City of Pasadena - HSRD Recreation Program Guide

JACKIE ROBINSON
COMMUNITY CENTER

1020 North Fair Oaks Avenue Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Pasadena, CA 91103 Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(626) 744-7300 Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(626) 798-5834 Fax Sundayqeq1swx Closed

At the Jackie Robinson Community Center, we address community needs with a collaborative and holistic approach.
Most Human Services provided by the City are conducted through this Center. We work with community-based
organizations and agencies that are housed at the Center as well as independent resources to enhance the quality of
life for our clientele and serve people of all ages from youth to senior citizens. Many of our services are offered free of
charge or for a nominal fee.

Examples of services provided at the Center include blood pressure and blood sugar screening, health insurance
counseling and advocacy, annual flu shots and health fairs, general information and referrals to other social services
available, substance abuse counseling and referrals, case management, emergency assistance to low income families,
senior advocacy, Social Security/SSI information and assistance with application forms, income tax assistance and
recreational and cultural activities including Friday afternoon movies, Wednesday Hot Meals, a full game room, chair
aerobics, Zumba Gold, Salsa for Health, a computer lab and many more classes and programs.

VILLA-PARKE
COMMUNITY CENTER

363 East Villa Street Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Pasadena, CA 91101 Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(626) 744-6530 Sunday Closed
(626) 744-6533 Fax

The Villa-Parke Community Center includes a large auditorium with stage, a gymnasium, restrooms, a newly renovated
fitness center, boxing gym, several small conference/meeting rooms, two kitchens, a computer lab and a wide range
of classes and recreational activities for all ages. Activities include a complete aerobics program, self-defense (Jujitsu),
arts and crafts, seasonal sports leagues, dance programs including Folklorico and Zumba. A unique summer enrichment
day camp and the City's largest youth soccer program. A large senior room is located on the first floor, and offers a
wide variety of senior classes and programs. The Center also houses a library, and a Head Start Preschool along with a
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Center. There is also a weekly Farmers Market on Tuesdays and a community garden
located on the 2nd floor patio.

In addition to offering recreational programming and classes for all ages, Villa-Parke also offers a robust Human
Services program, including information about referrals for Social Security/SSI and unemployment benefits, employment
counseling, housing referrals, consumer protection services, healthcare counseling, Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF) information and application assistance and additional programs and services provided by partner public
agencies and local community-based organizations. Many of the staff are bilingual in English-Spanish

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LA PINTORESCA
TEEN EDUCATION CENTER

1415 North Raymond Avenue Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Pasadena, CA 91105 Saturday & Sunday Closed
(626) 345-0708 or 345-0706

Open to teens 13 to 18 years old still attending high school, the La Pintoresca Teen Education Center (LPTEC) is a place
where teens can be themselves and interact with their peers in a fun, safe and engaging environment.

LPTEC offers tutoring by qualified staff, field trips, movies on Fridays, game competitions, art and crafts classes in
partnership with the Armory Center for the Arts and much more! The Center was designed specifically to engage teens
in a meaningful way and includes a state of the art computer lab equipped with iMacs, desktop PCs, free Wi-Fi, a ceiling
mounted projector and large screen to assist with tutorials and computer classes and sports equipment. Programming
includes cutting-edge computer and graphic design classes, strategies for academic success, life-skills development,
such as money management and college planning, and innovative classes.

The LPTEC also provides teens with the opportunity to get involved in community and special events at La Pintoresca
Park and teens will have the opportunity to organize outdoor activities and utilize park amenities such as the skateboard
park, basketball court with lights, multi-purpose field, and a small water park (open seasonally from Memorial Day to
Labor Day)

ROBINSON PARK
RECREATION CENTER

1081 North Fair Oaks Avenue Hours of Operation: Closed for Renovation
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 744-7330
(626) 791-0309 Fax

The Robinson Park Recreation Center is closed to the general public and is scheduled to be under construction from
early 2017 through Spring 2018.

