City of Atascadero

City of Atascadero The City of Atascadero is committed to building community by fostering an outstanding quality of life.

Atascadero is located in the center of San Luis Obispo County, CA and halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The City of Atascadero is committed to building community by fostering an outstanding quality of life with excellent public service, stewardship of the environment, preservation of our heritage and promotion of economic prosperity.

🗓️📌SAVE THE DATE! The City of Atascadero Community Development Department invites you to the monthly “COFFEE WITH A PLAN...
06/15/2026

🗓️📌SAVE THE DATE! The City of Atascadero Community Development Department invites you to the monthly “COFFEE WITH A PLANNER” meetup this week!

These informal sessions are designed to spark casual conversations between the community and City Planning staff about land use, zoning, and development throughout the City. This month's session will focus on projects around town, but staff will be available to answer questions on any planning-related topic.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION:
📅 Thursday, June 18th | 9:00 AM
📍 AMSTRDM Coffee House | 6480 Palma.

We hope to see you there! If you’re able, please consider supporting the local coffee shop by purchasing an item to enjoy during your visit.

🎶 THE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES KICKS OFF NEXT WEEKEND! ☀️Join us at Atascadero Lake Park on Saturday, June 20, for the firs...
06/14/2026

🎶 THE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES KICKS OFF NEXT WEEKEND! ☀️

Join us at Atascadero Lake Park on Saturday, June 20, for the first concert of the 2026 Saturdays in the Park Summer Concert Series!

🎸 Featured Band: Garden Party
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Atascadero Lake Park

Led by Danny Grasseschi, Garden Party brings the peace, love, and good vibrations of the 1960s and 70s to life withauthentic covers of 60's and 70's folk-rock hits.

MAKE A DAY OF IT! Before the show, visit the Central Coast Zoo, then head to Wild Fields Lakeside for a paddle boat ride, craft beer, and concessions before settling in for an evening of live music by the lake.

CONCERT TIPS: Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or low-back chair, and enjoy a relaxing summer evening with family and friends.

🎵 FREE Admission
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly

For more information, visit www.atascadero.org/events.

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🏆 Award-Winning Success for Downtown Atascadero! 🏆The City of Atascadero is proud to announce that the El Camino Real Do...
06/12/2026

🏆 Award-Winning Success for Downtown Atascadero! 🏆

The City of Atascadero is proud to announce that the El Camino Real Downtown Parking and Safety Enhancements Project (The ECR Project) has received multiple prestigious statewide and regional awards for innovation, sustainability, safety, and community impact.

The project earned recognition from the League of California Cities, American Public Works Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, and American Planning Association! All of which highlight Atascadero's commitment to creating a safer, more vibrant Downtown for residents, businesses, and visitors.

These awards celebrate a project that transformed the heart of Downtown Atascadero with:

🚶 Safer pedestrian crossings and sidewalks
🚗 Approximately 130 new free parking spaces
♿ ADA accessibility improvements
💡 Enhanced street and decorative lighting
🌳 More than 25 new street trees and landscaping improvements
🔧 Replacement of a nearly 100-year-old sewer main

What makes this recognition even more meaningful is that this project was shaped by years of community input and collaboration with residents, businesses, project partners, and stakeholders who helped bring the vision to life.

The ECR Project was completed on time and within budget, creating a safer, more welcoming, and vibrant Downtown while preserving the authentic character that makes the City special.

And the exciting news doesn't stop there, as these award-winning achievements will now advance to state and national competitions, putting Atascadero in the spotlight as a model for innovative community investment and thoughtful planning.

Learn more about The ECR Project and its positive impact on Downtown Atascadero, click here: https://www.atascadero.org/project/ecr-project

Thank you to everyone who helped make this project a success.🧡



Photo L-R: Public Works Director Nick DeBar, City Manager Jim Lewis, Council Member Susan Funk, Mayor Charles Bourebau, American Planning Association Saba Asghary, Council Member Heather Newsom, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Dariz, Council Member Seth Peek, and Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore.

🎬 MOVIES IN THE PARK IS TOMORROW! 🌟Grab your low-back chairs and picnic blankets and join us for a FREE family movie nig...
06/12/2026

🎬 MOVIES IN THE PARK IS TOMORROW! 🌟

Grab your low-back chairs and picnic blankets and join us for a FREE family movie night under the stars at Colony Park!

🐰 Featured Movie: Zootopia 2
📅 Saturday, June 13
🎉 Family Fun Begins at 7 PM
🎬 Movie Starts Around 8 PM
📍 Colony Park Softball Field #2

Come early for games, activities, and more before the movie! Concessions will be available for purchase.

This event is free to attend and fun for the whole family!

For more information, go to www.visitatscadero.com/events or call (805) 470-3360.

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🦋✂️Ribbon Cutting at the New Monarch & Pollinator Native Habitat! Yesterday, we celebrated the official opening of Atasc...
06/11/2026

🦋✂️Ribbon Cutting at the New Monarch & Pollinator Native Habitat!

