Please visit www.glendaleca.gov/parks for the latest information.
Jewel City Sparkles Fireworks Show
Downtown Glendale near Harvard St. and Brand Blvd. July 4, 2021 9:00 p.m.
The City of Glendale is excited to announce the “Jewel City Sparkles” fireworks display on July 4th in downtown Glendale, sponsored in part by Caruso! Come out and celebrate the re-opening of downtown Glendale, visit our businesses, and enjoy some Al Fresco dining from a local restaurant while you enjoy the show. The fireworks will begin at 9:00 p.m., and will be centered near Harvard St. and Brand Blvd. This is not a ticketed event, and you are encouraged to view the show from anywhere in the area. Please call (818) 548-2792 if you have any questions concerning the event.
Summer Concerts in the Park are Back!
Verdugo Park (North End) 1621 Cañada Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208 Every Wednesday, July 7, 2021 - August 11, 2021 Featured Band, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pre-Show on July 21 and July 28 only, 6:00 p.m.
Summer Concerts in the Park is back! Join us for a night out at the park in this family friendly setting of live performances from a variety of talented bands. Concerts will be held Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the north end of Verdugo Park, 1621 Cañada Blvd., Glendale, CA 91208.
On July 21st and July 28th, join us for a fun and family-friendly pre-show, 4 Clowns, presented by Imagine Theatre. Pre-show will begin at 6:00 pm.
Visit www.glendaleca.gov/summerconcerts for more information.
Wading Pools Now OPEN!
Free fun in the sun for children 8 years of age and younger; parent participation is required. Inflatables and pool toys will only be allowed at the discretion of the lifeguard on duty. In the event maximum capacity is reached, children will be granted access on a rotating schedule.
Dates: July 12 - August 15, 2021
Times: Monday - Thursday 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 1:30-6:30 p.m.
Locations and Days:
Brand Park 1601 W. Mountain St. Wednesday & Saturday
Dunsmore Park 4700 Dunsmore Ave. Thursday & Sunday
Fremont Park 600 W. Hahn Ave. Tuesday & Sunday
Glenoaks Park 2531 E. Glenoaks Blvd. Monday & Saturday
Palmer Park 610 E. Palmer Ave. Friday & Saturday
Wading Pool Rentals
Wading pools are available for private rentals during non-scheduled hours, June - September, pending staff availability. The cost is $100 for the first hour of swimming and $25 for each additional hour of swimming. You can also pay $40 to secure the designated tables close to the wading pool during your swim time. For more information, please call (818) 937-7433.
Splash Pads Now OPEN!
Pacific Park and Cerritos Park July 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Daily
Verdugo Skate Park Summer Hours
For more information, visit www.glendaleca.gov/verdugoskatepark
or call (818) 548-2786.
In-Person Youth Sports Classes are Back!
Please visit www.glendaleca.gov/sports to see a schedule of classes, or www.myglendaleparks.com to register for classes. You can call (818) 937-7441 if you have any questions about the classes offered.
Now Taking Reservations for Indoor and Outdoor Parks Facilities
We are happy to announce that we are now accepting reservations for rental of community center spaces, the Civic Auditorium, community buildings within parks, picnic areas, and wedding venues. Jumpers/Bouncers are allowed with a jumper permit and facility permit. We look forward to serving you and meeting your rental needs!
Community Center Reservations:
- Adult Recreation Center...................(818) 548-3775
- Maple Park Community Center........(818) 548-3783
- Pacific Community Center................(818) 548-4098
- Sparr Heights Community Center.....(818) 548-2187
Civic Auditorium Reservations:
- Civic Auditorium Supervisor...............(818) 548-2787
Community Building, Picnic, and Wedding Reservations/Jumper Permits:
- Customer Services.............................(818) 548-2184 or (818) 548-2752
The Customer Service Office is now open, so you may stop in at 1401 N. Verdugo Rd. to make your reservation.
For more information, please visit www.glendaleca.gov/reservations.
Pacific Community Pool
509 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
Summer programming is here! Visit www.glendaleaquatics.com for hours of operation and swim lesson times. Registration for lesson sessions A, B, & C in July began on May 25th, and registration for lesson sessions D, E, & F will begin on July 13th. Summer swim and water polo teams will be offered, as well. Register now to hold your spot!
All activities at the pool adhere to current LA County Department of Public Health protocols. The schedule will be posted monthly, but may change at any time to account for changes in the local protocols.
Visit www.glendaleaquatics.com for more information, and for the summer schedule and lesson registration. You may also call (818) 937-7433 with questions.
