City of Gilroy Recreation

The Summer Activity Guide is here! Online registration opens on Monday, April 12 at 8:00am at www.cityofgilroy.org/reconline. We have a variety of sports, dance, science, art, cooking and enrichment camps this summer as well as our regular recreation classes like Tae Kwon Do, Hula, Adaptive Recreation, Tai Chi and more. Due to COVID-19, class sizes remain small and so classes and camps will fill up fast. We can't wait to have fun with you this summer!

Every Saturday in May, volunteers will take to the streets, sidewalks, parks, and natural areas for this year's National River Cleanup. Get your family or friends together, face coverings, and some cleaning supplies to stop trash where it starts, at our front doors. Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-national-river-cleanup You may pick up cleaning supplies at the Gilroy Recreation Division Office, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy on these two dates: *April... 30, 2021 from 12-5pm *May 14, 2021 from 12-5pm You must be registered for #NRCD2021 to pick up supplies. Call us at (408) 846-0460 if you have questions. See more

Don't miss registering for these popular Recreation classes in April.

Read on to find out what's happening in Recreation in April.

Former GIlroy Recreation Lifeguards volunteered yesterday at the GIlroy High School vaccination site in the drive up post-vaccination observation area. Thank you for continuing to support GIlroy Recreation and for giving back to our community.

Are you ready for summer? We are and we can't wait to have fun with you! We are so excited to be offering over 70 in-person and virtual camps this summer. Stay tuned...the Summer Guide will be out in early April.

This week, Santa Clara County residents age 75 and older can sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine at San Ysidro Park, in Gilroy on THIS Thursday, January 21 from 10...:00 AM 3:30 PM. This in-person service is provided to assist those who may not be able or have access to schedule appointments online. Eligible community members, age 75 and older, do not have to be present to make the appointment and can have a relative make the appointment. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE YOUR VACCINE AT THIS LOCATION. For more information, or to schedule a vaccination appointment online, please visit sccfreevax.org and click on the schedule a vaccination appointment.

The Gilroy Youth Center is currently accepting applications for the for the After School Program that runs January 25-June 3, 2021. This program is free for income eligible youth living in the incorporated areas of Gilroy. In-person registration will be held January 19-21 from 12:00-2:00pm and 4:00-6:00pm at Cesar Chavez Gym. You can access more information about the program and download the application at www.cityofgilroy.org/reconline.

Have you seen the Winter/Spring Activity Guide? Registration is now open.

The Recreation office will be closed from December 24 through January 3 for the City end of the year shutdown. We will respond to calls, emails and social media messages the week of January 4. Wishing you and yours a safe and healthy Holiday season.

The credit card technical issues with the new registration software have been resolved and you can proceed with your registration. Thank you for your patience. www.cityofgilroy.org/reconline

Thank you for your patronage this Fall! Keep an eye out for the Winter/Spring 2021 Activity Guide which will be mailed in early January.

Please be advised the new registration system is unable to process credit cards at this time. We are working with the company to resolve this issue and will let you know as soon as it is fixed so you can proceed with your registrations. Thank you for your patience.

Registration Opens for Winter/Spring Programs on January 11, 2021

In partnership with the County of Santa Clara, we are offering COVID-19 testing at San Ysidro Park today from 1:00 to 5:30pm. Testing is free. No appointment needed.. This testing site is not designed to test individuals with symptoms of COVID-19. Individuals with symptoms should contact their healthcare provider for evaluation and testing. All participants will also receive a resource tote filled with COVID-19 resource information, face mask, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes. Disney Mask and Halloween goodie bag will be provided to children participants (while supplies last).

After School in the Park is a safe place for children to play together and have fun doing it! Program meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:00pm at the Recreation Building at Las Animas Park. Activities include making slime, building mazes, playing tennis, soccer, flag football and much more! The next 3-week session begins on Tuesday Oct. 27. Limited spots available! https://apm.activecommunities.com//after-school-in-t/11609

Basketball Game Day is a great opportunity for your child to be active with other kids their own age and learn about the game of basketball. Take advance of the school holiday. Play hard. Have fun. You won't want to miss this! https://apm.activecommunities.com//veterans-day-bask/11491

The Tae Kwon Do Program is a great way to stay in shape, learn how to defend yourself and the ones you love. It is a fun, exciting program that focuses on discipline, respect, self-control and overall physical health. The next session begins on November 2, 2020. https://tinyurl.com/yxpek2nt

Join the fun at After School in the Park! Kids need to run and play with others their own age after a long day of sitting and learning. Activities include tennis, soccer, flag football, arts & crafts, STEM projects and much more. Program size limited to 10 participants. Register before all the spots are filled. https://apm.activecommunities.com//after-school-in-t/11609

Great news - playgrounds are opening in Gilroy!

Help is available! The application period has been extended for the Rental Assistance Program with some updates. Visit https://stjosephsgilroy.org/ to review the eligibility requirements and download the Homeless Prevention COVID-19 Rental Assistance Application and forms.

TONIGHT: Join us to hear about the findings & recommendations about the future of Gilroy Recreation and our community. Sign-up at http://www.recreategilroy.com/ and go to Findings Presentation to register.

The Recreation Division continues to support these food distribution programs for the community. These resources are FREE. Please share! Free To-Go Meals for Gilroy Children and Baby Formula: Monday-Friday, 12-2pm at San Ysidro Park Box Lunches for Seniors: Monday-Friday, 11am-12pm at the Gilroy Senior Center... Brown Bag Drive Thru Program: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month at the Gilroy Senior Center

Free Flu Shots Drive-Thru Valley Health Center Gilroy 7475 Camino Arroyo, Gilroy, CA 95020 Saturday, October 24, 2020, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. No cost. ... No appointments needed. All are welcome regardless of immigration status. Everyone 6 months and older needs a flu shot every year, in the fall. Shots available at this location for everyone 12 years and older. Children age 12-17 must be accompanied by a guardian. Younger children can get their shot from their regular doctor, or find more locations for free flu shots and information: www.sccphd.org/flu Protect your family. Reduce your chance of ending up in the hospital. See more

REMINDER: Join us to hear about the findings & recommendations about the future of Gilroy Recreation and our community. Sign-up at http://www.recreategilroy.com/ and go to Findings Presentation to register.

Free COVID-19 testing is available at San Ysidro Park Community Center (7700 Murray Ave.) on Tuesday October 13, Wednesday October 21 and Wednesday October 28. No appointment required. Testing is available from 1:00 to 5:30pm.

Join us to hear about the findings and recommendations regarding the future of Gilroy Recreation and the community. To secure your spot for the free virtual meeting, visit: http://www.recreategilroy.com/ and go to Findings Presentation to register.

Does your student need to get out and play? Do they miss personal interaction with friends? Join National Academy of Athletics in their In-Person After School Program. This is a fun and safe program for all school age youth.