Community Services

Welcome to the Fun Department!

Mission of the Community Services Department: "We Create an Inclusive Community Through People, Parks, Events, Programs, and Services. It’s What We Do.”

The Emeryville Community Services Department offers a wide variety of programs and services for all ages, including pre-K, youth, teen, adult and senior programs, community special events sports and more. 

Recreation Programs   Facility and Park Rentals

FAQs

What is the Credit and Refund Policy?

  1. Program Cancellation by the City

    • If a class, camp, or program is canceled by the City (insufficient enrollment, instructor cancellation, facility issue), participants automatically receive a 100% credit to their household account.

  2. Participant Withdrawal (Advance Notice)

    • Withdrawals requested 14 days or more before the program start date qualify for a full credit of registration fees.

  3. Participant Withdrawal (Less Than 14 Days)

    • No credit is issued for withdrawals made fewer than 14 days before the start date, except under documented hardship (illness, family emergency).

    • Hardship credit requests must be submitted in writing. Email csd@emeryville.org and include class name, dates, participant name, and reason for request.

  4. Missed Classes

    • Credits are not issued for participant absences, including vacations, schedule conflicts, or no‑shows. 

Credit Format and Use

  • Credits are issued to the participant’s Rec account and may be used toward any future Recreation program, class, or camp.

  • Credits are non-transferable and non-refundable once issued.

  • Refunds can be requested to the supervisor overseeing the program or class and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If approved, a $10 administrative fee will be deducted.

  • Certain Senior Trip refunds must be requested within 30 days prior to the date of the trip. These will be specified in the Senior Center Newsletter “The LINK"

  • **Pickleball only**: Class or lesson can be canceled up to 3 days in advance for a full refund.

 

How do I enroll in programs, classes, and camps?

Enrollment can be done in the following ways:

  • Online using rec.us/emeryville
  • By phone at (510) 596-4395; or
  • Walk in at ECCL 4727 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville (Building B)

How to use Fast Track when registering for a program or class on rec.us/emeryville?

How to Use Fast Track: Your Ultimate Registration Hack

Signing up for programs or events can sometimes feel overwhelming. Fast Track is designed to make registration simpler and less stressful. It works like a Wishlist, allowing you to save programs in advance and complete required details before registration opens.

This guide explains how to use Fast Track so you are prepared and ready on registration day.

Step 1: Add Programs to Your Fast Track List

Follow these steps to save programs you are interested in:

  1. Browse the list of available programs or events.

  2. Find a program you want to register for.

  3. Select the Fast Track icon next to the program to add it to your Fast Track list.

Once added, the program will remain saved so you can easily return to it later.

As you add programs, you'll have the opportunity to fill out relevant information such as selecting the participant (if applicable) and completing any eligibility requirements or form questions in advance.

Fast track pop up window to select participants

Step 2: Prepare for Registration Day

As registration day gets closer, review your Fast Track list to make sure everything is ready.

Review Your Fast Track List

  • Open your Fast Track list and confirm that all saved programs are still correct.

  • Remove any programs you no longer plan to register for.

Add or Change Participants

If you need to add or switch participants, you can do this at any time before registration opens.

To update a participant:

  1. Go to the program or class page.

  2. Add the new participant from your household to Fast Track.

  3. Remove the previous program or participant from your Fast Track list if it is no longer needed.

These updates help ensure your information is accurate on registration day.

Step 3: Register on the Big Day

On registration day, sign in to your account and go to your Fast Track list.

You can access Fast Track at any time by selecting it from the menu in the top-right corner of your screen.

From there, follow the on-screen instructions to complete your registration quickly and smoothly.

Access to Fast Track from your account
  • When the registration period opens, go to your Fast Track list and select Add to Cart for each program you want to register for.

    Fast Track list

    After you add all selected programs to your cart, the system will temporarily hold them for you while you complete the checkout process.

    If a program becomes unavailable, you will have the option to join the waitlist for that program.

That's it! Start adding programs to your Fast Track today.

 

How do I reserve a picnic space?

We rent out picnic spaces at Doyle Hollis Park and Marina Park.

For more information, please call the Rental Specialist at 510-596-4353 or visit the rental's page

 

 

 

Important Phone Numbers

Office Contact
Picnic and Facility Rentals 510-596-4322
rentals@emeryville.org
Aquatics Office 510-596-4385
Senior Center 510-596-4787
Emeryville Child Development Center 510-596-4343
City Hall 510-596-4300
Anna Yates K-8 510-601-4917
Emery High School 510-601-4998

 

Department Head

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Rebecca Sermeno, Community Services Director