COVID-19 Response

CITY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE

If you visit a park, beach, or other open space area, you must follow any restrictions that the local authorities or managers have in place for that area.  These restrictions might include measures like closing parking areas, restricting car access, limiting the number of visitors, or closing the area to public access entirely. 

You are not allowed to use recreational areas with high-touch equipment or areas for gathering outside of your residence.  This includes playgrounds, drinking fountains, and outdoor gym equipment. 

COncord Skate park 

The Concord Skate Park re-opened with certain restrictions on May 4, 2020. Park users must adhere to 6 foot social distancing mandate.

DOG PARKS

Dog parks reopened with certain restrictions as of June 5, 2020. Please follow dog park rules and hours while visiting Newhall Park or Baldwin Park Dog Parks.

GROUP PICNIC FACILITIES

Picnic and BBQ areas may be used by household or living units only. Group picnic facilities are closed to the general public for larger group events or gatherings outside your family unit until further notice.  All private events and City organized activities, classes and events have been cancelled until further notice.

SPORTS FACILITIES

All Adult Softball League games and sport facility reservations have been cancelled until further notice.  

All basketball and bocce courts are closed until further notice.

Pickleball and tennis courts reopened with certain restrictions on May 4, 2020. Court facilities are available for unorganized, recreational play only. League play and/or reserved use is currently prohibited. Click here for rules.

All private events and City organized leagues, activities, classes and events have been cancelled until further notice.

Athletic facility reservation staff will be available to assist you via email at sports@cityofconcord.org.

Concord Community Pool

City of Concord Aquatics Staff are reviewing the requirements from the Contra Costa County order to open outdoor swimming pools to ensure we are in compliance. In addition, we are awaiting the arrival of necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and need time to train staff on new rescue protocols and facility procedures. Our goal is to have swimmers back in the water as soon as we are able to and we thank you for your patience. The safety of our patrons and staff is our top priority. 

Contact the pool by email at concordregistration@cityofconcord.org. 

Concord Senior Center

The Concord Senior Center is closed to the general public until further notice.  All private events and City organized activities, classes and events have been cancelled.

Senior Center staff will be available to assist you over the phone during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. by calling (925) 671-3320.  

CC Café

City staff will continue to facilitate the distribution of meals through the CC Café Senior Nutrition program. Meals must be ordered ahead of time. Concord’s CC-Cafe registered participants need to call 925-825-1488 and leave a message.  Meals-on-Wheels Diablo Region staff will respond to those calls.

Activities & Classes

Many City-sponsored programs, classes, activities and events have been cancelled or modified to meet county health guidelines. Virtual classes and camps via the Zoom platform are available for registration here. A variety of summer camps can be found here.

Activities & Classes that have already started 

City of Concord Parks & Recreation will automatically issue pro-rated refunds for anyone registered for a program that was not able to be completed due to the public health concern of the Coronavirus. The refund process may take 4-6 weeks to complete due to program volume. We thank you in advance for your patience.

Activities & Classes, starting after May 31, 2020  

If you wish to drop a class or transfer to another session, call us at least five (5) full working days before the start date for a refund or credit.  

Questions & information 

Please contact us by email at Concord.Registration@cityofconcord.org

Community Centers

All community centers are closed to the general public until further notice.  All private events and City organized activities, classes and events have been cancelled through June 30, 2020. 

Centre Concord

Centre Concord is closed. Please email centre.concord@cityofconcord.org.

Preschool Programs

Please contact Raquel Diaz by calling (925) 671-3324 for all questions regarding the City of Concord’s Preschool Programs.

Willow Pass Community Center

Willow Pass Center is closed. Please email facilityrentals@cityofconcord.org.

Camp Concord

All community centers and Facilities including Camp Concord are closed to the general public until further notice.  All private events and City organized activities, classes and events have been cancelled.

Please contact the Camp Director Matthew Fragoso via email matthew.fragoso@cityofconcord.org or by calling (925) 671-3006 for all questions regarding the City of Concord’s Camp Concord Facility and Programs.