We’re making improvements at Center Street Park and Brentwood Park.  We will be installing new restrooms and play structures at both parks.  The play structures will be installed in mid-April, and the restrooms will be installed next month.  Center Street Park will also receive new ADA bleachers and hi/low drinking fountains this summer. 

The improvements at Center Street Park are possible through funding from the California Parks & Recreation Society (CPRS) and local B.E.A.R.S. nonprofit while a Prop. 68 Per Capita Grant and additional funding from CPRS are being used to make the improvements at Brentwood Park.

This month crews competed the installation of 24 community building units at out Wellness Center including recuperative care, laundry facility, kitchen/cafeteria, and office units.  Our Wellness Center is being built on City-owned land on First Street.  It is at the heart of our strategy to reduce homelessness in Victorville.   It will offer 110 separate modular units with a minimum 170-bed capacity increasing shelter beds by 56 percent while also providing healthcare and other supportive services to help end the cycle of homelessness.  The Wellness Center is being funded primarily through a $28 million grant from the State of California.

Our next Community Cleanup Day is April 22 and we’re seeking volunteers and sponsors to join us as we work together to keep Victorville clean.  Volunteers will receive coupons for discounted lunch at local eateries and a FREE t-shirt while supplies last. Register by April 12 at VictorvilleCA.gov/CCU. 

Sponsors are listed on the event t-shirt worn by hundreds of volunteers.  They’re also acknowledged in thank you advertisements and on the City’s website and social media.  For sponsorship information, call (760) 955-3306.  Help us Keep Victorville Clean, and #DumpItRightVV!

We’re seeking community members to serve on our Homelessness Solutions Task Force. The purpose of this advisory task force is to develop strategies, programs, funding sources, and policies to reduce homelessness in the City of Victorville. The task force is comprised of representatives from community stakeholder groups and City of Victorville staff. Those interest in being considered to serve must submit an online application no later than March 24 at 4:30 p.m. To apply, visit VictorvilleCA.gov/HSTF.

Spring Festival: Join us at Hook Park for our Spring Festival & Egg Hunt on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This is a great family-friendly event featuring fun activities, a vendor fair, food vendors, and a FREE KidsZone.  Tickets for age-divided egg hunts are just $5 and must be purchased in advance at VictorvilleCA.gov/Recreation.  Contact our Recreation Division at (760) 245-5551 for more information.

Victorville Sings Auditions: Our Victorville Sings Competition is back, and registration is open for local youth ages seven to 17.  Auditions take place May 17 at the Victorville Activities Center.  The top 15 finalists will move on to perform at out Concerts in the Park series that beings in June.  Register online at VictorvilleCA.gov/Recreation or in person at Hook Community Center.

In-N-Out Reading Program: Children ages four through 12 are invited to participate in the In-N-Out Reading Program at our Victorville City Library. Kids can earn a free burger from In-N-Out by reading five books.  The program runs through April 15.  For more information, call (760) 245-4222.

Recreation Scholarship Program:  We will begin accepting applications for our Recreation Scholarship Program on April 1.  The scholarship pays for 80 percent of one qualifying activity per child.  Scholarships are limited.  For more information, please call (760) 245-5551.