FALL 2020 ACTIVITY GUIDE We Are Parks & Recreation! WHATEVER THE CRISIS WE ARE HERE FOR YOU LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR LETTER THE FROM Letter from the Director For the Fall 2020 Parks and Rec Activity Guide, I would like to take an opportunity to highlight the hard-working and selfless Parks and Recreation staff. To say this has been a challenging time is a major understatement. Nevertheless, Parks and Recreation staff have stepped up to innovate and serve the Santa Cruz community in new ways. Our Virtual Recreation programs have served thousands of Santa Cruz residents. Youth program staff has provided much needed childcare for working families at our summer camps. We have helped combat senior isolation through our thriving, virtual senior classes. We have worked with Economic Development to re-imagine spaces like the Wharf to create opportunities for restaurants and businesses to thrive. In addition, parks, trails, and beaches have served as critical spaces for exercise, socially distanced recreation, and an outlet for both the physical and mental health of our community. Use of West Cliff has been greater over the last few months than comparable time periods in past years. DeLaveaga Golf Course had its best month of June in 20 years. Parks and public spaces have also served as venues for our community to protest, to gather and march, and to exercise first amendment rights. Parks and Recreation is at the heart of providing these public spaces and services. While the positive impact of Parks and Rec has been demonstrated more than ever over the first half of 2020, we have begun to feel the financial impact from COVID-19. Please consider ways to get involved as a volunteer, engage as an Adopt-A-Park group, or support Friends of Parks and Recreation, our 501c3 non- profit support organization. See page 14 to learn more. As public health matters continue to command our attention and operations, I would like to highlight a couple of helpful resources. The Facility and Program Directory in this season’s Activity Guide offers web and social media links directly to our facility pages to check on the status of parks and facilities. The COVID-19 resource webpage will also remain up-to-date with current information on what is open and/or restricted. As we embark into this new season, Santa Cruz Parks and Rec will continue to work closely with County Public Health and our colleagues throughout the City to ensure that we stay up to date on safety measures and guidelines. The health and safety of the community is paramount. Thank you for sticking with us as we continue to socially distance, frequently wash hands, and wear our masks. Be safe and healthy…and have fun this season! See you in the parks, Tony Elliot PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION The Commission advises City Council and the department MEETING DATES on all matters concerning public recreation, including play- grounds, music, events and entertainment. The Commission September 14, 2020 makes rulings on tree permit appeals and recommendations November 2, 2020 for the annual Parks & Recreation annual budget. They January 4, 2021 also assist in prioritizing recreation programs and parks March 1, 2021 amenities. Meetings are held on the first Monday of every May 3, 2021 other month at 4:00 pm in City Council Chambers and on-line via Zoom. Inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Visit our Facebook page at Facebook.com/CityofSantaCruzParksandRecreation Fall 2020 Activity Guide 3 Table of Contents 3 Letter from the Director 4 Scholarships 5 How to Register 6 Halloween with Parks & Rec 7 Sister Cities VIRTUAL RECREATION 8 Soccer, Fitness & More 9 Language, Arts & Senior Classes IN PERSON ACTIVITIES 10 Mountain Biking, Volleyball, Yoga & Dance 11 Lawn Bowling & Pitching Equipment TABLE OF CONTENTS OF TABLE EVENT PERMITS PROGRAMS Interested in reserving 12 Jim Booth & Lifeguards 13 Virtual Senior Programs space for outdoor classes 14 Support Parks & Rec and events? FACILITY 15 Facility & Program Directory Apply for a permit at Parks 16 Santa Cruz Wharf and Recreation. Activities 17 DeLaveaga Golf Course 18 Park News must follow current social 20 Museum of Natural History distancing guidance. 21 Nueva Vista 22 Parks & Facilities Map For information on REGISTRATION Event Permits visit Begins AUGUST 17 santacruzparksandrec.com FOPAR Friends o f Parks & Recreation Santa Cruz SCHOLARSHIPS AVA IL A B L E FOR OUR FALL PROGRAMS Scholarships will be available throughout the Fall season. The first scholarship deadline is August 13. Visit CityofSantaCruz.com/scholarships for details and updated scholarship information. 4 City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Visit Parks & Recreation at santacruzparksandrec.com HOW TO REGISTER TO HOW REGISTER MONDAY, AUGUST 17 831-420-5270 cityofsantacruz.com/register 3WAYS TO REGISTER Register Online with WebTrac starting August 17 ■ Create your account at cityofsantacruz.com/register Home address verification required for resident rates. 