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All dates and times are subject to change. If you are interested in staging a special event or activity at any San Luis Obispo County Park facility, contact Park Operations Coordinator, Stacey King at sking@co.slo.ca.us, or call (805) 781-5930.

Lopez Lake Events Calendar
Santa Margarita Lake Events Calendar

Last Revised: April 30, 2010

MAY
2010
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
9th Annual Reel 'Em In Trout Derby - CANCELLED
Lopez Lake Recreation Area
Sponsor: Friends of Lopez Lake (SLOPOST) & SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 788-2381 - Registration Form
Saturday & Sunday
5/1 & 5/2
Central Coast Adventure Challenge
Santa Margarita Lake White Oak Group Area
Info: Yishai Horowitz (805) 720-1245, yishaih@gmail.com
www.ccadventure.com or www.espnradio1280.com

Saturday & Sunday
5/15 & 5/16

Acoustic Concert at the SLO Botanical Garden
This eclectic, something-for-everyone acoustic guitar concert is just one of many fun, outdoor events at the Botanical Garden to remind people to honor and preserve our connection with nature. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited, so reserve early. Entry $12 for members and $15 for non-members. Show begin at 5:00 p.m.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org

Sunday
5/16

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SLO County Amateur Golf Tournament
Chalk Mountain (Atascadero) & Dairy Creek Golf Courses (San Luis Obispo)
Info: Tammy Doshier (805) 466-8848 chalkmountaingolf.com
Saturday & Sunday
5/22 & 5/23
   
JUNE
2010
Program / Activity
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Cayucos Beach Junior Lifeguards
SLO County Parks offers a Junior Lifeguard Program for youth ages 10-17. This is a "skill-building" program that emphasizes healthy exercise, teamwork and most of all, FUN!
Registration deadline for Session 1 is June 3, 5:00 p.m.
Session 1
6/21 - 7/9
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
CA Dept. of Fish & Game FREE Fishing Day
Sponsored by: California Department of Fish & Game. On Free Fishing Day, Californians can fish any freshwater lakes without a fishing license. All other regulations apply.
Info: (805) 788-2415
Saturday
6/5
Monster Skate Park Series Contest - Los Osos Skate Park
This is the final stage of the six part series. Series winners will be announced after this last contest. Come out and support all of the kids and adults showing us their great skateboarding skills! Registration takes place at event location.
Contest begins at 10 a.m.
Info: www.ccmonsterskate.com
Saturday
6/5
Kid's Fishing Jamboree at Santa Margarita Lake
Come to the Kid's Fishing Cove for a fun-filled event with fishing clinics, games, prizes, barbeque and awards ceremony. This event is FREE event for kids ages 15 and under. 9:00am - 1:00pm. (Severe weather will cancel event)
Sponsored by the SLO County Optimists) and SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 788-2415
Saturday
6/5
Dairy Creek Womens Golf Club Invitational
Open to all women with official handicap.
Information: www.dairycreekwomensgolfclub.org
Contact: Mary Pollock, Tournament Director (805) 541-2644
Monday
6/7
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SLO Senior County Amateur Golf Tournament
Chalk Mountain (Atascadero) & Dairy Creek Golf Courses (San Luis Obispo)
Info: Tammy Doshier (805) 466-8848 chalkmountaingolf.com
Tues & Wed
6/15 & 6/16
   
JULY
2010
Program / Activity
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Cayucos Beach Junior Lifeguards
SLO County Parks offers a Junior Lifeguard Program for youth ages 10-17. This is a "skill-building" program that emphasizes healthy exercise, teamwork and most of all, FUN!
Registration deadline for Session 2 is July 1, 5:00 p.m.
Session 1
7/19 - 8/9
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
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"Stories 'Round The Fire" with Kirk Henning
North of the Pier in Cayucos, 7:00pm
Info: kirkhenning.com
TBA
Special Events
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4th of July Celebration and Firework at Shamel Park
Sponsor: Cambria American Legion
Info: (805) 927-5010
Saturday
7/4
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4th of July Celebration and Fireworks at Cayucos Beach
Sponsor: Cayucos Chamber of Commerce
Info (805) 995-1200 or cayucoschamber.com
Saturday
7/4
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4th of July Celebration at Templeton Community Park
Vendor booths, music and fundraising activities. 10am - 4pm
Sponsor: Templeton 4th of July Committee
Info: Debbie Snyder (805) 434-0512
Saturday
7/4
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Renaissance Faire
El Chorro Regional Park , San Luis Obispo
Sponsor: History Revisited
Info: (800) 688-1477 or www.hisrev.org
TBA

