Acorn & Blizzard are Back for the Holidays!
Follow Acorn & Blizzard during their visit to Glendale from the North Pole. Read Acorn's journal at GlendaleCA.gov/Acorn, documenting their adventures as they volunteer in the Community Services & Parks Department and spread joy throughout the City!
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X @MyGlendaleParks.
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 Parent's Night Out
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
December 22, 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.
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Fiesta de las Luminarias
Casa Adobe de San Rafael
1330 Dorothy Dr., Glendale, CA 91202
December 9, 2023
6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Glendale Beautiful invites you to see the historic Casa Adobe de San Rafael surrounded in candlelight for the Fiesta de Las Luminarias. This is a free event for Glendale residents and community members to enjoy! There will be traditional refreshments served and entertainment that includes performances by the Incarnation Children’s Choir and Tonantzin Dance Group.
Throughout the year, volunteer members of Glendale Beautiful, a local non-profit dedicated to keeping our city beautiful and preserving our early California history, host an open house at the historic Casa Abode de San Rafael from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the 1st Sunday of each month. Information describing the Casa in Armenian, English, and Spanish is available, and docents can answer questions and share other historical background during the open house.
The historic casa was built for Tomas and Maria Sanchez from adobe bricks made on site. The home was completed in 1871 and is furnished in late 19th-century style. Casa Adobe is California Landmark #235, and is Glendale Register of Historic Resources #3.
More information about Casa Adobe de San Rafael is available on our website.
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Trails & Open Space Programs
For more information, call (818) 548-3795. RSVP using the links below or visit 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.
Birdwalk on the Riverwalk
Glendale Narrows Riverwalk
300 Paula Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201
December 9, 2023
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Join us for our annual bird watching trek along the Los Angeles River in the City of Glendale. This is a rare opportunity to spend time watching the birds that are on the river during the fall and winter months. Please bring your binoculars, camera, and water. Space is limited. Please RSVP below.
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Holiday at the Stone Barn
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta, CA 91214
December 9, 2023
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a family-oriented evening of holiday entertainment in the Stone Barn Nature Center in Deukmejian Wilderness Park. Featured entertainment includes: The Magic of Mark Brifman, music by The Street Symphony and the Towne Singers. We will serve hot chocolate and cookies. Please RSVP below.
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GLENDALE OUTDOORS! (GO!) COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta, CA 91214
December 9, 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 you to join us in exploring the Stone Barn Nature Center, go on an interpretive hike, and create 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. Funding for the bus is provided by Metro, a partner in our community.
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 GlendaleCA.gov/Trails.
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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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Notice of Availability 2024–2025
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds
This City of Glendale invites non-profit agencies to apply for CDBG Funding for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for Capital Improvement Project and Public Social Services.
We are transitioning to a new online grant management system, ZoomGrants, to accept proposal applications on the release date of Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
You may begin working on your proposal ahead of the release date by reviewing the RFP Instructions, Application, and Exhibits on the City’s website at: GlendaleCA.gov/CDBG.
Mandatory CDBG Technical Support Meetings
To submit a formal proposal application into ZoomGrants, you must attend a MANDATORY Technical Support Meeting which will be held in-person as follows:
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Location: Adult Recreation Center
Time:
9:00 a.m. Public Social Services Applications (Flyer)
10:30 a.m. Capital Improvement Project Applications (Flyer)
Agencies who do not attend the meeting will not be eligible to submit a CDBG proposal and move on to the next round.
Questions regarding this RFP should be directed to Maggie Kavarian, Community Services Manager at (818) 548-3715 or via email at MKavarian@GlendaleCA.gov.
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Public Art Landmarks – Request for Qualifications
The Library, Arts & Culture Department - on behalf of the City's Arts and Culture Commission (ACC) - is accepting applications from artists who would like to participate in submitting for the Public Art Landmarks – Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Selected Artists or Artist Teams will be invited to create a RFP (Request for Proposal) and tasked with delivering site-specific concepts and designs. These invited Artists will be provided a stipend upon submitting responses. The stipend totals will depend on their individual location opportunities. Three opportunities are included as part of this RFQ: 1) Montrose Circular Benches, 2) Fremont Park Basketball Court Mural, and 3) 134 Freeway/Patterson Ave. Pedestrian Tunnel. Applicants should submit their resume, portfolio and qualifications (not design renderings for each opportunity). The City of Glendale is on the path to become an arts and culture destination in the Los Angeles metropolitan region. Reflecting on its diverse population, history and innovation in public spaces, the City seeks to further enrich the day-to-day experiences of the community with its emphasis on the importance of arts and culture. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, January 19, 2024, at 5pm (PST).
