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Telephone: 916.808.5014
Email: awilliams@cityofsacramento.org

News releases are listed chronologically

City of Sacramento Parks and Recreation Department Releases
Request for Proposals for Community Partnerships for the Operation of City Community Centers - (PDF) August 16, 2010
From Meadowview Jazz Festival to Summer Concert Series: 17+ years of affordable, family-friendly, summer-time entertainment for District 8 residents - (PDF) June 25, 2010
Special fair promotes and protects the health and well-being of Sacramento’s seniors: Friday, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. - (PDF) June 24, 2010
FREE SUMMER LUNCHES!: Summer Food Service Program feeds hungry children and youth in the City and County of Sacramento - (PDF) June 15, 2010
San Francisco Giants All-Star Pitcher Matt Cain joins Sacramento youth at the dedication of Matt Cain Junior Giants Field: Tuesday, 10 a.m. - (PDF) June 14, 2010
After researching the causes of youth violence within their neighborhoods, Sacramento youth present findings along with recommendations to city leaders: Today, 4 p.m. - (PDF) June 10, 2010
Antwone Fisher, inspiration for acclaimed film Antwone Fisher, shares his life story, challenges and triumphs with Sacramento youth - (PDF) May 27, 2010
Tennis Players Converge on Newly Renovated McKinley Park Tennis Courts for Re-opening Ceremony and Three Day Tennis Tournament: Saturday, May 29 - (PDF) May 27, 2010
Neighborhood Summit 2010: Sacramentans gather to discuss ideas and strategies that nurture healthy neighborhoods -Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. - (PDF) May 20, 2010
150 veterans who sustained disabilities while serving our nation to be introduced to sports designed specifically for individuals with disabilities - (PDF) May 13, 2010
Mormon Helping Hands Volunteers Help Make Sacramento Parks and Park Amenities Even More Inviting: Saturday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. - (PDF) May 07, 2010
2010 Passport to Summer Youth Fair highlights hundreds of positive summer opportunities for youth: May 8th, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. - (PDF) April 28, 2010
Global Youth Service Day: Sacramento youth to remove more than 2,800 pounds of trash and invasive plant species and spread 120 yards of mulch along Sac Northern Bike Trail - (PDF) April 23, 2010
City of Sacramento Celebrates Earth Day with
Environmental Education and Activism - Chavez Park, April 22, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - (PDF) April 21, 2010
Road to Wimbledon starts at Regency Park School: 3rd - 6th graders learn the art of tennis April 19, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. - (PDF) April 16, 2010
New program invites individuals and businesses to sponsor parks, programs, and facilities, benefits include the opportunity to place commercial advertising within park facilities and publications - (PDF) April 14, 2010
Sacramento’s newest park features city’s first ever, must see, 5-sport court: Grand Opening, Saturday, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. - (PDF) April 9, 2010
New Community Garden to serve neighbors and help fight an ever-growing youth obesity epidemic - (PDF) April 8, 2010
Fastest hands in Sacramento compete at this weekend’s Dept. of Parks and Recreation Sport Stacking Tournament: Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. - (PDF) March 18, 2010
Children wait with anticipation as playground that was destroyed by arsonists is rebuilt: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. - (PDF) March 12, 2010
Youth @ Council: Youth create a more hospitable Council experience for residents while learning important lessons about City government - (PDF) March 7, 2010
Nike Skateboarding Shoe Release Brings Top Professional Skateboarders to 28th & B Street Skate Park: Sunday, March 7th, 2 – 6 p.m. - (PDF) March 5, 2010
Access Leisure Program and U.S. Paralympics to Host 2010 Sacramento Paralympic Experience - (PDF) March 5, 2010
Sim Community Center Wins Sacramento Business Journal’s 2009 Best Community Impact Award – Real Estate Projects - (PDF) February 26, 2010
Youth of the Month Celebration Dinner Recognizes the Contributions and Achievements of Sacramento Youth - (PDF) February 23, 2010
From Major League Baseball Stadiums to Sacramento’s Little League Fields - (PDF) January 29, 2010
The Department of Parks and Recreation helps residents realize their New Year’s resolutions - (PDF) January 6, 2010
South Natomas Community Center Clothing Giveaway Starts Many on the Road to Success: Today, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. - (PDF) November 20, 2009
Area dogs are acting extra nice, hoping their owners will take them to this weekend’s Doggy Dip Day - (PDF) October 21, 2009
Councilmember Bonnie Pannell and Sacramento Unified School District Officials to Break Ground on the Luther Burbank Regional Sport Complex Project - (PDF) October 19, 2009
Program serving youth with disabilities or exceptional needs strives to survive despite elimination of $1M in funding from the state - (PDF) October 5, 2009
Next Generation Community and Event Center Opens with a Grand Opening Celebration that Showcases Southeast Sacramento’s Diversity: Saturday, Sept., 26 - (PDF) September 24, 2009
