Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District

Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District has been proudly serving the Big Bear Valley since 1934! People, Parks and Programs

🍦🐻 **Calling All Ice Cream Explorers!** 🦝🦊🐺Get ready for the sweetest safari in town! Join us at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo...
06/11/2026

🍦🐻 **Calling All Ice Cream Explorers!** 🦝🦊🐺

Get ready for the sweetest safari in town! Join us at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo for our **Ice Cream Safari** on Saturday, June 13, from 10 A.M. – 2 P.M.!

For just a **$5 donation**, you'll earn **5 scoops of ice cream**—because one scoop is never enough when you're on safari! 🍨😋

Come stroll through the zoo, meet some amazing animal ambassadors, and enjoy a cone while checking out creatures who definitely aren't sharing their snacks. (We're looking at you, raccoons! 🦝👀)

📍 Zoo admission required
🍦 5 scoops for a $5 donation
📸 Perfect photo opportunities
🐾 Family-friendly fun

Warning: Side effects may include sticky fingers, ice cream smiles, and serious debates over the best flavor. 😄

Tag your ice cream-loving adventure crew and join us for a wildly delicious day!

☀️🌲 **Give Your Kids a Summer to Remember!** 🌲☀️Looking for a fun, active, and enriching way to keep your kids engaged t...
06/11/2026

☀️🌲 **Give Your Kids a Summer to Remember!** 🌲☀️

Looking for a fun, active, and enriching way to keep your kids engaged this summer? The Big Bear Valley Recreation & Park District Day Camps are packed with adventure, creativity, friendship, and hands-on learning!

🎨 **Fun Camp** – Arts, crafts, STEM activities, games, and water play
🏀 **Basketball Camp** – Build skills, confidence, teamwork, and have a blast on the court
🌿 **Outdoor Exploration** – Discover nature, wildlife, environmental learning, and outdoor adventures
🦁 **Junior Zookeepers** – Animal encounters, habitat exploration, and hands-on wildlife activities
🚣 **Lake Adventure Camp** – Canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and exciting water-based fun

✨ Designed for different age groups so every child enjoys activities tailored just for them.

Why parents love these camps:
✅ Safe, structured, and supervised environment
✅ Encourages confidence, teamwork, and social skills
✅ Keeps kids active and engaged all summer long
✅ Creates unforgettable memories and new friendships

📅 Camps run throughout June and July
💲 Affordable weekly rates starting at just $65

Spots fill quickly, so don’t miss out on an incredible summer experience for your child!

📞 Register today: (909) 866-0180
🌐 Visit: dpw.sbcounty.gov/bigbearparks

☀️🎉 **Big Bear, are you ready for some summer fun?** 🎉☀️The wait is over! Join your friends, neighbors, and families at ...
06/11/2026

☀️🎉 **Big Bear, are you ready for some summer fun?** 🎉☀️

The wait is over! Join your friends, neighbors, and families at the **Summer Community Festival** for an unforgettable afternoon filled with laughter, entertainment, and community spirit.

📅 **Saturday, June 13**
⏰ **12:00 PM – 4:00 PM**
📍 **Meadow Park, Big Bear Lake**

🌟 Enjoy:
🎵 Live Music
🧸 Kids Fun Zone
🎪 Carnival Games
💪 Community Tug-of-Wars
🏆 Fun Contests
🍔 Delicious Local Food Vendors
🛍️ Artisan & Craft Vendors
…and so much more!

Best of all? **FREE ENTRY for everyone!** 🙌

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate everything that makes the Big Bear community so special. Whether you're a longtime resident or new to the mountain, this is the perfect opportunity to connect, make memories, and kick off summer together.

💚 We can't wait to see you there, Big Bear!

🎡🌟 BIG BEAR — LET'S CELEBRATE SUMMER TOGETHER! 🌟🎡Mark your calendars and bring the whole family to our Summer Community ...
06/09/2026

🎡🌟 BIG BEAR — LET'S CELEBRATE SUMMER TOGETHER! 🌟🎡

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family to our Summer Community Festival!

📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Meadow Park
41220 Park Ave, Big Bear Lake
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!

Join us for an afternoon packed with family fun, friendly competition, great food, and community spirit!

🎶 Live Music
💪 Community Tug-of-Wars
🥔 Sack Races
🏆 Fun Contests
🎡 Carnival Games
🎈 Kids Fun Zone
🍔 Local Food Vendors
🛍️ Artisan Vendors
✨ And so much more!

Whether you're cheering on your neighbors in the tug-of-war, enjoying live entertainment, exploring local vendors, or making memories with family and friends, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Grab your lawn chairs, bring your friends, and come celebrate summer with the Big Bear community!

📞 For more information:
(909) 866-0180

📲 Learn more:
dpw.sbcounty.gov/bigbearparks

We can't wait to see you at Meadow Park for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and hometown pride! 🎡🌟

☀️🎉 BIG BEAR KIDS — YOUR BEST SUMMER EVER STARTS HERE! 🎉☀️Looking for fun, active, and memorable experiences for your ch...
06/09/2026

☀️🎉 BIG BEAR KIDS — YOUR BEST SUMMER EVER STARTS HERE! 🎉☀️

Looking for fun, active, and memorable experiences for your child this summer? Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District's Youth Day Camps are packed with adventure, creativity, outdoor exploration, and hands-on learning!

Whether your child loves sports, animals, nature, water activities, or making new friends, we have a camp they'll love.

🎨 FUN CAMP
📅 June 15, 16 & 18
👧 Ages 4–7: 9 AM–12 PM
🧒 Ages 8–12: 1 PM–4 PM

Enjoy arts and crafts, STEM activities, team games, recreation, and water play!

