Scholarships cover 50% of the cost of the activity.

ELIGIBLITY:

• Must be a resident of the City of San Fernando
• Complete a brief self-certifying form 
• Include a San Fernando Water Bill
• Assistance will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis
• Program begins July 1, 2022 

The California Department of Parks and Recreation awarded 4.2 million to the City for the Las Palmas Park Revitalization Project as part of the Statewide Parks Development and Community Revitalization Grant Program and Governor Newsom Administration’s “Outdoors for All” initiative.

The revitalization project includes the construction of a new multipurpose athletic field, a splash pad, a Tennis/Pickleball court, and new landscaping throughout the park. The project will also renovate the learning center, the patio restrooms, and the playground, which will include ADA accessibility and shading. Other park improvements include renovations to the basketball court, baseball fields, walking paths, and picnic shelters.  Lighting will be installed on the walking paths the baseball fields and the picnic shelters. The outdoor exercise equipment, restrooms, and the concession stand all will be refurbished as well. 

User groups, organizations, and patrons of Las Palmas Park are invited to play an important role in the planning process and design of the Revitalization Project. The Recreation and Community Services Department will hosts a series of Focus Group meetings and Pop-up Events to gather feedback on the design elements of the project.

UPCOMING POP-UP EVENTS

• Saturday, July 2, 2022, 6 pm – 9 pm – San Fernando Mall (look for the booth during the Red, White and Lights event

Subsequent Focus Group meetings and input opportunities will be announced as the dates and times become available.  The City encourages your feedback and vision so that the Las Palmas Revitalization Project builds the park you want.

The City of San Fernando received funds for the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization grant program to improve the recreational opportunities for the residents in and around the Layne Park neighborhood.  

On May 12, 2021 and June 2, 2021, the City hosted in-person meetings to gather input from the community members. The feedback will help guide the design of the Layne Park improvements.

The Day Camp Program offers a variety of activities, including:

• Arts & Crafts
• Sports
• Science Projects
• Snack Time
• Water Games
• Cooperative Games

Interested in joining? Please fill out the application and email it to recreation@sfcity.org. 

Participants will gain:

• A customized, local Community Resilience Framework for your organization.
• A refined communication strategy for your stakeholders.
• A basic operational strategy for your organization in relation to the Community Resilience Framework.
• Stronger connections to other local organizations and community leaders.
• Stronger connections within your organization.
• A deeper understanding of the risks we all face here in San Fernando. 

What is expected?

• A 25 hours commitment over seven weeks, about 2.5 hours each week.
• Two participants from your organization (Non-profit, schools, large employer, faith-based, or community organization).
• Availability on Thursday evenings from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (refreshments will be provided at each meeting).

The initial meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Recreation Parks, located at 208 Park Ave., San Fernando, CA 91340.

To register, please complete a commitment form or call the Recreation and Community Services Department at (818) 898-1290.

Due to the current pandemic, all programming is currently online using Zoom Video Conferencing. We work with teens ages 13-17 years of age, from a variety of local middle and high schools.

Online referrals can be completed on our website at: www.pukuu.org/tutcint/.  

CONTACT INFORMATION
(661) 670-1311 | Carrie.Castro@pukuu.org
Las Palmas Park | 505 S. Huntington Street, San Fernando, CA 91340

The City of San Fernando, local residents, businesses, and City officials that are dedicated to preserving, protecting, and improving City of San Fernando park facilities. Every summer, the City hosts Clean-up Days at our parks, as well as other locations throughout the City.

ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME!

In addition, we encourage all individuals needing to complete community service hours to participate.

For more information about clean-up efforts or for community services projects, contact via the below information. In-kind donations are also welcome, including items like gardening supplies, plants/trees, and other supplies. Of course, we also need volunteers to help staff our events.

As part of the Calles Verdes Project, the City has partnered with Tree People to host several Tree Planting events.  With the assistance of community volunteers, the goal is to plant 950 trees in the City.  The project is funded through grants from Cal Fire and Coastal Conservancy.  These trees will not only help beautify the City, but will also provide shade and help reduce temperature in our residential streets.

