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1. Are pads required at the Skate Park?

All participants, regardless of age, are required to follow the posted skate park rules. This includes wearing a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads.

2. Are remote control recreational devices allowed in city parks?

Murrieta Municipal Code, Section 12.08160, Compliance required, B: The City Manager or his or her designee may exclude any individual or group from any city park, field, facility, or open space lands, or portions of any city park, field, facility, or open space lands, where such exclusion is necessary to protect public property or the public health, safety, or welfare.

3. The pool is available for rent in season when not open to the public.

The pool is available for rent in season when not open to the public.

4. Can I reserve a park shelter or city facility?

Yes, the Community Services Department offers a variety of facilities for public rental. We have the facility for you if you're looking for a place to hold your next:

• Birthday party
• Block party
• Company picnic
• Family reunion
• Wedding

Learn about our facilities. 

5. Can I reserve or request lighting for sports fields, tennis, and basketball courts?

Yes, if you are looking to request lighting or reserve a sports field or court at a city park, please contact the Community Services Department at 951-304-7275.

6. Can I volunteer at the Senior Center?

We do take senior volunteers to help out at our front desk - greeting participants, answering phones, and giving tours. We also take volunteers to help out with the lunch program. Please check with the City's Volunteer Connection for all volunteer opportunities.

7. Can we hit golf balls in the parks?

Murrieta Municipal Code, Section 12.08.160, Compliance required, B: The City Manager or his or her designee may exclude any individual or group from any city park, field, facility, or open space lands, or portions of any city park, field, facility, or open space lands, where such exclusion is necessary to protect public property or the public health, safety, or welfare.

8. Can we let pets off-leash in the city parks?

Murrieta Municipal Code, Section 12.08.100 Animals: No person shall bring into any public park any cattle, horse, mule, goat, sheep, swine, dog, cat or any animal of any kind, except that dogs or cats may be permitted in the park on a leash under full control of the owner or person in possession. Those who own or have possession of a dog or cat within a park must collect, pick up, and remove all feces left behind by said animal in or upon the park. This section shall not apply to mounted police patrol.

9. Can we rollerblade, roller-skate, and/or skateboard in city parks?

Murrieta Municipal Code, Section 12.16.010: Skating or coasting devices in business districts, and parks--Prohibited.

1. No person shall operate or use any skating or coasting device while:
   1. Upon any public roadway, alley or sidewalk in commercial, manufacturing or industrial areas within the city where signs have been posted prohibiting the use of any of the devices;
   2. In any public park, playground or recreation area, where signs have been posted prohibiting the use of any of the devices.
2. For the purposes of this section, the term skating or coasting device shall be limited to skateboards, rollerblades and roller skatesCalifornia Oaks Sports Park, located at 40600 California Oaks Road does include a Skate Park where skateboarders can safely enjoy their activity for a nominal fee.

10. Can we shoot bow and arrows in the parks?

Murrieta Municipal Code, Section 12.08.110, Weapons: No person shall have in his or her possession in any public park any firearm, air gun, illegal knives, slingshot, bow and arrow, BB gun or any other item determined a weapon by the director or a Murrieta public safety officer. Nor shall any person discharge or shoot any firearm, air gun, slingshot, bow and arrow, BB gun or any other determined weapon within any public park within the city, except when permitted by the director as a part of a city-sponsored or authorized recreational activity.

11. Do I have to live in Murrieta to attend your senior center?

No, we welcome everyone that is eligible to visit the Senior Center.

12. Do you offer swim lessons?

Yes, the Murrieta Community Services Department offers water safety courses by Red Cross trained Water Safety Instructors.

13. Does Murrieta have a public skate park?

Yes, the Murrieta Skate Park is located at the California Oaks Sports Park at the corner of California Oaks Road and Lincoln Road.

14. Does the Senior Center offer lunch?

Yes, learn about our lunch program. The lunch is provided by the Office on Aging and they do require you to fill out an intake form prior to your first time having lunch.

15. Does the Senior Center provide transportation?

No.  The Senior Center does not provide transportation, but Riverside Transit Agency provides a Dial A Ride service. You can get more information by calling (800) 795-7887.

16. How do I find out the distance around a park or walking trail?

Did you know the City has 22 miles of multipurpose trails with more being planned? Additionally, the City of Murrieta has installed fitness signs at city parks marking the distance around that particular park. You can download the trails guide (PDF) or check out the Get Fit! Murrieta distances.

17. How do I report a landscape maintenance concern?

The Community Services Department is responsible for the oversight of the landscape in the public right-of-ways, parks, slopes, and medians. The City of Murrieta encourages the public to report issues in a publicly maintained landscape area. You can report an issue with an online form.

