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Family Fun Night at DPFH | January 24
The spring session of Family Fun Night starts on January 3 and 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: January 3 & 24, February 7 & 14, March 7 & 21, April 11 & 25.
We’ll kick off and wrap up with extra-long sessions on the first and last nights! January 3 will go from 5 – 7:30 p.m. and April 25 from 4 – 6 p.m. Please be aware that Family Fun Night does not include track access.
Despicable Me 4 | January 25
The Despicable Me marathon ends with a FREE matinee on the turf! "OH YEAH!" Despicable Me 4 will be presented at Dimond Park Field House on Saturday, January 25 at 2 p.m. Pack up some blankets and pillows to get comfortable on the turf. Low back lawn chairs are also allowed, we just ask that you sit near the back or off to the side. Please leaves the popcorn behind, snacks and drinks other than water are not permitted on the turf.
Climbing Camp at ZGYC | February 18
The Zach Gordon Youth Center is excited to host a Climbing Camp on Tuesday, February 18th, in celebration of the in-service day. This fun-filled event will give kids the opportunity to learn to belay, participate in climbing games, and finish the day with an unforgettable cosmic climbing party under black lights. Climbing Camp will take place from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., and there are only 10 spots available, so be sure to register early! If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected]. Don't miss out on this awesome climbing adventure!
New Paid Parking Available at the Whittier Parking Lot
- 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).
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.