adults. Classes include, softball, soccer, tennis, martial arts, Sinshi Toitsu, Aikido and karate. Classes may fill up fast or may be cancelled depending on registration.

Hours

Monday and Wednesday, 8am - 4pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 8am - 6pm; closed every Friday

Required Documents

Identification

Eligibility

Call for specific program eligibility

Fees

Vary by program and facility use; higher fees for non-residents

Intake Procedure

Register online or by phone

Languages

English and Spanish

Service Area

Contra Costa County (West)

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • California
    • Contra Costa County
      • Crockett
      • El Cerrito
      • El Sobrante
      • Hercules
      • Hilltop Mall
      • North Richmond
      • Pinole
      • Point Richmond
      • Port Costa
      • Richmond
      • Rodeo
      • San Pablo
      • Tara Hills

Telephone Numbers

Number:
510-559-7000
Type:
Main Number
Name:
Main Number
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PL-7000.4360) and related services within the Service Tree.
Recreation Centers

Description

Provides administration over all city parks and recreational activities, aquatic facilities and community centers. All parks are open from sunrise to sunset. Park restrictions are listed online including special reservations.

Hours

All parks are open from sunrise to sunset.

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

None

Fees

Vary by program and facility use; higher fees for non-residents

Intake Procedure

Call or visit website for information.

Languages

English and Spanish

Service Area

Contra Costa County (West)

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • California
    • Contra Costa County
      • Crockett
      • El Cerrito
      • El Sobrante
      • Hercules
      • Hilltop Mall
      • North Richmond
      • Pinole
      • Point Richmond
      • Port Costa
      • Richmond
      • Rodeo
      • San Pablo
      • Tara Hills

Telephone Numbers

Number:
510-559-7000
Type:
Main Number
Name:
Main Number
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PL-6400.7000-700) and related services within the Service Tree.
Senior Centers

Description

Provides administration over all El Cerrito city parks and recreational activities, aquatic facilities and community centers. A variety of classes are available for children, teens, and adults including art classes, dance and exercise classes, martial arts, sports and summer camps. Accepts registration for older adult classes due to Senior Center being closed.

Hours

Monday and Wednesday, 8am - 4pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 8am - 6pm; closed every Friday

Required Documents

Valid identification

Eligibility

Call for specific program eligibility

Fees

Vary by program and facility use; higher fees for non-residents

Intake Procedure

Register online or by phone

Languages

English and Spanish

Service Area

Contra Costa County (West)

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • California
    • Contra Costa County
      • Crockett
      • El Cerrito
      • El Sobrante
      • Hercules
      • Hilltop Mall
      • North Richmond
      • Pinole
      • Point Richmond
      • Port Costa
      • Richmond
      • Rodeo
      • San Pablo
      • Tara Hills

Telephone Numbers

Number:
510-559-7000
Type:
Main Number
Name:
Main Number
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TC-5500.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.
Summer Camps

Description

Provides administration over all Antioch city parks and recreational activities, aquatic facilities and community centers. A variety of classes are available for children, teens, and adults including art classes, dance and exercise classes, martial arts, sports and summer camps.

Hours

Monday, Wednesday and every other Friday, 8am - 4pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 8am - 6pm; closed every other Friday (see website for closed dates)

Required Documents

Identification

Eligibility

Call for specific program eligibility

Fees

Vary by program and facility use; higher fees for non-residents

Intake Procedure

Call for information, walk-in or register online

Languages

English only

Service Area

Contra Costa County (West)

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • California
    • Contra Costa County
      • Crockett
      • El Cerrito
      • El Sobrante
      • Hercules
      • Hilltop Mall
      • North Richmond
      • Pinole
      • Point Richmond
      • Port Costa
      • Richmond
      • Rodeo
      • San Pablo
      • Tara Hills

Telephone Numbers

Number:
510-559-7000
Type:
Main Number
Name:
Main Number
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PL-6400.1500-820) and related services within the Service Tree.