City of Modesto Parks, Recreation, & Neighborhoods

What is the tradition of pickle? Does your family hide a pickle in your tree? #trivia #holidayseason #modestoparksandrec

Happy Holidays from all of us at Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhoods Department!

Kidz Love Soccer returns January 9th! Kidz Love Soccer offers non-competitive classes for children ages 2-12. Currently, all of the classes are being held virtually! This means you can participate at home or on-the-go, just make sure you have enough space to play! Each week, participants will receive an email with a description of the equipment the instructors will be using in the week’s lesson. Make sure you have a ball and the rest of the equipment can be substitut...ed for common household items that you’re sure to have at home! Parents, your participation is required for some age groups. For more information or to register, visit www.modestogov.com/prnd or give us a call at 209-577-5344. #modestoparksandrec #soccer #soccerskills #soccerplayer

Shout out to our Park Ops crew who have been busy beautifying Modesto! Pictured are crews re-planting areas in Graceada Park and along Needham Avenue. The men and women of our Park Ops crew are #essential and care for our city's parks, trails and sports facility maintenance. #parksmakelifebetter #modestoparksandrec

December 5th, 2020 marked the city's 89th Holiday Parade. This year we flipped gears from the city's beloved traditional parade to an event that could be celebrated in the midst of today’s pandemic. This years Cruise parade was enjoyed by approximately 2,500 cars and over 10,000 spectators! We loved seeing all your faces aglow with excitement as you cruised passed the light displays, wished Santa a ‘Merry Christmas’ and caught snowflakes at Rockin' Holiday! Your joy is ou...r reason why. A huge ‘Thank You’ is just a small token of our immense appreciation for the businesses and groups that supported our efforts to bring a little holiday spirit to Modesto this season. We couldn’t have done it without the displays, our event partners and our presenting sponsor Crystal Creamery. To the MODESTO POLICE DEPARTMENT, THANK YOU, for your continued support! We appreciate you! Thank you Modesto, for your overwhelming support and the holiday flair you brought to the cruise parade with your festive lights, hats, sweaters and jammies. Thank you for celebrating the season with us! We wish you all a happy and merry holiday season and look forward to next year, Modesto's 90th Holiday Parade!

THANK YOU to Rockin’ Holiday for transforming 10th Street Plaza into a dreamy winter wonderland Rockin’ Holidays is sure to give you all the holiday feels with the Rockin North Pole, Rockin 50 foot Tree, Rockin Snow, and Rockin Lighting Displays! Experience the magic from December 5th-20th. Presented by: Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group, Collins Electrical Company, Inc., ModestoView, Stuarts Pizza, Ceres Cruise-In, and City of Modesto - City Hall.... : Modesto Downtown Improvement District

We are falling for FALL and these fun programs! Have you had a chance to check out our Fall Digital Activity Guide? There is something for everyone! www.modestogov.com/prnd Have questions? Give us a call at 209-577-5344 or send us an email at [email protected]

The Modesto Senior Citizens Center wishes to thank Juanita Chavarria, Chris Elms and Mary Dover for their donation of fabric for the Senior Mask Project! . . . .... Our very own Senior Center Coordinator, Shannon Parker, has been sewing up these cheerful fabrics into masks to keep our community seniors safe. Thank you Shannon for everything you have done to support Modesto’s Seniors, especially during the pandemic. #modestoparksandrec #inthistogether

Are you a Lifeguard whose certifications expired this year? Did you apply for the 120 day extension? Take this American Red Cross 2-step Provisional Lifeguard Review Class to save your cert and be able to Lifeguard next summer! (this review course includes Title 22) This blended-learning class consists of an online component (approx. 7 hours) which awards the participant a Provisional Lifeguard Certification. This Provisional LG Cert is valid for 120 days, until the ...in-person skills portion (approx. 2 days) is completed. When registering, you will be registering for both the online component and the in-skills portion. The online component MUST be completed before the 120 day grace period expires on your current certification. Cost: $100.00 Register: www.modestogov.com/prnd Confused? We understand! Contact Aquatics Coordinator Kelli Sargent at 209-571-5863 or [email protected] with any questions! We are here to help you! #lifeguards #lifeguardlife #lifesavers #modestoparksandrec #inthistogether

