Tracy is a growing community of nearly 82,000 residents located in the beautiful northern San Joaquin Valley. We’re 60 miles east of San Francisco and have easy access to neighboring communities and beyond via Interstates 5 and 580…as well as a municipal airport.

In 2007, Tracy was ranked the 17th safest city in California and the 56th safest in the country.

Our “small town” yet bustling atmosphere is based on well-planned growth and progress from a pro-business, pro-active government. We have beautiful parks, plenty of open spaces, a low crime rate, quality schools, and more affordable housing prices than other communities in the northern San Joaquin (WAH–keen) Valley region.

Our historic downtown is undergoing revitalization and serves as the commercial/retail center of the greater Tracy area. Events such as the weekly farmers market and the annual California Dry Bean Festival attract thousands to our downtown area, benefiting the local economy.

Tracy is more than a location. It’s a place where families and businesses can thrive.Blessed with an abundance of natural resources and a superb location, we are proud of the enviable quality of life that we can offer our residents. From our quality healthcare to our exceptional schools…Tracy is truly a community for everyone.

Once you visit us, you’ll see that our city is someplace special. We invite you to build your dreams here… a community of endless opportunities!

We have four main shopping areas: Historic Downtown Tracy, West Valley Mall, the I-205 Corridor and Prime Outlets. There are more than 500 local businesses located in these four dynamic areas, ranging from small mom and pop businesses to large retail stores like Wal-Mart, Home Depot and other national chain stores.

Bring your appetite when you come to Tracy because we have enough diverse dining options to satisfy every palate. Linger over a cup of coffee at one of our coffeehouses, savor a great steak, enjoy authentic Italian, Mexican or Japanese…whatever your mood…we promise you…and your stomach…a dining experience to treasure.

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Animal Control
The City of Tracy Animal Services Division is dedicated to serving you and your pets. Services include: Adoptions, Licensing, Investigations, Rabies Control, Lost/Found, Stray Control

Recycling and Waste Removal
Curbside Recycling, Household Hazardous Waste, Clean Up Events, Leaf Pick Up, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, Drop off/Collection Sites

Graffiti Removal
The City of Tracy is proud to have a Graffiti Removal Program. If you happen to see graffiti around the City on public or private property, please report it immediately to our Graffiti Hot Line

Street, Sewer and Tree Maintenance
Maintenance and Operations division provides maintenance services for the City's infrastructure, and also provides internal support for maintenance of City owned facilities and equipment.

Landscape Maintenance District
Tracy's Landscaping and Lighting Districts maintain 30 mini parks, over 200 acres of landscaping, over 20,000 street trees, landscaped channel ways, and bike trails. The District's source of funding is the assessment that property owners pay with their property tax bill.

Public Transportation and Commuting Information

Utilities
The City of Tracy provides water and sewage, and contracts with Tracy Disposal Service for garbage pick-up. Accounts may be opened in person at the Finance Department located in City Hall. Or, the Residential Utilities Sign Up Form may be faxed to City of Tracy, Finance Department. The Utilities Division operates and maintains the Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the City's water wells.

Tracy Airport
Tracy Municipal Airport which has 166 acres used for aircraft parking, taxiways, and runway space. An additional 144 acres are still undeveloped. There are two active runways at the airport, one runway (7/25) is aligned east/west and is 3,418 feet long and 100 feet wide. The other runway (12/30) is aligned northwest/southeast and because of a displaced threshold, runway 30 has 3,680 available feet for landing and 4,000 available feet for take-off.

Rental Facilities and Parks
No matter what you, your group or organization has planned, the City of Tracy has the facility to accommodate that special event or afternoon of leisure. The City of Tracy has over 65 parks and four separate buildings/meeting rooms to meet the community's recreational, social, or educational needs.

Tracy Speakers' Bureau
Need a Keynote Speaker for your Organization? We invite you to use the City of Tracy's Speakers' Bureau Program for your civic club, non-profit agency, school group or business group. Speakers from the City of Tracy are available to talk with your group and present informative and entertaining information within the time limits of your program.

Activity Listings
We offer a multitude of Recreational Services for all ages of our community: Preschoolers, school-age children, teens, adults, special needs and seniors. We offer Recreational Services in a variety of formats to suit your needs: Special events, monthly enrichment classes, sports and fitness opportunities, drop-in programs and special trips.

STAReg Online Activity Registration
STAReg is the City of Tracy's premier Online Activity Registration service. Now signing up for your favorite Parks and Community Services class is easier than ever!