Atascadero Recreation Division

Happy 1st Day of Spring! Time to get your hiking boots on! The trails are green and gorgeous, plus it is a great opportunity to be outside and enjoy your surroundings! For hiking trail info: https://www.visitatascadero.com/things-t/hiking-and-biking/ Photo by Emma Jo Haynes... #parksmakelifebetter #atascadero #besafebecalmbekind

Information provided below for a new Watercraft Concessionaire for Atascadero Lake! For details on the Request for Proposal, go to www.atascadero.org and click on Latest News!

Spring Youth T-Ball Registration NOW OPEN! An exciting announcement for the new season of Spring T-Ball! T- Ball is open to boys and girls who are 4 to 6 years of age. The league will focus on teaching the basics of baseball in a low-key and instructional atmosphere with a main goal of having fun! Practices will take place on Tuesday & Thursday evenings at Paloma Creek Park. Practice will begin the week of April 13th and league games will begin on Tuesday, April 27th and r...un through June 3rd. Due to COVID-19, we will not have opening ceremonies this year. REGISTRATION ENDS APRIL 1st! Cost to participate in the league is $85 per child for residents and $95 per child for non-residents. This also includes a league t-shirt, hat and a participation award. There will be an additional $10 late fee for any registrations received after April 1st. The league is looking for volunteer coaches. If you are interested in helping with league games please contact Larisse Lopez at [email protected] or call 470-3362. We will not have a formal coaches meeting as we have done in the past, but you will be contacted prior to the league beginning to review all of the details. For more information on this and any other leagues, please call 470-3362 or go to www.atascadero.org/youthsports to register! This league will adhere to the current COVID-19 guidelines found here at https://www.cdph.ca.gov//outdoor-indoor-recreational-sport. #parksmakelifebetter #atascadero #besafebecalmbekind

Daylight Savings Time begins today! More daylight hours to enjoy our many parks and hiking trails and get outside! #parksmakelifebetter https://www.visitatascadero.com/things-to/atascadero-parks/

Everyday is #WorldWildlifeDay! The Charles Paddock Zoo is OPEN DAILY, 10 am until 4 pm! If you haven't been to the Zoo in a while, it's time.

#COVID19 Vaccine Update! See below!

GET CONNECTED - STORYTIME & PARENT CHAT Parents Helping Parents of SLO is offering a time to chat and connect for parents of children ages 0-12 in Early Start or with developmental delays/special needs. It will start with story time if young children are present and then offers the opportunity to talk about other topics that you decide on. Wednesday, January 13 from 11am-12pm. Call to reserve at 805-543-3277 or email [email protected].

DOWN SYNDROME MEET & GREET! Parents Helping Parents of SLO is hosting their monthly Down syndrome support group - a confidential meet up where everyone shares an extra 21st chromosome in common! For parents of children of ALL ages. This virtual meet and greet will be held via Zoom this Friday, January 8th from 3:00-4:00 pm. Call to reserve at 805-543-3277 or email [email protected]. @ [111263655567366:274:Parents Helping Parents]

HAPPY NEW YEAR! New is the year, new are the hopes, new is the resolution, new are the spirits, and new are our warm wishes just for you. We wish your family a promising and fulfilling New Year, from your Recreation team! ... #parksmakelifebetter #atascaderorecreation #newyears2021

PLAYGROUND Safety! Please take a look at the information below about "Playing it Safe" out on our playgrounds #parksandrecreation #parksmakelifebetter #playgrounds Parents For Joy

WINNERS ANNOUNCED! Congratulations to the following winners in our Virtual Gingerbread House Contest! Adult Category Winner-Sabrina Baker (Heart on the Roof)... Youth Category Winner-Lyra Stoltz (Gum Drop House) Most Creative-Miles Anker (Ninja Dojo) Honorable Mention-Amelia Murphy (Green Cottage) Thank you to all that submitted your creative, festive, colorful and fun Gingerbread Houses! #parksmakelifebetter #atascaderorecreation

PAINT LIKE THE MASTERS! We are excited to offer a Virtual Artist Workshop for 8-15 year olds during Winter Break. The class will explore the techniques of famous painters and learn how to recreate some of their most famous paintings. All while creating your very own art in the style of the Masters! This workshop will meet 12/21-12/23 from 1:00-2:30 pm. Pre-registration is required and art kits with supplies will be mailed to you prior to the class starting.... Register for either or both classes here: http://apm.activecommunities.com/cityo/Activity_Search/9077 #parksmakelifebetter #virtualrecreation #virtualactivities #atascaderorecreation

YOU ARE ALL SO CREATIVE! We had some amazing and creative submissions for our virtual Gingerbread House Contest! Check them out! Winners will be contacted via email today. ... #atascaderorecreation #parksmakelifebetter #gingerbreadhouse2020 #stayhealthy

VIRTUAL BUILD-A-BOT WORKSHOP BY CREATIVE BRAIN FOR 7-12 YEAR OLDS! We are excited to offer a fun opportunity during Winter Break! If your child enjoys cutting, folding, gluing and has fun assembling different parts, they are the perfect creator for our robotic creatures! Join us as we create 5 unique robots. Robot kits will be shipped to you prior to class. Class will meet 12/21-12/23 from 9:00-10:30 am in the comfort of your home! Or wherever you may be during the holiday! P...re-registration is required to give time to ship the robot kits. The deadline to register for the class is this Monday, 12/14! Register for either class here: http://apm.activecommunities.com/cityo/Activity_Search/9075 #virtuallearning #atascaderorecreation #virtualrecreation #parksmakelifebetter

Congratulations to the Winners of our Holiday Lighting Contests! Take a look