Parks & Recreation Department

July is Parks Make Life Better Month

The City Parks and Recreation Department is participating in the California Parks and Recreation Society statewide campaign celebrating the month of July as “Parks Make Life Better” month by partnering with several local groups to offer a variety of events designed to promote the many benefits of our parks as well as strengthen the community through people, parks, and programs. Please join us at the following locations to celebrate programs that highlight recreation, history, culture, wildlife, and natural healing benefits of City parks and open spaces. These programs are free of charge however donations to the program sponsor are encouraged.

Parks Make Life Better Month - Event Schedule

Program Topic	Program Sponsor	Location	When	Who
Lake Tahoe History Talks	Lake Tahoe Historical Society	Lakeview Commons	Every Tuesday July 6th-27th / 7-8 pm	All Ages
Tune Up Tuesdays	Bijou Bike Park Association / TAMBA	Bijou Bike Park	Every Tuesday July 13th-27th / 6-7 pm	All Ages
Forest Bathing/ Nature Therapy	Felix Brosch/ earthkraft.org	Bijou Park Gazebo	Wednesday, July 7th 8-9 pm	12+ years
Introduction to Disc Golf	South Tahoe Disc Golf Association	Bijou Park Disc Golf Course	Wednesday, July 14th 3-5 pm	All Ages
Bike Park Education & Skills Demonstration	Bijou Bike Park Association / TAMBA	Bijou Bike Park	Friday, July 16th 6-8 pm	All Ages
Nature Hike/ Bird Identification	Tahoe Institute for Natural Science	Bijou Park Kiwanis Gazebo	Tuesday, July 20th 9-11 am	5-12 years
Forest Bathing/ Nature Therapy	Felix Brosch/ earthkraft.org	Bijou Park Kiwanis Gazebo	Wednesday, July 21st 7:30-8:30 pm	12+ years
Movie in the Park	City of SLT Parks Foundation	Bijou Park Lawn	Wednesday, July 28th 8:45 pm	All Ages

Event Details

Tuesday, July 13^th Lake Tahoe History Talk - Sponsored by Lake Tahoe Historical Society

This week’s Tahoe History Talks on the Beach will be with author, radio host, writer Robin Holabird who will share the movie scene at Lake Tahoe. She was also the Nevada film commissioner so knows all the fun details! Ex: What do Whitney Houston, Ryan Reynolds, Tom Cruise, and Elizabeth Taylor all have in common? They all made movies in the region. The event is free though donations are accepted.

Tune-Up Tuesdays – Sponsored by Bijou Bike Park Association and TAMBA

This weekly event, every Tuesday from 6-7 pm, is open to the public where organizers perform basic maintenance and show people the proper care of the riding surfaces. This event is free.

Intro to Disc Golf – Sponsored by South Tahoe Disc Golf Association

Disc Golf Association volunteers will be on hand to offer instruction and demonstrate the sport of disc golf to beginners interested in learning the fun sport of disc golf. This event is free.

Bike Park Education and Skills Demonstration – Sponsored by Bijou Bike Park Association and TAMBA

Sponsors will provide a small demo with volunteer riders and also share some basic bike maintenance tips. This event is free.

New Recreation and Aquatics Center Project

The City of South Lake Tahoe is in the design process for the construction of a new Recreation and Aquatics Center and is seeking public input and participation. Please click on the link provided to take a survey and learn how you can participate in upcoming public meetings. Feel free to forward the link to your organization database, friends, and family. Thank you for helping to shape the future of recreation in South Lake Tahoe.

Public Participation: https://southlaketahoereccenter.konveio.com/participate

The mission of South Lake Tahoe Recreation Services is to work
collaboratively and inspire accessible and engaging recreation
experiences throughout the South Shore.

Our programs are designed to provide a safe, fun and memorable
experience for residents and visitors of South Lake Tahoe.

To learn more about facilities, parks, programs and services
please use the menu to the left of the page and select the
category of interest.

Enjoy the Tahoe Playground,
The Recreation Services Team ~ Cheryl, Lauren, Kelley and Darci

Contact Us

Lauren Thomaselli

Parks and Recreation Director

Email Lauren Thomaselli

Phone: (530) 542-6197

More Information
Kelley Edwards

Recreation Manager

Email Kelley Edwards

Phone: (530) 542-6059

More Information
James Steed

Maintenance Manager Parks

Email James

More Information
Recreation & Swim Pool Complex

Email the Recreation & Swim Pool Complex

Physical Address
1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Phone: (530) 542-6056

Directory