Yesterday, we celebrated the official opening of Atascadero’s new Monarch & Pollinator Native Habitat along with City Council, City Staff, the Central Coast Zoo, Central Coast Zoo Foundation, and our amazing community partners, including Madrone Landscapes, Olwyn Kingery Design, the Atascadero Land Preservation Society (ALPS), and the UC Master Gardeners.

Located at Morro Road/Highway 41 and US-101 off-ramp, this new habitat serves as a vital "rest stop" for Monarch butterflies and other pollinators traveling between the renowned butterfly groves of Monterey and Pismo Beach while beautifying a key gateway into our community.

This area includes a diverse array of native species, including coyote brush, coyote mint, California asters, seaside daisies, native sages, and several varieties of milkweed, all selected to support Monarch butterflies and other pollinators throughout their life cycles.

Thank you to everyone who helped transition this space into a thriving native habitat that will support wildlife, education, and environmental stewardship for years to come.

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🚧🎉Breaking Ground on the Future of Public Safety! 🚧🎉Today, the City of Atascadero celebrated the official groundbreaking...
06/09/2026

🚧🎉Breaking Ground on the Future of Public Safety! 🚧🎉

Today, the City of Atascadero celebrated the official groundbreaking of the new Public Safety Facilities Center Project at Fire Station 1, marking the beginning of a transformative investment in the safety and well-being of our community.

Funded by voter-approved Measure D-20, this landmark project includes a complete rebuild of Fire Station No. 1, major renovations to Fire Station No. 2, and major upgrades to Police Headquarters, including construction of a new dispatch center.

Mayor Charles Bourbeau, City Council, City leadership, and our Fire and Police Chiefs joined community members to commemorate this important milestone. Following the ceremony, attendees had the opportunity to meet public safety personnel, learn about the project, and get an up-close look at emergency response equipment, including the City's new fire engine! 🚒

Thank you to our residents for investing in the future of public safety in Atascadero.

Learn more about the project and today’s groundbreaking at: https://www.atascadero.org/project/public-safety-facilities-project

ONE WEEK AWAY! Will you be you at the 2026 ATASCADERO LAKESIDE WINEFEST? 🍷📅 June 13, 2026 | 4 PM – 8 PM📍 Atascadero Lake...
06/06/2026

ONE WEEK AWAY! Will you be you at the 2026 ATASCADERO LAKESIDE WINEFEST? 🍷

📅 June 13, 2026 | 4 PM – 8 PM
📍 Atascadero Lake Park | 9305 Pismo Ave.

Celebrate 29 years of one of the Central Coast’s most beloved summer traditions with award-winning wines, craft beverages, incredible food, live music, local art, and relaxing lakeside vibes under the beautiful oak trees at Atascadero Lake Park. ☀️🌳

From lakeside wine tasting to the unique ROAR & POUR EXPERIENCE inside the CENTRAL COAST ZOO, your attendance helps support the Zoo’s conservation and education efforts as well as other local nonprofit organizations.

🎟️ To get your tickets and learn more, visit https://buff.ly/emYLAiA or www.atascaderolakesidewinefestival.com.

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📣 TOMORROW IN ATASCADERO! ☀️SATURDAY, JUNE 6 is packed with community fun, friendly competition, and sweet summer treats...
06/05/2026

📣 TOMORROW IN ATASCADERO! ☀️

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 is packed with community fun, friendly competition, and sweet summer treats. From MORNING EXCITEMENT in DOWNTOWN ATASCADERO to EVENING ADVENTURES at the CENTRAL COAST ZOO, it will be a full day of activities you won’t want to miss!

🎯 Kick off the day at the 10th Annual SHOWDOWN CO****LE TOURNAMENT in the SUNKEN GARDENS beginning at 9 AM! Watch the competition unfold and cheer on your favorite teams as players battle it out for prizes and bragging rights.

🍦 End your day on a sweet note with ICE CREAM ZOOFARI at the ZOO from 5–8 PM featuring UNLIMITED ICE CREAM from HARMONY VALLEY CREAMERY, hands-on fun with CENTRAL COAST TRAINS, and learning how the animals stay cool.

🛍️🚣 MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DAY IN ATASCADERO. Between events, take time to stroll DOWNTOWN and support local businesses, or enjoy a relaxing paddle boat ride at WILD FIELDS LAKESIDE before heading to Zoofari.

TWO GREAT EVENTS AND A FULL DAY OF SUMMER FUN IN ATASCADERO! Learn more at www.visitatascadero.com.

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Big things are happening in Atascadero! Join us for the groundbreaking of our Public Safety Facilities Project — a voter...
06/03/2026

Big things are happening in Atascadero! Join us for the groundbreaking of our Public Safety Facilities Project — a voter-approved investment in Emergency Services that protect our community every day.

📅 Monday, June 8, 2026
⏰ 3:00 p.m.
📍 Fire Station No. 1 — 6005 Lewis Ave

Come meet your firefighters and police officers, check out the new fire engine, join us for conversation, and celebrate this milestone with us. All are welcome!

🔗 Learn more: www.atascadero.org/PSFProject

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6500 Palma Avenue
Atascadero, CA
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