 


AUGUST
2010
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
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"Stories 'Round The Fire" with Kirk Henning
North of the Pier in Cayucos, 7:00pm
Info: kirkhenning.com
TBA

Special Events
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SEPTEMBER
2010
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
CA Dept. of Fish & Game FREE Fishing Day
Sponsored by: California Department of Fish & Game. On Free Fishing Day, Californians can fish any freshwater lakes without a fishing license. All other regulations apply.
Info: (805) 788-2415
Sunday
9/6
Kid's Fishing Jamboree at Santa Margarita Lake
Come to the Kid's Fishing Cove for a fun-filled event with fishing clinics, games, prizes, barbeque and awards ceremony. This event is FREE event for kids ages 15 and under. 9:00am - 1:00pm. (Severe weather will cancel event)
Sponsored by the SLO County Optimists) and SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 788-2415
Saturday
9/6

Dog Splash Days at Templeton Pool
Sponsored by Parks-4-Pups and San Luis Obispo County Parks. Friday will be for small dogs and senior dogs. Saturday and Sunday will be for All Dogs! Come support Parks-4-Pups fundraising efforts!
Info: Paula O'Farrell at (805) 239-4437

Fri, Sat, Sun
9/10, 9/11, 9/12

SLO City Amateur Golf Tournament
Dairy Creek Golf Course, San Luis Obispo
Info: Kent Lauble (805) 782-8060 or kent@centralcoastgolf.com
Saturday & Sunday
9/18 & 9/19


California Coastal Clean-up Day
Join thousands of volunteers as they help clean up the beautiful coastline of the Central Coast. Volunteers are needed to help with SLO County Park facilities from 9 am - 12 noon. Please contact Holly Sletteland at ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 if you are interested in volunteering.

TBA

CA Dept. of Fish & Game FREE Fishing Day
Sponsored by: California Department of Fish & Game. On Free Fishing Day, Californians can fish any freshwater lakes without a fishing license. All other regulations apply.
Info: (805) 788-2415

TBA
Santa Margarita Lake Kid's Fishing Jamboree
Come to the Kid's Fishing Cove for a fun-filled event with fishing clinics, games, prizes, barbeque and awards ceremony. This event is FREE event for kids ages 15 and under. 9:00am - 1:00pm. (Severe weather will cancel event)
Sponsored by the SLO County Optimists) and SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 788-2415
TBA

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Century Bike Ride
Shamel Park
Sponsor: SLO Bicycle Club
Info: Bruce Collier (805) 543-9514 or www.slobc.org
TBA
 
OCTOBER
2010
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
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San Luis Obispo County Creek Cleanup Day
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Clean-up sites will be located throughout San Luis Obispo County. Sponsor: The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County
Information: (805) 544-9096

TBA
Special Events
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Annual Connections with Nature Tribute Dinner
Event will take place at the Oak Glen Pavillion.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
Saturday
10/16
Morro Bay Men's city Amateur Golf Tournament
Morro Bay Golf Course, Morro Bay
Info: Kent Lauble (805) 782-8060 or kent@centralcoastgolf.com
Saturday & Sunday
10/16 & 10/17


