Summer Registration Dates + New Registration System

2026 Summer Registration Dates

8:30 AM residents | 12 PM non-residents

• March 19: Summer Camps, Swim Lessons 1 & 2

• June 18: Swim Lessons 3 & 4

The City of West Sacramento Parks & Recreation registration system is getting an upgrade! Our new platform will make registering for activities, memberships, and rentals faster and more convenient.

Residents can create their household account starting today at rec.us/west-sacramento by selecting Sign Up.

The system will open for activity browsing on March 10. In the meantime, the Spring–Summer Playbook includes camp and swim lesson information and is available online (below) and in person at the Recreation Center and Community Center.

Camps and Swim Lessons registration begins March 19 at 8:30 AM for residents.

Why you’ll love the new system (available for browsing activities March 10)

• Register for programs faster and more easily

• Add and manage household members in one place

• Save time with Fast Track items in your cart

• Reserve facilities online — anytime, anywhere

Get ready now

1. Sign Up today and add all household members

2. Review the Playbook (below) for program details

3. Browse activities starting March 10

4. Register March 19 at 8:30 AM (residents)

Playbook activity guide

Featuring programs and information for March - September 2026. Physical copies available at the Community Center & Recreation Center

New Cost Recovery Policy

The City of West Sacramento has adopted a new Cost Recovery Policy to ensure that Parks & Recreation programs remain affordable, transparent, and financially sustainable for residents of West Sacramento. This new policy aligns program fees with the true cost of providing high-quality services to our community, allowing us to continue offering programs that West Sacramento residents love while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Why are program fees changing?

• Over the past decade, the City has continued to grow and invest in our parks and recreation programs. As costs for staffing, utilities, and maintenance have increased, the City is updating program fees to ensure they remain accessible.
• The new Cost Recovery Policy provides a transparent way to align fees with the actual cost of providing services while keeping programs affordable for residents.
• Until now, program fees only accounted for direct costs like part-time staff and materials. This new approach also includes indirect costs such as custodial services, utilities, full-time staffing, and administrative support, giving the City a more accurate understanding of what it takes to operate programs and maintain facilities responsibly.

What is “Cost Recovery”?
For the City of West Sacramento, cost recovery refers to the process of recuperating expenses over time through various means, such as revenue generation through fees, grants, or subsidies.

How are programs categorized under the new policy?
Programs are now grouped by activity type, such as Open Access, Beginner, or Advanced to ensure a fair and consistent approach for residents. This method applies clear, objective cost recovery goals based on the type of service rather than factors like age, personal interests, or demographics.

• Community-wide and senior programs will remain heavily subsidized, with the City covering 55%–95% of total costs
• Specialized or premium programs will have higher cost recovery goals, ranging from 65%–85%
• Retail-based services (such as merchandise sales) will aim to recover nearly all costs 95%–100%

Will financial assistance be available?
Yes, financial assistance will be available. Eligible West Sacramento residents who qualify may receive significant fee reductions to help make activities memberships more accessible through our Recreation Fee Assistance Program.

What's next?
Beginning January 1, 2026, program fees will be updated based on this new policy.

Alyce Norman Park Design Alternatives Survey

Help shape the future of Alyce Norman Park! An online Design Alternatives Survey is available Wednesday, February 18, through Monday, March 9. The survey takes an estimated 10 minutes to complete.  Take the Alyce Norman Park Master Plan: Design Alternatives Survey.

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What We Do

West Sacramento Parks & Recreation consists of four separate functions: a Parks Division, Recreation Division, Early Learning Services, and our Tree Program. The Parks Department provides recreation and leisure opportunities with its park facilities and recreation programming. These programs are designed to help local residents improve their overall health and quality of life.