Truckee Donner Recreation & Park District (TDRPD) provides recreation and park programs and facilities for everyone in the community.

• COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL
• West End Beach
• Ponderosa Golf Course
• MUSIC IN THE DOWNTOWN PARK

Web pages

• ​Community Swimming Pool - https://www.tdrpd.org/157/Community-Swimming-Pool
• West End Beach - https://tdrpd.org/165/West-End-Beach
• Ponderosa Golf Course - https://www.ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com/
• Music in the Downtown Park - https://www.tdrpd.org/312/Music-in-the-Downtown-Park

City of Nevada City's Parks & Recreation department oversees public parks, trails, open spaces, and recreational programs within Nevada City.

Services include:

• Maintaining public parks, trails, and open spaces throughout Nevada City
• Coordinating seasonal programs such as youth camps, sports leagues, and community events
• Overseeing the Nevada City Swimming Pool during the summer season
• Updates on park rules, use guidelines, and seasonal closures

Additional notes:

Program offerings vary seasonally. For current schedules, pool hours, or information about volunteering, visit the Parks & Recreation webpage.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacityca.gov/
• ​Parks & Recreation - https://www.nevadacityca.gov/188/Parks-Recreation

Tahoe City Public Utility District's Parks and Recreation division provides information on parks, beaches, recreation programs and classes.

Services include:

• Maintaining public parks, trails, and open spaces throughout Tahoe City
• Coordinating seasonal programs such as youth camps, sports leagues, and community events
• Updates on park rules, use guidelines, and seasonal closures

Web pages

• Home - https://www.tcpud.org/

Western Gateway Recreation and Park District operates public recreation spaces and facilities in Penn Valley through Western Gateway Park. 

Services include:

• Maintaining sports facilities, including ball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a disc golf course
• Operating an off-leash dog park
• Providing bocce ball courts and general open space
• Managing picnic areas and event rentals, including:
  • Covered Picnic Areas #1, #2, and #4
  • Picnic Area #3
  • Creek Picnic Areas #5, #6A, #6B, #7A, and #7B
  • Amphitheater
  • Buttermaker’s Cottage
  • Stage Pavilion

Park amenities are available for both informal use and formal reservation. Rental options accommodate small to large gatherings and events.

Web pages

• Home - http://westerngatewaypark.com/

Placer Nature Center  offers environmental education programs to children, families, schools, and community groups.

Services include:

• Homeschool and small group programs
• Little Tykes family nature programs
• Field trips
• Green birthday parties
• Summer camp
• Environmental science travels
• Scout projects
• Virtual learning
• Learning from the land at Traylor Ranch
• Nature bowl
• Teacher resources

Additional notes:

Placer Nature Center is open by appointment only; families and schools can reserve the center for a docent-led program.

Web pages

• Home - https://placernaturecenter.org/

Auburn Recreation District provides numerous sport and activity programs for adults and children in Auburn, CA.

Web pages

• Home - https://auburnrec.com/

The Tahoe Community Center promotes and supports the local community in Tahoe City.

Services include:

• Educational information and trainings
• Cultural events
• Fitness and sports programs

Web pages

• Home - https://www.tcpud.org/parks-facilities/facilities-parks-and-rentals/community-centers/tahoe-city-community-center

The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service offers a variety of services to the public.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.fs.usda.gov/