Parks & Recreation Month
This summer month is traditionally celebrated for parks and recreation.
What is July?
This former director has a city building named after him.
Who is Don Anderson?
The oldest park in Escondido, it is the center of many community events.
What is Grape Day Park?
This traditionally cool summer activity, teaches an important life saving skill.
What is the Learn-to-Swim Program?
This popular community event take place weekly during the summer months.
The City of Escondido recognizes July is Parks and Recreation Month by offering these free activities to the public.
What is mobile recreation, open gym, roller skating, open swim, pick-up hockey, free skate, and Queen Califia?
This current CSD employee has the longest continuous tenure with the City, including part-time.
Who is Kathie Sharp-Lewis? (1996)
This park was home to the first NFC Fitness Court.
What is Mountain View Park?
Once starting at Escondido High School, this event now marches through downtown, still ending at Grape Day Park.
What is the Christmas Parade?
This is the theme for 2023 July is Parks and Recreation Month.
What is 'Where Community Grows?'
Name two City staff that has served on the CPRS District 12 Board of Directors.
Who are Annabel Jamison, Callie Skillman, and Robert Rhoades?
This 3,200+ acre conservation area was acquired by the City in 1996 and includes over 25 miles of trails.
What is Daley Ranch?
This program has the largest part-time staff of the Community Services Department.
What is the Before and After School Program?
Started in 2022, this popular summer evening event brings a glow and wet smile to the faces of many.
What is the Summer Glow Party?
Some California cities celebrate this rather than July is Parks and Recreation Month.
What is Parks Make Life Better Month?
2022 saw the departure of three longtime staff members, name two.
Who are Janet Rulien, Tom Jakovac, and Susan Jenner?
Considered a hidden gem, this park is named for a former Palomar Hospital Administrator for his contributions to the community.
What is Rod McLeod Park?
This longest continuously operating program will end in May 2024.
What is Tiny Tots?
This annual dress-up event has lead to 3 wins in 5-years for the Community Services Department.
What is the City employee Halloween Costume Contest?
What is 1985?
Once a member of the formally disbanded Community Services Commission, this individual now serves on the City Council.
Who is Deputy Mayor Joe Garcia?
Though within the city limits, this is actually a County operated park.
What is Felicita County Park?
These two instructors, which will be featured on the Fall 2023 Recreation Guide cover have over 60 years of combined experience teaching classes for the City of Escondido.
Who are Cindy Ahler and Skip Leonard?
This large annual volunteer event aims to beautify our parks and facilities.
What is the Church at RB Serve Day?