Cities in San Diego County have been granted permission to start slowly reopening businesses, parks and a variety of other services. In response, the City of San Marcos is making the following updates:
Public Counters
Public counters at City Hall and Public Works are currently open Monday – Thursday | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for people who require in-person assistance. Staff is still available to assist virtually for appointments that do not require in-person assistance. Contact information is available by department at Departments | San Marcos, CA (san-marcos.net).
Please use caution, maintain social distancing of at least six feet and adhere to all posted health and safety requirements.
The Senior Activity Center (SAC) is closed. For information about the senior nutrition program, call (760) 744-5535.
In addition, residents can continue to take advantage of our “Virtual City Hall” by engaging with the City online, and via phone, email and the San Marcos City App. Learn more in the tab below.
Parks & Recreation
All City parks playgrounds, and parking lots are open.
Park hours are Sunrise – Sunset. Parking lots will close and lock at sunset unless there are approved Youth Sports Council groups on lit sports fields, where practices may last until 9 p.m.
Civic Center Park hours are 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The following San Marcos Tennis Courts and Sports Fields will be opened at new times:
Las Posas Tennis Courts: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Connors Park Tennis Courts: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Hollandia Skate Park: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sports fields: 9 a.m. – Sunset. (youth organizations are permitted at some parks until 9 p.m.)
WPMS Tennis Courts: 4 p.m. – Sunset, Monday-Friday | 7 a.m. – Sunset, Weekends, holidays, and school breaks. Any questions regarding public access should be directed to SMUSD maintenance and operations office 760-290-2643.
During the spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) charter high school tennis seasons, public access will be 5 p.m. – Sunset, Monday-Friday. Weekend and holiday access will remain the same.
Basketball courts and volleyball courts are open.
Dog park hours are Sunrise – Sunset
Pickleball and tennis courts are open. The County is allowing play at these courts if used by members of a household or others who can maintain social distance. Please follow the rules that are posted at each court. You can view the rules for each court at www.san-marcos.net/courts.
Athletic fields are open. Organized play requires a permit.
Pools are closed.
Park restrooms are open and are disinfected on a scheduled routine and as-needed per CDC guidelines.
The Corky Smith Gymnasium and the Senior Activity Center (SAC) are closed. For information about the senior nutrition program, call (760) 744-5535.
You may go outside for exercise if you can keep six feet away from people who are not members of your household.
Park visitors are allowed to sit, lie down, and picnic if they practice social distancing.
Please avoid groups and crowded outdoor spaces.
Health and Safety Guidelines
All State and County public health-related measures will remain in effect at all City facilities and parks.
Please maintain six feet of social distance and wear a face covering when you come within six feet of anyone outside your household.
You can learn more about all of the guidelines in place at www.coronavirus-sd.com.
Thank You
As always, the health and safety of the San Marcos community is our top priority. We appreciate your continued efforts to protect yourself and others in our community by making smart, safe choices during this time.
For more information about the City’s response to COVID-19, visit www.san-marcos.net/covid19.
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