We invite you to the One Glendale, After School Youth Sports Program’s Basketball Season Championship Evening. Hundreds of spectators are expected to attend both the consolation game and championship game and cheer for the program’s participants. 

Also joining us for the evening is Clippers mascot Chuck the Condor and his wing-man.  Prior to the game, One Glendale ASYSP participants will enjoy time at the HoopBus, learning basketball skills, listening to motivational speeches and participating in fun activities.  The HoopBus was featured in numerous NBA commercials celebrating the NBA’s 75^th Anniversary.  Use of the HoopBus is exclusive to One Glendale ASYSP Basketball program participants.

The One Glendale After School Youth Sports Program is a collaboration between the City of Glendale’s Community Services & Parks Department and the Glendale Unified School District, with sponsorships from USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, Positive Coaching Alliance, Rotary Club of Glendale, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Center, and the Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation. Additional support is provided by Glendale Community College, and the Glendale Police Department’s Explorer program. One Glendale is designed to provide afterschool sports programming to youth in eight South Glendale schools in the fourth and fifth grades and is comprised of four sports over the course of four seasons: flag football, volleyball, basketball, and soccer. Each season lasts 8 weeks with a championship game at the conclusion of each season.

For more information, please contact John Maghaguian at (818) 937-7247 or jmagahaguian@glendaleca.gov.  

Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
March 25, 2023
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 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. This 21^st annual event will bring the Glendale community together for a day of service and celebration, commemorating Chavez’s work in the community and fight against injustice through his tireless leadership and nonviolent tactics. 

Check in at 9:30 a.m. for the Community Clean-Up portion of the event. Then, stay for a fun-filled celebration featuring live performances, guest speakers, Glendale ROCKS! Climbing Wall, crafts for children, opportunity drawings, and free tacos, while supplies last. 

• Community Clean-Up Event : 9:30 a.m. check-in   CLICK HERE to register.*
• Official program and celebration begins at 11:30 a.m.

For more information, please call (818) 548-4098.

* This is a good way to earn community service hours towards high school graduation. 

Spring Eggstravaganza

Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
April 1, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Join us for our annual Spring Eggstravaganza, and enjoy a day out in the park where you and your family can play carnival games, race to the top of Glendale Rocks! Climbing Wall, take photos with the Easter Bunny, and of course, hunt for Easter eggs.

See flyer for egg hunt details by age group.  Please don't forget to bring your baskets.  Adults will not be permitted on the field for age groups 5 years and older.

Check out the two NEW playgrounds recently replaced at Glenoaks Park and Pelanconi Park.  Playgrounds play a vital role for families residing throughout Glendale and both of these playgrounds needed replacement, being over 13 and 20 years old, respectively. Children will love the tall towers with scramble up entries and epic slides, with amenities for both pre-school age (2-5) and school age (5-12) kids. The new amenities are completely accessible with safe, non-slip, soft rubber surfacing, and boast adaptive tandem swings and sensory panels. Both projects have incorporated shade structures that cover the playgrounds, so kids can play all summer long. A dual sky run zip track was installed at Glenoaks playground for an exciting, new motion play activity that feels like you’re flying through the air.  

These innovative and exciting playgrounds were designed with community input and will now contribute to the vitality and livability of the diverse neighborhoods throughout Glendale!

Both projects were made possible thanks to City Council allocating City General Funds and grant funding. 

Glendale residents may be eligible to receive a scholarship for camps at Maple Park Community Center or Pacific Community Center. A discount is also available for Glendale residents at all locations, based on household income levels. Summer camp scholarship or discount applications are due by March 31, 2023.

Glendale Beautiful, in cooperation with the City of Glendale, cordially invites you to its annual Arbor Day Ceremony. A community-wide effort was launched in honor of Arbor Day to collect contributions to help reforest and care for all the trees in our parks and public areas.  Community members had the opportunity to contribute towards the purchase of a 24-inch box tree for only $150.00 or to support trees throughout the city for a suggested donation of $75.00. While the deadline to purchase or support a tree for this year has passed, we hope you will join us for the ceremony.  Donors will be publicly acknowledged at Arbor Day!

For questions, please contact Chris Chorebanian at GlendaleBeautiful@gmail.com or (747) 228-2688.

Join the Friends of Shoseian for their annual Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Celebration) with tea ceremonies, martial arts, bonsai, music, and more! Enjoy a day in the Friendship Garden with lots of cultural activities for the whole family. All proceeds go to the non-profit Friends of Shoseian to continue providing family-friendly, cultural events!

Admission to the celebration and garden are free. Tea Ceremonies require reservation, which can be purchased by clicking here. We look forward to seeing you in the Friendship Garden!

Check out the flyer for the event schedule!

Teen Night Out (TNO) occurs every Friday night from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Pacific 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.

Sparr Heights Community Center
1613 Glencoe Way, Glendale, CA 91208
March 3, 2023 and April 28, 2023
6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
May 12, 2023
6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Drop off the kids for a night of fun activities, friends, food and a movie.  The fee is $15.00 per child, ages 6 to 12 years old.  Participants are encouraged to bring pajamas, a blanket and a pillow. Click on the dates above to see the corresponding flyers.

Riverwalk Workday
Glendale Narrows Riverwalk
300 Paula Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201
March 11, 2023
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Spend the morning working next to the Los Angeles River on the City of Glendale’s Riverwalk. We need volunteers to help us remove invasive plants from the landscaped areas along the L.A. River. Please wear sturdy shoes, protective clothing, and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and water.  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. Please RSVP below.

