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April Is Healthy Parks Month
The month of April is “Healthy Parks Month” throughout Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation implemented the program in response to the alarming number of overweight and unfit children, teen and adults in Los Angeles County.
Call your local park today or call (213) 738-2751 for more information. Below is a schedule of events celebrating “Healthy Parks Month” in the Fourth District.
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Facility: Adventure Park |
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Contact: Dingo Mercado, Recreation Services Supervisor, (562) 698-7645 |
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Program: Spring Family Fun/Fitness Day |
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Location: Outdoors West of the Senior Center |
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Date: April 5 |
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
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Description: This program will include soccer, basketball, volleyball, healthy snacks, arts and crafts, face painting, a flea market, entertainment and resource booths. |
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Facility: Amigo Park |
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Contact: Lourdes Hernandez, Recreation Services Leader, (562) 908-4702 |
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Program: Family Health Awareness Fair |
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Location: Outdoors in Picnic and Turf Area |
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Date: April 26 |
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
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Description: This program will include basketball skills competition, family exercise, arts and crafts, face painting and dental and health resource education. |
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Facility: Carolyn Rosas Park |
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Contact: Jeff Annoreno, Recreation Services Supervisor, (626) 854-5557 |
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Program: Healthy Snack, Gardening & Exercise Program |
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Location: Recreation Room, Fitness Center & Patio |
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Date: April 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 |
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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Description: The children will participate in gardening, be introduced to healthy snacking and receive fitness instructions and participate in exercise. |
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Facility: Cerritos Regional Park |
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Contact: Angel Baltazar, Recreation Services Supervisor, (562) 924-5144 |
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Program: Nothin But Net 4 on 4 Basketball Tournament |
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Location: Cerritos Park Gymnasium |
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Date: April 12 |
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Description: Ages 18 & under. This program is a 4 on 4 basketball tournament for youth ages 18 and under. Being put on by The American Red Cross and LA County Teens. The cost to participate is $40 per team and includes lunch. All proceeds will benefit the Malaria Initiative to Save Lives in Africa and Asia. |
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Facility: La Mirada Regional Park |
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Contact: Noel Maldonado, Recreation Services Supervisor, (562) 943-6978 |
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Program: Volleyball Under the Lights |
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Location: Baseball Diamond # 4 |
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Date: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
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Description: The community is invited out to play singles, doubles or 6 person team games under the lights while enjoying music and healthy snacks. |
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Facility: Manzanita Park |
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Contact: Denise Rede, Recreation Services Leader, (626) 336-6246 |
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Program: A Road to a Healthier Lifestyle |
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Location: Community Room |
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Date: April 3, 10, 17, 24 |
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
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Description: Every Thursday the after-school program children and other community youth in the Manzanita Park community will receive nutrition facts, participate in fun exercises and be provided healthy snacks. |
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Facility: Pathfinder Regional Park |
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Contact: Tim Tuyen, Recreation Services Supervisor, (562) 690-0933 |
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Program: Soccer Skills Competition |
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Location: Pathfinder Soccer Field |
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Date: April 18 |
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
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Description: The program will consist of soccer cone dribbling, 9-ball and an obstacle course competition. The competition is open to all ages and the winners will receive a prize. |
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Facility: Rowland Heights Park |
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Contact: Arturo Lopez, Recreation Services Leader, (626) 912-6774 |
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Program: Rope Sports and make it and take it Healthy Snacks |
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Location: Rowland Heights Park |
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Date: April 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 |
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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Description: The program is designed to introduce participating youth to Rope Sports and Healthy Snacking. |
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Facility: Steinmetz Park |
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Contact: Mickey Tristan, Recreation Services Leader, (626) 855-5383 |
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Program: Health & Fitness Camp |
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Location: After School Day Camp |
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Date: April 3, 10, 17, 24 |
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
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Description: The children in the after school program will participate in a weekly walking club which will include health education and snacks. |
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Facility: Steinmetz Senior Center |
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Contact: Keith Garrison, Recreation Services Manager, (626) 934-7041 |
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Program: Senior Fitness Program |
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Location: Multi Purpose Room |
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Date: April 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 |
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. |
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Description: Seniors will be provided specific and specialized exercise classes twice a week during the month of April. |
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