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.NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Ortega Park update: City of Santa Barbara says plans almost 'shovel ready'
Santa Barbara Independent
The final plans for Ortega Park’s estimated $14 million makeover are nearly “shovel ready,” according to Project Manager Justin Van Mullem, who revealed the latest updates during a community event hosted by the City of Santa Barbara at the Eastside park’s Welcome House over the weekend.
An overall plan was approved through the city’s Planning Commission more than a year ago, but in that time, city staff have held several community meetings to nail down specific plans for the murals, swimming pool, and proposed skate park.
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Park District to receive $3 million for public access at new Thurgood Marshall Regional Park
East Bay Regional Park District
The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors recently unanimously voted to advance efforts to secure funding for development of the first public access point at the new Thurgood Marshall Regional Park – Home of the Port Chicago 50. The Park District was awarded a $3 million direct appropriation in the California state budget, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on June 30, 2022. The $3 million budget request was submitted by Assembly Member Timothy Grayson, D-Concord.
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Safe parks and playgrounds require responsive maintenance. To ensure public safety, government departments need to access, store and document countless checklists and reports. Maintaining consistency with inspection performance is a challenge. CityReporter’s innovative software allows Parks & Rec. departments to track and resolve efficiency and risk management issues easily from anywhere.
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Grover Beach hosts second annual Thanksgiving Thankfulness Contest
KSBY-TV
If you want to express what you are thankful for this year, you can participate in the "Thanksgiving Thankfulness Contest."
The city of Grover Beach Parks and Recreation Department will host the second annual contest.
Community members can win fun prizes by submitting notes and photos of what they are grateful for.
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As climate change progresses, trees in cities struggle
The Associated Press via The Register Citizen
As the driest summer in Seattle’s record books ended, trees across the city were sounding silent alarms. It was the latest in a string of Seattle summers in the last decade, including a record-breaking heat dome in 2021, to feature drier conditions and hotter temperatures that have left many trees with premature brown leaves and needles, bald branches and excessive seeding –- all signs of stress.
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Child care could be coming to a city park near you soon
KPBS-TV
Voters overwhelmingly passed Measure H to allow child care at San Diego parks and rec centers, and now city officials and childcare advocates are working on what happens next.
That includes Councilmember Raul Campillo, who championed Measure H. His office has already identified 72 city-owned sites, including 42 parks and recreation centers, that could be leased to child care businesses.
Previously, city parks and recreation centers could not house child care businesses, but Measure H changed the city’s charter to allow it.
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.RESOURCES
Social Rec Grants Available through Department of Developmental Services
Department of Developmental Services
The Office of Grants and Local Services is providing this notice on behalf of the California Department of Developmental Services (Department) to assist in spreading this grant funding opportunity for social and recreational programs through the Enhanced Community Integration for Children and Adolescents (Social Rec Grants) Program.
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.EDUCATION
CPRS Director's Academy
CPRS
January 20, 2023
10:00 – 2:00
The purpose of the CPRS Director’s Academy is to enhance the leadership skills of park and recreation professionals through education centered upon CORE leadership competencies and their application through innovative and practical leadership techniques.
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CONNECTIONS CPRS Conference & Expo
CPRS
April 3-6. 2023
San Diego, CA
We are excited to see you at 2023 CONNECTIONS at the San Diego Convention Center! New conference dates, Monday-Thursday!!!
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Playground Safety Inspector Course (CPSI)
CPRS
Playing outdoors is a major component in the health and wellness of our children. And it is our responsibility to ensure safe, enjoyable play areas for all. CPRS, in conjunction with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) are offering the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) course and certification to properly train and certify you and your staff to recognize and prevent potential playground hazards. Courses are designed for park and recreation staff, school districts, childcare facilities, health departments, landscape architects, playground manufacturers, installers, contractors, insurance firms, homeowners' associations and more.
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