About Us:

The Recreation Division is one of the operational divisions within the City's Administrative Services Department. The primary role of the Recreation Division is to provide a variety of leisure service activities for all age groups. The division is very active in providing programs that meet the many needs of the community. Areas of service that are offered throughout the year include contractual classes, sports leagues, special events, excursions, specialty camps, and senior services.

The division also monitors the use of the eighteen city parks. Through a permit process the parks can be used for a variety of functions such as weddings, anniversaries, reunions, birthdays, family celebrations and memorial services. One special-use park in Dana Point provides a unique gardening experience for residents at the Harry Otsubo Community Garden.

In addition to the parks system, the division also operates a 20,000 square foot community/senior center located at Del Obispo Community Park. The facility houses the Recreation Division offices and the Dana Point South County Senior Services operation The facility is comprised of various rooms which can be rented for business meetings, social activities, classes and special events.