Robinson Park staff, including the headquarters of the After School Adventures Program, will be temporarily housed at
the Jackie Robinson Community Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Avenue from January 2017 through March 2018. All staff will
retain existing telephone numbers and email addresses. Robinson Park’s main line, (626) 744-7330, will be forwarded
to the Jackie Robinson Community Center. No reductions in programming will occur. All programming will continue at
other locations around the City, and program participants will be notified of new and ongoing recreation, youth sports
and Spring, Summer and Winter Camp opportunities through the Department’s seasonal brochures, monthly newsletters
and regularly updated website. For more Robinson Park information, please visit:
www.cityofpasadena.net/PublicWorks/Robinson_Park_Recreation_Center_Renovation_Project/

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VICTORY PARK
RECREATION CENTER

2575 Paloma Street Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Pasadena, CA 91107 Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(626) 744-7500 Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(626) 744-7520 Fax Sunday Closed

Victory Park Recreation Center offers a variety of recreational activities and opportunities. The Center features a small
meeting room with a kitchen, social recreational room, all-purpose meeting rooms, a large gymnasium, restrooms and
drinking fountains. Victory Park Recreation Center hosts a variety of recreational programming for all ages including
seasonal camps, dance classes, after school programs, piano classes, self-defense classes, senior fitness classes and
much more.

Park Reservations are coordinated through Victory Park and customers interested in permit for picnic areas, sports
fields, and other park areas can stop by Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Victory Park also features
a children's play area, three softball diamonds with bleachers and lights, one baseball diamond with lights, one multi-
purpose lit field suitable for soccer or flag football, a sand volleyball court, large parking lot, picnic areas, restrooms and
drinking fountains.

PASADENA
SENIOR CENTER

85 East Holly Street Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Pasadena, CA 91103 Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(626) 795-4331 Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Each year, the Pasadena Senior Center (PSC) serves over 10,000 seniors in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley with:
• Lifelong Learning - Over 50 classes from Computers, Art and Dance, to Languages, Bridge and Technology.
• The Sy Graff Fitness Center designed for seniors with the ultimate fitness equipment is open 7 days a week.
• Wellness classes include Tai –Chi, Yoga, Pilates, Balance, Strength Training – and more.
• Social Clubs and Support Groups to engage seniors and develop friendships.
• Senior Curriculum, college-level lecture series on the arts,national and international topics.
• Hot Lunches served on-site 5 days/week and Monthly Food Distribution Program + delivery to the homebound.
• Daily Telephone Reassurance Calls to homebound seniors & Transportation Assistance and Taxi Vouchers.
• Monthly Health Screenings for vision, blood pressure, diabetes and balance.
• Senior Games, national senior athletic program with 25 competitive sporting events for adults 50+
• Concerts in the Park from June through August, and much more!

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LA PINTORESCA PARK

Come out and join many of the afterschool activities designed for school aged children at La Pintoresca Park. The Park
has two grass areas - one is used as a multipurpose field and the other is a shaded small grass area suitable for lounging
outdoors. All sports areas are operated on a drop-in basis and are open to all ages. Sports areas include a basketball court
and skate park.

WASHINGTON PARK

Washington Park is located at the corner of Washington Blvd. and El Molino Ave. The park features newly designed
picnic areas and is ideal for family celebrations, company and special events. Elite outdoor fitness stations surround the
park and are a great circuit training tool. All sports areas, including basketball, handball and tennis courts, are operated
on a drop-in basis and are open to all ages.
The Washington Park Community Garden Club always welcomes new members to join the club.The club is made up of
community leaders, local neighborhood associations, and members of the local ecology and environmental groups.
All sports areas are operated on a drop-in basis and are open to all ages. Sports areas include basketball, handball, and
tennis courts.

Pasadena Recreation & Parks Foundation

The Pasadena Recreation & Parks Foundation, established over 40 years ago, aims to raise awareness and provide
support to the City’s parks and recreation programs.
The Pasadena Recreation and Parks Foundation's mission is to support the City in keeping its open spaces green and usable;
to enhance City's recreation programs including partnering with youth agencies that have similar goals so they enrich the
lives of Pasadena area residents; and to ensure that the parks inspire a vision of a healthy city.
Some of the past contributions of the Foundation include park benches in San Rafael Park, Dodger Night for Pasadena
Youth, Earth Day, and Rose Bowl Aquatics Center Scholarships. The Foundation is a recognized fiscal receiver and accepts
donations / grants to support recreation programs. Applications for scholarships and program assistance are available.
For more information or to make a donation, please call (626) 353-4013 or visit us at www.prpf.org.
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Save time and money REGISTER ONLINE! www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Programs/Camps/Activities are subject to cancellation.
• Fees and information are subject to change without notice.
• Registration is required for all Programs/Camps/Activities unless noted.
• Programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. All programs are subject to cancellation if the

minimum number of participants is not met.
• Customer login name and password are required to enroll by Internet. Sign in visiting the City's website

www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve prior to registration dates.
• Fees are not pro-rated for missed classes or late registration.
• If program/camp is full, you will be placed on a wait list. If space becomes available, City staff will contact

you for registration. Please do not attend the program/camp if you are on the wait list, unless you have
been contacted.

