 Congratulations to our Parks Services Administrator Chris Peplow and CES Outreach Coordinator Tommie Hodge on receiving the Friend of Youth Award at the 31st Annual Glendale Youth Alliance Luncheon and Award Ceremony. We are proud of the work they do for our community!
Winter 2024-2025 Leisure Guide
Now Available Online!
The Leisure Guide is our quarterly e-publication where you can find information about programs, classes, services, and events that we are offering that season. You'll find classes and activities that suit each person in your family, from tots to seniors.
Want to see a list of all our parks or learn about our rental facilities? Looking for our department's phone directory? That's inside too!
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 Give Your Kid the Gift of Fun!
We are proud to offer our annual Thanksgiving Break and 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! Specialty camps will also be available. Please visit GlendaleCA.gov/DayCamps for more information.
Thanksgiving Break 2024 Day Camp
November 25 - 27, 2024 (M-W)
Winter Break 2024-2025 Day Camps
The weeks of December 23 & December 30, 2024
 Maximum Potential Basketball Winter Break Camp
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
Registration Opened October 28, 2024
Maximum Potential Basketball Winter Break Camp is designed to help improve an individual's strength, knowledge, and overall development of basketball. Join this camp and you will be able to fulfill your aspirations. Learn the basics and advanced movements of the game. We will also cover dribbling, passing, shooting, and agility. ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!!!!
Mark Herring of Hoopapalooza Inc. will be the instructor. Coach Herring is a native of North Carolina and has worked with the likes of Coach Krzyzewski (“Coach K”, Duke University’s Men’s Basketball Coach, Retired and Coach of Team USA’s Redeem Team featuring Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and more), Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, Jason Tatum, and other NBA Stars. COME JOIN THE FUN!!!
Ages: 6 - 9 (Child must be 6 years old by December 23, 2024)
Dates: December 23, 26, and 27, 2024
Ages: 8 - 16 (Child must be 8 years old by December 30, 2024)
Dates: December 30 and 31, 2024 & January 2 and 3, 2025
 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
City Hall Perkins Plaza
613 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206
December 4, 2024
6:00 PM
Join us for the annual lighting of the City Hall tree. It will feature the lighting of the tree, special performances, and a visit from Santa!
In case of rain, the event may be cancelled. For more information, please call (818) 937-7429, or email GMirzakhanian@GlendaleCA.gov.
Cram-A-Classic Toy Drive
Montrose Shopping Park (Corner of Honolulu and Ocean View)
2284 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020
November 29, 2024
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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During Holiday Tree Lighting Event
141 N. Glendale Ave., Glendale, CA 91206 (Next To The Tree Lighting Ceremony)
December 4, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Glendale Fire Department and ABC7, in conjunction with Community Services & Parks, invite you to bring a new, unwrapped toy to one of the Toy Drive events. Help us cram our classic fire truck with toys! Glendale Firefighters will collect and distribute toys to the underserved children in our community. The children depend on the generosity of our community.
In case of rain, the event may be cancelled. For more information, please call (818) 937-7429, or email GMirzakhanian@GlendaleCA.gov.
 Fair Housing Workshop for Glendale Landlords
Adult Recreation Center
201 E. Colorado St., Glendale, CA 91205
November 13, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Glendale landlords! Are you interested in learning more about landlord laws? If so, please join us to learn more about fair housing laws, disability accommodations, landlord rights and responsibilities, and much more. Armenian and Spanish translation will be available.
Registration is encouraged online or by phone:
HousingRightsCenter.org/Workshops
(213) 387-8400 ext. 1018
outreach@housingrightscenter.org
Flyer: English | Spanish | Armenian
Free Food Distribution for Qualifying Seniors
Adult Recreation Center (southeast corner)
201 E. Colorado St., Glendale, CA 91205
November 19 and December 17, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank will be hosting food box distribution events at the Adult Recreation Center’s southeast corner (parallel to Louise Street). The food box is designed to supplement dietary intake of calcium, potassium, and vitamins seniors need to stay healthy. Age and income eligibility requirements apply.
