Recreation Programs

The Recreation Division is constantly changing its services to keep up with trends and current issues. To achieve this, the Department is continuously developing new programming for youth in art, dance, special interests and sports programs. Enhanced adult programs include art, special interest classes, workshops and fitness. Click below to view and/or print a copy of the current class schedule. Click here to download the registration form in pdf format.

Acrobat Reader is required to view/print the Brochure and Cultural Arts Event Schedule. If you would like to receive a printed copy of the quarterly brochure, or be put on our mailing list, please call (562)464-3360 or e-mail your request by clicking on the envelope.
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Now Available: Winter 2010

Fall Registration begins December 14, 2009

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Citywide Special Events

RECREATION CLASS REGISTRATION GOES ON-LINE IN MARCH

The Recreation Division of the Community Services Department has achieved a long-desired goal with the inauguration of on-line class registration for the Spring 2010 class season.

Beginning March 8, you will be able to sign up for Recreation classes and workshops on-line. All you need is a computer, a Recreation PIN number and a Visa or Mastercard to make payment.

To be prepared for the new on-line class registration service, please call or come by the Community Center to receive your PIN number so you will be ready to go in March. This will allow you to register quickly and easily 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by logging onto WhittierRec.com.

On-line registration also has the added benefit of a “green” way to register for classes; as everything is done via computer, on-line registration will not generate any paper waste.

Please note that effective with the Spring 2010 class season, telephone and fax registrations WILL NO LONGER be accepted. In-person class registrations may still be made at the Community Center, Palm Park, Parnell Park and the Uptown Senior Center, or by mail.

The on-line registration website became available for viewing only on February 8. Actual on-line registrations will not begin until March 8, 2010.

If you have any questions about Whittier’s new on-line registration program, please call the Whittier Community Center at 562-464-3430.

“ACTIVATE WHITTIER” WELLNESS KICK-OFF JANUARY 16, 2010
Working together to build a healthy community is the goal of the new “Activate Whittier” program. “Activate Whittier” will have its official program and website launch – www.ActivateWhittier.org – at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Parnell Park, 15390 Lambert Road.

At the kick-off event, the “Activate Whittier” website will be introduced and demonstrated to the community. There will be fitness demonstrations, a circuit course around the park and healthy snacks. Those attending will receive small fitness-related gifts of a pedometer and informational magnet. In addition, there will be fitness activities geared to children and youth, including a rock climb and obstacle course.

A key component of “Activate Whittier” is a “living website”, available for anyone in the community to log onto, join and become active. It is available for individuals, groups, schools and corporations. The site allows individual and group participants to track their activity, nutrition, weight and hydration as well as competing with others for motivation.

There are activities and competitions to earn points and receive recognition and prizes for health and fitness efforts. “Activate Whittier” also provides links to other sites for health and wellness information, events and more. It can be changed and updated for special events and activities, such as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month.”

The mission of “Activate Whittier” is to motivate and support a healthy community through wellness education and physical activity. The vision is to develop a “Healthy Community Partnership” putting Whittier in the forefront of the nation in promoting health education and physical education.

Current partners in “Activate Whittier” are the City of Whittier, YMCA of Greater Whittier, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital and the County of Los Angeles, Public Health Department.

Summer Concerts in the Park
Spend warm summer evenings at the park listening to fabulous live music! This is a great Whittier tradition for summertime! Monday evenings, beginning at 7 p.m., bands will entertain audiences at Whittier’s Central Park, located on the corner of Bailey Street and Washington Avenue. On Thursday, evenings entertainment will be provided at Parnell Park, located at the corner of Scott Avenue and Lambert Road. The concerts are sponsored by the Whittier Cultural Arts and Parks and Recreation Commissions. Click here to view the concert schedule.

Founders’ Day
Held the third Saturday in May, Whittier celebrates Founders’ Day. The festivities begin with a parade in front of City Hall that travels to Central Park in Uptown Whittier. Once at Central Park, there are performances from talented youth groups and exhibits from the Native American, Mexican and Quaker groups who resided in the Whittier area over 100 years ago. Demonstrations and crafts from the era of Whittier’s founding explore daily life, culture and customs. Lace making, quilt construction, Indian face and rock painting will fascinate young and old alike.

 

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