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July 21 11:56am
Deodar Cedar Tree to be Removed from Atascadero Sunken Gardens This Week
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 business. Parking is available in the City Hall parking lot on the corner of East Mall and Lewis Avenue or along El Camino Real. The cedar tree, which is approximately 100 years old, has…
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July 17 6:19pm
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 are $5 per participant. Swim Passes are available for $45 which will cover 10 swims and can be used for both Lap & Rec Swim. Passes may be purchased in person at the Colony Park Community…
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July 17 5:43pm
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 tremendous popularity in recent years. Known for its accessibility and friendly competition, it’s the perfect sport for kids looking to stay active while having fun! Players should wear athletic…
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July 17 4:21pm
Adult Social Kickball – 2025 Fall Season Team Registrations Now Open!
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 games on Wednesday, August 27th, and conclude on Wednesday, October 15th. The season will include eight evenings of games. Each game will last for seven innings or one hour—whichever comes first. All…
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July 17 4:10pm
Adult Basketball – 2025 Fall Season Team Registrations Now Open!
The City of Atascadero is excited for another Adult Basketball season, and we are ready to get everyone back on the court at Colony Park Community Center for the Fall! The league will run from August 24th through October 19th, allowing for 7 regular season games and at least one game in the end of season tournament. Games will take place on Sundays with the possibility of Monday night games as well. No games will be played on August 31st. All teams can be coed, and applications are…
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July 14 5:29pm
Fuels Management Project Begins This Week in Stadium Park to Enhance Wildfire Resilience
Starting Thursday, July 17, a vegetation management project will begin in Stadium Park as part of the larger fuels reduction effort along Pine Mountain. The project is a partnership between Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services, the San Luis Obispo Fire Safe Council, and the Atascadero Land Preservation Society, with funding provided by the CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant Program. Work will include tree limbing and the removal of hazardous brush along Stadium Park Road leading into…
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July 07 7:13pm
City of Atascadero Presents Summer Movies in the PARK - “MUFASA” (PG), Friday, July 11th!
The City of Atascadero announces “MUFASA” as the featured movie for the upcoming Summer Movies in the Park on Friday, July 11th! Showtime will start about 15 minutes after sunset at Colony Park Softball Field #2, located at 5599 Traffic Way, next to the Colony Park Community Center in Atascadero. Beginning at 7 pm, there will be a variety of fun games and activities for the whole family, including chalk drawing, frisbee tossing, mini-soccer games, sack races, and more! “…
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July 07 6:43pm
The City of Atascadero is incredibly pleased to announce Josh Rosenblum Band as the next band for the 2025 “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series! Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 12th at 6:30 pm at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand! Josh Rosenblum is an award-winning singer, songwriter & musician based on the Central California Coast. With musical roots in jazz, his sound today combines genres of rock, soul, and pop to create original music that has mass appeal. Josh…
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June 29 3:12pm
The City of Atascadero is incredibly pleased to announce Garden Party as the next band for the 2025 “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series! Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 5th at 6:30 pm at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand! Garden Party is led by Danny Grasseschi with an all-star group of amazing pro level players - Mark Paisley on keys, Rob Espinosa on guitar and vocals, Russ Kuster on bass and vocals and co-founding member Steve Hilstein on drums. Five seasoned…
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June 24 8:37pm
Downtown Atascadero ECR Ribbon Cutting & Block Party Street Closures June 27, 2025 | 5-9 pm
ECR Ribbon Cutting and Block Party: NOTICE OF STREET CLOSURES The City of Atascadero will host the official celebration of the El Camino Real Downtown Safety and Parking Enhancement (ECR) Project with a community-wide Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Block Party on Friday, June 27th at 5:00 PM! City Council members, City staff, community partners, and local businesses will come together at The Plaza on El Camino Real, across from Sunken Gardens, for the formal reception at 5 PM, and the fun…