Dust off the cobwebs and sign up for Virtual Zumba Gold! Deanna Olson will be teaching Zumba Gold Live from the Modesto Senior Citizens Center every Monday and Thursday from 1:00-1:45 p.m. starting October 29 through December 21, 2020. Fee is $20 for 15 sessions. You can join Deanna from your home via computer or smart device (must have an internet connection or data service and a device with audio and camera). Once registered, a link to join class will be emailed t...o participants. To register, visit www.modestogov.com/prnd For more information, contact the Modesto Senior Citizens Center at 209-341-2974 or visit: www.modestogov.com/483/Activity-Guide

East La Loma Playground UPDATE! All the concrete hardscape is complete on the East La Loma Playground Renovation Project. Next up is the playground, which is set to be installed within the next month and a grand opening soon to follow!... This is a Park Partners Project with the La Loma Neighborhood Association. Huge thanks to George Reed Inc and their subcontractors for donating all the hardscape work! #parksmakelifebetter #cityofgreatneighbors #playgroundfun #communitypride #constructionzone #georgereedinc #modestoparksandrec

After School Program Leaders are #essential and we are HIRING! If you are energetic and have a passion for recreation, education and providing enriching activities for school age students, we have the job for you! Interested applicants should be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma and be available to work 2:30-6:00PM Monday-Friday!... This position is a Part-Time, at-will, non-benefited position, and limited to 1,000 hours per year. Apply online today at www.modestogov.com/jobs #nowhiring #jobs #afterschoolprogram #modestoparksandrec #joinourteam

Dance like no one is watching! Halloween continues at Senior meal pick-up at the Modesto Senior Citizen's Center! Shout out to our wonderful partners @StanCounty Area Agency on Aging for participating each week! #happeningnow #shimmeandshake #weloveourseniors #mealpickup #wednesdays #october #halloween #modestoparksandrec

Take the first step towards obtaining your drivers permit! Required by CA, this fun and interactive online course prepares you for the written exam at the DMV. The coursework can be completed anytime, day or night. Financial assistance is available! ... Register online at www.modestogov.com/prnd. For more information or for questions, contact us at (209) 577-5344 or [email protected]. #learnerspermit #learntodrive #newdriver #driverslicense #modestoparksandrec

Fall weather is here and so are our programs! The Fall Digital Activity Guide is LIVE and registration is OPEN! This edition boasts online classes such as Soccer, Driver’s Education, Lifeguard Recertification, Zumba, Senior Programs and more! The full Fall Digital Activity Guide can be viewed on our website: https://www.modestogov.com/483/Activity-Guide

NEW NEW NEW Have you found something fun to do or educational that you would like to share with the community? We now have a Virtual Recreation Center Content Submission Request Form where YOU can submit content you want to see on our Virtual Recreation Center! ... Check out our Virtual Recreation Center and submit your ideas for NEW content! : https://www.modestogov.com/2517/Virtual-Recreation-Center

At this time, the difficult decision has been made to cancel the 2020 Celebration of Lights Parade. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 and physical distancing guidelines, we like many communities will not be able to host our traditional parade in downtown Modesto this year. The Modesto Holiday Parade tradition began in 1931 with a daytime parade sponsored by the Modesto Merchants Association. The Parade transitioned to an evening parade in 1996 and became known as the Celebration... of Lights Parade, sponsored the past 11 years by Crystal Creamery. While the parade as we know it may be cancelled, the holiday season is not! We are actively exploring alternative options that will allow everyone to celebrate safely. We as a department, look forward to the return of our traditional parade format for the 90th Celebration of Lights Parade, next year. Stay tuned for more information!

LIFE IS SWEET! We can't wait to see you all in costume at today's senior meal pick up! #happeningnow #sweetlife #mealpickup #october #halloween #modestoparksandrec

Are you looking for something fun to do with your child? Or just looking for something to keep your child active and engaged? The Virtual Fall Session 2 of Kidz Love Soccer classes begin October 10th! ... Virtual soccer classes are available for kids ages 2-10, parent participation is required for tot classes. Classes are held on Saturday mornings for 30 minutes via Zoom. To ensure the security of the class, families are emailed a code each week to participate. While no equipment is provided, families will need to have a ball to kick and a list of other items needed will be provided to participants in advance. No stress parents- the list consists of commonly used household items. Register at www.modestogov.com/prnd by 5:00pm October 8th! Please contact us with any questions (209)577-5344 or [email protected] #modestoparksandrec #MoRecAtHome

The McHenry Mansion cupola is now painted thanks to funding from the McHenry Mansion Foundation, and it looks absolutely wonderful! Our hope is that this new paint job will keep it protected from the elements for many years to come! To learn more about the McHenry Mansion visit: www.mchenrymansion.org