 July is Parks Make Life Better! Month
The City of Glendale joins cities across California in celebrating July is Parks Make Life Better! Month to promote the value of parks and recreation programs in enhancing the quality of life. The Community Services & Parks Department invites people of all ages to explore the City’s many parks, trails, historic homes, variety of classes, programs, amenities, and special events. In the summer, the community can stay cool in the heat by visiting the Pacific Park Pool, one of the wading pools or splash pad in our parks, or visit any of the four community centers; parents can enroll their children in day camps for a fun and socially rewarding experience; people of all ages can participate in sports, fitness, and wellness classes that promote a healthier, active lifestyle; and families can bond by having a picnic in the great outdoors while enjoying a concert in the park, marvel at the hundreds of classic cars on display at the annual Cruise Night event, or enjoy a camp fire program in the park.
 Summer Concerts are Back!
Wednesdays
July 10 - August 14, 2024
Verdugo Park
Fridays
July 12 - August 30, 2024
Brand Park
Thursdays
August 1 - August 15, 2024
Perkins Plaza
Join us for live performances from a variety of talented bands in a family-friendly setting. Bring a picnic dinner and folding chairs or blankets for seating....and don't forget your dancing shoes! Concerts start at 7 PM, and we recommend arriving early. Free parking available at all locations (see flyer for details).
Concerts at Verdugo Park and Perkins Plaza are brought to you by the Community Services & Parks department and are supported, in part, by Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture.
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Concerts at Brand Park are part of the Brand Summer Music Series, which is supported by the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission, through funding from the Urban Art Program, with support from Library, Arts & Culture, Community Services & Parks, and the Brand Associates.
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 Glendale Cruise Night
In the Heart of Glendale on Brand Blvd.
July 20, 2024
5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Join us at the 29th Annual Cruise Night Event in the heart of Glendale on Brand Blvd. See hundreds of classic and import/modified cars, while listening to the live performances on the main stage. The evening will include vendor booths, giveaways, activities for kids, and FUN! Restaurants in the area will be open to satisfy your hunger during the event. Stick around to the end for a Fireworks Spectacular Show at the main stage. This event is FREE!
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click HERE.
For more information, visit GlendaleCruiseNight.com.
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Cooling Centers Open July 5 and 6, 2024
In anticipation of the upcoming heat wave, we are activating four community centers throughout the city as cooling centers from Friday, July 5, 2024, through Saturday, July 6, 2024.
We encourage those who do not have a cool place to be during the hottest time of the day to come to one of our cooling centers to beat the heat and cool off. Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times.
Visit GlendaleCA.gov/BeatTheHeat for more information, including updated cooling center dates and other tips for staying safe and cool this summer.
Summer's the time to stay cool, so visit Pacific Community Pool!
CHECK OUT THE INFORMATION ONLINE!
Pacific Community Pool is open year-round. Visit GlendaleAquatics.com for current hours of operation, swim lesson times, summer swim and water polo team information, the Junior Lifeguard Academy, and general program and registration information.
Group and private swim lesson registration is open. Registration for summer swim lessons is now available. Lesson spaces fill up quickly, so be sure you have your 2024 residency verified and that you have a current online MyGlendaleParks.com account before registering.
We are excited that the Glendale Gators swim team is continuing this summer. The Glendale Polo Bears water polo team and the Junior Lifeguard Academy will also be offered this summer along with group and private rentals.
Visit GlendaleAquatics.com for all the detailed program information. You may also call (818) 937-7433 with any questions.
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 Beat the Heat with Some Water Play!
Cerritos Park Splash Pad
Now Open for the Summer 2024 Season
May 25 - September 15, 2024
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Monday - Sunday)
September 21 - October 13, 2024
11:00 AM. - 6:00 PM (Saturdays & Sundays only)
Pacific Park Splash Pad is closed for construction until further notice.
Visit GlendaleAquatics.com for updates.
 Wading Pools
Wading Pools are small 1-2 feet deep pools designed for children 8 years and under. There are 4 wading pools throughout the city that will open for drop-by use on June 10 on a rotating basis. 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 note that these rates will increase as of July 25, 2024 (see the article below for more information).
Please call (818) 937-7433 to make a reservation. Visit GlendaleAquatics.com for more information.
Fee Increase Notice
Please note that City Council approved the Citywide Fee Schedule on June 25, 2024. Some Community Services & Parks fees are impacted and the new fees will go into effect July 25, 2024. Please view the Citywide Fee Schedule on the City’s Finance website for the latest fees and effective dates. Please contact the appropriate facility or program staff if you have any questions about any of the fees. A list of contact phone numbers can be found on our website at GlendaleCA.gov/ContactCSP.
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National Night Out
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
August 6, 2024
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us at the Glendale Police Department and Community Services & Parks Department's 2024 National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Pacific Community Center.
National Night Out is a community-driven event, held annually on the first Tuesday in August, in which neighbors get to know each other and share concerns, strategies, and ideas for safer communities. The Glendale Police Department, Glendale Fire Department, Community Services & Parks Department, members of the Glendale City Council and City Officials will participate in National Night Out events throughout the City to hear concerns, ideas, and explore how they might work together to improve the safety of neighborhoods in Glendale.
For more information about National Night Out at Pacific Community Center, please contact John Maghaguian at (818) 937-7247 or JMaghaguian@GlendaleCA.gov.
