Fortuna Parks and Recreation

We are looking for strong candidates to apply for our RECREATION LEADER positions! If you have experience and enjoy working with youth and recreation/ sports programs, then this could be the job for you! We are especially seeking staff to assist with our SUMMER FUN and KIDDIE KAMP day-camp programs this summer, so apply today!! Find the details and application at the link provided, and dive into a fulfilling and fun position that enhances our community's mental & physical health. PLEASE APPLY THROUGH CITY HALL, NOT THROUGH FACEBOOK. https://www.friendlyfortuna.com//employment_opportunities.

All right, Fortuna Middle Schoolers, submit your entries for this poster drawing contest promoting walking, biking, skating, etc. to school by March 26th! See pics for details.

Call 725-7620 to register your kiddos for the fun! Due to limited space payment is required when you register.

Just a reminder that the DEPOT MUSEUM is currently open in the red tier at 25% capacity, so come on over Thurs-Sun 12-4:30pm for a visit, and let's hope we can stay open this time around... https://www.friendlyfortuna.com//pa/depot_museum/index.php

Our basic BICYCLE SKILLS COURSE is in at Newburg Park! This course is designed for families to practice holding steady straight lines (broad and narrow), stopping, turning (right and left), and staying inside the lines on the figure-8. We also have a permanent bike pump on-site and a display on bike safety & skills. THANKS to DHHS for the materials to make this happen, as it ties in nicely with the Bike Park at Newburg, as well. So come on over and learn to ride safely & gain confidence on your bike before getting out on the roads. Enjoy!

It is time to register your kiddo(s) for the winter break program. Space is limited so don't wait to register!

Unfortunately, since we are now in Tier Red and after two weekends of the Roller Rink being approved & re-opened, we will have to re-close the facility. We will keep you informed of when we can re-re-open. Stay safe & healthy in the meantime!

There is a virtual Fortuna Chamber of Commerce mixer this Wednesday 11/18 at 5:30pm, highlighting our amazing Depot Museum! See details on the photo and log onto fortunachamber.com/depotmixer to attend. See you then!

A FORTUNA AQUATIC CENTER PUBLIC OUTREACH MEETING IS BEING HELD THIS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH AT 6PM. THIS IS A SPECIAL MEETING HOSTED BY THE ROHNER COMMUNITY RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT (RCRPD) AND IS A REQUIREMENT FOR A PROP 68 GRANT BEING PURSUED BY RCRPD TO POTENTIALLY BUILD A FUTURE POOL. BELOW IS THE INFORMATION TO LISTEN IN AND/OR TO MAKE A PUBLIC COMMENT (which can also be done via email BEFORE the meeting). FEEL FREE TO JOIN IN! *This meeting is being held in accordan...ce with the Brown Act as currently in effect under the State Emergency Services Act, the Governor’s Emergency Declaration related to COVID-19, and the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020 that allows attendance by member of the City Council, City staff, and the public to participate by teleconference, videoconference, or both. *To submit public comments for this meeting prior to the meeting, please email comments to [email protected] by noon on Thursday, November 12, 2020. All public comments received by noon will be read into the record (limit to 3 minutes) during the meeting. If your public comments are received after noon on Thursday, they may not be read into the record, but will be included in the official minutes. To provide public comment during the meeting, you can call 1-669-900-9128 and enter Meeting ID: 882 4542 2545 and Password: 912828 press star (*) 9 on your phone - this will raise your hand. You will continue to hear the meeting on the call. When it is time for public comment on the item you wish to speak on, the Clerk will unmute your phone. You will hear a prompt that will indicate your phone is unmuted. Please state your name and begin your comment. You will have 3 minutes to comment.

Our ROLLER SKATE program has been approved by the County! We are re-opening the skate program starting THIS Saturday November 7 from 6:30-9:30pm, ADDITIONALLY we are adding a SUNDAY FAMILY SKATE session from 1:30-4:30pm each week. We have mostly new skates (more to come), and a refinished floor! We are limited to a 50 skater capacity, and all patrons are required to wear a mask. We hope to see you at the rink!

On Thursday, October 29th at 5pm, we will be having a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the newly renovated BIKE PARK at Newburg Park/ Dennis Wendt Sport Complex! Come by and help us thank all of the donors and volunteers who made this improvement happen. Helmets are required, if riding. Plan to be socially distanced at this event and bring a mask. Hope to see you then!

The playgrounds are now open per the CDPH, but please follow the below safety guidelines (also posted at the playgrounds) & do your part to keep our community healthy.