Visalia Parks and Recreation

November is just around the corner and the Visalia Senior Center and Sue Sa's Creative Catering have an exciting menu for the November Senior Lunch Program. Check out the delicious meals planned and don't forget to order your Thanksgiving Meal for Wednesday, November 25th! Reserve your meal for the drive-thru lunch by 12:30 pm the business day prior by calling (559) 713-4481. Meals are just $4.50 for Visalia Seniors (ages 55+) and are served Monday-Friday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Visalia Senior Center (310 N. Locust Street). City of Visalia, CA

We are sharing some great news from City of Visalia, CA. Be sure to let friends and family know that may be in need of assistance! News: Your Visalia City Council has voted to authorize $1.2 million dollars in federal coronavirus funds for a new program to help those who have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19. With the City Council’s authorization, we will now be working on the disbursement of federal COVID-19 funding to assist those struggling here in Visalia,... shared Margie Perez, City of Visalia Housing Specialist. Households who have both experienced financial hardship and meet income limits may receive assistance to help with rent/mortgage and/or utilities payments during this difficult time. Those looking to apply for the COVID-19 Residential Rental/Mortgage and Utility Assistance Program can contact Self-Help Enterprises at 802-1273 or Proteus, Inc. at 627-0100. Additional details: ow.ly/4KHO50BOxHj

City of Visalia, CA is gearing up for the next Dump on Us event tomorrow, Saturday, October 17th. Click on the link for more information. Don't forget, participants will be asked to present a City of Visalia issued utility bill as proof of residency before entering the unloading zone. If no City of Visalia utility bill is available, participants must present a photo ID with a Visalia address.

News: A portion of Blain Park is currently closed for repairs and maintenance and will remain closed until Saturday, October 24th. While Blain Park as a whole remains open for users, we ask park visitors to note that the southwest corner of the park is closed and access is restricted to that portion of the park at this time, says Jeremy Rogers, Community Services Director. The closure will allow Parks Maintenance Division staff to perform necessary maintenance operations in...cluding irrigation repair and landscaping maintenance. Details: https://bit.ly/2SP5kbt City of Visalia, CA See more

News: Good Samaritan Pays It Forward At Visalia Senior Center A Good Samaritan paid for nearly 80 lunches at the Visalia Senior Center’s drive-thru lunch service on Wednesday, October 7th. This wonderful person wanted to bring a little bit of joy and happiness into the lives of as many people as possible, shares Jeremy Rogers, Community Services Director. Details: https://bit.ly/2GSdrRZ... City of Visalia, CA See more

The Visalia Senior Center and Sue Sa's Creative Catering have some delicious lunches planned for the Senior Lunch Program in October. Be sure and reserve a meal for the drive-thru lunch served M-F from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Visalia Senior Center (310 N. Locust St.). Meals are just $4.50 for Visalia Seniors (ages 55+) and must be reserved by 12:30 pm the business day prior. To reserve a lunch or for more information call (559) 713-4481. City of Visalia, CA

The City of Visalia offers financial assistance for Valley Oak Tree (quercus lobata) pruning for low-income homeowners. The property where the tree resides must be in the primary residence of the applicants. Please visit https://bit.ly/306imVO for additional information, guidelines and to access the application or call (559) 713-4020. City of Visalia, CA

Grandparents are a delightful blend of laughter, care, stories and love. Yesterday we celebrated Grandparents Day at the Senior Lunch Drive Thru with a special ...lunch featuring roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, salad, fruit and a cookie. In addition to our delicious lunch, each grandparent received a special handmade card from our staff as we wished them a Happy Grandparents Day! We hope you and your family were able to celebrate Grandparents Day this past Sunday in a safe and fun way. Be sure to tag us in your photos and let us know how you celebrated. City of Visalia, CA See more

UPDATE 9.16.20 We’ve received a number of questions regarding the City softball fields, particularly those at Plaza Park. We are clarifying that open space in the outfields is still available to use for skill development and conditioning, so long as County and State guidelines are followed by users. You can find additional information from the State of California regarding youth sports and outdoor recreation industry guidance on COVID-19 here for youth sports: https://files.c...ovid19.ca.gov//guidance-youth-sports--en.pdf and here for outdoor recreation https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-nee/ Additional restrictions on the infields became necessary as over the past several weeks Plaza Park ballfields have been used for games and tournament play, despite COVID-19 restrictions enacted May 2020. It was reported by concerned citizens and City staff that these games had players and spectators over 200 in attendance. The coaches and organizers of the games were approached by City staff, but they refused to cease their play. Due to their failure to comply with guidelines set to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we were forced to take additional measures and the infields remain closed. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to a staff member, please send us a direct message or email [email protected]. Please consider the air quality prior to participating in any outdoor recreation activities. You can check the air quality status at https://www.valleyair.org/myraan/. ********************************************************************* ORIGINAL POST City of Visalia softball fields remain closed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Due to the repeated unauthorized use of the softball fields at Plaza Park for game play, concrete barriers have been placed to prevent further use. All open spaces, trails, walking paths, basketball, tennis and pickleball courts remain open for public use during normal park hours from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. On the courts, users are asked to follow the public health guidance of single use play, unless you are with members of your household. When using public spaces, we ask that everyone follow CDC social distancing guidelines. Please remember these additional recommendations: Do not go out in public if you are sick or not feeling well Avoid close contact with anyone that is sick or not feeling well Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow and wash your hands thoroughly after sneezing or coughing Public restrooms may be closed, so plan accordingly Bring your own water, do not use water fountains Pack all trash out Dogs must be on a leash at all times Bring hand sanitizer City of Visalia, CA

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The City of Visalia has posted new informational signs around Plaza Park Pond. The pond at Plaza Park attracts many migrating water fowl. These wildlife animals select our pond to be their home, resting spot and even sometimes lay their eggs here. Please remember to always be respectful of these animals and keep your distance. For questions or concerns regarding water fowl at Plaza Park Pond, please contact The California Department of Fish & Wildlife at (559) 243-4005 or email [email protected]. City of Visalia, CA

Thanks to the Visalia Senior Center and Sue Sa's Creative Catering for some great lunch options in September! The Visalia Senior Center's drive-thru lunch is served M-F from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Visalia Senior Center (310 N. Locust St.) Meals are just $4.50 Visalia Seniors and must be reserved by 12:30 pm the business day prior to the meal reservation. To reserve a lunch or for more information call (559) 713-4481. They can't wait to serve you! City of Visalia, CA

Starting September 2, 2020 the Bark Park at Plaza Park will be closed every Wednesday morning from 5 am to 8 am. City staff will be using this time to perform regular maintenance to keep the park beautiful and paw-some for all of our furry friends. City of Visalia, CA

Ruiz Park playgrounds will be closed for maintenance due to vandalism. Closure starts today Friday, August 28th, 2020 until further notice. While the playgrounds are under maintenance they will be getting a face lift with some updated slides and other play features. Please email [email protected] with any questions. City of Visalia, CA