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Please visit www.glendaleca.gov/covid for the most up-to-date COVID-19 news.
 Community Services & Parks wishes you and yours a healthy, happy, and prosperous new year! We look forward to helping you build great memories and embark on new adventures.
Here's to 2022!
 Virtual Presentation for Seniors
Life is Better with Friends
January 26, 2022
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
We will be hosting this virtual presentation in collaboration with Pacific Clinics. Participants will learn about the benefits of healthy relationships, including the perfect recipe to establishing and maintaining meaningful friendships. The discussion will include a live question and answer session.
Please email cspcares@glendaleca.gov with your first and last name. We will email you a link to participate in this class. For more information, please call (818) 937-7410.
Senior Mixer
The weekly senior mixer has been on break at the Adult Recreation Center (ARC) since the onset of the pandemic. Since the Adult Recreation Center’s dining hall continues to serve as the hub for the congregate meals program, the senior mixer’s triumphant return took place on Friday, December 10, 2021, but at Pacific Community Center’s gym. The program enables the greater Glendale senior population to socialize and interact and get their bodies moving to music in a friendly and safe environment. Pacific Community Center will continue to host the event once a month, starting in February, until the Adult Recreation Center becomes available. The senior mixer will not be offered in January.
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Trails & Open Space Programs
For more information, call (818) 548-3795. RSVP using the links below or visit www.glendaleca.gov/trails.
All Trails & Open Space programs are sponsored by the Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation. Subscribe to the Trails & Open Space Newsletter by clicking here.
 VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS
Riverwalk Workday
Glendale Narrows Riverwalk
300 Paula Ave., Glendale, CA 91201
Saturday, January 8, 2022
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us down by the Los Angeles River on the City of Glendale’s Riverwalk, as we work to remove invasive plants from the landscaped areas along the L.A. River. Please wear sturdy shoes, protective clothing, and bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat. We'll provide the tools and gloves. Families, individuals, clubs, and students needing community service hours are welcome. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled.
Wilderness Workday
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Rd., Glendale, CA 91214
Saturday, January 15, 2022
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Help us water our big cone spruce and coast live oaks, assist with trail repairs, and remove invasive plants from the park. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat. Families, individuals, clubs, and students needing community service hours are welcome. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled.
INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM
Friday Night Lecture, “Monarch Butterflies & the Plants They Love"
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Rd., Glendale, CA 91214
Friday, January 21, 2022
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The western monarch butterfly is in decline due to loss of habitat. The Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy has launched the Monarch Recovery Project to restore habitat for the western monarch butterflies across the San Gabriel foothill communities. Join us to learn more about monarch butterflies and the Monarch Recovery Project. Betina Loudermilk of Betina's Butterfly Garden and Tim Martinez of Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy will be our guest lecturers for the evening. This event is recommended for ages 14 and older. Seating is limited.
Verdugo Mountains 10K Trail Run & Hike
Brand Park
1601 W. Mountain St. Glendale, CA 91201
May 1, 2022
8:00 a.m.
Produced by the City of Glendale’s Community Services & Parks Department to benefit the Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation.
The course begins in beautiful Brand Park, climbs steadily to one of the highest points in the Verdugo Mountains, and then heads back downhill for a fast descent to the finish. Breathtaking views of the L.A. Basin, the San Fernando Valley, and the Pacific Ocean await you at every turn. From the race’s highest point, at 2,670 feet above sea level, the panoramic view of the San Gabriel Mountains is truly spectacular.
Registration opens Thursday, January 6, 2022 www.runtheverdugos.com.
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Spring Break Camps 2022
Our annual Spring Break Camps will return to Pacific Community Center and Sparr Heights Community Center. The camps will provide a safe place and an opportunity for campers to play, discover, learn, and interact, all while abiding by L.A. County guidelines. Campers will engage in food activities, science experiments, arts & crafts, individual sports, dance, and more!
Registration for Spring Break Camps begins on February 10, 2022 at www.myglendaleparks.com, or in person at each camp location. A limited amount of spaces will be available for each week, so plan ahead and don't wait too long to register.
Please visit http://www.glendaleca.gov/daycamps for more information.
If you have any questions, please contact Community Services Specialist Danny Morales at (818) 937-7242 or via email at DMMorales@glendaleca.gov.
