August 2021
Inspiring play in the every day.
Fourth of July marked our first big step towards getting back to pre-pandemic normal. While smaller than years past, it sure felt great to have community events again. Speaking of community events, check out the video message from Stacey Johnson explaining one of our most unique events, S'mores and Meteors, occurring on August 7.
At the end of June and early July, we began lifting many of the pandemic restrictions allowing many of our programs to get back to normal. One of our most popular resumed services was our picnic shelter reservations. It is typical for summer weekends to fill quickly, and due to pent-up interest, they filled in about two weeks. There is still some availability at Community Park 1 and Silver Oak Park, but the Shenandoah shelters are nearly full. It’s great to see people enjoying our parks and playgrounds again.
Looking ahead to fall, we are finalizing plans to bring back the rest of our services that have largely been on hold for the last year. We are looking to re-open the senior center, begin accepting building event rentals, and bring back popular youth sports like Middle School After School Sports Program and Junior Warriors. Keep a lookout for these opportunities beginning in September.
In closing, I hope you had the opportunity to get away this summer into nature and decompress. I know that I certainly need it after this last year. If you can’t get away, don’t worry. Go for a walk, hike, bike ride, or run! We have two great opportunities to enjoy nature right here in American Canyon, the Wetlands and Newell Open Space!
Happy trails,
Creighton Wright
Parks & Recreation Director
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