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General City Information

Parks and Recreation Department

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Building Community Through People, Parks, and Programs.

154 S. 8th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 473-4580; e-mail: parksandrecreation@grover.org

Mission Statement

The mission of the City of Grover Beach Parks and Recreation Department is to be committed to providing or facilitating quality recreation services, including programs, classes, special events,
and facilities to all members of the community in a courteous
and efficient manner.

Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission was established by Ordinance in 2005 when the City Council combined the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Grover Beautiful Committee. This Commission is a body of seven citizens that provides recommendations to the City Council and Parks and Recreation Department affecting parks and recreation issues, beautification efforts, and City-sponsored special events. The Commission also provides a forum for citizen input.

Activities and Special Events

  • Fitness Yoga
    When: Mondays and/or Thursdays, starting January 7, 2008, 5:15 – 6:30 p.m.
    Where: Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Avenue
    Cost: $35 for residents/once a week, $55 for residents/twice a week
    Start the year off right! This total body workout will help participants improve flexibility, posture, balance, and strength. The class is designed to enhance vitality and a sense of well being. Students will leave feeling relaxed and energized. Class is suitable for all levels.

  • Square Dancing
    When: Mondays, starting January 7, 2008, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
    Where: Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville
    Cost: $5 per workshop or dance
    Dances are held 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
    Pismo’s N Taws Square Dancing Club offers American folk dancing for all ages! Contact Vern Gillespie at (805) 481-2559.

  • Women's Health Series – Eating Right for Healthy Weight Loss, Hormone Balance, and Anti-Aging
    When: Tuesday, January 15, 2008, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
    Where: Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Avenue
    Cost: $20 per participant
    Struggling to lose those post holiday pounds? Tired of feeling exhausted and run-down? Sign up for this fun and interactive workshop with one of the country’s leading women’s health experts and find out what foods and lifestyle changes will leave you feeling fit, healthy, and energized! Sign up early and be eligible to win a healthy grocery shopping makeover.

  • Composing Your Life Story
    When: Wednesdays, February 6 – April 9, 2008, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    Where: Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Avenue
    Cost: Free (Material fees only)
    Write the story of your life with the direction of an experienced instructor and the support of other autobiographers. Through lectures, discussion, and sharing you’ll develop and present the unique voice critical to successful story-telling.

  • Monster Skate Series Contest | Flyer
    When: March 15 - May 31, 2008.
    Where: San Luis Obispo County skate park in Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Los Osos, and Grover Beach skate parks.

  • 19th Annual Family Egg Hunt and Festival
    When: Saturday, March 22, 2008, 10:00 a.m. sharp!
    Where: Elm Street Park, Arroyo Grande
    Cost: Free!
    Join the Grover Beach and Arroyo Grande Parks and Recreation Departments for fun family activities including age specific egg hunts, prizes, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, carnival games, barbecue, fire engine tours, and more!

  • Spring Break Skate Camp
    When: March 24 – 28, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
    Where: South County Skate Park, 1750 Ramona Avenue
    Cost: $95 per skater
    Skaters ages 6 to 12 years welcome. Beginners to intermediate level skaters. The camp goal is to develop performance skills, sportsmanship, safety skills, and park etiquette. Skaters must wear proper shoes, bring a mid-day snack, skateboard, and full pads (helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads). Early registration encouraged, camp fills up fast!

  • Skate Break Camp – Hobby Discovery
    When: March 24 – 28, 2008, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Where: Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Avenue
    Cost: $125 for the whole week!
    Spend a week learning activities and games that may become fun new hobbies! New and exciting activities each day, field trips, art, outdoor games, and more! Pack a lunch.

  • Harold Hatley Monument Unveiling Ceremony
    When: Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
    Where: Grover Heights Park, N. 9th Street & Atlantic City Ave.
    The public is invited to attend. For more information, call the Parks & Recreation Dept at (805) 473-4580.

  • Mother & Son Dinner Dance
    When: Friday, May 9, 2008, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
    Where: Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Avenue
    Cost: $45 per couple and $20 for each additional son.
    Spend an evening of dinner, dancing, contests, games, pictures, and fun for both mothers and sons. Ages 4 or older are welcome at this semi-formal affair. Pre-register by May 4th to reserve your space.