For more information, please visit: https://www.glendaleartsandculture.org/publicartrfq.
 Words Matter
A Seasonal Display
Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station
1020 E. Palmer Ave., Glendale, CA 91205
Through January 12, 2024
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 “Words Matter”, was installed by artist Cathy Hrenda and will be on display until January 12, 2024. A special thank you to all the people who came to the park to paint this display!
Artist Statement:
"At this time of year, many people reflect on their religious and cultural traditions. Kindness is an ancient value appearing in teachings from Confucius, to Christ, to karma. The phrases shown here are modern takes on those age old lessons.
Kindness and sharing are some of the most important building blocks of community. In our current era of dissension it is more important than ever to reach out and find our shared humanity. Expressing kindness is almost always possible and seldom regretted."
Winter Break Camps
December 26 - 29, 2023 (Tuesday - Friday)
January 2 - 5, 2024 (Tuesday - Friday)
Registration Now Open
We are proud to offer our annual Winter Break Day Camps to campers ages 6 - 12. The camps will provide an opportunity for campers to play games, discover, learn, and socialize with their peers. Campers will engage in activities, arts & crafts, recreation games and more! Basketball specialty camps will also be available during Winter Break. Please visit GlendaleCA.gov/DayCamps for more information.
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Library on Wheels!
Maple Park Playground
820 E. Maple St., Glendale, CA 91205
Wednesdays, December 6 and 13, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
We are partnering with Glendale Library Arts & Culture (GLAC) to bring the newest addition to GLAC, Library on Wheels, to Maple Park. Join us at Maple Park’s all-inclusive Shane’s Inspiration Playground for StoryWalks and crafts on December 6 and 13, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Looking for a Hidden Jewel? Visit Pacific Community Pool!
CHECK OUT THE FALL INFORMATION ONLINE!
Pacific Community Pool is open year-round, but we are making some improvements to the pool this winter and anticipate a 6-8 week closure to take place in early 2024! We will provide the specific closure dates online at GlendaleAquatics.com when they are set. Please check back regularly.
Group and private swim lesson registration is open. Registration for December swim lessons began Tuesday, November 21 online at 9 a.m. for verified residents and 10 a.m. for everyone. Lesson spaces fill up quickly, so be sure you have your residency verified and that you have a current online account before registering. You can log in at 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 will continue through the fall and into the winter. Group and private rentals are also available.
Please visit GlendaleAquatics.com for current schedules, hours of operation, swim lesson and team registration information, and general program information. You may also call (818) 937-7433 with questions.
Teen Night Out
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
December 8, 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. 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.
Winter Holiday Kick Off Party
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
December 15, 2023
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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On Friday, December 15, 2023, Teen Night Out (TNO) participants will enjoy a free dinner and music presented by Deejay Jonney at their "Winter Holiday Kick Off Party," from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Please email or call John Maghaguian at JMaghaguian@GlendaleCA.gov or (818) 937-7247 with any questions.
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Bicycle Transportation Plan Update
The City of Glendale is updating its Bicycle Transportation Plan and invites your feedback on draft recommendations for making it safer and easier to bike in Glendale. View recommended bike safety improvements on the #MyGlendaleBikePlan interactive map and comment online by December 6, 2023 at bit.ly/GlendaleBikeNetwork.
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 Brand Park Motorway Improvements Project Completed
The Brand Park Motorway Improvements project has been completed and the trail re-opened on November 17, 2023. The trail is a 7.3-mile trail that connects Brand Park to the Beaudry Loop and Verdugo Motorway above. As part of the improvements, a spidermesh system was installed to help prevent future rockfalls and hillside erosion. Note that while the trail is wide, you may encounter snakes and other wildlife!
“You're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So... get on your way!” –Dr. Seuss
Dunsmore Park Improvements Project
As part of Community Services & Parks’ ongoing efforts to improve the condition of the City’s parks, plans and specification have been prepared for the Dunsmore Park Improvements Project which will focus on the reconstruction of the parking lot area only. Parking lot pavement resurfacing and reconstruction involves the rehabilitation of existing pavement that has deteriorated beyond routine maintenance. It consists of the removal of the existing Asphalt Concrete (AC) pavement, followed by placement a new AC pavement. This method will improve the ride quality within the parking lot and the structural integrity of the pavement.
