The Grover Beach Parks and Recreation Department has had a busy year adding amenities to our parks. Grover Heights Park and 16th Street Park have both received new playground equipment, benches, picnic table, drinking fountains, and trash receptacles. Grover Heights Park also has a new basketball court, donated by Saturn of Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo. Staff will be working to improve existing picnic areas to accommodate more benches and additional group barbecues.

The Grover Beach Community Center on Trouville Avenue will be renovated due to the recent fire that left the building temporarily unusable. The City will be refurbishing the facility and anticipates its re-opening this Winter.

Upcoming Special Recreation Events:

• Sand Castle Design Contest:
  Saturday, August 25, 2001, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., at the end of West Grand Avenue.
  Get those creative juices going and bring your buckets, cans, and sand shovels down to the beach for some fun! All age categories are welcome, construction time will be one hour with three awards in each age group.

• 3 x 3 Sand Volleyball Tournament:
  Saturday, September 15, 2001 at the Grover Heights Park volleyball court.
  Share a day of fun spiking, bumping, and serving with your team. Play will be on a first-come, first-served basis, limited to 16 teams.

Call the Parks and Recreation Department for more activities information at (805) 473-4580, or stop by Monday - Friday, 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m.