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TICKETS ON SALE NOW for the 12th Annual “Brew at the Zoo”

September 01 8:52:am

The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are excited as the weekend approaches for the 12th Annual “Brew at the Zoo!” This fundraising event will take place on Saturday, September 6th from 5-8 PM! A fun way to raise money for the Zoo and to “Party with Purpose – Sipping to Support…

Construction to Begin on Santa Lucia Road – Motorists Should Anticipate Delays

August 29 5:59:pm

The City of Atascadero continues efforts to improve roadways by recently awarding a construction contract for the Santa Lucia Road West Pavement Rehabilitation Project to Souza Construction. This project will rehabilitate approximately 1.75 centerline miles (3.5 lane miles) of Santa Lucia…

Baby Mongoose Lemur Makes Public Debut at the Central Coast Zoo!

August 27 6:31:am

The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are thrilled to announce the arrival of a special new resident, Koba, a baby mongoose lemur born on July 4th! Koba, named after a traditional peanut dessert in Madagascar, is now starting to explore the habitat and can be seen by Zoo visitors…

City of Atascadero Presents the 2025 “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series End of Summer “Blues Bash!

August 25 5:44:pm

The City of Atascadero is thrilled to announce the End of Summer “Blues Bash,” featuring TWO Bands to finish the 2025 “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series – The Cinders Blues Band and Leslie & the Soul Shakers! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 30th from 6-9 pm at the…

Atascadero Winter Youth Basketball Registration Is Open!

August 22 4:58:pm

It's time for hoops! The City of Atascadero's Recreation Team is looking forward to getting the youth back on the court for some recreational basketball! Our program stresses the importance of individual skill development, teamwork, positive attitudes & most of all, FUN!! In a non-…

Connect with Over 37,500 Community Members through the Official Atascadero Recreation Guide

August 19 6:47:pm

Looking to get your business in front of the community, what better way than to place an ad in our upcoming Fall/Winter Rec Guide? Advertisement Applications are being accepted now! The City of Atascadero’s Recreation Team is working to publish the Fall/ Winter 2025-26 Recreation Guide.…

City of Atascadero & Central Coast Zoo Announce Weekend Vending Opportunity at Atascadero Lake Park

August 12 5:01:pm

The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are excited to launch a new, Weekend Vending Opportunity for local food vendors! Beginning mid-August through mid-October, the vending program will take place at the entrance of the Central Coast Zoo at Atascadero Lake Park every Saturday and…

City of Atascadero Presents CRUISIN’ WEEKEND - August 15 & 16, 2025

August 11 6:58:pm

Join us for a fun-filled weekend by coming out to Atascadero’s Cruisin’ Weekend! The weekend kicks off with the 32nd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite on Friday, August 15th at 6:30 p.m., continues Saturday with the 34th Annual Mid-State Cruizers Car Show from 10 am – 3 pm at Atascadero Lake…

City of Atascadero Announces the 2025 Sunday Aquatics Program!

August 07 3:54:pm

The City of Atascadero is excited to offer weekend swim opportunities to the community on Sundays before the summer weather comes to an end! Programming kicks off THIS SUNDAY, August 10th with a Community Swim Day with Rec Swim from 12:00-3:00 PM. Group and Private Swim Lessons will begin…