City Closures & Event Cancellations

City of Hesperia Facilities Now Open

On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, Hesperia facilities closed due to COVID-19. On May 26th, all Hesperia facilities have reopened to the public with normal business hours. Facial coverings and social distancing will be enforced when conducting business in City facilities.

In accordance with the California Department of Public Health guidance for non-essential gatherings, the following City of Hesperia events are being cancelled and/or postponed:

Event NameDateStatusLocation
E-Waste Recycling Event
October 3rd & 4th
Available. 9AM - 3PM both days.
15776 Main St., Hesperia CA 92345
Tire Amnesty Day

October 24th
Available. 7:30AM - 12PM
17105 Mesa St., Hesperia CA 92345
Tire Amnesty Day
February 6th
Available. 7:30AM - 12PM
17105 Mesa St., Hesperia CA 92345

City facilities are open to the public and staff will also be available by phone or email to assist you. For questions about City events, please contact Erica Acosta at (760)947-1006 or eacosta@cityofhesperia.us.

Hesperia Animal Shelter

The Hesperia Animal Shelter is now open for business.  High Desert residents may call their respective shelters to report stray animals at the phone numbers listed below:

Animal Shelter
Phone Number
Business Hours
Hesperia Animal Shelter
(760)947-1700
Tuesday - Thursday 10 AM – 5 PM
Friday & Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
Apple Valley Municipal Animal Shelter
(760)240-7000
Tuesday & Saturday 9 AM – 4 PM
Devore Animal Shelter
(909)386-9820
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday 10 AM – 7 PM
Saturday & Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM
Barstow Humane Society
(760)252-4800
Tuesday & Friday 10 AM – 4 PM
Saturday 9 AM – 12 PM
Adelanto Animal Control
(760)246-2300
Monday - Thursday 8 AM – 6 PM
Victorville Animal Control
(760)955-5089
Monday - Thursday 7 AM – 4 PM
Unicorporated San Bernardino County Area Animal Services
(800)472-5609

Hesperia Recreation & Park District Programs and Facilities

The Hesperia Recreation & Park District (HRPD) suspended all programming and closed their facilities on March 20, 2020. HRPD anticipates re-opening on July 4th. Residents who would like to continue utilizing the public parks are encouraged to follow the California Department of Public Health’s order on social distancing. 

For more information, please visit the Hesperia Recreation and Park District website.

Hesperia City Council Meeting

In accordance with new community guidelines from local, state, and federal public health agencies, the City of Hesperia will allow for remote participation in upcoming City Council meetings. The public will not be permitted to attend the meeting within the council chambers, but may submit written comments to be read by staff. For more information, please view our public notice.