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Parent's Night Out
If you’re a parent looking for a night out in the city, we have you covered. Register and drop off the kiddos for a night of fun activities, sports, friends, food and a movie! Participants are encouraged to bring pajamas, a blanket and a pillow. Space is limited!
Fee: $15.00 per child
Ages: 5 to 14 years old
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PARENT'S NIGHT OUT
January 21, 2022 @ Sparr Heights Community Center
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
February 11, 2022 @ Pacific Community Center
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Teen Night Out
Every Friday at Alternating Locations
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Teen Night Out (TNO) occurs every Friday night from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., rotating between two locations, Pacific Community Center and Maple Park Community Center. Teen Night Out provides a safe place for teens to hang out and enjoy activities like video games, ping pong, use of a computer lab, and karaoke. On some dates, a workshop is conducted starting at 6:00 p.m. as part of Teen Night Out. Light refreshments will be served. Please email or call John Maghaguian at jmaghaguian@glendaleca.gov or (818) 937-7247 with any questions. During the month of January, Teen Night Out will take place at Maple Park Community Center only and will return to alternating locations in February.
Teen volunteers will also be able to receive volunteer hours for attending the Teen Night Out workshops. Teens interested in attending our TNO workshops should email John Maghaguian at jmaghaguian@glendaleca.gov or call (818) 937-7247. Follow us on Instagram @MyGlendaleTeens or #MyGlendaleTeens.
Maple Park Community Center
820 E. Maple St., Glendale, CA 91205
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022
February 11, 25, 2022
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
February 4, 18, 2022
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Teen Night Out Workshop: “Stay Safe on the Internet"
Maple Park Community Center
January 21, 2022
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Teen Night Out begins at 5:00 p.m., with the workshop beginning at 6:00 p.m. Officer Mercado, School Resource Officer from Glendale Police Department, will provide tips on how to stay safe on the internet. Teens will also discuss the long term effects of social media on their personal and professional future.
Teen Night Out Workshop: “The Facts About the Covid-19 Vaccine"
Pacific Community Center
February 18, 2022
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Teen Night Out begins at 5:00 p.m., with the workshop beginning at 6:00 p.m. Anna Zargaryan and Arineh Abram, students with the USC School of Pharmacy, will provide information and resources to better understand the COVID-19 vaccine. Teens will also discuss the best ways to continue to stay safe during the pandemic.
Therapeutic Recreation Programming
Maple Park & Community Center
820 E. Maple St., Glendale, CA 91205
Club Maple and Get Fit, two components of our Therapeutic Recreation Program, aim to provide adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to enjoy social and interactive activities. Please contact Ken Khan at (818) 548-3783 or at kkhan@glendaleca.gov for more information.
Club Maple
In-person Every Thursday
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Club Maple is a free program open to adults with intellectual disabilities which provides an opportunity for individuals to experience positive, healthy, recreational, cultural, educational, and social experiences. Activities are age and skill appropriate. All participants are required to have a completed Release of Liability & Indemnity Agreement form on file.
Get Fit
In-person Every Monday
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Get Fit is a free program designed to improve the health status of adults with intellectual disabilities by focusing on nutrition, healthy meal planning, monthly weigh-ins and measurements, stretching and conditioning. Activities are age and skill appropriate. All participants are required to have a completed Release of Liability & Indemnity Agreement form on file.
Maple Inclusive Play Day
Third Saturday of each month
January 15, 2022 and February 19, 2022
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Maple Inclusive Play Day (MIP Day) creates an opportunity for families with children of all abilities to come to the park, network with each other and allow their children to socialize, all centered around the new Shane’s Inspiration all-inclusive playground.
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Fitness Classes for Seniors: In-Person and Online
Exercise and fitness classes for seniors are now being offered in a hybrid format, online AND in-person. You are welcome to join us in either format. Classes include aerobics, slow stretch, line dancing, Zumba, and muscle toning.
Classes will resume on January 10, 2022.
If you wish to participate online via Zoom, please email cspcares@glendaleca.gov. We will send you a meeting invitation, meeting ID, and password.
Beginning January 10, 2022 – all of these classes will have a different Meeting ID and Password. Please be sure you reach out to us and ask for the new login information.
In-person classes must follow all LA County Health Department protocols, including the use of a face covering AT ALL TIMES while inside the community center, even during physical activity. In-person classes will be offered at Pacific Community Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. In-Person classes will be offered at Sparr Heights Community Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. See flyers for more information.
