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California State Parks Cambria Community Services District Environmental Center of SLO (ECOSLO) Grover Beach Parks & Recreation Land Conservancy of SLO County Morro Bay Recreation Services Paso Robles Community Services Sierra Club SLO Botanical Garden Camping and Day Use Make a Reservation! Facebook Twitter Select Page San Luis Obispo County Parks & Recreation Think Outside with SLO County Parks San Luis Obispo County Parks & Recreation Think Outside with SLO County Parks San Luis Obispo County Parks & Recreation Think Outside with SLO County Parks San Luis Obispo County Parks & Recreation Think Outside with SLO County Parks San Luis Obispo County Parks & Recreation Think Outside with SLO County Parks Welcome to San Luis Obispo County Parks! Our goal is to offer you the most enjoyable and rewarding recreational experience possible on California’s Central Coast. We manage a wide range of facilities including trails, golf courses, campgrounds, pools, picnic sites and more. Our Mission is to ensure diverse opportunities for recreation and the personal enrichment of the County’s residents and visitors while protecting its natural, cultural, and historical resources. To put it more simply, we invite you to visit SLO County Parks, have fun, and Think Outside!” Click Here for Alerts & Current Conditions County Parks is Looking for Camp Hosts To apply, please fill out the Camp Host Application and email to sloparks@co.slo.ca.us. Bishop Peak Natural Area Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo Bishop Peak has plenty to offer. Great views of the city and coastline. Challenging trails and more. More! Chalk Mountain Golf Course The most comfortable and easy-going atmosphere of our three golf courses. It has challenging fairways through mature Blue Oaks that will test all skill levels. More! Bob Jones Pathway Hike, bike or stroll your way along this very popular paved pathway. It’s a great place to enjoy with family and friends or just relax in solitude. More! Dairy Creek Golf Course Dairy Creek places its emphasis on course quality and customer service as well as protecting and preserving water resources and natural spaces for habitat and for wildlife. More! Dog Parks County Parks and a group of dedicated volunteers started the "Dog Park" movement in San Luis Obispo County. Bring your furry friend to see what all the excitement is about. More! El Chorro Regional Park & Campground El Chorro is a great place to set up your personal base camp to explore the Central Coast or simply spend a pleasant day in the park. More! Morro Bay Golf Course The number one "must play" golf course on the central coast. It’s a favorite for anyone wanting to feel like they are playing a Pebble Beach-like course at a fraction of the cost. More! Lopez Lake Recreation Area Lopez Lake is the premier camping destination for anyone looking for a plethora of activities. It is a paradise of boating, fishing, camping, biking, and so much more! More! Fishing Lopez Lake and Santa Margarita Lake are for all anglers. No matter what’s your favorite catch, these lakes are amply stocked with game fish. More! Santa Margarita Lake Santa Margarita Lake is managed for its natural resource values, passive recreational use, and environmental education opportunities. A nature lover’s retreat. More! SLO Botanical Garden The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is a great place to learn the role plants play in our lives. There’s always something going on at the Garden. More! Los Osos Skate Park Los Osos Skate Park boasts something for everyone - from beginner to extreme. This concrete park provides a variety of elements for the advanced or extreme skating crowd. More! Trails County Parks has a variety of scenic trails, from easygoing day hikes to the more rugged, long-distance paths. There’s a trail for every adventurer. More! County of San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation Visitor Satisfaction Survey The County of San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation Department (County Parks) provide recreation opportunities for the County’s 282,000 residents over approximately 3,600 square miles. The Department provides a variety of services, from boating and fishing on Lopez Lake to picnics at Shamel Park or biking on the Bob Jones Trail to golf at Chalk Mountain in Atascadero. The Department is responsible for many locations, services, facilities, and opportunities for County residents’ recreational needs. It is the goal of County Parks to provide excellent customer service and quality park facilities to our visitors. This survey was created to use the information you provide as a tool to improve our services and to serve the community better. We invite you to take a few minutes to complete the survey. All responses are anonymous and the data will be used to help the future of County Parks. Click here to take the survey . Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. County Parks is interested in community perceptions of diversity, inclusivity, and equity in its parks, programs, facilities, and personnel. We appreciate your time and feedback on this important issue. If you have questions or concerns, you can contact Parks & Recreation Director, Tanya Richardson. Thank you, County of San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation A Day in the Life of a County Park Ranger Explore San Luis Obispo County by Map Click here for San Luis Obispo County Parks & Trails App Contact County of San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation 1144 Monterey Street, Ste. 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