La Mesa Park & Recreation Foundation

04/03/2026

Apply for a garden bed at the thriving Community Garden!
The La Mesa Community Garden is located in MacArthur Park at 5080 Memorial Drive.

All levels of experience welcome to join and enjoy 🌿
Apply today by emailing [email protected] or download the application at https://www.cityoflamesa.gov/1722/Community-Garden.

03/20/2026

Calling all vendors who want to make a positive impact on the environment!
Join other like-minded nonprofits and businesses to showcase your sustainable products and services at the upcoming Earth Day Fair on Saturday, April 18 at MacArthur Park in partnership with the La Mesa Park & Recreation Foundation.

Submit an online application by March 26 to secure your booth at https://forms.gle/YqpFVFeoNCzfG3yv6 today.

Canopy, table and two chairs will be provided for all confirmed vendors.

03/19/2026

Celebrate Earth Month by Giving Back to the Community! 🌍

RE Services is partnering with the City of La Mesa and La Mesa Park & Recreation Foundation to help tidy up Collier Park and would love for community members to join.
RE Services led the design of Collier Park – an award-winning park and the oldest park in La Mesa. We’re excited to continue partnering with the City to help preserve and care for it through this event.

On Friday, April 17, we’ll spend the afternoon refreshing key areas of the park together. Volunteers will help with:

🌿 Removing weeds along the east slopes
🌿 Clearing the trail for better visibility and
🌿 Planting succulents to refresh the landscape
🌿 Spreading mulch

If you'd like to volunteer, email the marketing coordinator at [email protected] to sign up.
Let’s celebrate Earth Month by making a positive impact together. 🌱 Spread the word and we'll see you there!

03/05/2026

Garden beds are available at the La Mesa Community Garden!

Having your own garden bed is for you if you want to:
- Grow your own flowers to stop and smell
- Have your veggie tray be the hit of the party
- Spend more time outdoors
- Be the first to know about exciting workshops in the garden

No matter the reason or how green your thumb may be. we hope you join our thriving community !

Apply today by emailing [email protected] or download the application at https://www.cityoflamesa.gov/1722/Community-Garden.

02/04/2026

12/25/2025

12/14/2025

La Mesa Walks! is shining merry and bright for the special edition evening Holiday Light Stroll!

Meet at La Mesita Park, 8855 Dallas St, at 5 PM for cider and cookies to start the festive outing. The walk will embark at 5:30 PM for an easy, mostly flat route to enjoy the holiday lights in the neighborhood. This is a family friendly event so bring everyone along. Furry friends must remained leashed at all times.

No advance registration required. Participants will sign in with staff between 5 and 5:30 PM.

12/14/2025

Where work meets fun!
Join the La Mesa Parks and Recreation Team as a Recreation Leader and be a part of someone's big day, birthday or wedding reception. We have immediate openings for part-time staff working 10-20 hours per week. Shifts vary from nights and weekends, mid-day, and hosting the La Mesa Walks!

For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.cityoflamesa.gov/jobs today!

12/14/2025

The City of La Mesa, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), invites San Diego County artists and artist teams to participate in the Artist to Work Program. This initiative aims to beautify public spaces and celebrate La Mesa’s vibrant and diverse community.

This open call seeks qualifications from talented individuals or teams for projects that infuse creativity, color, and connection into public areas throughout the City.

This program will result in the creation of permanent and temporary public artworks, significantly enhancing La Mesa’s identity and providing opportunities for local artists to contribute to the visual landscape of the community. Artists may be considered for more than one project, depending on qualifications and artistic style.

Qualified artists are invited to submit an online response to the City no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, January 12, 2026. View all related documents and project information at https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/15382/bo/bo-detail/136292.

10/03/2025

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He would go to the Movie in the Park on October 17! Start the spooky season early with this monster-themed movie at Harry Griffen Park at 9550 Milden St.

Pre-show activities, including games and giveaways, will begin at 5 PM. Mike and Sully will start scaring 15 minutes after sunset. Enjoy the amphitheater style seating for the show.

All are welcome to join this free event. Bring friends, family, blankets, chairs, and a picnic for a great evening. Please remember, no glass is allowed and all dogs must remain on leash at all times.