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January 06 6:38pm
Spring Adult Basketball Registration Now OPEN! Registration Ends March 2nd
Grab your sneakers, rally your squad, and get ready to run the court! Whether you’re here to drain threes or just break a sweat and have some fun, this league has a spot for you. The City of Atascadero’s 2026 Spring Adult Basketball League will run on Sundays at the Colony Park Community Center Gym from March 22nd through June 7th with some dates off (4/5, 4/26, 5/10, 5/24). The season will include seven (7) regular season games with each team guaranteed least one game at the…January 06 6:29pm
Spring Adult Kickball Registration Now OPEN! Registration Ends March 23rd
You miss 100% of the kicks you don't take! - Be sure to get your team registered for the upcoming 2026 Spring Season of Atascadero Recreation's Adult Kickball League. Games will be held on Wednesday evenings/nights at the Paloma Creek Softball fields. Games are scheduled to begin on Wednesday April 15th & run through June 3rd, allowing 8 evenings of games. Each game will last 7 innings or 1 hour, whichever comes first. All teams will be coed, and applications are accepted on a…January 06 6:23pm
City of Atascadero Presents “Coffee with a Planner” Series! January 15, 9 am, Malibu Brew
The City of Atascadero will begin a monthly “Coffee with a Planner” series to expand opportunities for the community to connect with City planning staff. These informal sessions will allow staff to hear from the community about a variety of topics including land use, zoning, city policy, and development projects. Each session will highlight a specific topic, but our team will be happy to address any topic as time allows. The goal of these sessions is to allow for open dialog and…January 05 6:56pm
Youth T-Ball Registration Now OPEN! Registration Ends February 27th
The City of Atascadero is proud to announce Youth T-Ball Registration is here! This league focuses on teaching the basics of baseball in a fun and instructional atmosphere where the main goal is to have fun. T-Ball is open to boys and girls who are 4.5 to 6 years old. All practices and games will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Paloma Creek Park for the duration of the season. Practices will begin the week of March 24th. League games will begin on April 14th and run…January 02 1:57pm
Show her how special she really is… Fathers, Uncles, Grandfathers, or anyone with a special girl is invited to spend a semi-formal evening of great fun dancing to music from DJ Manny Medina with snacks, door prizes and more! The theme of the dance this year is “How Sweet it is to be Loved by You!” Don’t miss your chance to win fantastic prizes as couples dance the night away under the stars. Jimmy De, professional photographer, will be on-site with affordable picture packages…January 02 1:52pm
Show him how special he is… Mothers, Aunts, Grandmothers, or anyone with a special man is invited to spend a semi-formal evening of great fun dancing to music from DJ Manny Medina with snacks, door prizes and more! The theme of the first dance event is “How Sweet it is to be Loved by You!” Don’t miss your chance to win fantastic prizes as couples dance the night away under the stars. Jimmy Dee, a professional photographer, will be on-site with affordable picture packages…December 23 12:00pm
New Nature Play Area & Inaugural “Noon Year’s Eve” Celebration Coming to the Central Coast Zoo!
The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are excited to announce the grand opening of a brand-new Nature Play Area, along with the Zoo’s inaugural Noon Year’s Eve celebration, taking place on Wednesday, December 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. The festivities will kick off with an official ribbon cutting at 10:00 a.m., unveiling the Zoo’s newest feature, Wild Journeys Play Zoo, a nature-based play area thoughtfully designed for young children. This interactive space …December 16 5:06pm
On 12-19-25, the Atascadero Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint December 19th from 6:00 p.m. to December 20th 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road. “Impaired drivers put others on the road…December 15 3:29pm
Atascadero Adopts New Social Host Ordinance to Reduce Illegal Fireworks and Protect Community Safety
On December 9, 2025, the Atascadero City Council unanimously adopted a new Fireworks Social Host Ordinance designed to reduce illegal fireworks, strengthen public safety, and protect neighborhoods during high-risk fire seasons. The ordinance takes effect immediately. Illegal fireworks have been a persistent concern in Atascadero, particularly during Independence Day and New Year’s Eve. These activities pose significant fire danger, disturb residents and animals, strain emergency…December 10 9:27pm
Atascadero Recreation is NOW Accepting Contract Class & Advertisement Applications for Spring 2026!
The City of Atascadero would like to invite new and returning Contract Instructors to partner up with our Recreation Team to offer an array of activities and classes to our local community. Classes & activities can be held at different City facilities around the community or at our parks. Our team will help with class registrations, organizing your rosters, advertisement in the Rec Guide and provide you with the space you need to host your class or activity. Do you have a talent…