Recreation and Community Services

Recreation and Community Services

The Recreation and Community Services Department is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and delivery of recreational and leisure time activities. The programs promote the well-being and enjoyment of life for the city’s residents through the fulfillment of their recreational, cultural, social, and educational needs.

Mission

The Monterey Park Recreation and Community Services Department enriches lives and fosters harmony within the community through citywide programs and special events.

We believe the quality of life is improved through healthy lifestyles, educational and recreational opportunities, public participation, respect, compassion, and enhancement of our urban forest.

We accomplish this through community outreach, quality programming, activities and events, safe, and well-maintained parks and facilities, and an aesthetically pleasing environment that is provided by professional and caring employees, contractors, and volunteers.

Recreational Activities

In addition to recreational activities, the department operates the city’s Dial-A-Ride service and Volunteer Programs.

For more information on current classes, leisure activities and programs, please visit our online registration page. Click here for our October MPK Recreation Connection Newsletter. "We work so that you can play!"

Civic Superstar

Now taking volunteer applications for Monterey Park students, 1st-5th grade, to lead the Pledge of Allegiance during a regular City Council meeting. Only one student per regular meeting date will be randomly selected. Must be Monterey Park resident. Click on the link to register.

Recreation and Community Services Monthly Newsletter 

Recreation Connection Newsletter - Read the April Recreation Connection Newsletter to view upcoming activities, classes and programs.

Classes

The City of Monterey Park Recreation and Community Services Department proudly provides quarterly & monthly programs to meet the leisure needs of the community. To view current class offerings, schedules and registration periods, please visit our registration page.

Facility Rentals

The Recreation and Community Services Department offers recreational facilities that may be reserved for use by private groups, schools, non profit organizations, businesses, churches, and individuals for picnics, birthdays, social events, meetings, classes, workshops, sporting events, etc.

Directing Your Requests

• Recreation Facilities, including Langley Center or Meeting rooms: email  Memo Chavez or call (626) 307-1223.
• Basketball Gyms or Baseball Field reservations: email Orlando Muro or call (626) 307-1389.
• Pool reservations: email Scott Imaizumi or call (626) 307-1476.
• Picnic Shelter reservations: visit www.rec.montereypark.ca.govor call (626) 307-1388.
• Reservation Fees: click here for the 2025-26 Fee Schedule.

Picnic Shelters

For information on park locations, available dates and to reserve a picnic shelter, please visit www.rec.montereypark.ca.gov .

Picnic facilities are available for rent between the hours of 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, 7 days a week. Reservations are accepted up to (90) days in advance. Facilities are rented on an as-is basis. The City of Monterey Park does not provide clean-up or preparation for your group’s function.

• Fees are $112.53 (Resident) and $132.99 (Non-Resident) per shelter. This is a non-refundable fee.
• Notice of Cancellation is required at least 72 hours prior to the reservation date. Thirty (30) percent of the reservation fee will be retained on all cancellations. If a picnic area is made unavailable due to rain, cancellation by the city, or damage to the facility, an alternate date may be selected by the user beyond 90-day notice.
• Permits may be revoked if there is a conflict with department use. The department will attempt to give timely notice of such conflict. Permits can be revoked and/or denied in the future if there is any abuse of the privilege of using a City building, facility, equipment or violation of the Monterey Park Municipal Code. 
• Other areas of the park (non-sheltered picnic areas, grass, playgrounds) are only available on a first-come, first-serve basis. These groups must abide by the posted rules of the park and may not rope off areas to be reserved.
• Bouncers, jumpers, dunk tanks, animal rides or any other rides are not allowed.
• Additional canopies (no larger than 100sq ft), tables, chairs and barbecue grills are allowed.
• Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited in all city facilities and parks. 
• Electrical outlets are provided at most shelters. However, power may not always be available.
• Sound amplification is not allowed, but radios are permitted. Sound should not exceed levels that may disrupt other park users.
• To inquire about picnic reservations, please contact the Recreation and Community Services Department at 626-307-1388.