Atascadero City Amateur Golf Championships
Chalk Mountain (Atascadero)
Info: Tammy Doshier (805) 466-8848 chalkmountaingolf.com
Saturday & Sunday
10/23 & 10/24
Morro Bay Women's Golf Club Invitational
Information: www.dairycreekwomensgolfclub.org
Contact: Mary Pollock, Tournament Director (805) 541-2644
TBA
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Scott Tinley Triathlon
Lopez Lake Recreation Area
Sponsor: Tri-California
Info: Colleen Bousman (805) 239-8225 or www.tricalifornia.com
TBA
Spanish Days at the Old Adobe
Rios Calendonia Adobe in San Miguel from 11a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Music of the Spanish/Mexican era of California. Wine-tasintg by local award-winning winery: Salinan Indian demonstrations; local crafters illustrating "how it was done" and selling their masterpieces.rchestra and of course great food by the San Miguel Seniors, lending their menu to the occasion. Fun for all.
Info: Joyce Herman at (805) 467-3357 or hermanjah@tcsn.net

TBA

Candlelight Tour of the Old Adobe
Rios Calendonia Adobe in San Miguel
Music, ghost stories and light refreshments. Luminarias to light the way and candles for each visitor. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Info: Joyce Herman at (805) 467-3357 or hermanjah@tcsn.net

TBA

     
NOVEMBER
2010
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
San Luis Obispo County Women's Amateur Golf Championships
Chalk Mountain (Atascadero)
Info: Tammy Doshier (805) 466-8848 chalkmountaingolf.com
Thurs & Fri
11/4 & 11/5
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2010 Annual Lopez Lake Turkey Festival
Come join the Friends of Lopez Lake for a day full of activities. There will be a 5K Turkey Trek, Tiny Mile Turkey Trot, Carnival Style Games, Hot Dog BBQ, Live Music, Arts and Craft vendors, Hayrides Around the Park and Nature Boat Cruises.
Vendor Information and Vendor Application
Sponsored by: The Friends of Lopez Lake
Information: (805) 788-2385

TBA
   
DECEMBER
2010
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
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Santa Paws At Heilmann Dog Park
Santa Paws will be visiting Heilmann Dog Park from 9:30am - 11:30am. Come and have your furry friend get a picture with Santa Paws and your family. $10 per photo help raise funds for the Heilmann Dog Park. Refreshments will be served.
Sponsor: Heilmann Dog Park

TBA
Las Posadas at the Old Adobe
Rios Calendonia Adobe in San Miguel
Luminarias light the path to the old adobe where a creche awaits the visitors, complete with live figures in repose. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Info: Joyce Herman at (805) 467-3357 or hermanjah@tcsn.net

TBA

     
JANUARY
2011
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
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30th Annual Carlin Soule Memorial Polar Bear Dip
Bring in the new year with a brisk dip in the Pacific Ocean at Cayucos Beach!. Anyone can participate...or be a spectator. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. and participants will run into the ocean at 12:00noon. This is a FREE event
Sponsored by Cayucos Chamber of Commerce.
Info: (805) 995-1200

New Years Day
January 1
     
FEBRUARY
2011
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
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MARCH
2011
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
Santa Margarita Lake Kid's Fishing Jamboree
Come to the Kid's Fishing Cove for a fun-filled event with fishing clinics, games, prizes, barbeque and awards ceremony. This event is FREE event for kids ages 15 and under. 9:00am - 1:00pm. (Severe weather will cancel event)
Sponsored by the SLO County Optimists) and SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 788-2415
TBA
Annual March Triathlon Series
A competitive sporting event which promotes athletic excellence, sportsmanship, and a love for the sport while raising money for the Cal Poly Triathlon Team.
Registration and nformation: www.marchtriathlonseries.com
TBA
   
APRIL
2011
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
Bay-Osos Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt
Los Osos Community Park, 10:30am - 12noon
Sponsors: Bay-Osos Kiwanis Club
Info: Steve Auslender (805) 528-0100
TBA
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Wildflower Bike Ride
Shandon (C.W. Clarke) Park
Sponsor: SLO Bicycle Club,
Info: Bruce Collier (805) 543-9514 or www.slobc.org
TBA
   

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1087 SANTA ROSA STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408
805-781-5930
FAX: 805-781-1102
SLOParks@co.slo.ca.us