  • 2008 Spring Garden Tour & Plant Exchange
    When: Sunday, June 1, 2008; 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine!)
    Where: Residential homes and businesses throughout Grover Beach.
    Maps will be available at City Hall, Miner’s Hardware, and local nurseries on May 28th.

    Join other Grover Beach residents at our annual Spring Garden Tour and take a self-guided tour of the beautiful local gardens chosen for display by the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission. Following the tour, bring a plant or cutting and exchange it for a new and different plant at the Plant Exchange.

    Again this year we will have demonstrating artists on location at specific gardens. If you are interested in being a demonstrating artist, please send an artist statement and samples of your work to: Grover Beach Parks and Recreation, Garden Tour, 154 S. 8th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433.

    Deadline for nomination is Thursday, May 15. If you know of a garden that should be considered for the tour, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (805) 473-4580 or submit a Beautification Award - Nomination Form.

  • Summer Skate Camp
    When: Weekly Sessions: June 9, 2008 - August 8, 2008 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.(no camp week of July 4th)
    Where: South County Skate Park, 1750 Ramona Avenue
    Cost: $100 per skater per session
    Attention all skaters ages 6 to 12 years - Come out and skate at the best skate park on the Central Coast! Beginners to intermediate level skaters are welcome. The camp goal is to develop performance skills, sportsmanship, safety skills, and park etiquette. Skaters must wear proper shoes, skateboard, and full pads (including helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads).

  • Sizzlin' Summer Concert Series - Don't miss out on our free concert series, co-sponsored with the Grover Beach Chamber of Commerce. All concerts will be held at the Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Avenue, Grover Beach. A play area will be available for children.

    Food and drink will be available for sale with all proceeds used to offset the cost of the series. Bands begin playing at 3:00 p.m. and play until 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Bring a beach chair or a blanket and spend an enjoyable summer evening listening to great music.

  • Date: Sunday afternoons; June 15 - September 14, 2008
  • Time: 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Cost: Free!
  • Location: 993 Ramona Avenue
    (Ramona Garden Park, corner of 10th Street and Ramona Avenue)
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    Community Interest:

    • Monarch Butterfly Grove - November thru February.
      Every winter, thousands of Monarch butterflies spend the months of November - February in a grove of eucalyptus trees at Pismo State Beach - located just north of West Grand Avenue along Highway One (and north of the Grover Beach Train Station). Monarchs make this one of the largest wintering sites in the United States. The "Monarch Butterfly Grove" is staffed every day from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., with docent talks given at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

      For more information, contact California State Parks at (805) 473-7220 regarding the "North Beach Campground" or go to Monarch butterfly.

    • Whale Tail Grants Program
      The California Coastal Commission sponsors a program that distributes funds from the sale of Whale Tail License Plates. Grants support programs that teach California children and the general public to value and take action to improve the health of the state's marine and coastal resources. Adopt-A-Beach programs, California Coastal Cleanup Day, as well as other beach maintenance and coastal habitat restoration projects that have an educational component, are also eligible for these grants. For more information, please see: Whale Tail License Plate.

    For further information on some of the services, programs, and activities the Department offers, contact the Parks and Recreation Office at (805) 473-4580 or via e-mail at: parksandrecreation@grover.org.

    Registration Forms

    For your convenience, you may also download registration forms to drop off or mail directly to the Parks and Recreation Office. (Your computer will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to download these forms in PDF format):

    Facilities

    • Rental Facilities - Community Centers and City Parks
    • South County Skate Park The Skate Park is located at 1750 Ramona Avenue (between 16th Street and Oak Park Boulevard) in Grover Beach. A variety of skating features in this 13,234 square foot facility make it a fun skating adventure for children and adults alike! Park use is limited to skateboarding and in-line skating only; no bikes allowed.

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    Volunteer Opportunities

    The Grover Beach Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking volunteers to assist with programs and special events held throughout the year. Volunteer opportunities include sport programs, office work, special event support, and much more. Help is needed both before and after events. Students needing community service hours are also welcome to participate as volunteers at any of the Department's special events.

    Do you have a talent you would like to share? Instructors are needed to teach classes for older adults, teens, and youth. Topics and schedules can be tailored to meet your individual availability.

    Your help will be greatly appreciated!

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