Wilderness Workday
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta, CA 91214
March 18, 2023
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Help us water our big cone spruce and live oaks, assist with trail repairs, and remove invasive plants from the park. Families, individuals, clubs and students needing community service hours are welcome. Please wear sturdy shoes, protective clothing and a hat. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled.  Please RSVP below.

Friday Night Lecture, "Keep Your Orchids Blooming"
Brand Studios at Brand Park
1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, CA 91201
March 24, 2023
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Do you buy beautiful orchid plants, only to have them wither and die?  Would you like to know how to keep your orchids alive and blooming for years to come? In this lecture, you will learn how to care for your orchids and keep them re-blooming every year. You will find out what kind of pots and medium orchids like best and how often to water. This event is recommended for ages 14 and older. Space is limited. Please RSVP below.

As a Trail Safety Patrol (TSP) volunteer, you have a unique opportunity to assist the City of Glendale by providing public assistance and resource protection.  Your influence on park visitors will enhance their experience and safety while in our parks. 

TSP volunteers must be 18 years of age, undergo a background check and City-mandated trail safety training, be in good health, and devote a minimum of four hours per month. If interested, please send an email to trails@glendaleca.gov.

Spend some quality family time enjoying the great outdoors once a month with our naturalists! We invite the public to join us in exploring the Stone Barn Nature Center, an interpretive hike, and a nature-themed craft. Use scientific equipment, explore your local habitat in a new way, and make wild discoveries alongside your family for lasting memories in this unique program!

A FREE bus leaves from Pacific Community Center, 501 S. Pacific Ave. at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to ride the bus, but you may choose to meet us at the park. 

 Important information:

• If riding the bus with us (free), please arrive at Pacific Community Center by 8:00 a.m. to check in with staff. The bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. and return from Deukmejian at 12:30 p.m.
• If meeting us at the park, please meet us at Deukmejian Wilderness Park by 8:45 a.m.  
• Appropriate for children ages 5 to 12.
• Adult supervision is required! One adult for every three children 17 and under is required.
• Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and a hat or cap.
• For more information please call (818) 937-7428.

Each person planning to attend must submit an RSVP form, including children and adults. To RSVP, click on the link below, or visit www.glendaleca.gov/trails.

Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta, CA 91214
March 19, 2023
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
FREE

We invite you to celebrate The Stone Barn Nature Center’s 1 year anniversary with FREE activities for the whole family! Get down and dirty by making seed dumplings, sway to beautiful classical music from members of the LA Philharmonic, learn about the history of the land from our local scholars, and explore all the park has to offer!

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
6:00 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
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 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
March 18, 2023 and April 15, 2023
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 Shane’s Inspiration all-inclusive playground.

Kidney Health and Care
March 14, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

CSP, in collaboration with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital – Keck Medicine of USC, will host a virtual presentation on kidney health and care. The presentation will inform participants about the importance of the kidneys to our overall health and how to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease.

Please email cspcares@glendaleca.gov with your first and last name to receive a link to participate in the presentation. For more information, please call (818) 548-3775.

Alzheimer's Awareness
April 12, 2023 (Healthy Brain Habits)
May 10, 2023 (Lost Memories Session 1)
June 14, 2023 (Lost Memories Session 2)
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

CSP, in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Los Angeles, will host a virtual presentation on Alzheimer’s and healthy brain habits. The presentation will inform participants about the causes, symptoms, treatments and life after an Alzheimer's diagnosis.

Please email cspcares@glendaleca.gov with your first and last name to receive a link to participate in the presentation. For more information, please call (818) 548-3775.

Artsakh Paseo
125 N. Artsakh Ave., Glendale, CA 91206
May 18, 2023
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Senior Street Fest is an event organized for seniors in our community to come out and enjoy a day with their friends in celebration of Older Americans month, which is observed in the month of May. The event features a DJ, marketing booths from different organizations that provide services to the senior community, and local hospitals.  Box lunches will be provided by the Community Services & Parks Department.  

Exercise and fitness classes for seniors are offered virtually and in person at three locations: Adult Recreation Center, Pacific Community Center, and Sparr Heights Community Center.  Classes include aerobics, slow stretch, Zumba, line dancing, and muscle toning.

If you like to salsa, cha-cha, rumba, waltz or boogie, this is the place to be. This senior mixer takes place every other Friday and is a great opportunity to socialize with fellow seniors in the greater Glendale community, make new acquaintances, and have a good time. A suggested donation of $3.00 is collected at the entrance to the mixer. This is a gratuity that is given to the DJ at the end of each event.

Please call (818) 548-3775 for additional information.

Pacific Community Pool is open year round.  Visit www.glendaleaquatics.com for current hours of operation, swim lesson times, spring team information and general program and registration information.

Group and private swim lesson registration is open.  Registration for March swim lessons is now available. Registration for April swim lessons begins Tuesday, March 28 at 9 a.m. online.  Lesson spaces fill up quickly, so be sure you have your 2023 residency verified and that you have a current online account before registering.  Residency verification for 2023 begins Monday, March 20. In order to qualify for residency rates, you must verify residency prior to registration on March 28.  Water temperature is typically kept between 84-85 degrees during the colder months, but the air temperature may be cold or wet! We teach classes rain or shine, as long as there is no lightning (refunds are not provided unless we cancel classes). Please be mindful of the outside temperature and time of swim lesson before registering.  You can log in at  www.myglendaleparks.com to verify your account, and when registering, make sure to refresh your page if there are any delays. We are excited that the Glendale Gators swim team is continuing in the spring.  Group and private rentals are also available. 

Visit www.glendaleaquatics.com for all the detailed program information. You may also call (818) 937-7433 with any questions.