🏀 BASKETBALL CAMP
📅 June 22, 23, 25 & 26
👧 Ages 4–7: 9 AM–12 PM
🧒 Ages 8–12: 1 PM–4 PM

Learn basketball fundamentals, build confidence, and have fun through games and skill-building activities.

🌲 OUTDOOR EXPLORATION CAMP
📅 July 13, 14, 16 & 17
🧒 Ages 8–11: 9 AM–12 PM
👦 Ages 12–14: 1 PM–4 PM

Explore nature, learn about wildlife, and enjoy outdoor adventures with new friends.

🦁 JUNIOR ZOOKEEPERS CAMP
📅 July 20, 21, 23 & 24
👧 Ages 4–7: 9 AM–12 PM
🧒 Ages 8–12: 1 PM–4 PM

Discover the fascinating world of animals through hands-on zoo activities and wildlife education.

🚣 LAKE ADVENTURE CAMP
📅 July 27, 28, 30 & 31
🧒 Ages 8–11: 9 AM–12 PM
👦 Ages 12–14: 1 PM–4 PM

Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and exciting lake adventures while building confidence and teamwork skills.

🌟 Make this summer one to remember with new experiences, new friendships, and plenty of fun!

📲 Register today:
www.dpw.sbcounty.gov/bigbearparks

📞 Call (909) 866-0180 for more information.

Tag a parent who needs summer camp plans! ☀️🙌

🥞🎉 BIG BEAR — COME HUNGRY & SUPPORT OUR LOCAL YOUTH! 🎉🥞The Big Bear Lions Club and our amazing local scouts are serving ...
05/20/2026

🥞🎉 BIG BEAR — COME HUNGRY & SUPPORT OUR LOCAL YOUTH! 🎉🥞

The Big Bear Lions Club and our amazing local scouts are serving up a delicious community pancake breakfast you won’t want to miss!

📅 May 23
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 572 Social
💲 Only $10 per person
👧 Kids 5 & under eat FREE!

Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and your appetite for:
Fluffy pancakes
Eggs
Sausage
Fresh coffee
Juice

This fun-filled morning supports Cub Scout Pack 49 and Scout Troop 49 while bringing our wonderful Big Bear community together.

Start your morning with great food, smiling faces, and hometown spirit. We can’t wait to see you there! 🐻❤️

Get ready for fast-paced fun in our Co-Ed Dodgeball League. Open to ages 16 and up, games take place Monday nights from ...
05/09/2026

Get ready for fast-paced fun in our Co-Ed Dodgeball League. Open to ages 16 and up, games take place Monday nights from May 11 through June 29. Teams can have up to 12 players with at least 2 women on the roster. Registration is $185 per team; register online or in person! Held at Meadow Park Gym, 41220 Park Ave. For more information, visit www.dpw.sbcounty.gov/bigbearparks or call (909) 866-0180. Grab your crew and get ready to dodge, dip, and throw your way through the season.

Step up to the plate at our Youth Baseball Clinic. Designed for 2nd through 7th grade participants, this program focuses...
05/09/2026

Step up to the plate at our Youth Baseball Clinic. Designed for 2nd through 7th grade participants, this program focuses on skill progression, fundamentals, and building confidence through fun and engaging instruction. Sessions take place Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m., June 17 through August 12, at Sugarloaf Park. Enrollment is $55 per participant. For more information, visit www.dpw.sbcounty.gov/bigbearparks or call (909) 866-0180.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer with our Youth Day Camps. Each camp offers hands-on activities, outdoor fun, skill...
05/09/2026

Get ready for an unforgettable summer with our Youth Day Camps. Each camp offers hands-on activities, outdoor fun, skill-building, and exciting experiences designed for a variety of age groups.
Fun Camp
June 15, 16, and 18
Ages 4 to 7: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ages 8 to 12: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Enjoy action-packed days filled with structured recreation, creative arts and crafts, exciting team games, hands-on STEM activities, and refreshing water play.
Basketball Camp
June 22, 23, 25, and 26
Ages 4 to 7: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ages 8 to 12: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Build skills and confidence through high-energy basketball training featuring engaging drills, teamwork, and exciting game play.
Outdoor Exploration Camp
July 13, 14, 16, and 17
Ages 8 to 11: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ages 12 to 14: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Explore the outdoors through team-building games, environmental learning, wildlife education, and nature-based activities.
Junior Zookeepers Camp
July 20, 21, 23, and 24
Ages 4 to 7: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ages 8 to 12: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
A hands-on zoo learning experience focused on animal care, habitats, and interactive wildlife activities.
Lake Adventure Camp
July 27, 28, 30, and 31
Ages 8 to 11: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ages 12 to 14: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and water-based recreation while building skills, teamwork, and confidence on and around the water.
For more information or to register, visit www.dpw.sbcounty.gov/bigbearparks or call (909) 866-0180.

Celebrate the start of summer at our Swim Beach Grand Opening Party. Join us for a free community event filled with game...
05/09/2026

Celebrate the start of summer at our Swim Beach Grand Opening Party. Join us for a free community event filled with games, activities, and fun by the water on June 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Swim Beach.
Beginning June 20, Swim Beach summer hours will be Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission prices are $10 for adults ages 13 and up, $5 for youth ages 3 to 12, $5 for seniors ages 60 and up, and $5 for military and veterans. Children ages 3 and under are free.
For more information, visit www.dpw.sbcounty.gov/bigbearparks or call (909) 866-0180.

Address

41220 Park Avenue
Big Bear Lake, CA
92315

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+19098669700

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