Calavera Hills Community Center & Park

Phone: (442) 339 - 2680

The Calavera Hills Community Center and Park is a great facility just off Carlsbad Village Drive. It is a 21-acre park that has a giant playground, softball fields, basketball and tennis courts and a community center with many types of programs. It also hosts some of Carlsbad’s Free TGIF Summer Concerts in the Park.

Features

18,000 Sq ft. Community center
2 Playgrounds
3 Baseball fields
Basketball courts (1 full, 2 half courts)
2 Tennis courts with windscreens
2 Picnic pavilions with BBQs & electricity
Outdoor Fitness Machines

Community Garden
Water fountains
Bathrooms
Trash & Recycling
Plenty of parking
Plenty of benches and tables
Lots of trees and shade

Helpful info:

Location: 2997 Glasgow Dr Carlsbad, CA 92010

Calavera Hills Community Center Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Park hours
8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

General Information
442-339-2826

Tennis Court Schedule:

All courts are first come, first serve (dad joke!), with the following exceptions as the courts are reserved for city-sponsored lessons:

Mondays 3:45 – 8:15 pm
Thursdays: 10 – 11:15 am
Closed for cleaning on Tuesdays: 12 – 2 pm

PLEASE NOTE: I found conflicting information on the signs posted at the tennis courts. When I called, they didn’t have any answers, so know these times may not be accurate.

Questions or concerns? Call 442-339-2680

More information can be found at the City of Carlsbad website

Reserve A Picnic Pavilion

Picnic Area 1

This is the larger of the two areas and is near the back of the park by the tennis courts.

Max Capacity: 80

Amenities:

Covered picnic area
8 picnic tables
1 convenience table (no seating)
Trash, recycling, and hot coal trash
2 BBQ grills with side tables
2 outlets, each with two plugs

Inflatable Bounce houses are allowed but require a permit from the City and must be provided by an approved city vendor

Picnic Area 2

Picnic Area 2

4 Picnic Tables

2 BBQ Grills with Side Tables

This is the smaller of the two picnic areas and is near the parking lot & Softball Field 1.

Max Capacity: 40

Amenities:

Covered picnic area
4 picnic tables
Trash, recycling, and hot coal trash
2 BBQ grills with side tables

Inflatable Bounce houses are allowed but require a permit from the City and must be provided by an approved city vendor.

Please note: I could not find any power outlets in this pavilion. Perhaps they are nearby, but if you need power, be sure to check with the City of Carlsbad when you make your reservation.

There are two large picnic pavilions that you are welcome to use on a first come, first serve basis. If you have a large party, you can reserve these in advance by:

Visiting the City of Carlsbad Website: carlsbadca.gov/carlsbadconnect.
Click on the “All Parks & Facilities” Tab.
Scroll down and click on “Calavera Hills Community Center & Park”
The page expands, so scroll down again and look for “Picnic Area1” or “Picnic Area 2”

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