Glendale Celebrates Achievement in Converting all Handheld Landscape Maintenance Equipment to Electric
The City of Glendale proudly announces its achievement as the largest city in the nation to earn the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) Certified Green Zone designation. This milestone follows the successful conversion of all handheld landscape maintenance equipment to electric, marking a shift towards environmental sustainability and reduced noise pollution.
Transitioning from gas-powered to electric landscaping tools presented challenges, acknowledged by Onnig Bulanikian, Community Services & Parks Director: "We recognized the hurdles in this transition, but it was a necessary step towards fulfilling our commitment to environmental stewardship and enhancing the quality of life for our community. By embracing electric equipment, we are actively reducing emissions and noise levels in Glendale."
Mayor Dan Brotman expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the Community Services & Parks Department, stating, "I commend our Community Services & Parks Department for spearheading this initiative. By achieving this milestone, we demonstrate our commitment to sustainability while ensuring the continued cleanliness and safety of our parks. This accomplishment is a testament to the proactive approach of our city in addressing environmental challenges."
A press conference was held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Glendale Sports Complex, to celebrate this historic achievement.
In alignment with Glendale's commitment to environmental sustainability, the city has implemented measures to enforce its prohibition on gas-powered leaf blowers. Since September 2023, the use of gas-powered leaf blowers has been prohibited, with homeowners and property owners held accountable for compliance. Beginning September 2024, enforcement efforts will be intensified, with penalties for violations as follows:
- First Violation: Written warning notice with a request for voluntary compliance.
- Failure to comply within 30 days incurs a $100 administrative fine.
- Second Violation: $200 administrative fine.
- Third Violation: $500 administrative fine.
Residents are encouraged to report violations to the City of Glendale's Code Compliance team at (818) 548-3700.
For additional details on the gas-powered leaf blower prohibition and upcoming events, please visit GlendaleCA.gov/LeafBlower.
Questions about the ordinance can be submitted at Sustainability@GlendaleCA.gov.
 Get Tickets NOW for Glendale Dodger Night!
Join the City of Glendale and Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation at Glendale Dodger Night on April 12, 2024, as the Dodgers take on the San Diego Padres at 7:10 p.m.
Tickets are $65 each, and can be purchased at GlendaleParksFoundation.org/Glendale-Dodger-Night.
JUST ADDED! You can also purchase VIP batting practice tickets to experience what it's like to be up close to the action on the field. Arrive 3 hours before the game to watch batting practice from behind Home Plate. You must be a Glendale Dodger Night ticket holder to participate. This ultimate fan experience is limited to the first 30 buyers.
VIP batting practice tickets will go on sale at 9:00 AM on Monday, April 1, 2024, and must be purchased by 11:59 PM on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
VIP Batting Practice tickets must be purchased through the GPOSF website at GlendaleParksFoundation.org/Glendale-Dodger-Night.
GO DODGERS!
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 Register TODAY for the Verdugo Mountains 10K!
GLENDALE OUTDOORS! (GO!) COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214
April 13, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FREE
With a different nature theme each month, this free family nature program is all about getting outdoors and exploring! Join us for an interpretive hike, a nature craft, and a tour of the Stone Barn Nature Center. Water, snacks and free bus transportation from Pacific Park Community Center, leaving at 8:30 am and returning at 12:30 p.m., are provided. 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 8:15 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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 The Wilderness is Calling and
Wander the Wilderness Bus is Answering!
Enjoy Deukmejian Wilderness Park without worrying about how to get there. Wander the Wilderness Bus is a FREE shuttle operating every weekend to help you and your family get to the park.
See the flyer for more information, or visit the Wander the Wilderness Bus website.
Funding for the bus is provided by Metro, a partner in our community.
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Charity Golf Tournament
Glendale Youth Alliance and Glendale Chamber of Commerce are proudly hosting a charity golf tournament on May 20, 2024, to raise funds for youth employment opportunities in our community.
Please return Golf Participant & Sponsor Registration Form by April 30, 2024.
Playdate for the Planet: An Earth Day Celebration
Maple Park
820 E. Maple St., Glendale, CA 91205
April 20, 2024
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration, in partnership with the City of Glendale Community Services & Parks Department, will host a “Playdate for the Planet”, to celebrate Earth Day at Maple Park's All-Inclusive Playground. Enjoy this free gathering with crafts, snacks, activities, and more! Special guests include author Kelly Coleman and Canine Companions.
