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City of Atascadero Presents 2025 “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series with Ghost Monster!

July 28 3:54:pm

The City of Atascadero is incredibly pleased to announce Ghost Monster as the next band for the 2025 “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 2nd at 6:30 pm at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand! Ghost Monster is an alternative acoustic…

City of Atascadero Announces the 32nd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite Registration is Open!

July 28 10:02:am

The City of Atascadero proudly presents the 32nd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm as part of our Cruisin’ Weekend! The Cruise will take place up and down El Camino Real in Atascadero. Join the thousands of spectators that come out to watch…

Menderu, the Malayan Tiger at Central Coast Zoo, Passes Away at Age 17

July 23 7:20:pm

The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are mourning the loss of Menderu, the beloved Malayan Tiger, who has been a favorite at the Zoo since his arrival as a cub in 2008. Menderu came to the Zoo from the San Diego Zoo at just one year old and lived a long, healthy life at the Central…

National Night Out! Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 5-7 pm

July 23 12:24:pm

The Atascadero Police Department would like to invite you to our annual “National Night Out” in the City of Atascadero! This event will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5 pm to 7 pm, at Sunken Gardens in Downtown Atascadero, 6505 El Camino Real. National Night Out is an annual,…

City of Atascadero Presents the 2025 “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series with The Platinum Beat!

July 21 6:56:pm

The City of Atascadero is incredibly pleased to announce The Platinum Beat as the next band for the 2025 “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series! Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 26th at 6:30 pm at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand! The Platinum Beat delivers the ultimate feel-…

Deodar Cedar Tree to be Removed from Atascadero Sunken Gardens This Week

July 21 11:56:am

A local tree contractor will be removing one of the heritage Deodar Cedar trees from Sunken Gardens in downtown Atascadero this week.  The removal is expected to take a day to complete, and East Mall will be closed during the work.  Businesses along East Mall will be open for…

Aquatics Program Open Swim Schedule Reminder!

July 17 6:19:pm

The City of Atascadero is proud to be offering Aquatics Open Swim Hours! The schedule offers regular weekly programming including Lap Swim, Monday through Friday from 12:00 – 1:30 PM, and Rec Swim, available Monday through Friday from 2:00-3:40 PM. Rates for drop-in Lap and Rec Swim…

2025 Fall Youth Pickleball - Registration Is Open!

July 17 5:43:pm

Atascadero Recreation is excited to offer the 2025 Fall Youth Pickleball class! Come take part in one of the fastest growing sports and learn the fundamental skills, knowledge, and strategies of pickleball! Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, and has gained…

Adult Social Kickball – 2025 Fall Season Team Registrations Now Open!

July 17 4:21:pm

The City of Atascadero is excited to open registration for the 2025 Fall Adult Kickball League! Channel your inner fourth grader and sign your team up to play this season! Games will be held on Wednesday evenings at the Paloma Creek softball fields. The Fall season is scheduled to begin…