Winter/Spring Recreation Guide is Live Online
View spring swim lessons, classes, programs, special events, and spring break camps to plan for your family at the button below!
For activities taking place between January through May 2025.
View at www.larpd.org/guide
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Registration begins on
Wednesday, December 4 at 9:00 a.m.
Livermore Residents:
Wednesday, 12/4 at 9 am
Open Registration:
Friday, 12/6 at 9 am
For questions, please email info@larpd.org or call us at (925) 373-5700.
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Santa's Mailbox Available Until 12/13 | |
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Letters to Santa
November 18 - December 13
Drop your letter in the big red mailbox in the Recreation Building or sign up using our online form before 12/13 to receive a letter from Santa.
Don't forget to include your child's name and address
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Donuts with Santa
Saturday, December 14th
8:30 am - 12:45 pm
$10 pp
Robert Livermore
Community Center
Join us for Donuts with Santa at the Robert Livermore Community Center! Enjoy donuts, games, letter writing to Santa, and a festive photo with the big man himself.
Each child can also adopt a stuffed pet with an official certificate!
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Ravenswood Victorian Yuletide |
Ravenswood Victorian Yuletide
Sunday, December 8th
12 - 4 pm
Free
Ravenswood Historic Site
Step back in time and embrace the holiday spirit with a Victorian Yuletide celebration.
It is a festive day that captures the essence of a bygone era. Don't miss this chance to celebrate the season in a truly special way.
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LARPD Toys for Tots Toy Drive | |
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LARPD is partnering with the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program this holiday season to help children in need.
You can drop off new or unwrapped toys at the Robert Livermore Community Center until Friday, December 13.
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Sensory Santa
Holiday Event
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Friday, December 13
5:30-7:30 pm
$12
Robert Livermore
Community Center
This event offers a calm, welcoming environment where children with autism and other disabilities can meet Santa in a way that suits their unique needs.
The setting is adjusted to reduce sensory overload, with softer lighting, minimal decorations, and lower background noise.
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Saturday, December 21
5-7:30 pm
$15/$17
Sycamore Grove
Park Ranger Station
Get ready for a magical evening at Sycamore Grove Park! Ranger Seth and Santa's helpers are excited to welcome you to the Ho Ho Holiday carnival, with Midway games, festive arts & crafts, and holiday treats.
And, of course, a special meet-and-greet with Santa!
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Tuesday, December 10th
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Age 50+
RLCC, Cresta Blanca Ballroom
Enjoy the holiday season by attending our annual catered luncheon!
Surround yourself with good friends, food catered by On the Vine, and holiday fun: door prizes, a festive sweater contest, and live holiday music by Ryan Scripps from The Voice.
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Saturday, December 14
2-4 pm
Sycamore Grove Park
Ranger Station Picnic Area
Join Ranger Eric for the 29th annual Yule Log Hunt! Enjoy games, stories, and merriment before searching for the elusive log. Afterward, gather by the fire for warm wassail, treats, and a chance to make your own Yule log to take home.
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Sycamore Grove Parking Passes
On Sale Now
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2025 Parking Pass Sale
Sycamore Grove Parking Passes are available from Park Rangers, the Ranger Station, or the Robert Livermore Community Center.
- Livermore Resident: $60
- Non-Resident: $70
- Senior Livermore Resident (60+): $45
- Senior Non-Resident: $55
Passes are valid through 12/31/2025 and prorated if purchased after January, with fees reduced quarterly.
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LARPD Foundation Membership Includes a 2025 Sycamore Grove Parking Pass
All LARPD Foundation Memberships include a 2025 Sycamore Grove Parking pass. The funds support many excellent programs, including scholarships for swim lessons, camps, and recreation classes.
Find out more about the Foundation membership here: LARPD FOUNDATION
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Help at community events, maintain parks, and support recreation programs.
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December Volunteer Opportunities
Native Garden Work Day
Ravenswood Victorian Yuletide
Adaptive Rec: Sensory Santa
Ho Ho Holiday Carnival
The Great Yule Log Hunt
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Livermore Police Tip of the Month
Holiday Shopping Safety
In the season of giving, Livermore Police are offering holiday safety tips to help residents protect themselves and their property during the holidays and beyond.
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Stay in the know on all things LARPD! | |
PRIME TIME
Adult & 50+ Programs, Pop-Up Trips, Socials, Classes and Events
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VALLEY WILDS
Open Space Programs, Classes, Events, and Sycamore Grove Park
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REC GAZETTE Recreation Programs, Camps, Classes and Special Events | |
LARPD Mission Statement
To provide the people of the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District’s service area with outstanding recreation programs and a system of parks, trails, and facilities that enhance the quality of life.
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