Huntington Beach Community Services

Huntington Beach Community Services The City of Huntington Beach's fun department.

The City of Huntington Beach Community Services Department provides outstanding programs, services and facilities to enhance and enrich the lives of our residents and visitors.

09/28/2026

MAKE A SPLASH IN HUNTINGTON BEACH!

There’s always something happening at the Huntington Beach City Gym & Pool! From learning to swim and building confidence in the water to staying active and having fun, our aquatics programs offer opportunities for swimmers of all ages and skill levels.

Aquatics Programming Includes:

Parent & Me Swim Lessons
Youth Swim Lessons
Recreational Swim for families & seniors
Skill-building and water safety
Water Exercise
Whether you’re taking your first strokes or looking to stay active in the water, the City Gym & Pool is the place to dive in, get moving, and make a splash!

Huntington Beach City Gym & Pool- 1600 Palm Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Swim. Play. Learn. Belong.

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[Video Caption: Video shows people participating in aquatics programs held at the Huntington Beach City Gym & Pool.]

09/25/2026

We’re jumping into fall with Surf City Teens!
Join us TONIGHT for our first teen meeting of the season! Meet other teens, enjoy team-building activities, and hear about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
Tonight, Friday, September 25
Time: 5–7 PM
Murdy Community Center- 7000 Norma Drive
Grades 7th-12th
See you there!

[Video description: Two staff in navy shirts clasp hands as one jumps and points toward the camera. The scene freezes in black and white with orange and blue text reading, “Show up to Murdy Community Center” and “Surf City Teens TONIGHT!” The video ends with the Surf City Teens logo on a blue background.]

09/19/2026

Today is THE DAY! Please join the Community & Library Services Department and Huntington Beach Council on Aging for the 4th Annual Active Living Expo at the Senior Center at Central Park from 10am-1pm. This will be great day to learn about valuable resources, make connections, and meet over 60 vendors that strive to enhance the quality of life for older adults in our community. See you there!

[Video description: Video of woman walking into Senior Center. Photos and videos of guests and vendors from the 2025 Active Living Expo. Text: Join us for the Active Living Expo today!]

09/19/2026

Our Fall Youth Volleyball League season games begin today, September 19th, at 9am!

Location: The City Gym & Pool, 1600 Palm Ave

Good luck to all players and coaches this season!

[Video description: Three Youth Sports staff members starring at a volleyball inside the gym. They anxiously get closer to the ball. Waiting for the games to begin.]

Join us tomorrow, September 19th, from 10am-1pm as we celebrate our fourth annual Active Living Expo at the Senior Cente...
09/18/2026

Join us tomorrow, September 19th, from 10am-1pm as we celebrate our fourth annual Active Living Expo at the Senior Center in Central Park! This year, we are excited to share that a third of our 60+ vendor attendees are new. This will be a great day for our senior community to learn, make connections, and meet organizations that can enhance your quality of life.

To help everyone arrive smoothly, here are your parking options:

• On-site parking: About 100 spots will be available. Carpooling is highly encouraged!
• Overflow parking at the Library: Our amazing Transportation team will offer a shuttle from 9:45am to 1:00pm.
• Street parking near Edwards St. is also an option. Park across the park and enjoy a short walk in.
• Shipley’s parking lot will be available but very limited.
• Sports Complex: Additional parking is available here; please note there is a small fee.
• Drop-off area: If you’re dropping someone off (including anyone using a mobility device), we’ll have three short-term 5‑minute drop-off spots to the left as you enter the lot.
Please note: The main parking lot will open to attendees at 9:45am.

We can’t wait to see you at the Active Living Expo!

09/16/2026

Thank you all of our participants who came out this weekend for our 54th Annual Huntington Beach City Surf Contest. Thank you for continuing to support this longtime Huntington Beach tradition.

Big thanks to our sponsors HSS and Duke's Huntington Beach who helped make this year’s contest such a success!

Congratulations to all of our surfers and we look forward to seeing you all next year!

Check out all of our lovely winners:

-Menehune: Sid Stopnik
-Boys: Jones Pai
-Junior Women’s: Athena Staros
-Junior Men’s: Eli Rapp
-Women’s: Sara Freyre
-Men’s: Blaze Roche
-Masters: Ethan Hurst
-Senior Men’s: Forrest Troxell
-Senior Women’s: Jill Replogle
-Grandmasters: Brandon Tipton
-Super Grandmasters: Marcel Guinaldo
-Legends: Chris Sardellis

[Video description: a collage of photos and videos of surf participants from the 54th Annual Huntington Beach City Surf Contest]

09/16/2026

[Video description: a collage of photos and videos of surf participants from the 54th Annual Huntington Beach City Surf Contest]

Thank you all of our participants who came out this weekend for our 54th Annual Huntington Beach City Surf Contest. Thank you for continuing to support this longtime Huntington Beach tradition.

Big thanks to our sponsors HSS and Duke's Huntington Beach who helped make this year’s contest such a success!

Congratulations to all of our surfers and we look forward to seeing you all next year!

Check out all of our lovely winners:

-Menehune: Sid Stopnik
-Boys: Jones Pai
-Junior Women’s: Athena Staros
-Junior Men’s: Eli Rapp
-Women’s: Sara Freyre
-Men’s: Blaze Roche
-Masters: Ethan Hurst
-Senior Men’s: Forrest Troxell
-Senior Women’s: Jill Replogle
-Grandmasters: Brandon Tipton
-Super Grandmasters: Marcel Guinaldo
-Legends: Chris Sardellis

09/12/2026

Join us Today for our Kickoff Event

Pool programs continued to be closed until further notice due to mechanical repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.
09/11/2026

Pool programs continued to be closed until further notice due to mechanical repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.

09/10/2026

JOIN US FOR FALLOWEEN!

The City of Huntington Beach Community & Library Services Department is getting ready for FALLOWEEN—a spooktacular celebration filled with family fun, festive activities, and Halloween excitement on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 11am-3pm at HB Central Park.

We’re inviting local businesses and organizations to join us as sponsors and be part of this exciting community event! SPOTS ARE LIMITED SO BE SURE TO SIGN UP SOON!

Why sponsor Falloween?
-Get your business in front of local families
Show your support for the Huntington Beach community
-Connect with residents and event attendees
-Help us create a fun, memorable experience for everyone

Thank you to and Beach City Bouncers for your generous contribution towards this event!

Let’s celebrate, connect, and make Falloween unforgettable—together!

Interested in becoming a Falloween sponsor? Email [email protected] to sign up!

[Video description: Photos of Falloween event from 2025. Text: Join your community. Falloween at HB Central Park on Saturday, October 17, 2026]

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2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA
92648

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+17145365486

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