To learn more, please see the flyer or contact the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank at (323) 234-3030 x179 or CSFP@LAFoodBank.org.
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Parent's Night Out
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
November 22, 2024
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Drop off the kids for a night of fun activities, friends, food and a movie. The fee is $20.00 per child, ages 6 to 12 years old. Participants are encouraged to bring pajamas, a blanket and a pillow. Register online at MyGlendaleParks.com. For more information, please call (818) 548-4098.
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Teen Night Out
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
November 8 and 15, 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.
The Weather May Be Chilly, but
Pacific Community Pool is Heated and Waiting for You!
Don' forget! Pacific Community Pool is open year-round and heated to a perfect ~83 degrees. Visit GlendaleAquatics.com for current hours of operation, group and private swim lesson times, swim team and water polo team information, and general program and registration information.
Registration for November swim lessons is NOW OPEN!
December swim lesson registration begins Tuesday, November 26 at 9:00 AM for verified residents and 10:00 AM for everyone.
We are excited that the Glendale Gators swim and Glendale Polo Bears water polo teams continued through the fall. We will take a winter break and start back up in the spring, tentatively March 3 – May 23, 2025. Registration for spring teams will begin on February 25, 2025. Private pool rentals are also available.
Lesson spaces may 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.
For more information, please call (818) 937-7433.
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 Art Exhibit: "Ventana Huichola"
Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station
1020 E. Palmer Ave., Glendale, CA 91205
Through November 11, 2024
A new art exhibit, "Ventana Huichola," is on display through November 11, 2024, at the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station. Ventana Huichola – “Huichol window” in Spanish – is a site-specific installation consisting of three pieces. Each work is made of fifteen God’s Eyes attached to a plastic net with a cord. These votive objects offer luck for those that pass by and honor the Huichol community in Mexico. Having these objects in Glendale offer protection to the City and create a window to the world of the Huichol culture. Artis Natalie Gonzalez’s goal for this piece is for the audience to engage in the magical vibrations of colors and shapes.
This temporary art installation is sponsored by the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission through funding from the Urban Art Fund, and support from Glendale Library, Arts & Culture, Glendale Community Services & Parks, and the Adams Hill Neighborhood Association.
Intro to Hakko Ryu Jujutsu & Shiatsu
Brand Park - Friendship Garden
1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, CA 91201
November 17, 2024
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The martial arts and healing arts have been connected for hundreds of years. Hakko Ryu Jujutsu is a fighting style of Japan, which also has a highly developed system of Shiatsu, a method of healing bodywork which utilizes pressure points. Gil Adams-sensei has been teaching Hakko Ryu for over 40 years and is considered a master teacher of this art.
Tickets are sold out, but additional inquiries can be directed to Info@GlendaleTeaHouse.org.
The Friends of Shoseian, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is hosting this event.
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"Ceramics of Glendale" Vintage Ceramics Exhibit
Brand Park - Doctors House
1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, CA 91201
Weekly Tours: Sundays, Through November 24, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Visit the Doctors House Museum for a special tour by The Glendale Historical Society, including a special exhibit, "Ceramics of Glendale," each Sunday, August 4 to November 24, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
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.
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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
November 9, 2024
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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.
Wilderness Workday
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214
November 16, 2024
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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.
INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
Gobble, Gobble Turkey Hike
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214
November 30, 2024
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
A calorie burning hike with some interpretation about plant and animal life along the way. We will hike on moderately difficult trails with stops along the way for discussion, stories, and activities.
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 GLENDALE OUTDOORS! (GO!) COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214
November 9, 2024
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 PM, 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.
Each person planning to attend must submit an RSVP form by November 6 @ 3:00 PM, including children and adults.
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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 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.
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Therapeutic Recreation Programming
Maple Park & Community Center
820 E. Maple St., Glendale, CA 91205
Maple Inclusive Play Day
Third Saturday of each month
November 16, 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. Crafts appropriate to all abilities will be available.
Get Fit and Club Maple
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.
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