Parks & Recreation Special Events

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The City of San Marcos Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of special events throughout the year for the community to enjoy.

Below is a comprehensive list of events; events are periodically updated with more information as we get closer to the date. Click on the event name to view more information or call us at (760) 744-9000.

City Hike

Sunset Trail/Lake San Marcos Overlook

  • Date: 04/05/2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM  
  • Introduction: 9am to 12pm (sign-in begins at 8:30am)

Peaks Hike Series:

Sunset Trail/Lake San Marcos Overlook

Strenuous: A series of winding ascents and descents will go from the bottom of the Sunset Trail to the top of the Lake San Marcos Trail and back. Hard-to-spot views of the south end of Lake San Marcos included! This hike is 3.1-miles with approximately 430’ of elevation gain.

Meeting location: San Elijo Park, 1105 Elfin Forest Road, San Marcos 92078 (Recreation Center parking lot)

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