Napa Parks and Recreation Services

Happy New Year from the Napa Parks and Recreation Services Department!

Happy Holidays from the Napa Parks and Recreation Services Department!

Planning on making pie for your holiday feasts this year? Check out these amazing pie crust ideas to really impress the family! https://youtu.be/9PJgb3R9Dws

Known in the art community simply as Eino, this masterful Finnish sculptor's work "Celestial" graces downtown Napa on the corner of Franklin and Main. Here Eino worked with light, stone and space to create a work that showcased his view on "Sense of Place" where we are all part of a greater whole. He shows this beautifully by balancing the starburst on top of the central point which everything emanates. Eino passed before the install of this work in 2018, and we are honored to be able showcase his work here in the City of Napa. Art is an international language that has no barrier of time. Art is the language of spirit, and when you understand it, you do not need to know why, you just know that you do, and if you accept that you know it, that is enough". - Eino

Happy Thanksgiving from the Napa Parks and Recreation Services Department. We sure are thankful for our amazing community!

The latest online newsletter is out! This issue contains a few more holiday happenings, information on our new registration software and early 2021 classes and events! The newsletter is now available at: https://www.cityofnapa.org/Civic/ViewMessage/message/129091

Looking to bring cheer and happiness to others this holiday season? Now you can read letters from Santa’s mailroom and answer the ones he can’t. Adopt one today and make a holiday wish come true! https://www.uspsoperationsanta.com/

The parade is running about 30 minutes behind! If you're waiting for it to come by don't leave - they are on their way and you won't want to miss it!

Have an ugly holiday sweater? Or maybe you are in the mood to make one from scratch! Enter it into our Virtual Ugly Sweater Contest! The contest will have 5 categories including most adorable, most colorful, most beautifully tacky, most sparkle and most festive. Send your photos to [email protected] no later than December 18, by 3 PM. Winners will be announced December 20th and receive a Parks and Recreation holiday themed goodie bag! https://fb.me/e/1ytEznwyX

Calling all outdoor sculpture artists! Show your work in Downtown Napa! Two more weeks to submit to Napa's 7th Art Walk exhibition Play! Deadline is December 4th. More information and apply at www.napaartwalk.org Arts Council Napa Valley ... California Arts Council See more

Black Friday not your thing? Parks Docent, John Futini, will lead walking tours at Alston and Trancas Crossing Parks! Information on history of the lands, and highlights of the local flora and fauna will be topics of discussion. Check out the event pages for more information! Trancas Park: https://fb.me/e/4PM21QLvh Alston Park: https://fb.me/e/1tMLUCLSY **Pre-registration is required - drop in participation is not permitted.

Today is National Take a Hike Day, and we encourage you to get outside and take a hike. To some, hiking may sound like a daunting task that involves a long drive to a faraway place. In Napa, you don’t have to go far to enjoy a great hike. Our local parks and trails are the perfect places for everyone to experience the benefits of nature, take a hike and discover the great outdoors. What’s your favorite place to hit the trail? #HikeYourTurf