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City of Novato's Parks and Facilities Directory
Whether you are a first time visitor or a regular guest, we hope that you enjoy the many parks and facilities that the City of Novato's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department has to offer. From Pioneer Park picnic tables and Bay Trail walkways to bocce ball courts and soccer fields, we have a wide variety of parks and facilities that are available for you to enjoy.
Parks & Facilities Reservations:
- Please visit the Parks & Facilities Reservations page to learn more about the many parks and facilities that are available to rent. This includes parks/picnic areas, indoor facilities, and athletic facilities.
Parks & Facilities Related Concerns:
- The City of Novato Public Works Department maintains parks and facilities. Submit an online service request to report parks or median issues, potholes, traffic signal problems, graffiti and other non-emergency repair needs.
- Emergencies and safety related concerns should be directed to the Novato Police Department. If you see something, say something. For emergencies, please dial 9-1-1. For 24/7 Non-Emergency Dispatch please call 415-897-4361. Thank you for keeping our parks safe for all!
Downtown Recreation Center & Pocket Park
- Address:950 Seventh Street
Novato, CA 94945 - Phone:(415) 899-8279
- Capacity:50 - 100
Categories:- Community Facilities
- Reservable
- Address:950 Seventh Street
The Downtown Recreation Center is a fun and popular hangout for people of all ages. Located right around the corner from the Novato Gymnastics Center, we have several programs that are offered in this facility for adults and children. This facility is available to rent all days of the week for birthday parties, community meetings, and much more.
- Hours: 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Facility Features:
- Partial kitchen: refrigerator, microwave, air fryer & sink
- Tables
- Chairs
- Whiteboard
- TV screen to project on
- Wi-Fi
The Downtown Recreation Center Pocket Park is a synthetic turf area located adjacent to the Downtown Recreation Center.
- Hours: 8:00 AM - Dusk
- Facility Features:
- 3 picnic tables
- 4 benches
- Multi-use synthetic turf area
Want to book the the Downtown Recreation Center or Pocket Park? We recommend submitting a rental inquiry (indoor facility or athletic facility) first to receive availability details and suitability feedback within 4 business days before formally applying.
While the inquiry will NOT reserve the space, it allows us to provide helpful preliminary guidance to inform your decision on whether to proceed with a full permit application.
If you have questions regarding park or facility rentals, please contact us at 415-899-8290 or novatofun@novato.org.
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