Reservable Site and Day Use Park Permits are permitted based on California Department of Public Health Guidance for Private Gatherings. Reservations should be made online, with the Reserve Online link below. Permits are available online for up to 50 people, including children. Any larger group permits will need to be obtained in person at the Community Center.

Vendors must be approved by the Department of Community Services prior to the event. The list is provided below in the Policies section. For new vendor inquiries, please contact recreation@cityoflamesa.us.

Please note, park permits must be booked 7 or more days in advance of the scheduled event date.

• Park Permit Walk-Through
• Park Permit Application and Pricing
• Approved Bounce House Vendor List
• Approved On-Site Cooking Vendor List

Policies

• Parks are open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, except for Harry Griffen Park and MacArthur Park, which open at 7:00 am and close one hour after sunset.
• No overnight parking or camping in any park (Municipal Code sections 9.08.140 and 9.08.153.)
• A Commercial Use of Public Recreational Property Permit is required for all commercial operators conducting business in City parks - Commercial Use Policy & Permit Application
• See Park Policies for more information
• All parks are smoke-free environments.  No smoking or vaping is allowed.
• Approved Bounce House Vendor List
• Approved On-Site Cooking Vendor List
• Vendor Operation on Public Recreational Property Application
• No alcoholic beverages without a special permit. Alcoholic Beverage Policy Procedure and Permit
• Dogs must remain on leash except at the off-leash dog runs located in Harry Griffen Park and MacArthur Park.
• Court hours

For more information, contact the Community Services Department at 619.667.1300, or email recreation@cityoflamesa.us  

The City of La Mesa is monitoring City-managed trees and landscapes for evidence of the South American palm weevil known for attacking Canary Island date palms. If you notice any signs or suspect an infestation on the palms on your property, please report it to Public Works Maintenance at 619.667.1450. For more information, click the image to the left.

PARKS

	Interactive Park Map
City Parks Aztec Park Briercrest Park Collier Park Harry Griffen Park Highwood Park Jackson Park La Mesita Park and Junior Seau Sports Complex MacArthur Park Northmont Park Porter Park Rolando Park Sunshine Park Sunset Park Vista La Mesa Park