City of El Centro Parks & Recreation

Grant opportunities for Small Businesses

As we say good-bye to 2020 and welcome 2021, we need to keep going, we need to continue to be safe and we need to have hope for a better new year! Happy New Year from the City of El Centro! #WeAreElCentro

New Year's Holiday City Hall Closure

SANTA CLAUSE IS COMING TO TOWN! EL CENTRO FIREFIGHTERS HAVE RECEIVED MUTUAL AID REQUEST FROM THE NORAD OPERATIONS CENTER El Centro, CA The City of El Centro is excited to announce that Santa is coming to town! Our dispatch center has received a mutual aid request from Santa Claus to help him tour City neighborhoods. Santa’s city tour begins on Monday, December 14, and runs through Saturday, December 19, 2020. Single households are encouraged to watch from their front yards.... This will be a contactless city tour, and the public is advised to follow state and local health guidelines and recommendations. Santa’s tour will begin at 5:30 p.m. and run through 8:30 p.m. each day, and the route will be as follow: December 14, 2020 Neighborhoods within the boundaries of Interstate 8, La Brucherie, Adams Ave., and Austin Road. December 15, 2020 Neighborhoods within the boundaries of La Brucherie Rd., Imperial Ave., Wake Ave., and Bradshaw Dr. December 16, 2020 Neighborhoods within the boundaries of Imperial Ave., Interstate 8, 8th Street, and Cruickshank Dr. December 17, 2020 Neighborhoods within the boundaries of Interstate 8, 4th Street, Ross Ave., the railroad tracks, Cruickshank Dr, and Dogwood Rd. December 18, 2020 Neighborhoods within the boundaries of Interstate 8, Dogwood Rd., E. Main Street, Gillett St., and Villa Ave. December 19, 2020 Neighborhoods within the boundaries of Interstate 8, Dogwood Rd., W. McCabe Rd, and Imperial Ave.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City Facilities Update #WeAreElCentro

Christmas is nearly here and although this past year has challenged all of us, we continue to be strong and vigilant to stay safe because #WeAreElCentro This Christmas, the City of El Centro wants to remind you and your family to stay safe, follow guidelines, and continue to wear your masks so we can all be well and together next year! Merry Christmas from the City of El Centro to you and yours!

Imperial County Retail Food Facility COVID-19 Grant Program.

The City of El Centro will be offering a virtual winter camp. Join us as we travel around the world via zoom. Space is limited, so please contact us if you are interested. Get your passports ready because take off is tomorrow. #WeAreElCentro

Before the latest lockdown by the Governor, the City of El Centro held a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony for the our newest park First Responders Park which is located adjacent to Fire Station No. 3. This park was funded solely by Measure P funds which was approved by the citizens of El Centro back in 2017. This park was first conceptualized by Council member, Edgard Garcia during his tenure as Mayor in 2018/2019. The park is inclusive for children of ALL abilities, including those that are wheelchair-bound and have fewer opportunities to play in typical playgrounds. Please feel free to share this video. #WeAreElCentro

Looking for COVID-19 testing? Please note that COVID-19 testing will be available 12/9 - 12/11 at the Imperial Valley Fairgrounds. To schedule an appointment go to: https://lhi.care/start AN APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED.

Attention Skate Park Users #WeAreElCentro #WearYourMask