South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation

South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Welcome to the official page of the City of South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Department. SLT at Play! Explore, play, and thrive with us!

We are here to enhance our residents' and visitors' quality of life by providing beautiful parks, diverse recreational opportunities, and engaging events. Connecting the South Lake Tahoe community with parks, recreation programs, and unforgettable events.

🎃 Make a splash this Halloween at our Dive-In Movie Double Feature! 🏊Join us at the pool on Friday, October 30 for two s...
10/09/2026

🎃 Make a splash this Halloween at our Dive-In Movie Double Feature! 🏊

Join us at the pool on Friday, October 30 for two spooky-fun favorites:

🍿 11:30 a.m. — Hotel Transylvania
🪲 5:00 p.m. — Beetlejuice

Admission is included with your Recreation Center membership or a facility day-use pass.

Please note: Personal flotation devices are not permitted in the pool. Flotation devices will be available for purchase at the Recreation Center.

Reserve your spot today on CivicRec. Space may be limited!

Get ready to explore, experiment, build, and create at S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays! 🔬🎨⚙️This new hands-on program invites young...
10/08/2026

Get ready to explore, experiment, build, and create at S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays! 🔬🎨⚙️

This new hands-on program invites young scientists and creators ages 6–10 to dive into a different Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math theme each month. Participants will test ideas, solve problems, make discoveries, and have plenty of messy fun along the way—no experience needed, just curiosity!

Every third Saturday, October–March
🕐 1:00–2:30 p.m.
💲 $120 for the complete 6-session series or $20 per drop-in session
👥 Space is limited to 12 participants

2026–27 Themes:
🧪 Oct. 17: Spooky Science
🍳 Nov. 21: Food Science
❄️ Dec. 19: Holiday Magic Lab
⚡ Jan. 16: Energy & Motion
🍬 Feb. 20: Candy Lab
🌈 Mar. 20: Color-Changing Chemistry

👉 Get registered on CivicRec. Tap the Rec1 link in our bio.

10/07/2026

🧙‍♀️ Something spooky this way comes…

Our first Sunday Maker – Creative Design Lab is this Sunday, October 11! This week’s Monster Mash: Spells & Sculptures invites young creators to cast a little magic, get hands-on and transform ordinary things into something delightfully spooky.

🎃 Sunday, October 11
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM
👻 Ages 9–14
💲 $20 drop-in | $120 session

Sunday Maker meets the second Sunday of each month, with a new creative adventure each time.

Registration is available through CivicRec — search “Sunday Maker” to sign up.

SLT at Play October Update is here! 🍂Get ready for a month of fun with the City of South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation t...
10/06/2026

SLT at Play October Update is here! 🍂

Get ready for a month of fun with the City of South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation team!

✨ Tiny Tots Sports — Keep your little ones moving, learning, and having fun.
🔬 S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays — Explore creativity, science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on activities.
🎃 Pumpkin Patch Splash — Make a splash this fall at one of our favorite seasonal events!
View the full October update for program details, registration information, and more ways to play in South Lake Tahoe:

🔗 https://sltatplay.my.canva.site/

🎨 New: Sunday Makers: Creative Design Lab!Young makers ages 9–14 can design, build, experiment, and create something uni...
10/05/2026

🎨 New: Sunday Makers: Creative Design Lab!

Young makers ages 9–14 can design, build, experiment, and create something uniquely their own every second Sunday.

📍 Community Room, Recreation & Aquatics Center
🕞 3:30–5:00 PM
💲 $20 per session or $120 for all six sessions

The series begins October 11 with Monster Mash: Spells & Sculptures! No art experience needed—just wear clothes that can get messy, bring a friend, and come ready to make something unexpected.

👉 Register on CivicRec. Tap the Rec1 link in our bio.

