The Community Services Department is responsible for recreation programs, park development, special community activities and events, the City newsletter, and public art and cultural programs.
The Community Services Coordinator maintains office hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
SHORELINES, The City Newsletter
The Shorelines is an informative publication that is electronically distributed to all Solana Beach residents that have registered to receive Eblast notifications from the City. It contains valuable information on City business, events, school programs, enrichment class schedules, Junior Lifeguard and Summer Camp programs, special events, community related news and local opportunities.
The City distributes the Shorelines four times each year to keep residents more informed about City business, schedules and upcoming events. To receive the City newsletter, Sign up on the home page of the City website at: cityofsolanabeach.org register to receive the For more information on the Shorelines, newsletter, or to request specific information be included in the newsletter, please contact Anita Edman, Editor, at 858-720-2454.
Current Shorelines
PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS
Numerous programs and fun activities are offered at the City's two community centers: La Colonia Community Center, located at 715 Valley Avenue, 858-793-2564, and Fletcher Cove Community Center, at 133 Pacific Avenue. Please click on "Recreation Programs" below to view the activities offered to the public.
The City's Parks & Recreation Supervisor is available during regular City Hall hours: M-Th from 7:30 to 5:30 and alternating Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
PARK DEVELOPMENT
The Community Services Department coordinates the development of parks within Solana Beach. The Department also assists the Parks & Recreation Commission, develops formal agreements with local organizations to share recreational and educational resources, and administers the City and School "After School Enrichment Program".
LA COLONIA PARK
Mornings at La Colonia Park one can see locals catching some rays as they walk or jog the path that surrounds the park boundaries. With the assistance of the Public Arts Advisory Commission, a grass-roots effort by members of the community commissioned a mural that commemorates many of the early families that settled in the area during the 1800's through the 1930's. Their names are listed on the leaves of the "Tree of Life."
THE COASTAL RAIL TRAIL
The Coastal Rail Trail which runs along Highway 101 from Via de la Valle north to Cardiff, the City's boundary, is an exciting multi-use linear park. Stroller moms, joggers, roller-bladers, cyclists, and dog walkers, convene on this popular path that meanders along the entire length of the City and is planned to eventually extend to Oceanside.
FLETCHER COVE PARK
Fletcher Cove Park was transformed into a versatile seaside playground in 2007.It is a beautiful bonus for the City of Solana Beach.The Park has proved to be very popularwith such amenities as a sunset viewing pedestal, a tot-lot, meandering artistic bench walls, a half-court basketball court, and, of course, the beach!Year round, surfers, beach-goers and families swarm to the Park to enjoy their outdoor activities. In the summertime, when the livin’ is lazy, Fletcher Cove becomes a scenic spot for the live musical entertainment of the "Concerts at the Cove” .
SPECIAL EVENT PLANNING and BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT & TOURISM
The Community Services Department is responsible for special programs and events that take place in the City's public areas such as City Hall, the Community Centers, the playing fields, beaches, and parks. The annual special events and cultural programs include the Spring Egg Hunt, Paws in the Park, Memorial Day Ceremony, Fiesta Del Sol, Bike to Work Day, Arts Alive Banner Program, Cinco de Mayo Celebration,, Veterans' Day Ceremony, and the Holiday Tree Lighting .
CULTURAL AND PUBLIC ART PROGRAMS
The Department works with the Public Arts Advisory Commission, PAAC, to establish and support cultural activities and public art programs in Solana Beach. This includes ongoing programs such as the City Hall Gallery exhibitions, the weekly Sing Along, the Arts Alive Banner Program, and the newly initiated Temporary Public Art Program. To learn more about these and other public art programs click on the headings listed below.
Public Arts Advisory Commission
Solana Beach Master Art Policy, MAP
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