Director's Welcome
Welcome to the Parks and Recreation Department website, your reference guide to all things fun in Manhattan Beach.  We are delighted to provide you with information on all of our department's programs, special events, classes and activites, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from the comfort of your home.  Sign up for a class or learn about a bus trip, special event, instructor or staff member.

The vision of our department is to "Create Community and Quality of Life Through People, Parks and Programs. "  Our mission is to:

• Strengthen Community Image and Sense of Place
• Support Economic Development
• Strengthen Safety and Security
• Promote Health and Wellness
• Foster Human Development
• Increase Cultural Unity
• Protect Environmental Resources
• Facilitate Community Problem Solving
• Provide Recreational Experiences

We are committed to accomplishing these goals in a professional, courteous and cost-efficient manner, with a dedication to ethical standards and responsiveness to changing community needs and priorities.  We encourage you to become familiar with our many offerings through this website.

The menu to the left indicates the major activities that the department offers. If you have any questions about any of our programs, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448.

Richard Gill
Director of Parks and Recreation