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Art Exhibit: You + Me = Community
Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station
1020 E. Palmer Ave., Glendale, CA 91205
Through January 14, 2022
Don't miss the last few days of this holiday exhibit!
The Adams Hill Neighborhood Association, in coordination with the Community Services & Parks Department, is sponsoring a holiday exhibit at the landmark Richfield Gas Station in Adams Square Mini Park. The exhibit, called “You + Me = Community”, was installed by artist Cathy Hrenda and will be on display until January 14, 2022. The display was inspired by Inuit-created Inukshuk stone monuments found in the Arctic. Inukshuk made in the shape of a person signify safety, hope and friendship. The artist replaced the traditional stones with cardboard boxes to create the welcoming spirits of Adams Hill. The cardboard boxes were painted by neighbors who came together in the mini park to help bring life to all welcoming spirits. As in past years, this installation was created mostly from trash, including bottle caps, boxes, and glass crystals. The art display can be viewed at the Adams Square Park located at 1020 E. Palmer Ave., Glendale, CA 91205.
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The Leisure Guide is our quarterly e-publication where you can find information about programs, classes, services, and events that we are offering that season. You'll find classes and activities that suit each person in your family, from tots to seniors.
Want to see a list of all of our parks or learn about our rental facilities? Looking for our department's phone directory? That's inside too!
Tours of the Historic Doctors House Museum
The Glendale Historical Society is providing guided tours of the Doctors House Museum every Sunday, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The suggested donation is $5.00. The Doctors House is located inside of Brand Park at 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, CA 91201.
For tour information, please call (818) 242-7447.
When Should I Request Outreach for Homeless Services?
Did you see someone experiencing homelessness who needs help? Notice a homeless neighbor who seems to be struggling with their physical and/or mental health? Then you can help them by sending an outreach request and alert us as to any specific concerns you may have regarding the person’s well-being. As outreach capacity is limited, requests for those with more serious medical and/or mental health needs may be prioritized.
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Pacific Community Pool is Open Year Round
Pacific Community Pool is open for lap and recreation swim as well as swim lessons, teams and private rentals. Visit www.glendaleaquatics.com for hours of operation, swim lesson times and general information. Lesson spaces fill up quickly, so be sure to register for the upcoming month of swim lessons, typically beginning on the third Tuesday of each month. We continue to offer the Glendale Gators, non-competitive swim team program. Group and private rentals are also available.
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. Water Polo has been cancelled until further notice due to weekly testing requirements per the LA County Youth Sports protocols, effective November 9, 2021.
Visit www.glendaleaquatics.com for more information, and for the pool use schedule and lesson registration. You may also call (818) 937-7433 with questions.
Verdugo Skate Park Hours
January 2022:
Mon-Fri: 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (all ages)
Sat: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (all ages)
Sun: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (all ages)
*Closed on Saturday, January 1.
Skate Lessons are back! Please visit www.myglendaleparks.com (type activity keyword “skate”) to find details on all of our skate classes. We have beginning classes for youth and adults, and intermediate classes for youth. We’ll also have a One Day Camp on January 17th. Visit the website for details!
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Meetings
The regularly scheduled meeting has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2022, at 2:30 p.m.
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Make Your Reservations for
Indoor and Outdoor Parks Facilities
We are 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 Service Office....................(818) 548-2184 or (818) 548-2752
The Customer Service Office is open, so you may stop in at 1401 N. Verdugo Rd. to make your reservation.
For more information, please visit www.glendaleca.gov/reservations.
 Glendale Youth Alliance (GYA)
is Accepting Applications
COVID-19 Relief Program
The Glendale Youth Alliance (GYA) COVID-19 Program will assist local youth ages 18-25 that are affected by COVID to return their lives to normalcy. Individuals that have been laid off from work and/or receiving Unemployment Insurance between January 2020 until the present qualify! GYA will provide intense case management as well as gas cards, work attire, pay utilities and other supportive services to successfully transition youth back into the workforce. For more information, please call (818) 937-8073.
LA County Youth@Work Summer Youth Employment Program
GYA is accepting applications for the LA County Youth@Work program. Youth must be between the ages of 15-18 and receiving Calworks Cash aid. Program provides 120 hours of work experience based on their skills and aptitude as well as case management and training.
