Cosumnes CSD Parks and Recreation

THIS JUST IN - Phase One amenities at Oasis Park, Elk Grove's 99th park, are now open! Visitors can now enjoy a new pickleball court, tennis court, and a dog park with separate areas for small and large dogs. Other amenities at the 20-acre community park will open in 2021. 8015 Poppy Ridge Road. When visiting the parks, always remember to maintain healthy spacing of at least 6 feet from those outside of your household, wash or sanitize your hands before and after using the park equipment, and wear a face covering.

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It's the Season of Giving! Special thanks to Bernie Rondez from Food In The Hood for donating to the Cosumnes Legacy Foundation. Bernie brought Tailgater 44 by with a generous gift of $1,000 for the Cosumnes Recreation Opportunity Fund (CROF). The CROF program gives children and adults in need, the opportunity to participate in lifelong learning and recreational experiences needed for a healthy lifestyle. Do you know a family in need? Scholarship applications for the 2021 calendar year will be accepted beginning mid-December. Check our website for updates! www.yourcsd.com/CROF

Too much screen time? Hop on over to the trail at Elk Grove Park to take the SILLY WALK CHALLENGE. When you enter the path of the Silly Walk, you must follow the signs from the ballerina twirl to zero gravity and more in order to pass through the area. Is your family up the challenge? Don’t forget to share your Silly Walk videos with us #SillyWalkElkGrove.

Cosumnes CSD is seeking a talented individual to support the GIS (geographic information system) program. In this full-time position, you will be able to utilize GIS mapping skills to gather, compile, tabulate and report statistical data! Through fieldwork, and special computerized skills, you will help the District find new ways to implement sustainable maintenance plans. Apply now: https://bit.ly/2JAa0kg.

Are you looking for holiday gift ideas? Emerald Lakes Golf Course has got you covered! Stop by the pro shop and pick up a gift card for your favorite golfer. E-gift cards are also available. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2LdacGV.

Ready to #vote? The Wackford Community Complex at 9014 Bruceville Road is an official voting center. Vote in-person between Oct. 31 and Nov. 3 at the hours listed below. VOTING HOURS: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Election Day 7 a.m. 8 p.m.... More info at https://bit.ly/3lUVNvM See more

Facebook Contest Winner And the winner of the Drive-In Movie Ticket Giveaway is...@Xochitl Bradley! Special thanks to everyone who participated. Tickets are still available for the Oct. 30 Drive-In Movie. Secure your spot now. https://bit.ly/35tI4FZ

A new chapter began last night as Chief Felipe Rodriguez took command of the Cosumnes Fire Department in a private ceremony. Cosumnes CSD welcomes the Rodriguez family to our community. Chief Rodriguez has served as the City of Folsom Fire Chief since 2017 and previously worked with the City of Oceanside and City of Stockton fire departments. Chief Rodriguez began his professional career 26 years ago, when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and developed his skills as a medic. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3myQMKd

It's #NationalPumpkinDay! To celebrate, we are flashing back to some of our favorite moments during the 2020 Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off. Have a GOURDgeous day!

Fun fall activities for everyone! Browse the latest edition of the Activity Guide online to find new activities and wonderful adventures. https://bit.ly/3dMW3KG

Please be kind, don’t feed the birds! Elk Grove Park Lake is home to a wide variety of waterfowl that are enjoyed by thousands of visitors every year. Many people bring food to feed them, but unfortunately, this well-meaning pastime is harmful for the birds. Other ways to appreciate the birds: Sketch or paint a picture Take photographs... Document your observations in a bird-watching journal Learn more: yourcsd.com/wildlife

*** GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED! CONGRATS TO OUR WINNER @Xochitl Bradley *** TICKET GIVEAWAY! Follow the steps below for a chance to win tickets to our Drive-In Movie on Friday, October 30 in Elk Grove Park. The featured movie is Disney's "Hocus Pocus." To Enter: 1. Like this photo.... 2. Tag a friend in the comments who would enjoy watching this movie on the big screen. 3. Share this post in your story and tag us for an extra entry! The contest closes Monday 10/26 at 11:59 p.m. We will announce a random winner on this post on Tuesday 10/27! Special thanks to our event partners: @infinityrealestategrp and @kcdental_ortho.

Together we "CAN" make a difference! BSA Troop 007 is hosting a canned food drive in Elk Grove this Saturday, Oct. 24 to benefit the Elk Grove Food Bank. Drive through the north parking lot of the Laguna Community Park between 9:30am and 12:30pm to drop off your donations! Acceptable donations include: canned goods, non-perishable food (cereal, beans, rice, tuna, peanut butter, etc.), unopened baby items (diapers, formula, baby food, cereal), gift cards for gas and food, zip-top bags, non-latex gloves, toiletries (travel-sized soaps, shampoo, etc.), hand sanitizer, and checks made out to "Elk Grove Food Bank." Cosumnes CSD is proud to partner with BSA Troop 007 to offer this drive-thru donation event!

Exploring kindness together! The kiddos at Kid Central are learning about caring and kindness with a special inclusivity activity. In these space helmet drawings, the children highlight something that makes them unique. After they finish, everyone shares what makes them a "wonder."

We are better together, always be kind! It’s #UnityDay2020, and our team is wearing orange to remind friends and family that we are uniting for kindness, acceptance and inclusion. Our world needs to experience kindness now more than ever, so share positivity with someone you talk with today. To learn more about creating a world without bullying, visit pacer.org/bullying.

Take the family out for a spooktacular night at our Drive-In Movie on Friday, October 30! Watch as the evil Sanderson sisters awaken for a night of fun, magic and mischief in Disney's "Hocus Pocus." Get tickets today: https://bit.ly/35tI4FZ. $25 per vehicle | Friday, Oct. 30 | 6 pm - 9:30 pm | 9950 Elk Grove Florin Rd | yourcsd.com

Do you have a plan to vote? The Wackford Community Complex at 9014 Bruceville Road is an official voting center. Vote in-person between Oct. 31 and Nov. 3 at the hours listed below and make your voice heard. VOTING HOURS: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Election Day 7 a.m. 8 p.m.... More info at https://bit.ly/3lUVNvM See more

Step out and play with Cosumnes CSD's all-new afterschool sports classes! Kids age 7-13 will love getting outside in the park to practice their favorite sport and meet new friends. Enroll today! https://bit.ly/37albd3 Classes will follow California Dept. of Public Health guidelines for youth sports.

Celebrate diversity! The Cosumnes CSD’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee hosted a compelling presentation from Wilton Rancheria's Executive Director, Dahlton Brown, and Tribal Chair Jesus Tarango. During this presentation, the committee learned about the history of the Miwok people and the California tribes' historical timeline. Today's meeting was held in recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day. We want to extend thanks to Wilton Rancheria and its commitment to community benefits. Cosumnes CSD is excited about what the future holds.

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the history, heritage, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Cosumnes CSD is celebrating by sharing photos of a few of our employees and community partners who are part of this wonderful heritage. We are thankful for you. Learn more by visiting hispanicheritagemonth.gov.