Recreation & Community Services
The Recreation and Community Services Department provides programs and activities that relate to the recreational ideals of the community. The department coordinates volunteer services, operates The Wave Waterpark, the Avo Playhouse, and the Moonlight Amphitheatre, and facilitates the delivery of selected social service programs such as the Senior Nutrition Center.
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Location: City Hall - Recreation , (760) 639-6151
Moonlight Stage Productions
Moonlight Stage Productions produces a winter season of shows at the intimate Avo Playhouse and a summer season of musicals under the stars at the Moonlight Amphitheatre.
VisTix Ticket Office
The VisTix Ticket Office serves as the ticketing agent for all Moonlight Stage Productions shows, many Avo and Moonlight events produced by other groups, and various community events.
Parks and Facilities
Vista has many beautiful parks and unique facilities to enjoy. Most of these are available for rental for birthday parties, weddings and other special events.
Rancho Buena Vista Adobe
This beautiful Rancho is a fully furnished historic adobe and is available for individual and group tours. The gorgeous courtyard is available for weddings and other special events. The Adobe Gallery showcases art from around the country and special momentos are available in the gift shop.
Public Art
Vista has a variety of artwork on display in public areas for viewing. You can enjoy a walking tour of art in downtown Vista.
Recreation
Recreation oversees the Day Camp Program, Youth and Adult Sports, Facility and Wedding Rentals, and Park Directors.
Senior Services
Senior Services includes the Out & About Program, Culture Caravan, Senior Meals, and Senior Center Programming.
The Wave Waterpark
This one of kind, family aquatic center operates as a seasonal waterpark and provides aquatic programming such as swim lessons and camps.
Commissions
The Recreation & Community Services Department oversees the following four city commissions:
Parks and Recreation Commission
Senior Citizens' Affairs Commission









