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Please visit www.glendaleca.gov/covid for the most up-to-date COVID-19 news.
Spring 2022 Leisure Guide Coming Soon!
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!
The Spring 2022 Leisure Guide will be available online by February 14, 2022.
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Glendale Homeless Count 2022: Will You Help Us Count?
Volunteer for City of Glendale's Glendale Homeless Count 2022! Hit the streets with us on February 25. Must be 18 or older, attend a volunteer training on February 18, and bring a smartphone or tablet to participate.
Sign up HERE today!
#GlendaleHomelessCount #HomelessCount #VolunteersWanted
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Verdugo Wash Public Outreach Event
3 Locations (see flyer)
February 19, 2022
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Outreach Activities
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Debriefing & After Party
Please join the City's Community Development Department on February 19 for a Verdugo Wash public engagement event. The City is seeking your input and feedback on the latest concepts and how you could use this new amenity. Below is a flyer with the locations of each open house. Complete a survey to RSVP your preferred location. There will be fun activities to learn more about your interests in the project.
Please visit www.verdugowash.com for more information on the project and to complete the latest surveys.
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Senior Mixer
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
February 18, 2022
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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.
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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, February 12, 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, February 19, 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, “Bears in Mind"
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Rd., Glendale, CA 91214
Friday, March 4, 2022
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Social media is filled with videos of bears in swimming pools, in garbage cans, and in backyards. Are you curious why? Join us for this informative talk about California black bears. Our host for the evening will be Urban Wildlife Specialist, Dana Stangel of Teranga Ranch. Space is limited.
Deukmejian Stone Barn Nature Center Grand Opening
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Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Rd., Glendale, CA 91214
Saturday, March 19, 2022
11:00 a.m.
Please join us on Saturday, March 19th at 11:00 a.m. for the grand opening of the Stone Barn Nature Center. Guests will enjoy outdoor activities, snacks, and an opportunity to take a self-led tour of the new nature center.
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Verdugo Mountains 10K Trail Run & Hike
Brand Park
1601 W. Mountain St. Glendale, CA 91201
May 1, 2022
8:00 a.m.
The Verdugo Mountains 10K Trail Run & Hike is produced by the City of Glendale’s Community Services & Parks Department, and presented by Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, 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 is now open at 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
April 22, 2022 @ Sparr Heights Community Center
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
May 6, 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.
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
February 11, 25, 2022
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
February 18, 2022
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Teen Night Out Workshop: “The Facts About the Covid-19 Vaccine"
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
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.
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Maple Inclusive Play Day
Third Saturday of each month
February 19, 2022 and March 19, 2022
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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.
If you wish to participate online via Zoom, please email cspcares@glendaleca.gov. We will send you a meeting invitation, meeting ID, and password.
Meeting ID and passwords to join the classes changed on January 1, 2022. 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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20th Annual Cesar Chavez Commemorative Event
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
March 26, 2022
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The City of Glendale invites you to celebrate the life and work of farm worker, civil rights activist, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Cesar Chavez. The 20th annual event brings the Glendale community together to celebrate Chavez’s fight against injustice through his tireless leadership and nonviolent tactics.
The fun filled celebration will feature live performances, guest speakers, Glendale ROCKS! Climbing Wall, crafts for children, opportunity drawings, and free tacos while supplies last.
For more information, please contact Community Services Specialist, Danny Morales at (818)937-7242 or via email DMMorales@glendaleca.gov.
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 RELATED PROTOCOLS WILL BE OBSERVED.
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Spring Eggstravaganza – Saturday April 9, 2022
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
April 9, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The City of Glendale invites you to it's Annual Spring Eggstravaganza, The event will feature a morning of arts & crafts, carnival games, face painting, Glendale ROCKS! Climbing Wall, prizes, an appearance by the Easter Bunny and our highly anticipated EGG HUNT!
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Community Services Specialist, Danny Morales at (818) 937-7242 or via email DMMorales@glendaleca.gov.
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 RELATED PROTOCOLS WILL BE OBSERVED.
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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.
Tours of the Historic Doctors House Museum
The Glendale Historical Society will be providing guided tours of the Doctors House Museum every Sunday, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., beginning May 15, 2022. 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.
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Verdugo Skate Park Hours
February 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)
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 February 14 and 21. Visit the website for details!
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.
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Meetings
The regularly scheduled meeting has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for February 28, 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
LIFERAP
GYA is excited to announce that we have funding to operate Low Income Family Employment and Rental Assistance Program (LIFERAP) in partnership with City of Glendale Housing Department and Verdugo Workforce Development Board. The purpose of the program is to provide rental subsidy and employment assistance to eligible working families for a 12-month period.
We are accepting applications now through February 25, 2022.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a Glendale resident
- Currently residing in a rental unit
- Have one or more children under the age of 18; minor must be 18 or younger at the time of application
- Must have Right to Work documents
- At least 1 family member must be working 32 hours a week or more
- Must be willing to commit to the program for 12 months; meet with case manager monthly; open a saving plan; provide all necessary documentation
- Cash aid (CalWORKS) recipients are not eligible for the program
Completed applications can be mailed, e-mailed or dropped off to the GYA office.
Mail completed application packets:
Glendale Youth Alliance/LIFERAP
1255 S. Central Avenue
Glendale CA 91204
Or e-mail completed application packets to:
edzhaneryan@glendaleca.gov
Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Eliza Dzhaneryan at (818) 937-8056.
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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Teen Night Out @ Maple Park Community Center
February 11, 2022
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
TNO Flyer
Riverwalk Workday
February 12, 2022
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Flyer
Training for Glendale Homeless Count Volunteers
February 18, 2022
Homeless County 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
Wilderness Workday
February 19, 2022
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Flyer
Maple Inclusive Play Day
February 19, 2022
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
More Information
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Verdugo Wash Public Outreach Event
February 19, 2022
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Flyer
Glendale Homeless Count
February 25, 2022
Homeless County Flyer
Teen Night Out @ Maple Park Community Center
February 25, 2022
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
TNO Flyer
Friday Night Lecture, "Bears in Mind"
March 4, 2022
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Flyer
Stone Barn Nature Center Grand Opening
March 19, 2022
11:00 a.m.
Flyer
Cesar Chavez 20th Annual Celebration
March 26, 2022
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Flyer
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Spring Eggstravaganza
April 9, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Flyer
Parent's Night Out @ Sparr Heights Community Center
April 22, 2022
6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Flyer
Verdugo Mountains 10K
May 1, 2022
More Information
Parent's Night Out @ Pacific Community Center
May 6, 2022
6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Flyer
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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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