CSP August 2024 Newsletter
Glendale, California sent this bulletin at 08/01/2024 12:05 PM PDT
 Wading PoolsWading Pools are small 1-2 feet deep pools designed for children 8 years and under. There are 4 wading pools throughout the city that are open for drop-by use on a rotating basis. You can reserve a wading pool for your private party, too! We are still taking reservations for wading pool rentals through September, depending on staff and facility availability. Wading pools can be rented for your private birthday party or small gathering. Rates are $115 for the first hour of swimming, and $29 for every additional hour of swimming, which includes a lifeguard. You can also pay $50 to secure the designated tables close to the wading pool during your swim time. Please call (818) 937-7433 to make a reservation. Visit GlendaleAquatics.com for more information.
Fee Increase Notice
Seamless Summer Lunch Program  Art Exhibit: "Jungle"Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station A new art exhibit, “Jungle” by Annli Tico, has been installed at the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station and will be on exhibit through August 16, 2024. "Jungle” is made out of mostly lightweight textiles and yarn, as well as crocheted pieces that are hung from the ceiling. The piece creates a jungle-like environment within the station, that is colorful and dynamic from all four sides. Tico’s work spans multiple mediums and focuses largely on location, taking special interest in the expansiveness and intricate details of the natural world. Through the use of pattern, repetition, and the abstraction of shape, she attempts to create work that captures the broadness of nature in a way that is playful and inviting to the viewers. Tico often uses textiles and found materials to capture the softness and fluidity of nature, as well as its color and vibrancy. 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. Origami Workshop: The Japanese Art of Folding PaperBrand Park - Friendship Garden
Classic Film Under the StarsBrand Park - Friendship Garden
"Ceramics of Glendale" Vintage Ceramics ExhibitBrand Park - Doctors House
Trails & Open Space ProgramsFor more information, call (818) 548-3795. 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 WORKDAYSRiverwalk Workday
Wilderness Workday
INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
 GLENDALE OUTDOORS! (GO!) COMMUNITY PROGRAMDeukmejian Wilderness Park
The Wilderness is Calling and
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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. |
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
We are now accepting applications for Trail Safety Patrol!!!
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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 at least 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. |
Parent's Night Out
Pacific Community Center 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. For more information, please call (818) 548-4098. |
Teen Night Out
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
August 2, 9, and 16, 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
August 5, 12, 19, and 26, 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
August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 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
August 17, 2024
11:00 AM - 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. |
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.
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!
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. The pool was closed from March through May, but is now open. We have portable restrooms and handwashing sinks available. The community center’s lobby restrooms are only available during standard hours of operation:
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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Verdugo Skate Park HoursJuly 22 - August 16, 2024 August 17 - October 31, 2024 *From 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Saturdays, parents may skate with their children for instructional purposes. This is at the safety discretion of skate staff. Skate Classes and CampsSkate classes are popular and filling up! Visit MyGlendaleParks.com (type activity keyword “skate”) to find details on all of our skate classes. We have beginning and intermediate classes for youth at both Verdugo Skate Park and Palmer Park. Visit the website for details!
Calendar of EventsView a list of upcoming Community Services & Parks events at GlendaleCA.gov/CSPCalendar. |
Home Delivered Meals ProgramHome Delivered Meals Program is designed to provide meals delivered to homebound seniors. Please contact (818) 548-3775 to make an appointment.
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. Senior RecreationGlendaleCA.gov/Senior-Recreation Fitness Classes for SeniorsExercise 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.
 Senior MixerAdult Recreation Center 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. Glendale Youth Alliance (GYA)
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Student Training & Employment Program (STEP)
We have paid jobs for students with disabilities!
Eligibility Requirements:
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The Verdugo Jobs Center is here to help you reach your career goals. If you’re looking for your first job, next job or a career, visit us at the VJC for various opportunities. You can meet with a case manager who will work with you on your career exploration journey. If you need immediate job placement services or if you need to upgrade your skills to get a better job or a career, we’re here to help you get there. Contact VJC at (818) 937-8000, or visit us online at VerdugoWorks.com to start the process.
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Vocational Training Take control of your career path! Short-term Vocational Training can assist you in gaining the competitive edge you need to get back into the workforce. Verdugo Jobs Center administers special training grants that can cover the cost of vocational training for those who qualify! Training Grant Information Sessions are held online or by phone every Thursday at 11:00 AM. If you would like to attend, please email VJCReferrals@GlendaleCA.gov. For more information, please call (818) 937-8000.
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Business Services The VJC offers an array of services to businesses in our region. If you are hiring, training or downsizing reach out to the business services team at the VJC for all your needs. For more information, please call (818) 937-8000 or e-mail AskVJC@GlendaleCA.gov.
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Support for Former JPL Employees The Verdugo Jobs Center recently received additional funds from the State of California to assist individuals who were recently laid off or will be laid off from JPL! Employment and Specialized Training Services are available to those who qualify. Reach out today to meet with a VJC team member! For more information, contact Tina Hartyon at (818) 937-8080 or THartyon@GlendaleCA.gov. |
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Make Your Reservations for
Indoor and Outdoor Parks Facilities
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.
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!
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.
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