Recreation and Parks Division FAQ's
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Recreation
Where can I get the Activity Guide?

The current Activity Guide can be found on the City Website http://cityofplacerville.org/ or online at www.teamsideline.com/placerville. It is also available at Town Hall located at 549 Main Street.

Can I sign up for classes and/or sports leagues online?

Unfortunately, you cannot register for classes online.  We do accept registrations over the phone at 530-642-5232, by fax at (530) 642-5236, by mail to 549 Main St.  Placerville, CA 95667, or in person at Town Hall at 549 Main St.

What payment methods do you take?

We accept Visa, Master Card, cash, or checks made out to the City of Placerville.

Do you offer assistance for low income families?

The City of Placerville’s Recreation for Youth Fund provides financial assistance for children of all ages and abilities to participate in recreation activities conducted by the City of Placerville Community Services Department.  The purpose of the fund is to ensure that no child be denied an opportunity to participate because they are unable to pay.  The Youth Assistance Fund provides a 50% discount good for one program per child every six months.  In order to be eligible applicants must currently be participating in a low-income program, and provide proof of participation.  For more information contact the City of Placerville Community Services Department at (530) 642-5232.

What is your refund/cancellation policy for classes?

Full refunds may be processed if requested prior to the second program meeting if the class has more than one day.  Refund totals can be applied towards the registration cost of another class or can be returned to you.   Refunds may take 2-4 weeks from date of processing.

How can I teach a class in the Activity Guide?

If you are interested in teaching a class through the City of Placerville Community Services Department you will need to submit a completed class proposal form.  Forms can be located online at www.teamsideline.com/placerville or at the Community Services Department.  If you have any questions about applications, becoming an instructor, new classes, etc. contact the Community Services Department at (530) 642-5232.

Where can I find the schedules for my sports team?

Our sports schedules are all available online at www.teamsideline.com/placerville.

How do I find out if a softball game is cancelled due to rain?

There is a sports hotline that teams can contact.  The line is updated on game days if a cancellation occurs.  To access the sports hotline call (530) 642-5232, follow the prompts, and listen to the message.

How do I find out when the adult sports leagues start?

League information including start dates are available in the current Activity Guide or by contacting the Community Services District at (530) 642-5232.

Where can I get rosters, add/drop forms, and league entry request forms?

Rosters, add/drop forms, and league entry request forms are available at the Community Services Department or online at www.teamsideline.com/placerville.

Is the pool heated?

The pool is heated and is kept at a temperature range of 81-82 degrees.

How tall does my child have to be to slide down the slide?

As mandated by the State participants are required to be 48 inches tall in order to go down the water slide at the City Pool.

What are the dates the Aquatic Center is open?

The dates the Aquatics Center is open can be found in our Summer Activity Guide

Do people who are bringing their kids to public swim, but aren’t swimming have to pay the admission fee?

Any patron entering the facility is required to pay the admission fee, whether they are swimming or not.

Can we rent the pool for parties?

The pool is available for rental on specific days and times.  Rental information can be obtained in the Summer Activity Guide for availability contact the City of Placerville Community Services Department at (530) 642-5232.

Parks
Where can I find what parks are within the City and what they have to offer?

It will be in the last few pages in of the current Activity Guide, which can be found on the City’s website at http://teamsideline.com/placerville.

Where can I find information on Gold Bug Park and Mine’s hours of operation?

http://www.goldbugpark.org/

What Parks can be reserved?

Lion’s Park’s Gazebo is available for rentals. Contact the Community Services Department at (530) 642-5232.

What parks have BBQ’s available for public use?

City Park and Lions Park have individual charcoal BBQ’s available on a first come first serve for public use.

What type of fuel can I use in the BBQ’s?

Only briquettes (charcoal).

Can I bring my own BBQ to the park?

Private BBQ’s are not allowed in the City Parks.

Is there power or water available for public use in the Gazebo at Lion’s Park if I rent it?

There is no power or water available for public use in any of the City Parks.

Are bounce houses, dunk tanks, etc. allowed at any of the parks?

There are no bounce houses, dunk tanks, etc. allowed at any of the parks.

Can I have a band at my party in the Gazebo at Lion’s Park if I rent it?

Amplified music is not allowed at any of the parks.

How can I purchase a key to the tennis courts at Lion’s Park?

Contact the Community Services Department at (530) 642-5232. The key is good from January-December of the given year and is $20.