City Parks

Atascadero offers a number of parks and fields for various recreational uses. These parks provide excellent locations for the recreation and enjoyment of community members of all ages!

Rentals & Reservations

Many of the City's parks include spaces that can be reserved for individual or group gatherings and events. Information about rentable parks and park amenities is included in the individual park listings below. If you are interested in renting a City-owned park or facility, please call (805) 470-3360 to check on availability. Rentals require the completion of an Outdoor Facility Use Agreement which can be found under individual parks where rentals are available.

If you are interested in reserving a BBQ at one of the available park locations, please refer to the step-by-step guide below.

BBQ Reservations Step-by-Step Guide

Pick a Date and Location
Reservable BBQ locations:
• Atascadero Lake Park
• Colony Park
• Paloma Creek Park
Confirm Availability
Call (805) 470-3360 to make reservations. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance. Dates are filled on a first come, first served basis.
Submit an Outdoor Facility Use Agreement
Complete an Outdoor Facility Use Agreement. (Thank you for taking the time to fill out the form completely!) Your completed agreement can be submitted in person at the Colony Park Community Center (5599 Traffic Way) or digitally by email to recreation@atascadero.org.
Submit Payment
Your payment can be made in person at the Colony Park Community Center or with a credit card over the phone by calling 805-470-3360. Once your payment has been received, you will be issued a permit to have with you on the day of your event.

Fees Information*
Atascadero Lake Park BBQ Areas - $68/day
Paloma Creek Park BBQ - $68/day
Colony Park BBQ Area - $93/day

Electricity is available for $15/day

*Please be advised, fees are subject to change and may vary depending on location and the type of event being held.

Issues with a BBQ Area
If you have an issue with your BBQ area please contact the non-emergency line for the Atascadero Police Dept. at (805) 461-5051, and they will route you to on-call Public Works staff.

For additional venue information for events in Atascadero call (805) 470-3360 or explore www.visitatascadero.com.

View of Atascadero Lake and docked paddle boats.

Atascadero Lake Park

Amenities at this location:

Walking path for a lakeside stroll, jog, or bike ride
Playground
Barbecue areas (small & large)
Horseshoe pits
Fishing
Faces of Freedom Veterans Memorial
Charles Paddock Zoo

This park is the destination of residents and visitors year-round. Atascadero’s charm is accentuated by the beautiful lake.

Address: 9305 Pismo Ave
Phone: (805) 470-3360

Rent part of facility

Atascadero Lake FAQs

Colony Park

Amenities at this location:

Softball Fields
Playground
Basketball Courts
Outdoor Basketball & Pickleball Courts
Covered BBQ/Picnic Area
Pickleball Courts

Address: 5599 Traffic Way
Phone: (805) 470-3360

Rent part of this facility

Paloma Creek Park

Amenities at this location:

Two (2) Multi-purpose sports fields
Two (2) Lighted softball fields
Little league field
Sand volleyball court
Playground

Paloma Creek Park offers several fields and is home to many tournaments, year-round, as well as sports league games and practices.

Address: 11665 Viejo Camino
Phone: (805) 470-3360

Rent part of this facility

Sunken Gardens

Inspired by “The Grand Basin” at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, Atascadero founder E.G. Lewis envisioned a formal Sunken Garden to adorn the civic center in his new colony. Restored in 2005 as originally designed with walkways crossing the length and width of the gardens and meeting at a central fountain designed by architect Walter D. Bliss of the San Francisco firm of Bliss and Faville.

Address: 6505 El Camino Real
Phone: (805) 470-3360

Wrestling Bacchantes Sculpture

The "Wrestling Bacchantes were sculpted by Italian artist Petrilla and exhibited at the 1904 World’s Fair by the Italian Government. The sculpture is one solid piece of carrara marble and was purchased by Atascadero Founder E.G. Lewis for display in the Atascadero Colony Civic Center.

Rent all or part of this facility