Community Services & Parks is committed to providing safe and educational recreational activities, even in these trying times.
Visit GlendaleParksAtHome.com to learn more about parks, activities and programs you can do from home! Challenge yourself with our weekly games, explore our parks and trails, and much more!
Safety Tips While on the Trails!
This is rattlesnake season and here are some pointers to keep you safe.
Rattlesnakes are venomous and their bite is dangerous, but they are not aggressive. As long as you give a rattlesnake plenty of space to escape, it will quickly leave to avoid confrontation. Rattlesnakes bite for food and to defend themselves. They do not want to waste their venom, which is used to capture and digest a meal.
Remember to stay on clearly marked trails. Rattlesnakes can be found in rock outcroppings and under bushes. Always look before you step or reach around a bush. Avoid walking in tall grasses, climbing over rocks and wood piles without first looking to see if a snake is there.
Happy Trails from your friends in Trails and Open Space.
In person Trails and Open Space events are on hold until further notice. Please visit www.glendaleparksathome.com for virtual programs and schedules of upcoming events.
All Trails & Open Space programs are sponsored by the Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation.
Virtual Presentations for Seniors
Email cspcares@glendaleca.gov with your first name, last name, and your telephone number. We will email you a link for you to join the virtual presentation.
For more information, please call (818) 548-2188.
LA Found Tracking Bracelet July 13, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
This virtual workshop will be presented by Alzheimer’s Los Angeles. The discussion will inform family members about the benefits of the tracking device and the process for obtaining a bracelet.
To R.S.V.P., email CSPCARES@GLENDALECA.GOV with your first name, last name, and telephone number. We will email you a link for you to join the virtual lecture.
For more information, please call (818) 548-3775
Virtual Fitness Classes for Seniors
We are offering free virtual exercise and fitness classes for seniors. Interested seniors are asked to RSVP for the classes.
Please email cspcares@glendaleca.gov with your first name, last name, and your telephone number, and staff will email you a link to join the virtual class(es).
For more information, please call (818) 548-4098.
Aerobics Days: Mondays and Thursdays Times: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Aerobics classes are a fun and important part of any exercise program for older adults. Participating in aerobics for seniors can provide health benefits like increasing your range of motion, reducing blood pressure and stress, and aiding in weight loss. Aerobics classes can aid senior citizens in creating a sense of community, value, and purpose in addition to improving physical health. Additionally, the increased upper body and lower body strength that comes with a regular aerobics exercise routine can help with fall prevention.
Slow Stretch Days: Mondays and Thursdays Times: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Low-impact exercises help protect joints. These exercises are a great starting point in building healthy rhythms of exercise. They can be a great way to warm up for a more rigorous day ahead.
Line Dancing Days: Mondays Times: 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Line dancing presents itself as a great form of exercise for seniors because it provides the benefits of an aerobic workout which helps maintain a healthy heart and also provides a platform to get involved in a social environment, which is great for mental wellness.
Zumba Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays Times: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Zumba is an excellent low impact workout. It protects your joints and muscles while raising your heart rate and improving your balance, posture, and coordination. Zumba’s upbeat salsa beats will get your heart pumping and calories burning while dancing with your fellow peers.
Muscle Toning Days: Tuesdays and Fridays Times: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Strength training and other exercises done regularly by seniors, not only builds up bone and muscle density, but also counteracts weakness and frailty that is usually associated with aging.
Virtual Therapeutic Recreation Programming
Club Maple and Get Fit, two components of Community Services & Parks' Therapeutic Recreation Program, aim to provide adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to enjoy social and interactive activities. As of June 8, 2020, these programs are being offered virtually, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Community Services & Parks Department proudly continues its dedication to providing excellent quality of life programs to our residents while prioritizing the health and safety of its program participants and employees.
Please contact Ken Khan by calling (818) 548-3783 or via email: kkhan@glendaleca.gov to receive your log-in information.
Club Maple Virtual Hangout Every other Thursday July 15, 2021 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
This program brings participants together in an online social setting to talk among peers and with City staff about various topics affecting the intellectually disabled community.
Virtual Get Fit Every other Monday July 26, 2021 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This program provides participants the opportunity to exercise safely at home.
Virtual Teen Programming
VIRTUAL TEEN NIGHT OUT
Community Services & Parks has transitioned the Teen Night Out (TNO) presentations into a virtual program during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to connect with teens, provide resources, and make sure teens and their families are well and safe.
