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.
Victorian Easter Egg Hunt
Doctor's House
Brand Park (northwest corner)
1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, CA 91201
April 2, 2023
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Please join us on Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 1:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m. for an afternoon of Victorian Easter celebrations with The Glendale Historical Society on the northwest corner of Brand Park at the Doctors House!
Enjoy family-friendly activities, including traditional Victorian games, children’s story time with Nona, tasting olde-fashioned hand-churned ice cream, and a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny! As an added bonus, children young and old will find delight in a puppet show featuring Rene’s Marionettes.
Guests are encouraged to attend in their Easter finest, and children who wish to join in the Easter Egg Hunt should bring their own baskets.
Guests are also welcomed to bring their own family picnics to enjoy on the beautiful lawns.
Space is limited for admission. $15 per person, $10 per TGHS member. Free admission for anyone under the age of one.
Registration is only available online by visiting the website: https://glendalehistorical.org/victorian-easter. No in-person registration will take place.
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Community Meetings to Review and Comment on
FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan
Give us your comments on the City’s proposed FY2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for CDBG, ESG, and HOME program. The Annual Action Plan identifies the proposed social services, capital projects, homeless services, housing and neighborhood programs that will serve community needs for low to moderate income families.
PLATFORMS FOR FEEDBACK
- Attend an IN-PERSON Public Meeting Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 7 p.m. Pacific Community Center - 501 S. Pacific Ave, Glendale CA 91205. Call (818) 548-3715 for more information.
- Attend a VIRTUAL Community Meeting Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 7 p.m. RSVP to tkabanjian@glendaleca.gov.
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EMAIL comments and/or questions to tkabanjian@glendaleca.gov by Friday, April 14, 2023.
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TELEPHONE comments and/or questions to (818) 548-3232 by Friday, April 14, 2023.
To review the Action Plan, please follow the link at www.Glendaleca.gov/cdbg.
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 Metro's Mobile Customer Center (TAP Card Services)
Coming to Glendale!
Adult Recreation Center
201 E. Colorado St., Glendale, CA 91204
April 4, 2023
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The Adult Recreation Center is hosting Metro's Mobile Customer Center, which provides TAP card services in underserved areas throughout Los Angeles County. Services include intake of reduced fare applications, photo-taking (if applicable), issuance of temporary Reduced Fare cards to qualified applicants, and TAP fare sales.
For more information, please contact Carlos Hernandez at hernandezc5@metro.net.
FREE Nutrition and Zumba Classes
CalFresh Healthy Living Program
Maple Park Community Center Gymnasium
820 E. Maple St., Glendale, CA 91205
April 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Join us on four dates in April at Maple Park Community Center's gymnasium to learn about nutrition and mindfulness. Participate in FREE 30-minute Zumba classes, obtain a FREE recipe book, and learn more about drinking water and other healthy options.
We are partnering with Adventist Health Glendale/CalFresh Healthy Living Team to bring the CalFresh Healthy Living Program to our community. This program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and administered by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
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Pickleball & Parkinson's
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
April 24, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join Glendale’s Pickleball players on Monday, April 24, 2023, for Pickleball demonstrations specifically for people who have Parkinson’s Disease. This is a great way to get introduced to a sport and remain active in the early stages of Parkinson’s. Space is limited, and participants must RSVP with the volunteers listed on the flyer.
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Join Our Team - We are hiring!
We are hiring! If you are interested in working in the field of recreation this summer, apply now! We are looking for staff to work in community centers, summer camp programs, after school programs, the swimming pool, and more! These are great jobs for students on summer break, or adults wishing to break into the field of recreation. Don’t wait – apply today!
Summer Day Camps
Summer is just around the corner, so don’t wait to make your summer camp plans for your children. The City of Glendale is offering camps at multiple locations, and we have programs for every interest! Check out our Spring Leisure Guide for information to plan your summer. Registration will begin at 9am on May 1st for Glendale residents, and at 9am on May 3rd for general registration. You must provide proof of residency to receive Glendale resident rates and be eligible for the early resident registration opportunity. All residents must provide proof of residency after March 20, even if it was previously provided. Resident verification is an annual process and necessary to ensure priority registration for our residents!