We will hold our monthly Maple All Inclusive Play Day (MIP Day) during the same time. This program is a monthly play day for youth using the All-Inclusive Playground at Maple Park as the primary attraction for children of all abilities to come play and socialize. CSP also sets up an informational table promoting various department and City programs, as well as providing crafts and games for those participating in the event.
MIP Day is a means to create social inclusion through the universal language of play. The program takes place monthly on the third Saturday of each month at Maple Park’s playground.
Many children in wheelchairs and walkers, City staff, volunteers from Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration, and some parents are expected to take part in the event. The City of Glendale is proud to offer the All-Inclusive playground at Maple Park, one of only a handful in Southern California, and the only one in Glendale.
Sponsored by the Paul Hastings LLP and Northwest Lions Club.
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Make Your Reservations for
Indoor and Outdoor Parks Facilities
We take 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!
You can now view availability of most facilities and book picnic reservations online! Please visit MyGlendaleParks.com to book your picnic reservation online and hold your preferred facility/date for a nonrefundable deposit of $50.00. Once held, a customer service representative will reach out to process your full payment and confirm the reservation. The deposit will be applied towards your picnic fees at the time of confirmation.
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
Stone Barn Nature Center Reservations and Class Visits:
- Stone Barn Nature Center................(818) 937-7428
For more information, please visit GlendaleCA.gov/Reservations.
Community Meetings to Review and Comment
on the FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan
Give us your comments on the City’s proposed FY2024-2025 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
IN-PERSON Public Meeting
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
Call (818) 548-3715 for more information.
VIRTUAL Community Meeting:
Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
RSVP to TKabanjian@GlendaleCA.gov
EMAIL comments and/or questions:
Email tkabanjian@glendaleca.gov by Friday, April 12, 2024.
TELEPHONE comments and/or questions
Call (818) 548-3232 by Friday, April 12, 2024.
To review the Action Plan, please visit GlendaleCA.gov/CDBG.
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2024 High School Employment and Resource Fairs
The City of Glendale’s Youth & Family Services Section will be conducting its 2024 High School Employment and Resource Fair.
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Thursday, April 18, 2024 - Crescenta Valley High School lunch time.
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Thursday, April 25, 2024 - Clark Magnet High School lunch time.
Employment and Resource Fair Participants include:
Glendale Police Department, Glendale Fire Department, California Highway Patrol, Community Services & Parks Department - Youth & Family Services Section, Glendale Youth Alliance, Verdugo Job Center, Glendale Library, Arts & Culture, Glendale’s Office of Sustainability, Glendale Community College, Glendale Unified School District's – Human Resources, Nutrition Services, and Child Development and Child Care Departments.
Students will be able to gather valuable resources about employment, volunteerism, and internship opportunities. We will also offer on the spot job assistance.
For more information, call or email Community Services Supervisor John Maghaguian at (818) 937-7247 or JMaghaguian@GlendaleCA.gov.
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Tea Whisking Workshop
Brand Park - Shoseian Teahouse
1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, CA 91201
April 21, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join us at the Shoseian Teahouse to learn how to make matcha as it is traditionally prepared - with a bowl and whisk!
Tickets are $25 and will include a demonstration, discussion, and a serving of tea (made by you!) and Japanese sweets.
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Arbor Day Celebration
Casa Adobe de San Rafael
1330 Dorothy Drive, Glendale, CA 91202
(In case of rain, the event will be moved to Brand Studios)
April 25, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Glendale Beautiful, in cooperation with the City of Glendale, cordially invites you to participate in our annual observance of Arbor Day.
Join us in this community-wide effort by contributing to the purchase of a tree! After the last few years of intense drought and tree loss, your contributions are more important than ever. To cope with these challenges and changes, we are offering 24-inch box size trees (“specimen trees”) for $150. We are also offering the option of supporting trees throughout the city for a suggested donation of $75. Your contribution will be used to help reforest and care for all the trees in our parks and public areas. Donations of any amount will be much appreciated and publicly acknowledged at Arbor Day!
To donate by credit card, please visit GlendaleBeautiful.org/arbor-day. You may also fill out the mail-in form and return it along with your check to the following address: P.O. Box 1307, Glendale, CA 91209.
For questions regarding trees in Glendale, please contact Public Works Forestry at (818) 548-3950 or visit GlendaleTrees.org.
Summer Day Camp Registration is Open
Summer Day Camps registration is open! Though several of our camps are sold out, there are still some spaces available at Maple Park, Sparr Heights Community Center, and some specialty camps.
