parks, recreation & community services department activity guide Open Houses and Camp Attack! Try one of our classes or camps for free! See page 29 for details summer highlights 2017 12 special events 17 camps 62 youth sports 76 Fairmount golf course CHECK OUT OUR NEWLY DESIGNED WEBSITE! The City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is excited to announce the release of our newly designed website, which is located at the same web address: www.RivReg.org. The new site offers a fresh new look and easier navigation with a clean uncluttered design. The featured content focuses on our motto that Parks Make Life Better! It is our goal to create an accurate depiction of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department that is not only direct and informative, but also inviting and engaging. We hope you enjoy browsing our new site and welcome your feedback as we continue to work on improving the experience of our users. If you experience any issues or have any suggestions, please HOURS & INFORMATION contact [email protected]. Photo by Maria Lucero Capture Riverside Parks Photo Contestant PARKS PHOTO CONTEST Have you participated in a youth sports program, enjoyed a round of golf at Fairmount Golf Course, attended a Parks, Recreation and Community Services City of Riverside Department (PRCSD) class or spent a fun afternoon with the family in the park? We want to see Riverside parks through your eyes. Share your experience and Parks, Recreation and love of Riverside parks and facilities by submitting a photo and testimonial in the Capture Riverside Parks photo contest. Winning photos and testimonials have a chance to be published in the PRCSD Community Services Activity Guide, social media and department presentations. Contest categories include: Parks Make Life Better, Open Space, City of Riverside PRCSD classes/ Department programs, events/sports and digitally altered (photo must fit one of the four categories listed). A $150 cash prize is awarded to the best overall entry and the first 100 participants receive an exclusive 6927 Magnolia Ave. Parks Make Life Better prize just for entering! Entries will be accepted online through May 30 at CaptureRiverside.org. Second Floor Riverside, CA 92506 Only photos within park locations (listed on page79) will be considered and judged. 951.826.2000 (Se Habla Español) 951.826.2005 Fax For contest rules and details visit Sponsored by: #ILoveRiversideParks CaptureRiverside.org. Office Hours Grab your camera and upload your photo today. Monday - Friday • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. You could have the next cover shot! #ILoveRiversideParks Email Address: Parks, Recreation and Community Services [email protected] Department Director Participant Code of Conduct Web site: Adolfo Cruz All participants are expected to exhibit www.riversideca.gov/park_rec Park and Recreation Commission appropriate behavior at all times while M. Todd Rounds, Chair participating, being a spectator, or attending Follow us on Twitter at: Amy C. Cardullo, Vice Chair any program or activity conducted or sponsored twitter.com/rivcaparkandrec Walter H. Elliot Joseph Feola by the City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Barry Johnson Luz Negron Community Services Department. The following Like us on Facebook at: Becky A. Whatley guidelines are designed to provide safe and City of Riverside - Parks & Recreation enjoyable activities for all participants: The City of Riverside Park and Recreation Follow us on Instagram at: Commission meets the first Monday, following · Be respectful of participants and program staff rivparks the first Tuesday of each month, at 6:30 p.m., at the City Council Chambers (3900 Main St.). Date · Take direction from program staff/supervisors Healthy Eating Active Living and time subject to change, please visit www. · Refrain from using abusive or foul language RivReg.org for details. The public is welcome to All Healthy Eating Active Living attend. Anyone interested in serving on the City of · Refrain from causing bodily harm to self, other programs/events offered at the Riverside Park and Recreation Commission should participants, or program staff/supervisors Youth Opportunity Center and contact the City Clerk’s Office at 951.826.5557. Bordwell, Bobby Bonds, Patterson and · Refrain from damaging equipment, supplies Lincoln Parks. Video/Photo Policy and facilities Please be advised that all participants involved in · Refrain from harassment of staff, instructors or any department programs or special events are participants subject to being photographed or videotaped. Such photographs or video may be used by Failure to follow these rules may result in denial the City of Riverside without an obligation to Register at RivReg.org provide compensation to those photographed or of program participation privileges. The City