1 Register by Phone starting August 17 ■ Call 831-420-5270 between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. 2 (Closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.) Register in Person starting August 17 ■ Register by appointment at the Parks & Recreation Admin. Office. Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. (Closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.) 3 323 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 [email protected] • 831-420-5270 ■ Masks and social distancing enforced. POLICIES ■ Class Fees: Santa Cruz City residents (R) pay discounted fee and non-City residents (NR) pay the higher fee. Example: $43.00 (R)/$55.00 (NR). ■ Advance registration is required for all classes. ■ Age level indicates the age the participant must be on the first day of class. ■ Refunds and Transfers: When a registrant withdraws from a class, the following options are available: ■ Four (4) business days or more prior to the first class meeting: 1. TRANSFER to another Parks & Recreation activity plus a $5 transfer fee. 2. WITHDRAW and receive a credit to your Parks & Recreation account minus a $5 processing fee per participant, per class. 3. WITHDRAW AND REFUND of class fee minus a $20 processing fee. ■ Three (3) business days or less prior to the course start date, no refunds, credits or transfers will be given. ABOUT THE ■ Ten (10) business days after registration, no refunds or adjustments for household account updated to City resident. COVER: ■ Business days are defined as Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Through all the excluding City holidays. challenges, Parks and ■ Credit balances can be used for all classes or facility reservations. Recreation staff have ■ Please allow up to 5 weeks to receive a refund check in the mail. continued to care ■ See additional terms and conditions at cityofsantacruz.com/prpolicies. for parks, reimagine ■ Online cancellations subject to account credit or e-refund back to programs and provide credit card minus processing fees. recreation. Visit our Facebook page at Facebook.com/CityofSantaCruzParksandRecreation Fall 2020 Activity Guide 5 HALLOWEEN WITH REC& PARKS ON THE WHARF October 19–31 WHARF SPECIALS ALL 13 DAYS! Pumpkin Bingo • Print your BINGO card at home • Bring it to the Santa Cruz Wharf • Find the pumpkins in shop windows and restaurants #HalloweenontheWharf • Share your BINGO with #HalloweenontheWharf SantaCruzParksandRec.com 13 days of frightful fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf! 6 City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Visit Parks & Recreation at santacruzparksandrec.com SISTER CITIES SHINGU, JAPAN (45 yrs) TEENS JINOTEPE, NICARAGUA PUERTO LA CRUZ, VENEZUELA WOULD YOU LIKE SESTRI LEVANTE, ITALY (40 yrs) TO VISIT JAPAN? ALUSHTA, UKRAINE Would you like to spend a week staying with a host family and experiencing local points of interest in our Sister City Our Sister Cities program provides the opportunity to of Shingu, Japan? Santa Cruz Sister Cities Committee build friendships, learn about other cultures and foster encourages applications from students in grades 8–10 international understanding. for a ten day student delegation during spring break of 2021. Please note the delegation may be deferred due to Get involved in Sister Cities! the COVID Global Health situation. Volunteer with one of our Sister Cities subcommittees. Students will learn about Japanese culture and will The success of our Sister Cities relationships are visit this beautiful area to see temples, shrines, rivers, entirely dependent upon the hard work and caring of mountains and see a small Japanese city, as well as ON THE WHARF our amazing volunteers. have a window into family life and local culture. cityofsantacruz.com/sistercities • 831-420-5272 Student applicants must have a genuine interest in Japan, cultural sensitivity and pay their own travel expenses. Partial need-based scholarships may be available. HANS CHRISTIAN Applicants must attend school in the City of Santa Cruz. Past participants have said: “This was a great, life- changing program that I would absolutely recommend to ANDERSEN anyone!” “Would go again!” “Amazing and wonderful.” “A great way to learn about Japanese culture.” Congratulations to the 2020 winners of the Hans Christian Andersen Writing Contest. Writers will be recognized at City Questions? Call Sister Cities Shingu committee member Council on November 10th during a special joint celebration Gayle McCallum at 831- 460-0675 and leave a message. of the Hans Christian Andersen Writing Contest and the 40th anniversary of the Santa Cruz/Sestri Levante’s sisterhood. 6–10 Year Old Category: 1st 2nd 3 rd Joelle Gerbrandt • California Contreras • Daphne Robertson 11–16 Year Old Category: 1st 2nd 2nd 3rd Marley Aldrich • Orion Papaas • Ronja McArthur • Zoe Wardrip-Frain 16+ Year Old Category: 1st 2nd 3rd Nancy Lenz • Joan F. Prebilich • Sylvia Patience Enter the Hans Christian Andersen Writing Contest sponsored by the Santa Cruz Sister Cities Committee and our Italian Sister City, Sestri Levante (Riva Trigoso).