Are you ready to rumble? 💥Gather your crew for the Rec Center Rumble—a one-of-a-kind team competition packed with wild c...
10/04/2026

Are you ready to rumble? 💥

Gather your crew for the Rec Center Rumble—a one-of-a-kind team competition packed with wild challenges, big laughs, team spirit, and plenty of friendly competition.

🏆 Battle for Glory. Play for a Cause.

Your team will take on challenges like:

Big Wheel Race
Speed Climbing
Pickleball Skills
Inflatable Obstacle Course
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Puzzles, Jeopardy, and more
A can’t-miss Synchronized Swimming finale!

This is not just about being the fastest team. Bring a creative team name, coordinated costumes, outrageous energy, and your loudest cheers—because teams will also be recognized for spirit, sportsmanship, costumes, creativity, and commitment to silliness.

💲 $200 per team
All proceeds support the South Tahoe Parks Foundation and help strengthen parks, recreation, and community opportunities in South Lake Tahoe.

Get your team together, start planning your look, and prepare to Rumble!

Register your team on our Parks & Recreation Website under Special Events.

🎃💦 Make a splash this fall at the 3rd Annual Pumpkin Patch Splash!Join us on Saturday, October 24 at the new South Lake ...
10/03/2026

🎃💦 Make a splash this fall at the 3rd Annual Pumpkin Patch Splash!

Join us on Saturday, October 24 at the new South Lake Tahoe Recreation & Aquatics Center for a floating pumpkin patch, festive decorating, and Halloween-themed pool fun.

Kids can:

Pick their perfect pumpkin from the Recreation Pool
Create a Halloween masterpiece at the Pumpkin Decoration Station
Enjoy the Spooky Splash Zone in the Multi-Purpose Pool for swimmers who pass the swim test
Pumpkin tickets are $15 each and advance registration is required.

Session times:

Sensory-Friendly Session: 9:00–10:00 AM
General Session: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
General Session: 1:00–3:00 PM

Come pick a pumpkin, make a splash, and celebrate the season with us! 🍂

Get your tickets on CivicRec -Tap the Rec1 link in our bio.

🏠🍬 Registration is OPEN for the 3rd Annual Lake Tahoe Gingerbread House Competition!Think you’ve got what it takes to bu...
10/02/2026

🏠🍬 Registration is OPEN for the 3rd Annual Lake Tahoe Gingerbread House Competition!

Think you’ve got what it takes to build the ultimate gingerbread masterpiece? Gather your family, friends, coworkers or creative crew and start planning your edible creation!

The competition is open to youth and adult participants, with plenty of room for creativity. Whether you go classic and cozy or completely over-the-top, we want to see what you can build.

📅 Registration Deadline: November 22
📍Festival of Winter Lights
🎄 Registration is open now!

Build it. Decorate it. Show it off. Then let the community decide which gingerbread house takes home the glory!

Details and registration: cityofslt [dot] gov/gingerbreadhousecompetition

The Fall/Winter edition of SLT at Play is here! 🍂 ❄️Discover activities, events, camps, and programs for all ages from t...
10/01/2026

The Fall/Winter edition of SLT at Play is here! 🍂 ❄️

Discover activities, events, camps, and programs for all ages from the City of South Lake Tahoe. This season’s guide features new favorites, including Dive-In Movies, the Rec Center Rumble, new Winter Break Camps, and more ways to get active, learn something new, and connect with your community.
Browse the guide and register for programs online through CivicRec. Space is limited for select activities, so don’t wait!

🔗 View the guide and register: cityofslt.gov/programguide

09/30/2026

1, 2, 3, Registration for Tiny Tots Sports Opens Tomorrow October 1st! ⚽🏀🎈

Give your little one a fun introduction to sports, movement, teamwork, and play this winter. Tiny Tots Sports is designed to help young participants build confidence and basic skills in a positive, age-appropriate environment.

Registration opens October 1 through CivicRec -Tap the Rec1 link in our bio.

Spots are limited—register early!

Address

1100 Rufus Allen Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA
96150

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 10pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+15305426056

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