City of El Centro 

Parks & Recreation Winter Programs  

Inside this issue 

Department Contacts.................. 2 

Community Center Programs ...... 2 

Sports Programs ......................... 3 

Exercise Programs ....................... 3 

Senior Programs ......................... 3 

League Contacts .......................... 4 

IV Special Olympics ..................... 4 

List of City Parks .......................... 4 

Upcoming Special Events  

Mardi Gras Light Parade & Street Fair 

February 21, 2009 

5pm—10pm 

Le Tour De Manure Bike Run 

March 14, 2009 

9:00am 

Music Festival & Fireworks Show 

Stark Field 

April 18, 2009 

5pm—10pm 

January 2009 

For a list of all Parks & Recreation programs and events, visit  www.cityofelcentro.org 

We are welcoming inquiries from people who would like to teach a music, dance, exercise, sports, language or tutoring course.  Please contact the Parks & Recreation office at 760‐337‐4555. 

Parks & Recreation Department 

Community Center 375 S. 1st Street El Centro, CA 92243 760-337-4555

Conrad Harrison Youth Center 750 Park Avenue El Centro, CA 92243 760-337-4570

Old Post Office Building 230 S 5th Street El Centro, CA 92243 760-337-4555

Staff: Kristie Riester Parks & Recreation Director 760-337-5185

Patricia Urena Recreation Supervisor 760-337-4556

Chris Legakes Parks Supervisor 760-337-4553

Molly Praytor Staff Assistant 760-337-4555

Sierra Gordon Special Events Coordinator 760-337-3858

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Where: El Centro Community Center Activity Room Ages: 18 years and up Dates: Ongoing Times: Monday—Thursday 8:30 am—11:30 am Cost: Enrollment through CUHSD Learn basic English language skills. Writing skills are taught to beginning English speakers. (Contracted through the Central Union High School District, Desert Oasis). ART PROGRAM—YOUTH Where: El Centro Community Center BATS Room Ages: 6—15 years old Dates: Ongoing Times: Monday—Friday 3:45—4:45 pm Cost: $30 per month / child All materials are included. Kids will learn painting, drawing and ceramics. Only 15 students per class for each 4 week course. Register at the Community Center.

AFTERSCHOOL ‘KIDS R US’ PROGRAM Where: El Centro Community Center Activity Room Ages: K—8th grades Dates: Ongoing Times: Monday—Friday 1:00—4:30 pm Cost: $1 per day / child

The program provides art, crafts, nutrition & hygiene, gardening, indoor/outdoor games, and special holiday events.

YOUTH KARATE Where: El Centro Community Center Room A Ages: 7 years and up Dates: Ongoing Times: Tuesday & Thursday 6:00—7:45 pm Cost: Free (Uniform Cost)

Open to boys and girls. Karate is an excellent form of exercise engaging the whole body and mind. Register at the Community Center.

Community Center Programs 

SALSA DANCE CLASSES Where: El Centro Community Center Room B Ages: Adult Dates: February—April Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30—8:00 pm Cost: $25 per month

Learn Salsa Dancing! Great Exercise.

City of El Centro 

The City of El Centro Parks & Recreation 

Department welcomes your comments: 

Use of City Parks & Recreation Fa‐

cilities 

Programs you would like to see 

offered in the City of El Centro 

Any other comments you would like 

to advise us about 

Comment forms may be obtained at the 

Community Center office located at 375 

S. 1st Street, El Centro, 760‐337‐4555. 

Voice Your Opinion

Parks & Recreation  Department 

Community Services Commission 

Chairman Orlando Johnson Co-Chairman Pete Rodriguez Members: Robin Dodge Richard Ryan Angela McNeece David De La Garza Lupe Obeso Commissioners may be reached at: 760-337-4555 Meetings are held at 11:30 am every second Thursday of each month at the El Centro Community Center located at 375 S. 1st Street.