To receive reduced Glendale Resident rates, you must provide proof of residency for 2024 in the form of a utility bill showing at least 2 months history, or a deed/rental agreement, and you must receive confirmation of residency prior to registering as a resident. Refunds will not be provided to residents paying the non-resident rate if you do not provide your proof in advance. Please email your proof of residency to CSPCustomerService@GlendaleCA.gov or bring it to any community center or the Customer Service Office.
Camp locations and dates are posted on GlendaleCA.gov/DayCamps. Questions? Please call (818) 548-2752.
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Glendale Tenants Workshop
Adult Recreation Center
201 E. Colorado St., Glendale, CA 91205
May 1, 2024
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Please join us for an informative Workshop, hosted by the Housing Rights Center, to learn about Glendale Tenant Rights and more!
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Parent's Night Out
Sparr Heights Community Center
1613 Glencoe Way, Glendale, CA 91208
April 26, 2024
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. Please call (818) 548-2187 for more information.
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Wings of Earth Art Installation
Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station
1020 E. Palmer Ave., Glendale, CA 91205
Now - May 31, 2024
Artists Vivien Adamian and Natalia Ira Sookias' installation titled Wings of Earth is on display at the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station from Monday, March 25, 2024 - Friday, May 31, 2024. Wings of Earth transforms the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station into a cultural "community sacred space" for reflection on land and loss. Adamian and Sookias created a series of hanging objects inspired by decorative ceramics from ancient Armenian churches, and vessels whose naturalistic contours and folds recall peaks and valleys from lands lost, both literal and metaphorical. Drawing from ancestral and contemporary stories of hope and grief, the artists wish to offer viewers a space of reflection and awe.
The reflection space, occupied by ceramic eggs, wings, aghamans (Armenian salt jars), and other evocative clay objects, creates a dialogue about how we process loss and conceive of hope in diaspora communities. Though Armenian culture is represented in the design of this installation, the artists’ aim is for the art to transcend cultural boundaries and remind the many communities in Glendale what it means to extend a hand during difficult times.
This temporary art installation is generously sponsored by the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission through funding from the Urban Art Program, and support from Glendale Library, Arts & Culture, Glendale Community Services & Parks, and the Adams Hill Neighborhood Association.
Art installations at the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station are sponsored by the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission and the Community Services & Parks Department, an ongoing open call for artists submissions can be found at: GlendaleArtsAndCulture.org/ArtistOpportunites.
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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.
VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS
Riverwalk Workday
Glendale Narrows Riverwalk
300 Paula Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201
April 13, 2024
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.
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Wilderness Workday
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214
April 20, 2024
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.
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INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
Friday Night Lecture, “Get the Dirt on Dirt”
Stone Barn Nature Center
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214
April 19, 2024
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Topsoil is one of our most valuable natural resources. Without soil, civilization couldn’t exist. This class will cover the importance of and history of soils, how soils are formed, the different types of soil, the common characteristics of soil and how to manage them for different uses. Dennis Gaudenti, Senior Park Services Manager, will be our speaker.
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Interpretive Hike, “Insects & the Plants They Love”
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214
May 4, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
This hike will focus on the beneficial relationship between California native plants and insects. Roger Klemm, California native plant expert, will be our hike leader.
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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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Teen Night Out
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
April 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2024
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.
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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
April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2024
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
April 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2024
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
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.
In April, we are collaborating with Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration to bring you a special Earth Day-themed Playdate for the Planet on April 20, 2024, beginning at 10:30 a.m. See flyer and article above.
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Pacific Community Pool is Closed:
Re-Opening May 2024
CHECK OUT THE INFORMATION ONLINE!
Pacific Community Pool is open year-round, but we are making some improvements to the pool this season and will tentatively be closed from March 2-May 15, 2024. We will provide the specific reopening date online at GlendaleAquatics.com when it’s been determined. Please check back regularly.
Group and private swim lesson registration for April and May will not be offered due to pool construction. Registration for summer swim lessons in June, July, and August will begin on Tuesday, May 14 online at 9 a.m. for verified residents and on Thursday, May 16 at 9 a.m. for everyone. Lesson spaces fill up quickly, so be sure you have your 2024 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.
Wading pool reservations are available during non-operational hours from June 1-August 31, 2024. If you are interested in reserving a wading pool outside of these dates, please call for availability.
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.
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 above for details. A temporary mini park with benches and tables has been 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, pool, and restroom building is closed for improvements and renovation through early Spring 2024.
The construction closed off the playground, outdoor restrooms/building, and some walking paths. In addition, the pool is closed from March through mid-May. We have portable restrooms and handwashing sinks available. The community center’s lobby restrooms are 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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