Parks are an important aspect of the health and joy for the San Fernando community and play a vital role in how San Fernando residents manage the changes to the way we all live, work and play. The Recreation and Community Services Department (RCS) will continue to monitor the pandemic and adherence to health guidelines and precautions issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, that are critical to safely operate our parks, programs, and facilities.
The RCS Department will slowly re-open amenities, park areas, and recreation programs and services, based on the reopening protocols set by the County of Los Angeles and health guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. As it is the top priority for RCS to take precautions to ensure the health and safety of park guests, visitors, program participants, team members, and the Community.
Thank you for your support and understanding as we adapt to this fluid situation. These extraordinary efforts will help with the City, County, and global effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Spring Brochure
(April 2022 - June 2022)
A quarterly list of activities and programs for the San Fernando community.
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PARK REVITALIZATION
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 to gather feedback on the design elements of the project.
The first Focus Group meeting kicks off on Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. at Las Palmas Park – 505 S. Huntington St., San Fernando, CA 91340.
Sequent 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.

COMMUNITY SERVICES
CONTACT INFORMATION
Juan Salas, Community Services Supervisor
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Recreation Park | 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando
DAY CAMP
The Day Camp Program offers a variety of activities, including:
- Arts & Crafts
- Sports
- Science Projects
- Snack Time
- Water Games
- Cooperative Games
Dates: June 20, 2022 – August 12, 2022 Days: Monday – Friday Time: 7:30 am – 6 pm Cost: $125 per child per week Registration Begins: May 16, 2022 CONTACT INFORMATION
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Recreation Park | 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando
COUNSELORS IN TRAINING PROGRAM
Interested in joining? Please fill out the application and email it to recreation@sfcity.org.
Dates: | June 20, 2022 – August 12, 2022 |
Days: | Monday – Friday |
Time: | 7:30 am – 6 pm |
Application Deadline: | Friday, June 3, 2022 |
Mandatory Orientation: | June 15, 2022 and June 16, 2022 |
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Recreation Park | 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PROGRAM
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.
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Recreation Park | 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando
TEENS FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY
CONTACT INFORMATION
Juan Salas, Community Services Supervisor
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Recreation Park | 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando
TUTČINT YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
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

PARK CLEAN-UPS & TREE PLANTINGS
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.
Juan Salas, Community Services Supervisor
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Recreation Park | 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando
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.
Patsy Orozco, Civil Engineering Assistant II
(818) 898-1224 | POrozco2@sfcity.org
Public Works Department | 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando
CULTURAL ARTS
CONTACT INFORMATION
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Recreation Park | 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340
COMMUNITY CLASSES
CONTACT INFORMATION
(818) 898-7340 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Las Palmas Park | 505 S. Huntington Street, San Fernando, CA 91340
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.
Las Palmas Park | Thursdays | 7 pm | $10 per month |
Learn to 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 skills levels are welcome, no partner required.
Recreation Park | Fridays | 10:30 am | $10 per 8 week session |
Session 1 | February 11, 2022 – April 8, 2022 |
Session 2 | April 15, 2022 – June 3, 2022 |
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.
Las Palmas Park | Wednesdays (intermediate) | 7 pm | $60 per 12 week session |
Las Palmas Park | Fridays (beginners) | 7 pm | $60 per 12 week session |
Session 1 | January 5, 2022 – March 30, 2022 |
Session 2 | April 1, 2022 – June 29, 2022 |
Session 3 | July 1, 2022 – September 16, 2022 |
Session 4 | September 23, 2022 – December 16, 2022 |
A lively style of dance made popular by the rockabilly scene of the 1950s, performed to swing music or rock and roll. No partner needed.
Recreation Park | Second Wednesday | 5 pm | $20 per month |
FITNESS & WELLNESS
CONTACT INFORMATION
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Recreation Park | 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY MILE
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 amCONTACT INFORMATION
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Recreation Park | 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340
FAMILY HIKE PROGRAM
(818) 898-7340 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Las Palmas Park | 505 S. Huntington St., San Fernando, CA 91340
FITNESS CLASSES
Moderate to high intensity full body workout designed for all fitness levels. Develop strength, balance and endurance through cardio and resistance training while increasing cardiovascular agility, burning calories and sculpting your body.
Recreation Park | Monday – Thursday | 7 pm | $50 per month | Berenice |
Ditch the workout and join the dance party! Zumba combines low and high intensity dance moves through choreographed routines to offer an interval-style, calorie burning dance fitness party suitable for all fitness levels.
Recreation Park | Mondays | 5 pm | $20 per month | Leilani |
Recreation Park | Tuesdays | 7 pm | $20 per month | Monica |
Recreation Park | Thursdays | 7 pm | $20 per month | Monica |
Recreation Park | Fridays | 6 pm | $20 per month | Tanya |
Same high energy, calorie burning dance party modified for individuals with limited mobility or special needs. Family participation is encouraged; parent or guardian must accompany the registered participant.
Recreation Park | Wednesdays | 6:30 pm | $15 per month | Leilani |
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Recreation Park | 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340
FITNESS VIDEOS
SPORTS
CONTACT INFORMATION
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Recreation Park | 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340