Teen volunteers will be able to receive volunteer hours for attending virtual Teen Night Out meetings. Teens interested in attending our virtual TNO meetings should email John Maghaguian at jmaghaguian@glendaleca.gov or call (818) 937-7247. Follow us on Instagram @myglendaleteens.
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Resources at the Verdugo Jobs Center July 1, 2021 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Are you interested in learning about what resources are available at the Verdugo Jobs Center? Join Youth & Family Services as we discuss all of the programs operating out of the Verdugo Jobs Center.
How to Become a Police Cadet July 8, 2021 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Have you ever asked yourself, what does it take to become a police cadet? Join Youth & Family Services as we investigate the requirements of joining the police cadet program.
Creating a Space for Teens at the Library July 15, 2021 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Glendale Library, Arts & Culture wants to create a space for teens at the Central Library. Join Youth & Family Services to share your input on what you would like to see in the teen space.
Best College Fit for Me July 22, 2021 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Are you confused about what college to attend? Join Youth & Family Services as we discuss what makes a college a good fit for a student.
Internet Safety for Teens July 29, 2021 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Do you ever wonder if you're safe when browsing the internet? Join Youth & Family Services as we discuss ways to safely navigate the internet.
Returning this Fall...
Employment Incentive Program
Glendale Youth Alliance is now accepting applications for the Employment Incentive Program! The program offers training and PAID jobs for youth ages 18-24 that are currently NOT in school. Youth enrolled in noncredit college courses qualify for the program.
A grant pays for the initial work experience hours as an incentive for the employer to hire GYA youth. Many youth transition into permanent employment after the completion of the program. Please refer interested youth to Laura Isaacs-Galvan, who can be reached at (818) 937-8057 or via email at LIsaacs-Galvan@Glendaleca.gov.
Glendale Youth Alliance’s Summer Youth Employment Program Accepting Applications
Here is a great opportunity for youth looking for a job! Glendale Youth Alliance’s Summer Youth Employment Program is now accepting applications.
The program will provide (with health and safety protocols in place) job opportunities to young adults (ages 16-18), placing them in jobs in a variety of industries, and ensuring that they earn $15 an hour.
Program eligibility requirements include:
- Must be a City of Glendale or City of Burbank resident
- Must be between 16-18 years old
- Must have proof of work authorization
- Must meet low-income eligibility requirements and/or receive public assistance
- Must have work permit from school district for youth ages 16-17 years old
Verdugo Jobs Center Now Offering COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program for Workers
If you:
- Live in the Verdugo region of Glendale, Burbank, and La Canada Flintridge
- Have lost your job due to COVID-19
- Need assistance with paying your bills while you look for work
We can help! Eligible clients who access our career and training service may receive assistance with:
- rent
- utilities
- transportation
- child care
- other expenses
The goal of this program is to assist our region’s workers in securing employment immediately. Each participant will be assigned a case manager who will provide support every step of the way to successfully completing training and finding employment.
To see if you are eligible and to apply, call (818) 937-8000 or email AskVJC@glendaleca.gov (reference “Special Grants” in subject line).
Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)
Although Congregate Meal sites are still closed at this time, staff continue to enroll additional Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) seniors and serve meals to the most vulnerable in our community.
The meal distribution plan for seniors currently enrolled in the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) is as follows:
- 7 days of frozen meals to seniors who have the means to warm up and store the food in refrigerator/freezer.
- Delivery by City staff or pick up option by the senior or friend/family/designee of senior on assigned days between 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
- A Brown Bag meal will be distributed to those who don’t have the means to warm up frozen meals and new clients* at two locations:
- Adult Recreation Center – 201 East Colorado, Glendale, CA 91205 – 7 days per week
- Brown Bag Lunch Pick-up time is from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the East side of the building at Louise St. entrance.
- Sparr Heights Community Center – 1613 Glencoe Way, Glendale, CA 91208 – Monday – Friday ONLY
- Brown Bag Lunch Pick-up time is from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Paloma Ave. entrance
*New Clients must fill out the Universal Intake Form before receiving a meal:
- New Client’s must be 60 years of age and older.
- Availability is based on supply
For information and inquiries related to the Elderly Nutrition Program, please call (818) 548-3775.
When Should I Request Outreach for Homeless Services?
COVID-19 Vaccination
To schedule an appointment, visit myturn.ca.gov or call (833) 422-4255.
For information about local vaccination sites in Glendale, check out our social media posts @MyGlendaleParks on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram or our website at www.glendaleca.gov/COVIDVaccine.
Glendale seniors interested in free at home COVID-19 vaccinations, please call (818) 550-5617 to get more information and sign up.
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