REFUND POLICY

The Human Services and Recreation Department's goal is to provide quality recreation classes and
programs. If you are unable to attend a class or program, you can request a refund or transfer to another
class if space is available. The refund request has to be submitted before the first scheduled class meeting,
no refunds are provided after the first day of class. A 20% administration fee will be charged for every class/
program refund.

PRIVACY

Your name, mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number are being requested for the specific
and limited purpose of facilitating communications from the HS&RD related to your registration for
promotions and to inform you of upcoming events. The information is accessible only by the HS&RD staff
and may be utilized by class coordinators and instructors for program purpose only.

SPECIAL NEEDS

The City of Pasadena Human Services and Recreation Department (HS&RD) provides services for people
with disabilities. The City invites people with disabilities to enjoy all programs and services offered by the
Department. For questions regarding services and accommodations, contact Adaptive Recreation Program
at (626) 744-7257.

Walk-in your registration at any City of Pasadena Community or Recreation Center

WALK-IN CLASS REGISTRATION FORM (PRINT)

*Name: *Email:

*Address:

*City: *Zip Code:

*Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone:

Activity Name Day Time Participant Name Birth Date Gender

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LOCATION OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES

PRE-SCHOOLS 1 CITYWIDE PARKS 360 North Arroyo Blvd. 32
Burbank Early Education Center 2046 N. Allen Ave. Brookside Park
Hahamongna Park
Lower Arroyo Seco Oak Grove Dr & Foothill Blvd. 33

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS South of 134 Freeway 34

Altadena Elementary School 743 E Calaveras St. 2
3
Cleveland Elementary School 524 Palisade St. 4 COMMUNITY PARKS
5 Central Park
Don Benito Fundamental School 3700 Denair St. 6 Memorial Park 275 South Raymond Ave. 35
7 Robinson Park 85 East Holly 36
Field Elementary School 3600 E Sierra Madre Blvd. 8 Victory Park 1081 North Fair Oak Ave. 37
9 Villa Parke 2575 Paloma St. 38
Franklin Elementary School 527 W Ventura St. 10 363 East Villa St. 39
11
Jackson Elementary School 593 W Woodbury Rd. 12
13
Hamilton Elementary School 2089 Rose Villa St. 14
15
Jefferson Elementary School 1500 E Villa St. 16
17
Longfellow Elementary School 1065 E Washington Blvd. POCKET / MINI PARKS / GARDEN

Madison Elementary School 515 Ashtabula St. Defenders Park Orange Grove Blvd & Colorado Blvd. 40

Norma Coombs Alternative School 2600 Paloma St. Eaton Sunnyslope Park Sunnyslope Ave & Paloma St. 41

Roosevelt Elementary School 314 N Pasadena Ave. Gwinn Park Orange Grove Blvd & Sunnyslope Ave. 42

San Rafael Elementary School 1090 Nithsdale Rd. San Rafael Park Colorado Blvd & Melrose Ave 43

Washington Accelerated Elementary 1520 N Raymond Ave. Wrigley Gardens 391 South Orange Grove Blvd4 4

Webster Elementary School 2101 E Washington Blvd. Tournament Park Wilson and Cornell Road 45

Willard Elementary School 301 S Madre St.

K-8 SCHOOLS NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS 1130 South Marengo 46
Allendale Park
McKinley School 325 S. Oak Knoll Ave. 18 Brenner Park 235 West Barthe Dr. 47
12 Eaton Blanche Park
Norma Coombs Alternative School 2600 Paloma St. 19 Grant Park 3100 East Del Mar Blvd. 48
Hamilton Park
Sierra Madre School 141 W Highland Ave. Jefferson Park 232 South Michigan Ave. 49
La Pintoresca Park
McDonald Park 3680 Cartwright St. 50
Singer Park
Vina Vieja Park 1501 East Villa St. 51
Washington Park
MIDDLE SCHOOLS 45 East Washington Blvd. 52

Blair Inter. Baccalaureate School 1201 S Marengo Ave. 20 1100 East Mountain 53
21
Charles W. Eliot Middle School 2184 N Lake Ave. 22 California Blvd./St. John Ave. 54
23
Marshall Secondary School 990 N Allen Ave. 24 3100 E. Orange Grove Blvd. 55

Washington Middle School 1505 N Marengo Ave. Washington Blvd & El Molino 56

Woodrow Wilson Middle School 300 S Madre St.

