community center

The Community Center is located at 7007 Moeser Lane, and houses the main office of the Recreation Department. As of 7/6/21, the Recreation Department office is open to the public Monday through Thursday from 1-4pm, or by appointment only between 9am-12pm to sell restroom keys and answer any questions you may have. Please note activity registration and facility reservations (picnic and clubhouse) are available for reservation online only.

Parks and Picnic SITE Rentals

To learn more about our different parks and facilities, check out our Facility Directory. Picnic Sites at Arlington, Canyon Trail, Cerrito Vista, Harding and Tassajara Parks are available for reservation. For more information, click here.

SPORTS Facilities

Tennis Courts are located at Arlington, Canyon Trail, Castro, Harding, Tassajara and Cerrito Vista parks. The courts at Castro Park are additionally lined for Pickleball. All courts are available for reservation. Grass Play Fields (primarily for soccer, baseball and/or softball) are located at Canyon Trail, Castro, Central, Cerrito Vista, Fairmont, Harding and Tassajara Parks. Organized play/events require a field reservation permit issued by the El Cerrito Recreation Department. Field reservation permits are issued by the Recreation Department. To request a field reservation application, please email tmelton@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us. For more information, click here.

INDOOR Facility Rentals

As of 7/7/21, Arlington Clubhouse is available for reservation online only at www.el-cerrito.org/onlinereg. Other indoor spaces remain closed to the public but are anticipated to re-open in 2022. Those interested in reserving the Community Center Hall can be added to our interest list by emailing recreation@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us with your name, contact information, and requested facility and date. For more information, click here.