If you would like to volunteer and help the City plant more trees in the parkways, please contact Tree People at https://www.treepeople.org/ for more information.

Explore the music, choreography and poetry of this ancient dance tradition while understanding the history behind Danza. Mexica Danza is a form of art that helps build identity and self esteem through the use of culture, history, and the preservation of indigenous traditions.

Experience the classical style of Mexican Culture; learn the regional dance of Mexico through movement and music. All skill levels are welcome, no partner required. Ages 5 and up.

Come learn different styles of Line Dance from a group of fun-loving dancers. Each dance is broken down step by step whereby participants increase their balance, coordination, and endurance. All skill levels are welcome. No partner is required.

Learn to play guitar or mandolin, singing techniques and participate in community performances. Class is tailored for senior participants but open to adults 18 and over.

Run or walk your best mile in the San Fernando Valley Mile race! This one-mile challenge, located in the City of San Fernando, will start at Eighth Street and Maclay Ave. You and your family will run, or walk, down Maclay Ave. until you reach Third Street.  

THREE RACES FOR ALL FITNESS LEVELS

• ELITE (8 am): For runners who can run a mile under six minutes
• WALK/RUN (8:15 am): For all ages who would like to compete and time themselves
• FAMILY WALK (8:45 am): For all ages to go at their won pace and complete within 45 minutes  

   

RACE ENTRY FEES (all races)

• Early Bird Race Entry Fee (through 8/31/22): $10
• Race Entry Fee (9/1/22 – 9/30/22): $15 
• Race Entry Fee (10/1/22 – race dat): $20

   

Everyone who registers and finishes will receive a beautiful medal and a race T-shirt.

WHEN, YOU ASK?

The race will occur on October 29, 2022, and it will be a straight mile down Maclay Ave. The event is open to all ages from 5 years and up and is a great opportunity to have everyone in the San Fernando Valley become more physically active and healthy. 

NOT READY? WE’LL HELP YOU GET READY!

To prepare for this MILE, 3 WINS Fitness is conducting a FREE training program that is designed to get all participants stronger, more mobile, more flexible, and increase their heart, lungs, and muscle capacity to walk or run the mile faster than when they started.  Nearly 80% of adults are not meeting the minimum activity guidelines for good health and resistance to disease and now is the best time to improve the most! Our goal is for everyone to achieve and surpass the minimum guidelines with the San Fernando Valley Mile training program. This program is progressive and leads to small improvements each week. 

JOIN US AND START YOUR TRAINING NOW!

El Cariso Park – Outdoor Basketball Courts
13100 Hubbard Street, Sylmar 

Two Training Sessions are available on Saturdays, beginning March, 5, 2022:

• 8:30 am to 9:30 am
• 10 am to 11 am 

CONTACT INFORMATION
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Recreation Park | 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340

• Free Vision Screening
• Free Hearing Screening
• Free Blood Pressure Screening
• Free Exercise Sessions
• Enter to win a Fire Preparedness Kit  

   

• Arts & Crafts
• Games
• Rock Climbing Wall
• Photo with the Bunny
• Food Sales

• Free photos with Santa
• Live performances
• Santa’s Workshop
• Shop the local vendors   

   

LOCATION:

San Fernando Mall
1011 San Fernando Road
San Fernando, CA 91340 

The event tagged as the “RED, WHITE, AND LIGHTS” LASER SHOW kicks off the 4^th of July weekend and takes place in the Downtown San Fernando Mall.

The festivities feature activities for the entire family, including:

• Tina Michelle and the Rhinestone Cowboys will entertain the crowd with live music and line dancing demonstrations. 
• Amazing artisan vendors and crafters will have unique goods for sale. 
• Family activities and carnival games will amuse the young and young at heart. 
• Food trucks and on-site chefs will prepare delectable cuisine. 
• To culminate the night a spectacular Laser Show is sure to light up San Fernando’s spirit! 

Come ready to celebrate!

Click the boxes below for a list of public fireworks shows.