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Monterey Recreation PARKS in MONTEREY MAKE LIFE BETTER! Monterey Recreation is a part of the City of Monterey and a division of the Parks and Recreation Department.

Monterey Recreation is dedicated to making the community better now and in the future by providing recreational programs and facilities that promote healthy lifestyles, strong families and positive youth development while striving to increase the social, cultural and physical well-being for all ages.

Give Thanks by Giving Back. During this season of grotitude, your blood donotion is something to be truly thonkful for. ...
10/23/2026

Give Thanks by Giving Back. During this season of grotitude, your blood donotion is something to be truly thonkful for. Give blood and give someone a reason to celebrate. Donate Nov. 23-30 and receive a $20 Rewards Gift Card.* Must use code THANKFUL-2026-V when scheduling an appointment. Plus, you’ll be entered to win one of three $10,000
gift cards.

Hilltop Park Center
BLOOD DRIVE Tuesday, November 24, 2026
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Donate in Hilltop’s Upper Activity Room at:
871 Jessie St., Monterey, CA 93940

Kids Create is a hands-on crafting workshop for children to explore their creativity in a small, collaborative environme...
10/21/2026

Kids Create is a hands-on crafting workshop for children to explore their creativity in a small, collaborative environment. Each week consists of a different craft for kids to work on and bring home. Children will use their imagination while they practice fine motor skills, following instructions, making friends, and having fun! A new session will be starting up next week on Tuesday, October 27th!!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our fifth annual Trunk or Treat!! We had a great time!! Can’t wait until next year...
10/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our fifth annual Trunk or Treat!! We had a great time!! Can’t wait until next year!! 🎃👻

Join us Saturday, October 17th for a Trunk or Treat down Pacific Street with different City Of Monterey, California depa...
10/07/2026

Join us Saturday, October 17th for a Trunk or Treat down Pacific Street with different City Of Monterey, California departments & local businesses! Trunk or Treat is 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm!! The Movie (Scooby-Doo) begins at 6:30pm! Amazing Food Vendors will be there too! 🎃👻🎃

Children ages 3-5 years old are invited to join the Hilltop Park Center staff for our Masks, Pumpkins & Other Spooky Cre...
10/04/2026

Children ages 3-5 years old are invited to join the Hilltop Park Center staff for our Masks, Pumpkins & Other Spooky Creations class!
Participants will create their own Halloween themed crafts! In addition, they will experience the fun of painting pumpkins and faces.
Children should wear clothes that can get dirty!

Tuesdays, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
October 13 - 27, 2026

Register online monterey.gov/rec

Looking for a night off from the kids? Treat your children to a “spooktacular” evening of Haloween fun while you enjoy a...
10/04/2026

Looking for a night off from the kids? Treat your children to a “spooktacular” evening of Haloween fun while you enjoy a well-deserved break! Kids will enjoy a costume contest, exciting games, create a spooky dessert, and settle in for a festive Halloween movie. 
Dinner and movie refreshments are included, so you can relax knowing they’ll be having a frightfully fun night filled with lauighter, treats, and Halloween memories!
Register at monterey.gov/rec
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 21”

Children ages 5-10 years old are invited to take part in our fun-filled School Break Program. Recreation leaders will su...
09/22/2026

Children ages 5-10 years old are invited to take part in our fun-filled School Break Program. Recreation leaders will supervise children in themed based activities. Arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, music and movement, free play and much more are planned. Children must bring a lunch and drink daily. Snacks will be provided. Parents may drop off their children as early as 7:30 a.m. and pick up as late as 5:30 p.m.

Registration can be found on our website, monterey.gov/rec

If you have questions, free to call Hilltop Park Center 831.646.3975

Expand your palate while learning to cook and bake with our Kids in the Kitchen youth cooking class! Children will help ...
09/17/2026

Expand your palate while learning to cook and bake with our Kids in the Kitchen youth cooking class! Children will help prep and make a new dish each week as well as learn about nutrition and food safety. Dishes may include pasta, salad, sushi rolls, meatballs, cookies, and much more! Kids will learn the cooking essentials while enjoying their culinary creations.

Let’s Get Messy!! For ages 18 months- 3 years old. Ready to get some creative juices flowing with your little one? Come ...
09/02/2026

Let’s Get Messy!! For ages 18 months- 3 years old. Ready to get some creative juices flowing with your little one? Come get messy using finger paint, play dough, slime and other art materials in this “hands on” art class. This class is a parent participation class. An adult or guardian needs to be present during the entire class. Children should wear clothes that can get dirty! Wednesdays,10:00 - 10:45 am at Hilltop Park Center. Registration can be found on our website monterey.gov/rec

Donate Sept, 11-30 to help patients who rely on blood donations and we’ll thank you with a Halloween Tee! Donor Rewards ...
08/30/2026

Donate Sept, 11-30 to help patients who rely on blood donations and we’ll thank you with a Halloween Tee! Donor Rewards program opt-in required for T-shirt. You’ll also be entered to win one of two $10,000 gift cards in our Fall Giveaway.

HILLTOP PARK CENTER
BLOOD DRIVE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH 10 AM - 1:45 PM
IN THE BLOODMOBILE
871 Jessie Street
Monterey, CA 93940
SIGN UP TODAY AT VITALANT.ORG OR SCAN THE QR CODE

https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=5uAK7uuf%2Fzo34Gzti5qNB6wooY4b3Q4K5g0AjfwZlMA%3D

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777 Pearl Street
Monterey, CA
93940

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