Newcomer guide
New to San Ramon?
Starting points for settling in: official city, library and county pages, each linked next to what it says. We do not rate or recommend businesses.
Last checked October 18, 2026. Every item links to its source; details change, so confirm on the linked page. Source: City of San Ramon (official site) ↗
Parks and trails
- City parks ↗
The City's page says San Ramon has 59 parks, open dawn to dusk, with lit fields and courts open until 10 p.m. when the lights are on or by reservation. Park facilities phone: (925) 973-3333. Its list includes Alcosta Senior & Community Center Park & Gardens and the Amador Rancho Center.
- Dog parks ↗
The City's page says it has four off-leash dog parks with seven small and all-size enclosures.
- Community gardens ↗
- Trails and open space ↗
The City's trails page names the Tassajara Ridge Trail and the Dougherty Valley Ridge Trail.
- Trail map and information ↗
- Trail rules and etiquette ↗
- Trail hikes ↗
- San Ramon Trails Challenge ↗
- Sports field conditions ↗
Libraries and community centers
- San Ramon Library (Contra Costa County Library) ↗
Listed on the City's community links page.
- Dougherty Station Library (Contra Costa County Library) ↗
Listed on the City's community links page.
- Parks and facilities ↗
The City's page for facility locations and rentals.
- Parks and Community Services ↗
The City department for parks, recreation and community programs.
- Forest Home Farms ↗
Listed in the City's history section.
Farmers market
- San Ramon Farmers' Market ↗
Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., year-round, at City Center Bishop Ranch, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd. Linked from the City's visitors page.
Community events and calendars
- City events calendar ↗
- City meetings and events calendar ↗
- Subscribe to eSanRamon notifications ↗
- Around Town: San Ramon events →
Upcoming events we collect from library and city calendars.
Clubs and nonprofits
- City list of community groups ↗
The City lists local service organizations, clubs and sports groups; the ones below come from that list.
- San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club ↗
- San Ramon Valley Genealogical Society ↗
- Tri-Valley Animal Rescue ↗
- San Ramon Valley Rotary Club ↗
- San Ramon Valley Kiwanis ↗
Volunteering and getting involved
- Get involved (City list) ↗
Opportunities the City lists, including boards and commissions, Government 101 and the Citizen's Planning Academy (annual classes; sign-ups open seasonally).
- City volunteer ↗
- Government 101 class ↗
- Citizen's Planning Academy ↗
- Boards, committees and commissions ↗
City services basics
- Garbage and recycling ↗
Alameda County Industries (ACI) provides collection under an exclusive franchise agreement with the City. ACI: (925) 380-9480.
- ACI neighborhood clean-up day schedule ↗
Linked from the City's garbage and recycling page.
- Permit Center ↗
Building, engineering, planning, business-license and special-event permits. 7000 Bollinger Canyon Rd.
- Online permitting (CSS) ↗
Linked from the City's Permit Center page.
- Maintenance or service request ↗
- Council meetings, agendas and minutes ↗
- Register to vote ↗
- Emergency and safety ↗
- Transportation ↗
Schools overview
- San Ramon Valley Unified School District ↗
The public school district's website.
- School site locator (district) ↗
Linked from the district's website for finding the school for an address. We make no ratings claims.
Spot something out of date, or a public park, library or nonprofit club we missed? Tell us. We do not list or rate businesses in this guide.