ADULT SPORTS
CONTACT INFORMATION
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Recreation Park | 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340
YOUTH SPORTS
Please Note: all programs will follow current COVID guidelines.
CONTACT INFORMATION
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Recreation Park | 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340
SENIOR SERVICES
CONTACT INFORMATION
Juan Salas, Community Services Supervisor
(818) 898-7340 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Las Palmas Park | 505 S. Huntington St, San Fernando, CA 91340
SENIOR HEALTH & WELLNESS
All classes practice social distancing and all participants are prescreened before classes start to make everyone feel safe. Indoor classes will require masks at all times for your protection.
Juan Salas, Community Services Supervisor
(818) 898-7340 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Las Palmas Park | 505 S. Huntington St, San Fernando, CA 91340
SOCIAL CLUBS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Juan Salas, Community Services Supervisor
(818) 898-7340 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Las Palmas Park | 505 S. Huntington St, San Fernando, CA 91340
LAS PALMAS SENIOR CLUB
(818) 898-7340 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Las Palmas Park | 505 S. Huntington St, San Fernando, CA 91340
TRIPS
Juan Salas, Community Services Supervisor
(818) 898-7340 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Las Palmas Park | 505 S. Huntington St, San Fernando, CA 91340
PARK AVE CLUB
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Recreation Park | 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340
CRAFTY LADIES CLUB
(818) 898-7340 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Las Palmas Park | 505 S. Huntington St., San Fernando, CA 91340
LAS PALMAS PARK GARDENING CLUB
(818) 898-7340 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Las Palmas Park | 505 S. Huntington St., San Fernando, CA 91340
HEART, MIND, SOUL HEALTH FAIR
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Recreation Park | 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando
SPRING JAMBOREE
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2022
10 AM TO 1 PM
LAS PALMAS PARK
505 S. Huntington St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Recreation Park | 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
LOCATION:
San Fernando Mall
1011 San Fernando Road
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Recreation Park | 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando
PARK FACILITIES
Casa de Lopez Adobe
1100 Pico Street, San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
Enjoy free guided tours every 4th Sunday of the month, or by appointment.
The property was acquired from the King of Spain via a grant to DeCelis. The chain of title deed is on display in the dining room of the adobe. An upper apartment was the home of a daughter, Kate Lopez Millen from 1931 until her death in 1961. Her children sold the adobe to the City of San Fernando in 1970. This purchase was made possible by a Historical Preservation grant, given to save the house from destruction. The 1971 earthquake did not do too much structural damage and, in 1974, it was restored as the original building for use as an early historical site. A group of San Fernando citizens, students and organizations contributed time, labor, talents, and money to prepare the home for its grand opening on April 5, 1975.
The adobe is registered as a National Historical Site, a state and county Historical Site, and the California Historical Advisory Committee says it is considered an important historical point of interest in the state.
San Fernando has been presented with a Gold Seal Award from the San Fernando Valley Beautiful Association for the beautiful Casa de Geronimo Lopez adobe and the grounds surrounding the home.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Lopez Adobe is currently looking for docents, administrative, and community service temporary volunteers. We are especially in need of docents who can lead tours in Spanish or English, and enjoy working with children. No experience is necessary, and training and materials are free. If you are interested, please complete and submit an application (see Forms Section below). After filling out/submitting the application, our Museum Coordinator will call you to schedule an interview. If selected, you will be asked to complete a background check, attend a docent training, and volunteer orientation. The training course for docents and volunteer personnel emphasizes teaching techniques, and the museum’s collections through lectures, workshops, and readings.
For more information regarding volunteer opportunities, please contact:
Virginia Diediker, Cultural Arts Supervisor
(818) 898-1290 | VDiediker@sfcity.org
Cesar E. Chavez Memorial
Located on the corner of Wolfskill Street and Truman Street
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
The César Chávez Memorial honors the legacy and work of the late farmworker leader. The construction of the memorial is the culmination of efforts by many community members who recognize Chávez’s impact to promote justice and equity for all Americans. The memorial is developed on a 23,000 square foot area of land in the City of San Fernando. The concept for the memorial consists of four separate art pieces placed in a park setting. The City along with various community organizers sponsors an annual march in honor of Chávez. The City of San Fernando, preceding the State of California’s decision, became the first in the nation to designate his birthday, March 31, an official holiday.
The memorial consists of four different elements reflecting the life of César Chávez and the farmworkers struggle, a single life size statue of César Chávez is poised in front of a series of ten figures representing the farmworkers plight and eventual empowerment. Other features also designed by the artist include a fountain and mural. The fountain is in the shape of the United Farmworkers (UFW) eagle symbol, with the “César Chávez Prayer” inscribed on one side and painting on the other side. The mural is 100 feet in length and provides a visual chronology of César Chávez life.
The artist selected to design the Memorial, Ingacio Gomez, is a well known community artist who has been involved in various art projects in Los Angeles and throughout the nation.
Las Palmas Park
505 South Huntington Street, San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-7340 | Recreation@sfcity.org
OPEN GYM HOURS | Contact Us for the Current Schedule
PARK FEATURES
Layne Park
120 North Huntington Street, San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
PARK FEATURES
Pioneer Park
828 Harding Street, San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
PARK FEATURES
Recreation Park
208 Park Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
OPEN GYM HOURS | Contact Us for the Current Schedule
PARK FEATURES
Rudy Ortega Sr. Park
2025 Fourth Street, San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
PARK FEATURES
San Fernando Regional Pool Facility
CONTACT AND FACILITY INFORMATION
300 Park Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340
Aquatic Programming (818) 256-2033 | Reservations (800) 267-2757
parks.lacounty.gov
CONTACT US
208 Park Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org
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