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Seamless Summer Lunch Program
 Art Exhibit: "All the People We Encounter Each Day"
Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station
1020 E. Palmer Ave., Glendale, CA 91205
Now - July 12, 2024
Artist Amy Oates' installation titled All the People We Encounter Each Day is on display at the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station through Friday, July 12, 2024.
All the People We Encounter Each Day depicts a crowd of people, swirling like a school of fish, created from layers of painted, cut paper. The layers are suspended from the ceiling with monofilament. Oates navigates between recognition and abstraction, simplifying palettes while complexifying layers and patterns through construct-deconstruct-reconstruct processes. She works to explore crowds as representative of ephemeral moments where individuals converge to form something abstract yet familiar, embodying negotiations between personal and public space. As she sees greater density necessitating greater attention to social interactions, she is exploring questions about how we can learn to live within the crowd. This exhibit is on display through July 12, 2024 at the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station.
This temporary art installation is 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.
Ikebana Workshop taught by Saeko-sensei
Brand Park - Friendship Garden
1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, CA 91201
July 28, 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Ikebana (生花) means living flowers. The Japanese art of flower arranging has been described as being at once more subtle, more sensitive, and more sophisticated than the methods of arranging flowers usually employed in other cultures. This is so because Ikebana is an art in Japan in the same sense that painting and sculpture are arts elsewhere.
Fee is $50 per person ($25 for materials and $25 for the class).
Please pre-register using the button below, as class size will be limited.
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Classic Films Under the Stars
Brand Park - Friendship Garden
1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, CA 91201
July 13 and August 3, 2024
5:30 PM
Classic Films Under the Stars is back for a second season, presented on the expansive lawn of the Doctors House in Glendale’s Brand Park.
Mark your calendars for these two Saturday evenings: the Film Noir classic Crime Wave on July 13 and Bye Bye Birdie on August 3. Gates will open at 5:30 PM, with the show starting at 7:00 PM.
The series is a presentation of Alex Film Society, The Glendale Historical Society, the Northwest Glendale Homeowner’s Association, and Brand Associates, with generous support provided by the City of Glendale’s Community Services & Parks.
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Ceramics of Glendale Exhibit
Brand Park - Doctors House
1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, CA 91201
Sundays, August 4 - November 24, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us at the Doctors House Museum in Brand Park each Sunday, August 4 to November 24, 2024, between 2-4 PM and experience a new special exhibit, Ceramics of Glendale. California experienced a boom in the ceramics industry during the 20th century, and with access to natural resources plus the train system, creatives in Glendale became active participants. Come view up close the fascinating and intricate details of the works of Harold Johnson, Avis Wright, AC Davey, Franciscan Ware and more! More information at GlendaleHistorical.org. (depicted image by Harold Johnson Pottery)
Opening Celebration
Sunday, August 4, 2024
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Let’s Celebrate! The Glendale Historical Society will kick off this family-friendly exhibition with an opening celebration on Sunday, August 4, from 2 PM-5 PM. Discover your inner artist at our playdough sculpture station, capture your masterpieces at our photo booth, and enjoy delicious treats! Tours will run simultaneously with a suggested donation of $10 per person, children 12 and under are free!
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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
July 13, 2024
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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
July 20, 2024
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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
Campfire Program, "Bear Essentials"
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214
July 27, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us to learn all about black bears that inhabit our mountains. Deveron Shudic, student of wildlife biology, will be the host. This will be an evening of songs, skits, smiles, and s’mores. Come at 6:30 PM for a craft or arrive at 7:00 PM for the campfire program.
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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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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
We are now accepting applications for Trail Safety Patrol!!!
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 two 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, Glendale, CA 91214
August 10, 2024 (No program in July)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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.
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Important information:
- If riding the bus with us (free), please arrive at Pacific Community Center by 8:15 AM to check in with staff. The bus will leave at 8:30 AM and return from Deukmejian at 12:30 PM.
- If meeting us at the park, please meet us at Deukmejian Wilderness Park by 8:45 AM.
- 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 by August 7 @ 3:00 PM, including children and adults. To RSVP, visit GlendaleCA.gov/Trails as of July 15.
Teen Night Out
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
July 12, 19, and 26, 2024
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Teen Night Out (TNO) occurs every Friday night from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM 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
July 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2024
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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
July 11, 18, and 25, 2024
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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
July 20, 2024
11:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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.
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Emerald Isle Park Playground Replacement Under Way!
In our ongoing effort to upgrade the City's park facilities, we are replacing the playground at Emerald Isle Park. The existing playground was originally installed over twenty years ago and needs replacement to meet the growing needs of a diverse population.
The Emerald Isle Playground Replacement Project will include demolition and recycling / disposal of the existing equipment, the purchase and installation of new equipment, new poured in place rubberized safety surfacing, shade structures, as well as expansion of the playground to include a play space for children ages 2-to-5 by replacing the sand box adjacent to the existing playground. As part of the project, sidewalk improvements are also required to ensure access meets ADA requirements.
This project is being funded through the State Park’s Prop 68 Per Capita Grant Program, California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) grant, and City of Glendale's General Fund and Development Impact Fees-Quimby funds.
Playground installation began on May 28, 2024, and is expected to be completed by September 2024.
Visit the project's website for additional information.
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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 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 Fall 2024.
The construction closed off the playground, outdoor restrooms/building, and some walking paths. In addition, the pool is closed from March through 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 AM to 9 PM
- Friday and Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM
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's website for more information.
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