Summer Training and Employment Program
for Students with Disabilities
GYA is accepting applications for the STEPS Program! Must be a student between the ages of 16-21 and have a physical or intellectual disability. Must be able to work independently in entry level retail or office positions. GYA will place youth at a worksite and the grant will pay $15 per hour for 120 hours of work experience. Students will also participate in work readiness training provided by Glendale Community College’s Professional Development Center. All youth will receive case management and supportive services based on need to succeed in the workforce.
Employment Assistance Program (EIP)
GYA is accepting applications for the EIP program. Must be between the ages of 18-24 AND NOT attending school; youth enrolled in non-credit courses qualify. Program pays for 200 hours of work experience as an incentive for businesses to hire our youth. The goal of the program is to transition youth to permanent employment at the completion of the grant program. GYA also provides intense case management as well as training and supportive services based on their individual needs.
Verdugo Jobs Center (VJC) offers a wide range of no-cost job training opportunities and job search and placement services in industries with a high need for qualified workers.
Currently, we have special grants for people who have employment barriers such as:
- Justice Involved and/or Formerly incarcerated
- Experienced, are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing homelessness
- Low Income
- English Language Learners
- Lost job due to layoff
RIISE is geared towards individuals who have experienced, are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing homelessness. Qualified clients work hand in hand with Verdugo Jobs Center case managers to map out a pathway that will help them move towards self-sufficiency. In addition to career counseling and case management, other services provided through the RIISE program are paid work experience, supportive service assistance and linkages to vocational training.
Prison to Employment (P2E) is an initiative that was created to assist individuals who were formerly incarcerated or **justice involved re-enter society and re-join the labor force. Through this grant, Verdugo Jobs Center is able to place qualified individuals at worksites to gain work experience and on the job training. Additional services include but are not limited to supportive services, career pathway research and funding for vocational training. **Justice involved can be anyone who is on parole or probation, under mandatory supervision, or post-release community supervision and are supervised by, or are under the jurisdiction of, a county or the CDCR.
Vocational training can assist someone gain the competitive edge they need to get back into the workforce. If it is time to update technical skills, learn a new in-demand software or maybe transition to a new in demand career contact Verdugo Jobs Center. There are special training grants that can cover the cost of vocational training for those who qualify. These grants are for individuals who have been laid off from their job or are low income or English Language Learners.
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.
Calendar of Events
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Registration Begins for Verdugo Mountains 10K
January 6, 2022
More Information
Teen Night Out @ Maple Park Community Center
January 7, 2022
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Flyer
Riverwalk Workday
January 8, 2022
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Flyer
Teen Night Out @ Maple Park Community Center
January 14, 2022
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Flyer
Wilderness Workday
January 15, 2022
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Flyer
Maple Inclusive Play Day
January 15, 2022
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Flyer
Teen Night Out @ Maple Park Community Center with
Workshop: "Stay Safe on the Internet"
January 21, 2022
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
TNO Flyer Workshop Flyer
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Parent's Night Out @ Sparr Heights Community Center
January 21, 2022
6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Flyer
Friday Night Lecture, “Monarch Butterflies & the Plants They Love"
January 21, 2022
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Flyer
Workshop for Seniors: Life is Better with Friends
January 26, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Flyer
Teen Night Out @ Maple Park Community Center
January 28, 2022
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Flyer
Teen Night Out @ Pacific Community Center
February 4, 2022
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Flyer
Registration Begins for Spring Break Camps
February 10, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Learn More
Teen Night Out @ Maple Park Community Center
February 11, 2022
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
TNO Flyer
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Parent's Night Out @ Pacific Community Center
February 11, 2022
6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Flyer
Teen Night Out @ Pacific Community Center with Workshop: "The Facts About the Covid-19 Vaccine"
February 18, 2022
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
TNO Flyer Workshop Flyer
Maple Inclusive Play Day
February 19, 2022
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
More Information
Teen Night Out @ Maple Park Community Center
February 25, 2022
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
TNO Flyer
Cesar Chavez 20th Annual Celebration
March 26, 2022
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Flyer
Spring Eggstravaganza
April 9, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Flyer
Verdugo Mountains 10K
May 1, 2022
More Information
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Stay Connected!
  
City of Glendale
Community Services & Parks Department (CSP)
613 E. Broadway Room 120, Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 548-2000 www.glendaleca.gov/parks
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