18. How do I report an irrigation concern?

Water is a valuable resource and the public plays an important role in minimizing waste. The City of Murrieta encourages the public to report broken irrigation on City-owned and maintained property by contacting the Community Services Department. Submit an online form to report these concerns.

19. How do I report bees or mosquitoes?

Murrieta endeavors to promote a healthy environment through its Vector Control activities, which include treating standing water for mosquitoes, assisting the county with West Nile Virus tracking, as well as treating for bees while providing educational information to its residents. The City of Murrieta encourages the public to report vector issues with an online form.

20. How do I report graffiti?

The Community Services Department removes graffiti on city property; however, if graffiti is located on private property, it will be forwarded to Code Enforcement. The city will attempt to remove graffiti on public areas within 48 hours. Report graffiti with an online form.

21. How much does it cost to go to the Murrieta Youth Center?

Beginning July 1, 2014 the annual membership fee for residents at the Youth Center is $20. Drop in fees are a minimum $1 each visit until the $20 fee is reached. Memberships begin the date they are purchased.

22. How much does it cost to go to the pool?

Fees at the Community Pool vary depending on the activity. Visit our Aquatics programs to view information about our community pool, view the pool schedule, and see current pool fees.

23. How much does the skate park cost?

The California Oaks Skate Park will be open seven days a week from dawn to dusk starting on March 16, 2020. There will no longer be staff supervision on-site, which means no membership is required to use the skate park. All participants, regardless of age, are required by state law to wear proper safety gear while using the facility at their leisure.  Participants also must adhere to all posted skate park rules as well as general City of Murrieta park ordinances. Learn more about Skate Park.

24. How old do I have to be to attend the Senior Center?

You must be 50 years old to participate in the senior activities and 60 years for the lunch program at the Senior Center.

25. Is the Community Pool heated?

When open, the Community Pool is kept around 82 degrees Fahrenheit to maximize the comfort of all participants. The pool temperature can fluctuate depending on the ambient temperature.

26. Is the Skate Park monitored?

The California Oaks Skate Park will be open seven days a week from dawn to dusk starting on March 16, 2020. There will no longer be staff supervision on-sit. All participants, regardless of age, are required by state law to wear proper safety gear while using the facility at their leisure. Participants also must adhere to all posted skate park rules as well as general City of Murrieta park ordinances.  

27. Is the Skate Park open after dark?

The Skate Park is not lit and therefore closes at dusk most days.

28. Where can I find out about programs for children?

Find classes for children and sign up for programs online.

29. What are the park hours?

City parks are open from sunrise to sunset unless a permit has been obtained for after hours.

30. What can you ride in the Skate Park?

The Skate Park allows skateboards, scooters, and inline skates. No bicycles are allowed.

31. What is the Murrieta Youth Center?

The Murrieta Youth Center (MYC) is a drop-in recreational program open to students' grades 6th thru 9th. Participants will be responsible for their decisions, actions, and attendance at the MYC. Valid school identification is required.

32. What is there to do at the Murrieta Youth Center?

The Murrieta Youth Center (MYC) is a 6,000 square foot facility with:

• Computer lab
• Conference room
• Lounge/game room
• Multipurpose room
• Outdoor space
• Staff offices

The facility is open to participants to choose their activities while at the Center.

33. What type of outreach programs does the Senior Center provide?

The Senior Center provides the following outreach programs:

• Blood pressure checks every Monday from 9 to 11 a.m.
• Legal aid is the first and third Thursday of each month. You must make an appointment by calling the last Thursday of the month for the following month.
• Medical Power of Attorney meets on the second Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. No appointment necessary.
• Veterans Benefits meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. No appointment necessary.

34. When is the Community Pool open?

The pool opens annually the first week in May and closes at the last week of September. The pool offers multiple lap swimming times, swimming lessons, public swim, and water exercise classes. Find the latest information about pool opening and programs.

35. When is the Skate Park open?

The Skate Park hours vary depending on the season. Learn about the Skate Park.

36. Where is the nearest dog park?

Torrey Pines Park is located at 39455 Torrey Pines Road. This park is Murrieta's first park to include a connecting dog park that features a small and a large dog park area where pets can safely be off-leash. 

Alderwood Park is located at 28796-28622 Baxter Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563. This newly constructed park features both a small and large dog park area. A combination of turf and decomposed granite can be found in both dog park areas.

Both areas include shaded seating areas to allow dog owners the opportunity to sit and relax while their pets socialize, utilize the dog exercise equipment and agility course, and the park also houses pet waste stations.