City of San Gabriel

Where is the Parks & Recreation Office located?
At the Community Recreation Center at 250 South Mission Drive, on the corner of Broadway and South Mission Drive.

What is the Parks and Recreation Office’s phone number?
The phone number is (626) 308-2875.

Are picnic areas in the parks available for rent?
There are four picnic areas available for rent on weekends. There are three areas at Vincent Lugo Park and one area at Smith Park. Please call the Recreation Office at (626) 308-2875 for additional information. The majority of picnic areas at Smith and Vincent Lugo Park are available on a first come, first serve basis without a fee.

Are amplified music, public address systems, animals, commercial play equipment, pony rides, alcohol, moon bounces, earthballs, etc. permitted in City parks?
None of these are allowed, pursuant to San Gabriel Municipal Code Section 10-2.06.

When are the parks open to the public?
Parks are open daily from 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

When is Smith Park Pool open?
The pool is open for recreational swimming beginning the last week in June through Labor Day. The hours of recreational swim are:
Monday - Friday 1:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Where are the wading pools located?
Smith Park and Vincent Lugo Park

How do I register my child for swim lessons? When are classes held?
See summer issue of the city Recreation Guide or call Parks & Recreation Office at (626) 308-2875.
Swim lessons are held Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

How do I sign up for Dial-A-Ride?
Call or visit the Parks and Recreation Office (application must be completed prior to Dial-a-Ride use).

Whom do I call about reserving a campground in the San Gabriel mountains?
National Forest Service - 574-5200

What is meant by community service hours?
Public service hours worked by an individual to enumerate the County for bail charges or a misdemeanor offense.

Are Kennedy Baseball Field and the McKinley baseball and softball fields available for public use and where are they located?
During the youth baseball season, approximately November through July, the fields are not available for public use. During the remainder of the year, if the fields are open and vacant, they are for public use. However, to assure a specific time, reservations should be made by calling the Recreation Office at (626) 308-2875. McKinley Field is located at 1425 Manley Drive. Kennedy Baseball Field is located at Vincent Lugo Park.

When are the City festivals usually held?
Mission Fiesta:
Labor Day weekend in September at the Mission

Lunar New Year Parade & Festival
Last weekend in January along Valley Boulevard

Street Festival & City Birthday Celebration
Last weekend in April in the Historic Mission District