videotaped. of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department strives to make your Class Cancellation Policy participation fun-filled, rewarding, educational Classes that do not meet the minimum and safe. Thank you for your cooperation. participation requirement 7 days before the class start date will be cancelled. HOURS & INFORMATION Community Centers Bobby Bonds Park Hunt Park Reid Park César Chávez Center Renck Center Ruth H. Lewis Center 2060 University Ave. • 951.826.5746* 4015 Jackson St. • 951.351.6132* 701 N. Orange St. • 951.826.5654* [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] M - F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m Community Center M - Th 3 - 9 p.m. M – Th 3 - 9 p.m. M - Th 3 - 9 p.m. Gymnasium F 3 - 6 p.m. F 3 - 6 p.m. F 3 - 6 p.m. Gymnasium Sa & Su Available for Rentals Sa & Su Available for Rentals Sa & Su Available for Rentals Johnny Martin Sotelo La Sierra Park Villegas Park Youth Opportunity Center La Sierra Center Ysmael Villegas Center 2060 University Ave. • 951.826.2272* 5215 La Sierra Ave., Bldg. A 3091 Esperanza St. • 951.351.6142* M - Th Noon - 8 p.m. 951.351.6131 [email protected] F Noon - 6 p.m. [email protected] M - F 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Senior Programming Sa & Su Closed M - Th 3 - 9 p.m. M -Th 3 - 9 p.m. F 3 - 6 p.m. F 3 - 6 p.m. Children’s Health, Enrichment, Sa & Su Available for Rentals Sa & Su Available for Rentals Education & Resources (CHEER) Center 2060 University Ave. • 951.826.5847* La Sierra Senior Center M - F 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 5215 La Sierra Ave., Bldg. B White Park Dales Senior Center Sa & Su Closed 951.351.6435 [email protected] 3936 Chestnut St. • 951.826.5303 Bordwell Park M - F 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. [email protected] Stratton Center Sa & Su Available for Rentals M - F 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sa & Su Available for Rentals 2008 Martin Luther King Blvd. Nichols Park 951.826.5355* Additional Resources [email protected] Joyce Jackson Center 5505 Dewey Ave. • 951.351.6130 Janet Goeske Center M - F 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Senior Programming community centers 5257 Sierra St. • 951.351.8800 M -Th 3 - 9 p.m. [email protected] F 3 - 6 p.m. M - Th 3 - 9 p.m. Ameal Moore Nature Center Sa & Su Available for Rentals F 3 - 6 p.m. 400 Central Ave. • 951.826.2596 Sa & Su Available for Rentals Bryant Park Fairmount Golf Course Arlanza Center Lincoln Park 2681 Dexter Dr. • 951.369.3001 7950 Philbin Ave. • 951.351.6135* Lincoln Center [email protected] 4261 Park Ave. • 951.826.5355 *Se Habla Español M - F 8 – 10 a.m. Senior Fitness M - F 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Adult Fitness Sa & Su Available for Rentals Holiday Closures: M -Th 3 - 9 p.m. May 29 - Memorial Day F 3 - 6 p.m. Orange Terrace Park Sa & Su Available for Rentals Orange Terrace Center July 4 - Independence Day 20010 Orange Terrace Pkwy. Sep. 4 - Labor Day Eric M. Solander Resource Center 951.826.5858 7801 Gramercy Pl. • Ste. B [email protected] 951.351.6074 M - Th 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Individuals with disabilities requiring special M – Th 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. F 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. accommodations, please call 951.826.2000. Sa & Su Available for Rentals Fees, times and dates of all programs are All community/senior centers are available for reservation during operational subject to change or cancellation. and non-operational hours. (See page72 for details.) For listing of community meetings, please visit www.RivReg.org or call 951.826.2000. city of riverside parks, recreation & community services department • summer highlights 2017 11 summer fun Award Wiing SUMMER CONCERTSInIn thethe ParkPark (excluding July 5) June 14 - July 26 2017 Line u Classic Rock 2017June 14 LineSouthbound u 90s Pop June 21 Hit Me 90s www.rivreg.org June 28 WoodieBeatles &Longboard Beach Boys Tribute Motown July 12 Stone Soul teen Latin 10 July 19 Latin Nation 80s Pop July 26 Neon Nation Ne! UNLIMITED YOUTH FUN ZONE FEATURES BOUNCE HOUSES, FACE $12 PAINTING, PER PERSON BALLOON ARTIST & SLOT CAR RACING. SEASON PASS (ALL 6 CONCERTS) OPEN AUDITIONS special events Will you be the next Champion?! May 16 (Youth 5 –10th 12) and Annual May Vocal 17 (Teens Competition 13 - 18) Do you have what it takes to be the next Riverside Sings Champion? The top 20 contestants sing live at one of the Rhythm of Riverside Summer Concerts (held Wednesday evenings, June 14 – July$20 26, pre-registration/$30 excluding July 5) and have a daychance of to audition win up to $2,000$2,000 $2,000 in cash and prizes. Auditions are held at the César Chávez Auditorium (2060 University Ave.) from 5:30 – 9 p.m. Download an application online at RivReg.org or pick one up at any community center.