The City of Santa Maria Recreation & Parks Department June-DecemberJune-December 20192019 RECREATIONRECREATION GUIDEGUIDE To enrich the lives of Santa Maria residents through quality parks, programs, and services. www.cityofsantamaria.org • 615 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, CA 93454 • (805) 925-0951 ext. 2260 Sign-up at gojrgiants.org starting April 1st or in person Monday-Friday 9 AM-7 PM at the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center, 600 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria League starts mid June NONCOMPETITIVE SUMMER For more information, visit gojrgiants.org or call the Santa Maria BASEBALL & SOFTBALL LEAGUE Recreation & Parks Department at (805) 925-0951 ext. 2260. Space is limited. FOR BOYS & GIRLS AGES 5-13 ecreation nrichment Healthy Communities + Strong Families = Safe Children SSAAFFEE AANNDD SSTTRROONNGG For Ages 6-12 • Monday-Friday June 10th-August 9th and August 12th-December 31st Safe and Strong is a drop-in program with no registration necessary. For updates on schedules and locations, visit www.cityofsantamaria.org TThhee 22001199 FFoouurrtthh ooff JJuullyy RReedd,, WWhhiittee,, && BBoooomm!! FFiirreewwoorrkkss SShhooww 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sierra Vista Park, 809 Panther Dr. Celebrate independence day with a spectacular fireworks show! Park Fee - $5.00 per car. Visit www.cityofsantamaria.org for updates. CITY OF SANTA MARIA June-DECEMBER 2019 RECREATION GUIDE THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Commission meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 110 E. Cook St. Community input is always welcome at these meetings. L-R: Rebecca Carey (Chair), Laura Henderson, Yleana Velasco, Ann Batterson, and Paul Lee TABLE OF CONTENTS City Parks and Facilities ................... Pg. 3 Los Flores Ranch Park ....................... Pg. 4 Aquatics ............................................ Pg. 6 Youth & Teen Programs .................... Pg. 13 600 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria Active Senior Living Programs ......... Pg. 16 Sports ................................................. Pg. 18 THE STUDIO HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 3:30-7:00 PM Special Olympics/Aktion Club ....... Pg. 21 Drop in and discover your creative side at The Studio: A Teen Art Resource Center at the Community Events Calendar .......... Pg. 22 Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center for FREE! For more information, call the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department at (805) 925-0951 ext. 2260 Summer - Fall 2019 For Teens in FREE Grade 7-12 The Adventure Awaits Come and enjoy a new adventure with the Teen Trek Club. Go out, enjoy the treks and make new friends! For more information including Trek locations and schedules, visit www.cityofsantamaria.org/register FOR MORE INFORMATION, TO VIEW SCHEDULES OR TO REGISTER, VISIT WWW.CITYOFSANTAMARIA.ORG/REGISTER 2 CITY OF SANTA MARIA June-DECEMBER 2019 RECREATION GUIDE CITY PARKS AND FACILITIES Enjoy the multitude of parks with more than 2,250 acres of grass, trees, playing fields, swimming pools, gazebos, barbecues, recreational open space, and an 11-acre lake. Several facilities and parks offer areas available for rent for your special occasions. Log on to www.cityofsantamaria.org to view park and facility photos and amenity information. 1. North Preisker Ranch Park* - 801 W. Boxcar Pl. 2. Preisker Park* - 330 Hidden Pines Way Hidden Pines Way 2 Exit 3. Santa Maria River Park Trail- Broadway On-Ramp (to US 101 North Bound) 1 173 Boxcar 3 4. Grogan Park* & Neighborhood Community Center Santa Maria River Levee - 1155 W. Rancho Verde 4 5 Preisker Ln. Preisker Stanford Dr. Rancho Verde 5. Jim May Park*/Lake - 809 Stanford Dr. 6. Oakley Park - 1300 N. Western Ave. 7. Atkinson Park* & Community Center* - 1000 N. Railroad Ave. Carlotti Dr. Carlotti Railroad Ave. Western Ave. Western 8. Rice Park - 700 E. Sunset Ave. Donovan Rd. Magellan Dr. 6 9. Tunnell Park - 1100 N. Palisade Dr. 8 9 7 Sunset 10 10. Edwards Community Center* & Sierra Vista Park Alvin Ave. - 809 Panther Dr. 11 Tunnell St. 11. Veterans’ Memorial Community Center* & Park 13 Chapel St. Panther Dr. Panther 12 Main St. Dr. Palisade N. - 313 W. Tunnell St. Church St. 12. Rosalind Perlman Park - 100 N. Broadway 14 13. Armstrong Park - 1000 E. Chapel St. Pine St. Pine Cook St. 15 14. Russell Park - 1000 W. Church St. 16 r. 15. Joslyn Bowling Green - 420 S. McClelland St. Park Ave. D 19 e S ad 17 McClelland St. 18 . Palis Stowell Rd. 16. Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center, Paul Nelson Enos Dr. Aquatics Center*, & Simas Park - 600 S. McClelland St. 20 Battles Rd. 17. Buena Vista Park - 800 S. Pine St. 18. Elwin Mussell Center* & Alice Trefts Park - 510 E. Park Ave. A St. Suey Rd. Suey Miller St. College Dr. College Depot St. Broadway Blosser Rd. Sonya 19. Joe White Park - 500 S. Palisade Dr. 21 Bethel Ln. 20. Minami Community Center & Adam Park* - 600 W. Enos Dr. 22 Betteravia Rd. 21. Bob Orach Park & Neighborhood Community Center - 1800 Westgate Rd. Westgate Rd. Westgate McCoy Ln. 22. Fletcher Park* - 2200 S. College Dr. Bradley Rd. Bradley Dr. 23. Marilyn Stanley Park - 2600 La Costa Dr. La Costa 23 25 24 Sunrise Dr. 24. Rodenberger Park* - 2725 Santa Barbara Dr. 26 25. Rotary Centennial Park* & Robin Ventura Field 27 Santa Maria Way - 2625 S. College Dr. Hagerman Dr. Hagerman Skyway Dr. 26. Maramonte Community Center* & Park - 620 E. Sunrise Dr. Lakeview Rd. 27. Hagerman Sports Complex* - 3300 Skyway Dr. 28. Pioneer Park & Picnic Ground*- 1150 W. Foster Rd. D o m 29. Los Flores Ranch Park - 6271 Dominion Rd. i n Clark Ave. i o n (South-East of Orcutt) R Bradley Rd. Bradley Exit d 164 . *Reservable spaces are available Foster Rd. 29 P a Blosser Rd. 28 l m e r R d . Clark Rd. FOR MORE INFORMATION, TO VIEW SCHEDULES OR TO REGISTER, VISIT WWW.CITYOFSANTAMARIA.ORG/REGISTER 3 CITY OF SANTA MARIA June-DECEMBER 2019 RECREATION GUIDE Los Flores Ranch Park, comprised of 1,778 acres or Programs at Los Flores Ranch Park rolling hills south of the City of Santa Maria, offers a place for hiking, biking, and horseback riding* Notice: Poor weather conditions may in a beautiful outdoor environment. Educational cancel events without notice. programs and field trips available by appointment. *Equestrians must call ahead for access to the Equestrian Docent-Led Nature Walks: Enjoy a guided walk while Entrance at (805) 938-7618 during operating hours. learning about our ecosystem, animals, and the history of Los Flores Ranch Park. FREE. For general information, visit Second Saturday of the Month: www.cityofsantamaria.org (Feb.-Nov.), 9:00-10:00 AM Visit us on Facebook: Star Gazing Party: Enjoy amazing views of star facebook.com/losfloresranch clusters, planets, and more. Telescopes provided by Central Coast Astronomy Society, Vandenberg Amateur 6271 DOMINION ROAD: From Santa Maria, head Astronomy Society, and Santa Barbara Astronomical south on Hwy 101. Exit at Clark Ave. and turn left. Unit. No flashlights and no dogs please. FREE Friday: Aug. 30th, 7:30-9:30 PM Turn right on Dominion Rd. Saturday: Nov. 23rd , 5:00-7:00 PM Spring/Summer Hours Night Hike: Experience the wonders of nature at twilight (Daylight Saving Time Schedule) and finishing under moonlight. Two guided hikes offered: Thursday-Sunday, 8:00 AM-7:00 PM Easy/Moderate (family friendly), 1.8 mile roundtrip; Moderate/Advanced, 4 mile roundtrip. Wear good hiking/ Fall/Winter Hours (Standard Time Schedule) walking shoes, dress warm, and bring a headlamp/ Thursday-Sunday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM flashlight. Dogs welcome on a leash. FREE Saturdays: June 15th, 7:30-9:00 PM; Aug. 17th, 7:00-9:00 PM; • Last entry into park is one hour before closing. Oct. 12th, 6:00-8:00 PM; Dec. 14th, 4:00-6:00 PM • Dogs are allowed with a leash. Twilight Mountain Bike Ride: Grab your bike and Free Entry for Santa Maria Residents enjoy incredible views of the Santa Maria Valley as you ride into the sunset. Two guided rides offered: Beginner/ Daily Fees for Non-City Residents Intermediate, 5 mile roundtrip with inclines; Advanced, • Youth 15 yrs. & under: FREE 8 mile roundtrip. Please wear all necessary protective • Adults 16-61 yrs.: $3.75 gear (helmets, headlamps, etc.) FREE • Seniors 62 yrs. & up: $1.60 Saturdays: May 18th, 7:00-9:00 PM; July 13th, 7:00-9:30 PM; • Annual Pass (up to 6 guests a day): $52.00 Sep. 14th, 6:00-8:00 PM; Nov. 16th, 4:00-6:00 PM Twilight Guided Horseback Ride: Saddle and load The Santa Maria Recreation & Parks your horse for a Docent led ride at twilight. The perfect Department is recruiting volunteers end to the day on the best trails in Santa Maria. Horses dedicated in sharing their time and not provided. No stallions. Ponied horses must have a talents towards enhancing the recreation saddle and rider. FREE and leisure experiences of the community. Saturdays: June 22nd, 5:30-8:30 PM; Sep. 21st, 4:30-7:00 PM For more information on how to become a volunteer call (805) 925-0951 ext. 2260 or visit our website at TO SERVICE AND FUN www.cityofsantamaria.org FOR MORE INFORMATION, TO VIEW SCHEDULES OR TO REGISTER, VISIT WWW.CITYOFSANTAMARIA.ORG/REGISTER 4 CITY OF SANTA MARIA June-DECEMBER 2019 RECREATION GUIDE Intro to Mountain Bike Riding* (10 yrs. & up): Have Intro to Solar Cooking*: Go Green and learn how to you thought about Mountain Bike Riding? Bring your cook with solar ovens! Instructor Saty will teach how bike and meet our experienced instructor Dave who will solar cooking works and provide several demonstrations give lessons on safety and proper techniques. Followed of different ovens. Sample foods cooked at the end of by exploring the trails in a safe and fun way.