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Open Turf

Open Turf is a new weekly drop-in program where residents of all ages can share access to the turf, similar to open swim or open skate. Open Turf will take place Mondays and Wednesday from 2 – 4 p.m. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for youth/seniors. Punch passes and monthly passes are available. Please be aware that children and youth must be supervised by an adult.

A variety of balls will be available for check out at the front office on a first-come, first-served basis. You can also bring your own equipment—just keep in mind that it will need to function in a controlled amount of shared space.

Youth Volleyball Registration Opens Monday, February 24

Registration for CBJ Parks & Recreation Youth Volleyball for grades 5-6 (Elementary) and 7-8 (Middle School) opens Monday, February 24 at 12 p.m. Registration runs through March 9 and costs $45 plus tax. Late registration, beginning March 10, will incur a $10 late fee. Register online through the Parks & Recreation catalog under the "Youth & Teen" tab. Registration is first-come, first-served. All registrations received after the session is full will be placed on a waitlist. Youth volleyball is a great opportunity to learn new skills, practice sportsmanship, and have fun. The season runs for six weeks from April through mid-May. Teams are all coed and will practice once a week for one hour. Games will take place on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Scholarships are available; complete the online form to apply. Youth Volleyball relies on volunteer coaches and parent volunteers. If you're interested, contact Amanda Lovejoy at [email protected] for more information.

Family Fun Night at DPFH | March 7

The spring session of Family Fun Night will continue on select Fridays through April at Dimond Park Field House. This free event for younger children ages 0 - 6 years and their older siblings is a chance to run and play indoors during the cold and dark evenings of winter and early spring.

Family Fun Night will take place from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on the following Fridays: March 7 & 21, April 11 & 25. April 25 will be from 4 – 6 p.m. Please be aware that Family Fun Night does not include track access.

ZGYC Launches New After-School Programs

Zach Gordon Youth Center is launching two new after-school programs in Cedar Park and Geneva Woods, starting in February. These free programs, available to children and youth ages 6-12, will provide a safe, fun, and supportive environment after school, offering homework help, healthy snacks, and activities like cooking, arts & crafts, games, and field trips. Older siblings ages 13-14 are welcome to join as helpers and mentors. Monthly family nights will also be held. Programs will run Monday through Friday from 2:30–5:15 p.m. at Cedar Park Apartments Unit 2A and the Geneva Woods Community Center. The programs begin on Monday, February 3. For questions about the Cedar Park program, email Sophia Helge or call at (907) 419-9152. For questions about the Geneva Woods program, email Rachel Puckett or call at (907) 419-9152.

New Paid Parking Available at the Whittier Parking Lot

The Whittier Parking Lot, located near the intersection of Whittier Street and 3rd Avenue next to the Zach Gordon Youth Center, is now open to the public for hourly paid parking. At this time, payment is only available through the ParkSmarter app. You can use the app to pay with a credit or debit card, add time to your parking session, and obtain receipts. The app is free and available for download on both iOS and Android devices.
Key Info:
  • Off-street paid parking is enforced Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Parking is $0.75 per hour with a 2-hour minimum.
  • Free parking is available outside of those hours.
  • A pay station will be installed this spring for payments via card or coins.
  • Reserved spots next to the Zach Gordon Youth Center are for ZGYC use only (marked by signs).
For more details on public parking locations and how-tos, visit: bit.ly/parksrecparking Happy parking!