CITY HALL AND OTHER FACILITIES

HIGH SCHOOLS City Hall 100 N. Garfield Ave. 57
58
Blair Inter. Baccalaureate School 1201 S Marengo Ave. 20 Jackie Robinson Center 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 59
22 60
Marshall Secondary School 990 N Allen Ave. 25 La Casita del Arroyo Clubhouse 177 S. Arroyo Blvd.
26
John Muir High School 1905 N Lincoln Ave. Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly

Pasadena High School 2925 E Sierra Madre Blvd. PASADENA PUBLIC LIBRARIES

ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS Central Library 285 East Walnut St. 61
CIS Academy (CIS)
Rose City High School 2925 E Sierra Madre Blvd. 26 Allendale Branch Library 1130 South Marengo Ave. 46
351 S. Hudson Ave. 27
Hastings Branch Library 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd. 62

Hill Avenue Branch Library 55 South Hill Ave. 63

CHARTER SCHOOLS La Pintoresca Branch Library 1355 North Raymond Ave. 52

Aveson Charter School 1919 East Pinecrest Dr. 28 Lamanda Park Branch Library 140 South Altadena Dr. 64
29
Learning Works! Charter School 90 N. Daisy Ave. 30 Linda Vista Branch Library 1281 Bryant St. 65
31
Odyssey Charter School 725 West Altadena Drive San Rafael Branch Library 1240 Nithsdale Rd. 66

Pasadena Rosebud Academy 3516 Fair Oaks Ave. Santa Catalina Branch Library 999 E. Washington Blvd. 67

Villa-Parke Branch Library 363 East Villa St. 39

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Selling California fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, honey, cheeses,
baked goods, and more!

2 convenient locations, rain or shine!

Villa-Parke Victory Park
Small Neighborhood Market (PHS Parking Lot)
363 E. Villa St. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m

www.pasadenafarmersmarket.org
Sponsored by the City of Pasadena
Human Services & Recreation Department

E Bowl
4.15.17

11am to 3pm // free admission // rose bowl stadium

2017 E Bowl VIP Bu y u ch

Come have an EGG-CELLENT time at our spring Join the Bunny for brunch in the Rose Bowl Stadium
festival and egg hunt inside the National Historic Club Lounge located in the Terry Donahue Pavilion
Landmark, Rose Bowl Stadium! Enjoy fun for the for an exclusive VIP experience! Enjoy pictures with
whole family with games and activities such as the bunny, storytelling and a VIP egg hunt on the
face painting, live entertainment, food, pictures Rose Bowl Stadium field! Brunch is only available
with the Bunny, plus more! Families can enjoy a from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This event will sell out!
memorable experience as children hip-hop their Tickets sales begin March 20 and can be purchased
way onto the World Famous Rose Bowl Stadium online at www.cityofpasadena.net/reseve or at your
field. Nominal fees apply for major activities and local community center. For locations please visit
food. All activities will be cancelled in the event of www.cityofpasadena.net!
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For more information, please visit
www.cityofpasadena.net/Eggbowl or $22.00 adult (ages 9 and older)
call (626) 744-7500. $14.00 child (ages 8 and under)
Ages 4 and under free with paid adult ticket

Parks5thannual
FREE Activities for all ages!
Bring your family and friends
Sports - Movies - Aquatics - Concerts - Arts & more...

After DarkFor more information, please visit www.cityofpasadena.net/humanservices

7.6.17 to 8.11.17

FREE Activities for all ages!

Sports, Movies, RECREATIONAL SWIM, Concerts,
Arts & CRAFTS AND MORE!

Villa-Parke Community Center Washington School La Pintoresca Teen Ed Center

6:00 to 10:00 p.m. (Subject to change) Tuesdays, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
and Thursdays, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
363 E. Villa St. Thursday, Friday & Saturday
(626) 744-6530 1415 N. Raymond Ave.
1081 N. Fair Oaks
(626) 345-0706
(626) 744-7330

For more information and a full schedule of activities, please visit
www.cityofpasadena.net/humanservices or call (626) 744-7330.

H U M A N SERVI C IT Y O F PA S A D E N AD E PA R T M E N T
C E S & R E C R E A T IO N