FAQs

Who is Recreation Services?: The Recreation Division administers a unique array of classes, camps and leagues designed to enhance the social, physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of individuals. Our Recreation Staff directly provides a variety of our services, including running drop-in basketball sessions, processing class registrations, administering facility reservations, and creating community events designed to draw individuals together to enjoy recreational or educational experiences that are meaningful, significant, and relevant to their well-being. Our seasonal aquatics staff provides swim lessons, public swim, and a selection of programs and events appealing to all ages and ability levels at our 2 swimming pools. We work with independent contract instructors to provide an average of 450 programs a month at Centennial Park and the Municipal Pool. Recreation Services facilitates use of Centennial Park and 7 major parks, featuring sports fields, playgrounds, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, and picnic areas. We also oversee contracts to provide administrative services at the Senior Center, youth programs at Centennial Park, and concession services at Barney Schwartz Park.

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Recreation Services

1. Who is Recreation Services?: The Recreation Division administers a unique array of classes, camps and leagues designed to enhance the social, physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of individuals. Our Recreation Staff directly provides a variety of our services, including running drop-in basketball sessions, processing class registrations, administering facility reservations, and creating community events designed to draw individuals together to enjoy recreational or educational experiences that are meaningful, significant, and relevant to their well-being. Our seasonal aquatics staff provides swim lessons, public swim, and a selection of programs and events appealing to all ages and ability levels at our 2 swimming pools. We work with independent contract instructors to provide an average of 450 programs a month at Centennial Park and the Municipal Pool. Recreation Services facilitates use of Centennial Park and 7 major parks, featuring sports fields, playgrounds, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, and picnic areas. We also oversee contracts to provide administrative services at the Senior Center, youth programs at Centennial Park, and concession services at Barney Schwartz Park.

2. How do I register for a class?: Registrations can be made online at www.prcity.com/recreation or in person at the Centennial Park Registration Desk (600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, open Monday-Thursday, 12-5pm).

3. How do I reserve a meeting room, sports field/court or barbecue pavilion?: Use of Facilities Applications are available at www.prcity.com/recreation or at the Centennial Park Registration Desk (600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, open Monday-Thursday, 12-5pm). You can fax completed applications to (805)237-6424 or bring them to the Registration Desk. Please call (805)237-3988 for assistance.

4. Where are you located?: Most of our camps, classes, lessons and leagues take place at Centennial Park (600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles). Our offices are located there as well.

5. What are your hours of operation?: Centennial Park is open every day from dawn until 11pm. Times for classes, lessons and leagues vary. Our Registration Desk is open Monday-Thursday, 12-5pm and is located in the administration building at Centennial Park (600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles).

6. Do I need a membership to participate in your camps, classes, lessons or leagues?: There is no membership necessary, but there is a fee for each activity. Some classes carry a one-time fee while some continuing classes offer monthly rates and/or punch passes.

7. Do you offer scholarships for recreation activities?: Youth and Senior scholarships are available. You must apply in person at the Centennial Park Registration Desk (600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, open Monday-Thursday, 12-5pm), or complete a registration form, available here.

8. Do you offer aquatics programs?: We have year-round aquatics programs at Municipal Pool (534 28^th Street, Paso Robles). Youth swim lessons are offered during summer months, typically June through August. Click here to be linked to our aquatics webpage.

9. Where can I swim laps?: Due to short staffing of Lifeguards, lap swim is temporarily unavailable. We hope to resume soon!

10. Are there open swim sessions at Centennial or Municipal Pool?: There is no open swim offered, except during summer months. There are also several themed swim days/evenings. Click here to be linked to our aquatics webpage.

11. When/how can I sign up for swimming lessons?: Swim lessons are offered throughout the summer (mid June through Mid August) at Municipal and Centennial Pools. Registration opens the first weekend of May. Registrations can be made online at www.prcity.com/recreation or in person at the Centennial Park Registration Desk (600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, open Monday-Thursday, 12-5pm), or you can register at the pools once swim season begins.

Drop-in basketball is offered year-round at the Centennial Gym (600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles), after school hours:

Monday, 2-4:30pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 3-4:30pm

Times are subject to change, depending on gym availability. Please call (805)237-3988 for current hours.

13. Are you part of the YMCA?: No, however the YMCA offers some programming of its own at Centennial Park. For info on the YMCA’s offerings, please click here.

14. Do I need to reserve a tennis court or pickleball court to play?: Tennis and pickleball courts are available to the public without reservations. They are reservable for tournament play. For information about reserving courts, please call (805)237-3991.

15. What is the best way to contact Recreation Services?: We’re easy to reach! Please call us at (805)237-3988 or stop by the Centennial Park Registration Desk (600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, open Monday-Thursday, 12-5pm). Click here for a list of our staff.

16. How can I find out about what classes you are offering?: As restrictions and safety guidelines of COVID-19 allow, we're bringing more classes, activities and events back. Please visit www.prcity.com/recreation to stay up to date with everything we're currently offering.

17. Are classes open to everyone or just Paso Robles residents?: All of our camps, classes, lessons and leagues are open to everyone, not just Paso Robles residents.