Public counters will be closed at the City of San Marcos between Aug. 30 – Sept. 7 due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. The safety of our community is our top priority. We apologize for the inconvenience. 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).
Parks and Recreation Department is open Monday – Thursday | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and alternating Fridays | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
F.H. “Corky” Smith Gymnasium is open Monday – Friday | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Open play schedule available here: https://www.san-marcos.net/play/sports/gymnasium-programs-and-schedule
The Senior Activity Center (SAC) is open Monday – Friday | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. For information about the senior nutrition program, call (760) 744-5535.
Please use caution, maintain social distancing of at least six feet and adhere to all posted health and safety requirements.
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: 8 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.
Athletic fields are open. Organized play requires a permit.
Pools are open, however due to the nationwide chlorine shortage, pools may be closed intermittently
The Corky Smith Gymnasium office hours are Monday – Friday | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Open play schedule available here: https://www.san-marcos.net/play/sports/gymnasium-programs-and-schedule
The Senior Activity Center (SAC) is open Monday – Friday | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. For information about the senior nutrition program, call (760) 744-5535.
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.
