Trail of the week: The Crossings/Veterans Park Trail

Carlsbad is a very hilly city. This has its pros and cons, but beautiful views are definitely on the plus side. Continuing with our trail of the week feature, today I want to tell you about one of the best views in the city, on a trail you have likely driven by many times without knowing it.

5 perfect holiday hikes

With the holidays coming up, many of us are looking forward to quality time with friends and family, including folks visiting from out of town. If you want to show off the beautiful natural surroundings that make Carlsbad so special, now’s a great time to explore the city’s 67 miles of trails.

Celebrate the holidays at Leo Carrillo Ranch

Explore Leo Carrillo Ranch lit up with holiday lights, decorations, and a backdrop of classic holiday musical performance.

Register online for winter classes and programs

Stay active and engaged all year with the City of Carlsbad’s winter classes and programs

Arts and Humanities Month activities

October is Arts and Humanities Month and the City of Carlsbad is celebrating with some great activities to help enrich and connect our community.

Spooktacular Halloween events in Carlsbad: your ultimate roundup

October is spooky season, and the City of Carlsbad is celebrating with a wide variety of thrilling, family-friendly Halloween events all month.

New plan for parks, recreation

The Carlsbad City Council adopted an updated plan on Tuesday that will guide parks and recreation priorities through 2030 based on community feedback, industry trends, city demographics and other factors. The City Council also voted for staff to prioritize the development of additional pickleball co

Dive into Halloween fun at the Pumpkin Plunge

We're brewing up a cauldron of fun at the Alga Norte Aquatic Center, where spooky adventures await. Join us on Saturday, October 14, as we transform the aquatic center with thrilling activities, ghostly games, and a floating pumpkin patch.

Parks & Recreation Department Master Plan

Following thousands of public comments, four community meetings, several focus groups, an online survey and social media polling, intercept interviews and a scientific survey, an updated Parks & Recreation Department master plan is now ready to be presented to city commissions for review

Calling all super heros! Get ready to conquer Carlsbad's Super Hero Obstacle Race

Watch a movie under the stars at Family Movie Night

Bring family and friends, a blanket and low-back chair to Stagecoach Community Park for a night of fun activities and a movie presentation of Night at the Museum (rated PG) on the big screen under the starts.

Robertson Ranch Park survey

Last week, the City of Carlsbad heard from hundreds of residents at two community workshops (one in person, one virtual) about what they’d like to see included in the future Robertson Ranch Park. The new park is part of the City Council’s 5-Year Strategic Plan, focused on maintaining Carlsbad’s exce

Back to school safety tips

Students across Carlsbad will be heading back to school in the next few weeks and the City of Carlsbad wants it to be a safe and successful year for everyone.

Registration opens for fall classes and programs

It's time to gear up for the school year with an exciting lineup of afterschool activities offered by the City of Carlsbad.

Give input on Robertson Ranch Park

The city is kicking off the planning process for Carlsbad’s next park. Known as Robertson Ranch Park, the park will be located on 11.2 acres near the corner of El Camino Real and Cannon Road.

Growth management next steps

On Tuesday, the City Council received a report with recommendations from a resident-led committee on issues and standards that will help ensure Carlsbad retains an excellent quality of life as it continues to grow.

TGIF Concerts in the Parks summer lineup announced

Celebrate the 36th anniversary of this summer concert series with an exciting lineup of performances.

Carlsbad hosts guided hike on National Trails Day

Join the City of Carlsbad on a guided hike on Saturday, June 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in celebration of National Trails Day.

TGIF a winner; concert dates announced

The city's summer concert series wins fourth place in USA TODAY’s 10Best's 2023 Readers' Choice Awards and kicks off concerts this July.

Carlsbad celebrates Arbor Day with volunteer tree planting

In recognition of Arbor Day, the city is organizing a volunteer tree planting event on Saturday, April 29 from 8:00 am to 10:30 am.