Visit out Day Camps page for more information, including the process for establishing residency status.
Calling All Artists! Artwork Donations Wanted
The Doctors House Museum and The Glendale Historical Society (TGHS) are soliciting donations for an artists’ exhibit of iconic Glendale architectural landmarks to be displayed at the Museum from June 4 - November 26, 2023. Artists are invited to submit visual interpretations of historic and architecturally significant Glendale buildings, be they homes, commercial/institutional or other built landmarks, still standing or demolished. All work must be original.
In addition to showcasing local artists and Glendale’s built environment, the exhibit will be supported by a variety of programs designed to engage the community. At the close of the exhibit, TGHS will sell the donated artwork, with proceeds to support the Museum and its collections.
Artwork to be delivered to the Doctors House Museum in Brand Park between 2 pm - 4 pm on Sunday, May 7 or Sunday, May 21 or by appointment. Please contact Museum Director Laura Crook at Laura.Crook@GlendaleHistorical.org or (818) 669-6486 to discuss potential subject matter, medium, scale & transport. More information about the Doctors House and TGHS can be found at www.GlendaleHistorical.org.
Teen Night Out
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
April 7, 14, 21, and 28 , 2023
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. 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.
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Parent's Night Out
Sparr Heights Community Center
1613 Glencoe Way, Glendale, CA 91208
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.
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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 Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201
April 8, 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 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.
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Wilderness Workday
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta, CA 91214
April 15, 2023
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Help us water our bigcone spruce and coast live oaks, assist with trail repairs, and remove invasive plants from the park. Please wear sturdy shoes, protective clothing, and bring water. Families, individuals, clubs, and students needing community service hours are welcome. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled. Please RSVP below.
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INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Are you interested in being a Trail Safety Patrol volunteer for the City of Glendale?
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.
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GLENDALE OUTDOORS! (GO!) COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta, CA 91214
April 8, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FREE
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.
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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
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
April 15, 2023 and May 20, 2023
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 Shane’s Inspiration all-inclusive playground. Click on each date above to view the flyers.
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Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)
The Elderly Nutrition Program is operating under a hybrid model, continuing to offer Grab and Go Meals as well as in-person dining at one of our three meal sites.
To make reservations, or for more information, please call (818) 548-3778.
Virtual Presentations for Seniors
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.
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Celebrate Older American's Month at the Senior Street Fest
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.
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Fitness Classes for Seniors
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.
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Senior Mixer
Adult Recreation Center
201 E. Colorado St., Glendale, CA 91204
Every other Friday
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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.
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Looking for a hidden jewel? Visit Pacific Community Pool!
CHECK OUT THE PROGRAM INFORMATION ONLINE!
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 April swim lessons is now available. Registration for May swim lessons begins Tuesday, April 25 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 began Monday, March 20 and is required yearly. 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.
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Wading Pools
Wading Pools will open on June 12 for drop-by use, but you can reserve a wading pool for your private party, too! We are now taking reservations for wading pool rentals from June through September, depending on staff and facility availability. Wading pools can be rented for your private birthday party or small gathering. Rates are $100 for the first hour of swimming, and $25 for every additional hour of swimming. You can also pay $40 to secure the designated tables close to the wading pool during your swim time. Please call (818) 937-7440 for a reservation.
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One Glendale, After School Youth Sports Program
Soccer Championship Evening
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
May 19, 2023
Consolation Game: 6:30 p.m.
Championship Game: 7:30 p.m.
Join us at the One Glendale, After School Youth Sports Program’s Soccer Season Championship Evening. Hundreds of spectators are expected to attend both the consolation game and championship game and cheer for the program’s 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 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. The program 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 call or email John Maghaguian at (818) 937-7247 or jmagahaguian@glendaleca.gov.
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