Grand Opening: Underutilized Tennis Courts Transformed into High-use Skate Park for Youth Today, 4 p.m. - (PDF) September 23, 2009
Reading and imagination take center stage at Valley Hi-North Laguna Library Grand Opening - (PDF) August 19, 2009
Councilmember Pannell, Cabrillo Park Neighborhood Association, and Sacramento Consolidated Charities save recreation swim hours at Cabrillo Pool - (PDF) August 14, 2009
Press Conference: New Pilot Program at Fremont Park relies exclusively on sustainable, organic methods to control weeds - (PDF) July 31, 2009
Councilmember Cohn and East Sacramento residents celebrate a community-driven effort that is preserving recreation swim hours at Glenn Hall Pool: Saturday, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. - (PDF) July 31, 2009
Tennis Tournament and Fundraiser raises funds for upgrades to one of East Sacramento’s most important recreational assets - (PDF) July 27, 2009
Meadowview Jazz and Cultural Festival Envelops Sacramento in Awarding-winning Jazz Music: Saturday, June 27th - (PDF) June 18, 2009
2nd McKinley Park Rose Garden Community Meeting: Saturday, June 20th, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. - (PDF) June 17, 2009
Youth Empowerment Summit prepares Sacramento youth to meet current challenges and achieve future success: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. - (PDF) June 12, 2009
Skaters’ Paradise: Grand Opening of Youth Skate Park at Max Baer Park - Saturday - (PDF) May 29, 2009
Special Event Notice: Marshall Park, May 30th & 31st - (PDF) May 29, 2009
Cover the Kids’ Healthy Kids Day Links Families to Affordable Health Insurance Programs - (PDF) May 21, 2009
From Landfill to Cherished Dog Park: Grand Opening of New Dog Park at Sutter’s Landing Regional Park - (PDF) May 21, 2009
Department of Parks and Recreation seeks local Picassos, Rockwells, and promising artists - (PDF) May 20, 2009
Date set for Community Meeting where proposed enhancements to McKinley Park Rose Garden will be discussed: June 20th- (PDF) May 15, 2009
Free Tennis Clinic Helps Raise Funds for Improvements to McKinley Park’s Tennis Courts: Saturday - (PDF) May 15, 2009
2009 Passport to Summer Youth Fair highlights hundreds of positive summer opportunities for youth: Sunday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (PDF file) May 13, 2009
City of Sacramento to present 14-year-old Erika Sims with the city’s first ever Youth of the Month Award (PDF file) May 11, 2009
City of Sacramento Sport Stackers return from World Sport Stacking Championships with 31 Medals (PDF file) May 8, 2009
Love Your Levee Clean-up benefits levee while preserving pristine environments for recreation (PDF file) May 8, 2009
“Baseball for All” - Free Baseball Skills Clinic for Youth with Disabilities: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (PDF file) April 24, 2009
GOOOAL! Local athletes compete at this weekend’s 50+ Wellness Program Soccer Tournament (PDF file) April 23, 2009
Sacramento youth and millions around the world mobilize to serve their community on Global Youth Service Day: Saturday (PDF file) April 22, 2009
Oak Park’s new state-of-the-art multipurpose facility rivals
all others – Grand Opening this Saturday (PDF file) April 16, 2009
River Park Community Members Gather to Discuss Safety Enhancement to Glenn Hall Park - Saturday (PDF File) April 16, 2009
Special writing class helps seniors create written legacies for their loved ones and future generations (PDF file) April 10, 2009
Cancelled: Saturday's Grand Opening Event for Shasta Community Park (PDF file) April 10, 2009
Sacramento’s newest park captures the magic of storybooks with scenes and characters from Swiss Family Robinson, Treasure Island, and other novels (PDF file) April 8, 2009
Egg Hunts that families will remember for years to come (PDF file) April 3, 2009
Councilmember Sandy Sheedy and local teens open a teen center like no other: Friday, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. (PDF File) April 2, 2009
Youth with the fastest hands in Sacramento to compete at this weekend's City of Sacramento sport Stacking Tournament (PDF File) March 27, 2009
Fastest hands in Sacramento demonstrate the skills that are taking them to the World Sport Stacking Championships: Wednesday, March 4th, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.- (PDF File) March 2, 2009
With 5.5 million visits to City parks and recreational facilities last year, Park Safety Rangers continue to make each visit safe and memorable - (PDF file) February 23, 2009
Safari Tours Travel Fair showcases travel excursions ideal for price and value-conscious Sacramentans: Thursday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. - (PDF file) February 11, 2009
Hart Senior Center to host an awareness seminar for seniors who have concerns about the upcoming DTV transition: Tuesday, February 10th - (PDF file) February 4, 2009
Department of Parks and Recreation continues to help residents save money during tough economic times - (PDF file) January 22, 2009

Department Media Contact: Amy Williams, City Public Information Officer
Email: awilliams@cityofsacramento.org | Telephone: (916) 808-5014
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