Accordingly, the Dunsmore Parking lot will be closed when the pavement is being resurfaced. The project has been phased to minimize impacts to the public. See phasing schedule below and phasing map attached.
Dunsmore Park’s Parking Lot Closures:
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Phase 1: upper parking lot will be closed
December 11 thru December 13, 2023
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Phase 2: lower parking lot will be closed
December 21, 2023 thru January 9, 2024
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Fremont Park Is Closed for Renovation
Another City Council Approved Park Improvement!
Construction of the Fremont Park Renovations Project has begun! Fremont Park is closed through early 2025. The project is a complete redevelopment of the entire park site and includes: a new community building (tennis club house, meeting rooms, rentable space, kitchenette), an artificial turf soccer field, a splash pad, picnic pavilions, picnic tables, benches, water fountains, BBQs, pickleball courts (dual use with basketball), walking path around the perimeter of the park, tennis shade structure, tennis court benches, and exercise equipment; and renovating or replacing a children’s playground, restroom structure, picnic tables, and turf, plus 26 additional parking spaces. See Master Plan below for details. A temporary mini park with benches and tables will be set up at the parking area across from Fremont Park on Patterson Ave.
For additional information, please call (818) 548-3970 or go to the City’s project website for more information, such as alternate park amenities at other locations.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience!
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Pacific Park Closures During Construction
Another City Council Approved Park Improvement!
Pacific Park’s playground, splash pads, and restroom building is closed for improvements and renovation through early Spring 2024. Please CLICK HERE to learn more about the project.
The construction will close off the playground, outdoor restrooms/building, and some walking paths. We have portable restrooms and handwashing sinks available. The community center’s lobby restrooms is only available during standard hours of operation:
- Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We kindly ask park visitors to walk around any closed areas due to construction when visiting areas of the park that remain open.
Visit the City's project website for more information.
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Volunteers Needed for the Homeless Count 2024!
Join us for the City of Glendale's Homeless Count 2024! On January 24, we'll be hitting the streets to provide donations and count unhoused neighbors in our community. First time volunteers are required to attend volunteer training on January 16. Must be 18 or older. Please bring a smartphone or tablet to participate.
Sign up below to be a part of this important initiative!
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Salvation Army
Mobile Shower Program
The Salvation Army Glendale Corps Community Center launched their Mobile Shower Program for the unhoused on October 1, 2023, in partnership with the City of Glendale.
The Mobile Shower Program will take place on Mondays & Fridays (excluding Holidays) from 8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. at 801 South Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91204.
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One Glendale After School Youth Sports Program
Volleyball Championship
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
January 12, 2024
Consolation Game: 6:30 p.m.
Championship Game: 7:30 p.m.
Join us for the One Glendale After School Youth Sports Program’s Volleyball Season Championship. Hundreds of spectators are expected to attend both the consolation and championship games 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, and the Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation. Additional support is provided by Glendale Community College, Cal State University Northridge, and the Glendale Police Department. 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 call or email John Maghaguian at (818) 937-7247 or JMagahaguian@GlendaleCA.gov.
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Therapeutic Recreation Programming
Maple Park & Community Center
820 E. Maple St., Glendale, CA 91205
Get Fit and Club Maple, 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.
Get Fit
In person Mondays
December 4, 11, and 18, 2023
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 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.
Club Maple
In person Thursdays
December 7, 14, and 21, 2023
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.
Maple Inclusive Play Day
Third Saturday of each month
December 16, 2023 and January 20, 2024
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. Please click on the dates above to view the respective flyer.
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Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)
The Elderly Nutrition Program is back to IN-PERSON congregate meals dining, and Grab and Go lunch pick up is no longer available.
Space is limited, and reservations are required. Please contact us at (818)-548-3778 to make your reservation.
As a requirement of the Elderly Nutrition Program, you must fill out a Universal Intake Form and sign a Standards of Conduct form to participate.
Free Smartphone Training
Adult Recreation Center
201 E. Colorado St., Glendale, CA 91205
December 13, 2023
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
We are partnering with California Connect to host Free Smartphone Training for Android and iPhone users. Learn how to send and receive text messages, operate the basic functions of your smartphone, and much more!
For more information, please call (818) 548-3775, or to RSVP, email CSPCares@GlendaleCA.gov.
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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 91205
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, or visit GlendaleCA.gov/Senior-Recreation.
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