LE Recreation

Our New Years Eve Fireworks show will be kicking off at 7 PM tonight. The show will be synced with KOLA 99.9 and a live finale broadcast will be on our Lake Elsinore - City Hall facebook page.

Last night, the City Council appointed Robert "Bob" Magee as Mayor and Tim Sheridan as Mayor Pro Tem for next year. The City Council nominates and appoints the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem in December of each year. A huge thank you to our outgoing Mayor Brian Tisdale for his exceptional leadership during such an unprecedented leadership. ... Congratulations to Mayor Magee and Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan on their respective appointments. We look forward to an extraordinary 2021! #LakeElsinore #CityCouncil #Mayor

We invite you to view our #LightUpLE Map to find the best streets to drive through for some safe, holiday cheer. For more information visit www.lake-elsinore.org/LightUpLE

Are you trying to think of some ideas to keep your kiddos busy during Christmas break? Here are some fun and creative activities to keep their minds engaged. https://couponfollow.com/research/free-arts-crafts-resources

Wiper Update: As you may remember, the City stocked 50,000 Wipers (Hybrid species between a White Bass and Striped Bass) in the Lake July 8, 2020. As we have had Wipers in the Lake 2005 - 2012, we felt confident that the fish would take well to our fishery. The photos below show the Wiper at stocking (approximately 1 1/4"), several months later (approximately 3+") and last weekend (approximately 6"). In speaking with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, they believe the growth could be up to 12" by next April! The Wiper "keeper length" is 18 inches. We are looking forward to a great fishing season in 2021!

#COVID-19 Update: On Saturday, the Governor announced regional stay-at-home restrictions for all Southern California, including Riverside County, for a minimum of three weeks. The order went into effect on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. As a result, several business sectors have once again been ordered to close or modify their operations. Information about the impact on the business community and current restrictions can be found at https://covid19.ca.gov. Images sho...w the latest stats from the State and County. The City will be posting park closures signs this week and City Hall remains closed to the public. All City services remain available virtually at www.lake-elsinore.org/CSS or by phone by calling 951-674-3124. #BeSafeLE #StayHealthyLE #LakeElsinore #SafeatHome #StayatHomeLE #Coronavirus

To bid farewell to 2020 and welcome the New Year the City will host a special New Year's Eve Fireworks Celebration at 7 p.m. from the lake's t-peninsula. Viewers are urged to maintain social distancing, respect others, and remain mindful of those around you. FREE Viewing Areas: Lakepoint Park Summerly Community Park Whiskers Fishing Beach... Elm Grove Beach Swick & Matich Park Designated Levee Areas This is a list of public locations that offer great views of the fireworks. Viewers are urged to watch from their cars (if possible), maintain social distancing and avoid gathering with other households. *this event is subject to change or cancellation due to COVID-19. #LENYE2020 See more

Fish Stocking Friday, December 4th!

Santa and Mrs. Claus are teaching us how to cook Santa's favorite recipes. Get comfy in your pjs or follow along for this fun video straight from the North Pole https://drive.google.com//1O0_FPzDQ179D0raOC9Lwrh7Tn/view

#LightUpLE: Do you have your lights up? Have you added your address to our Light Up LE map yet? Join us on Saturday at 5:50 p.m. for our live VIRTUAL Holiday Tree Lighting as we spend 10 minutes together talking about the holidays in Lake Elsinore. Then, Lake Elsinore, keep your lights off and MARK YOUR CALENDARS to turn them on at 6:00 p.m. as we light up Lake Elsinore together. We will be filming live from the Ortega's lookout to show you Lake Elsinore from the sky.... It's worth a try, right? Tag your address at www.lake-elsinore.org/LightUpLEentry. Happy Holidays LE! #lakeelsinore #togetherapart See more

#RailroadCyn Update: Last week, crews were hard at work digging trenches and placing back fill for the NEW northbound I-15 on-ramp on Grape Street. This week, no closures are planned, but construction activity is subject to change. Please drive safely and observe the 60 MPH speed limit through the construction site.... Sign up for email notifications at www.rctc.org/railroadcanyon or receive updates on your phone by texting "RAILROAD" to 772-22. #LakeElsinore #LEAtWork #railroadcanyon

This week, the City started its latest park project - improving various parking lots at several of our community parks. As a result, these lots will be temporarily closed to be prepared and then repaved. The parking lots will be closed on the above dates. No parking signs will be posted 72 hours before work begins. Reminder! Resurfacing of various sports courts and splash pads around the City is still underway. ... If you notice the hoops missing or areas closed at your local park, it is because we are getting ready to resurface the area or it is curing before reopening. Thank you for your patience while we work to improve our local community parks, LE! #LakeElsinore #CityParks #LEAtWork #GreatParksGreatCities