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Oceanside Parks and Recreation offers a variety of fun ways for residents and visitors to engage in the community. Through our parks, beaches, recreation facilities, senior centers, community pools, and programs, people of all ages can find their kind of fun.

Open the Oceanside Spring 2026 activity guide        Open the Oceanside Summer Camps 2026 guide

 2026 Spring Activity Guide         2026 Summer Camp Guide

Age-Friendly Action Plan

The City of Oceanside joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network on April 7, 2024. The City is working with the Center for Excellence in Aging & Longevity at the San Diego State University Social Policy Institute to develop a 5-year action plan. The City hosted several listening and action planning sessions  to gather community input about needs and priorities that would make Oceanside more livable.  This 5-year action plan was developed based on information gathered during the public outreach.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

  • Date: 12/05/2024 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM  

Bring your holiday cheer and join us for this family-friendly event!

The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Regal Cinema Plaza in downtown Oceanside (401 Mission Avenue).  Join the holiday spirit and take a picture with Santa, make holiday crafts, enjoy dance performances and free milk and cookies (while supplies last).  

4:30 p.m.: Local dance groups perform

5:00 p.m.: Craft booth offered and activities begin

5:45-6:00 p.m.: Santa Claus arrives in an antique fire truck and the countdown to the tree lighting begins

6:00-8:00 p.m.: Bring your camera and take a photo with Santa Claus and enjoy the Sunset Market

Free parking at Oceanside Transit Center garage, Oceanside Civic Center Garage, and low-cost parking ($3 for two hours or $5 for all day) at 371 N. Cleveland Street.  Better yet, walk, ride a bike or take public transit!

 Downtown Parking Options

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