Library | Parks and Recreation Center

The new Library | Parks and Recreation Center officially opened to the public on Saturday, October 28, 2023. We thank the public for their cooperation and understanding as construction crews work to complete some details of the project.

Generally speaking the Library | Parks and Recreation Center doors open beginning at 8:00 a.m., however the opening of specific spaces will vary.

Library Hours (excluding holidays)

• Monday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Parks & Recreation Hours (excluding holidays)

• Monday
  • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Administration)
  • 8:00 a.m. -* (classroom and rental spaces)
• Tuesday
  • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Administration)
  • 8:00 a.m.-* (classroom and rental spaces)
• Wednesday
  • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Administration)
  • 8:00 a.m. -* (classroom and rental spaces)
• Thursday
  • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Administration)
  • 8:00 a.m. -* (classroom and rental spaces)
• Friday
  • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Administration)
  • 8:00 a.m. -* (classroom and rental spaces)
• Saturday
  • Office Closed (Administration)
  • 8:00 a.m. -* (classroom and rental spaces)
• Sunday
  • Office Closed (Administration)
  • 8:00 a.m. -* (classroom and rental spaces)

Closing times for classroom spaces and rental spaces will vary based on the last scheduled program or event.

Parks & Playground Hours

Park and playground hours are sunrise to sunset daily, unless otherwise noted.

Yes, the new Library | Parks and Recreation Center has surface parking available on site, street parking along Civic Campus Way, and overflow parking conveniently located across El Camino Real at the Municipal Services Building. There are a number of EV charging stations available on site too.

*Please note that there is no overnight parking allowed in City parking lots or garages.

View the overflow parking map(PDF, 4MB).

The new Library | Parks and Recreation Center is the home for many of the City's most beloved programs and events. Many programs from the Main Library on West Orange Avenue and the Municipal Services Building on Arroyo Drive have moved to the new state-of-the-art facility. City Council meetings have also move to this new location.

Yes! The Library | Parks and Recreation site features a 1.3 acre park. The park includes playground equipment contained within age-appropriate zoning, an open turf field, and a native garden. (Park hours are sunrise to sunset).

There are lots of ways to travel to the new Library | Parks and Recreation Center; patrons are welcomed to drive, bike, walk, or take public transportation. Located at 901 Civic Campus Way, on the corner of El Camino Real and Chestnut Avenue, the Library | Parks and Recreation Center is accessible to all. Centennial Way Trail connects South San Francisco Bart Station to the San Bruno Bart Station and conveniently runs right along the Library | Parks and Recreation Center site; this is an ideal path for walkers and bicyclists. The South City Shuttle, which runs weekdays, is not only free but has a stop accessible from the El Camino Real entrance to the Library | Parks and Recreation Center. View routes and more information about the free South City Shuttle.

Yes, the Library | Parks and Recreation Center will be available for members of the public to rent for events of all sizes. More information about how to rent the facility is available at our Rentals page.

Yes. On November 3, 2015, South San Francisco residents approved a half-cent sales tax for 30 years, with all funds going to the City of South San Francisco. The voters gave the City authority to incur debt to accelerate projects, knowing annual audits will be conducted and a Citizens’ Oversight Committee was created. Maintaining local control of these funds ensures that the City of South San Francisco will be able to maintain and enhance locally controlled City services, including neighborhood police patrols, 911 response times, crime and gang suppression programs, street maintenance and pothole repair, and other essential services. The project is needed to replace the Municipal Services Building, which is home to the Police and Parks and Recreation Departments. The existing building is seismically unfit and is not suitable to house such essential services. The District tax went into effect April 1, 2016.

The City is studying options to convert the existing Main Library into a new licensed preschool facility. Due diligence and design are expected to begin late 2023. The future of the Municipal Services Building is still being decided. Public outreach opportunities and further conversations are expected for both buildings.