For a list of all Parks & Recreation programs and events, visit  www.cityofelcentro.org 

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Nothing But Net League 

Sports Programs 

Senior Programs 

YOGA Where: Old Post Office Building Ages: Young Adult to Seniors Dates: Ongoing Times: Tuesday & Thursday - 12-1pm Monday—Thursday - 5:30-7pm Cost: $40 p/ month

The program provides an ancient art that improves your health through flowing movements that reduce stress and increase your energy. Register at the Community Center. ZUMBA Where: Conrad Harrison Youth Center & Community Center Ages: Adult & Seniors Dates: Ongoing Times: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00—11 am @ CHYC 5:15-6:15 pm @ ECCC Cost: $25 p/ month

Program teaches new Latin dance moves and its exercise at the same time. Register at the Youth Center or the Community Center. AEROBICS CLASS Where: El Centro Community Center Rooms A & B Ages: 13 years and up Dates: September—December Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30—7:00 pm Cost: $20 per month

Come and tone up with some moderate exercise. Participants must wear workout clothing and tennis shoes. Register at the Community Center.

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL SKILLS CLINICS Where: Conrad Harrison Youth Center Ages: Grades 4th—8th Dates: January 24 & 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 21, 28 Times: Saturdays 9—11am Cost: $40 per Child

This program teaches the basic fundamentals of serving, setting, bumping and passing. The Central Union High Girls Volleyball team will be assisting with training.

OPEN GYM Where: Conrad Harrison Youth Center Ages: All Dates: Monday—Friday Times: 8:00 am—7:30 pm Cost: $1 per child or $2 per adult

Basketball and volleyball courts

Exercise Programs 

SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM Where: El Centro Community Center Room B Ages: Ages 55 & up Dates: Year Round Times: Monday—Friday 11:00 am—12:30 pm Cost: None (donations)

Seniors can enjoy a social hour with other seniors or meet new seniors. SENIOR CITIZEN QUILTING & CROTCHET Where: El Centro Community Center Arts & Crafts Room Ages: Adults & Seniors Dates: October—December Times: Wednesdays 9am—12pm Cost: Free, (bring your material)

Come socialize with other seniors while working on your quilting or crotchet project, or come and learn. Projects are entered in the IV Expo Show in February.  SENIOR ART CLASS Where: El Centro Community Center BATS Room Ages: Adults & Seniors Dates: Monday—Friday Times: 9am—11am Cost: $10 per month seniors (55 & over) $30 per month adults All materials are included.

Come socialize with other seniors/adults. For more information on the Senior Club, contact Diane Newton, President, at 760-352-3407.  SENIOR CLUB MEETINGS Where: El Centro Community Center Ages: Seniors age 55 and over Dates: Every 3rd Thursday of the Month Times: 9am—11am

Come socialize with other seniors/adults. For more information on the Senior Club, contact Diane Newton, President, at 760-352-3407.

City of El Centro 

El Centro Leagues Contact Information 

BASKETBALL PROGRAM Where: Conrad Harrison Youth Center Ages: 8 to Adult Dates: Ongoing Times: Tuesday & Thursday 6:00—7:00 pm Cost: Free

Learn the basic fundamentals of basketball and compete with other special athletes. Register at the Community Center Special Olympics (SO) office. Participants must fill out a medical release form.  VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM Where: Conrad Harrison Youth Center Court II Ages: 8 to adult Dates: Ongoing Times: Wednesdays 6:30 pm—7:30 pm Cost: Free

Learn the basic fundamentals of volleyball and compete with other special athletes. Register at the Community Center Special Olympics (SO) office. Participants must fill out a medical release form.

Imperial Valley Special Olympics & 

Special Needs 

375 S. 1st Street 

El Centro, CA 92243 

760‐336‐8979 or 

Imperial Valley  Special Olympics 

Mid Valley Babe Ruth Jack Dunnam or Lupe Obeso 760-353-7144

El Centro Little League Frank Leal 760-791-6371

Sunbeam Little League Larry Dresher 760-554-2675

IV Girls Softball League Pete Rodriguez 760-562-6506

All Valley Babe Ruth Softball Teresa Aguilar 760-960-6582

IV Soccer League Ramon Lopez or Steve Walker 760-353-1287

El Centro PAL Soccer League Danial Gonzalez or Tony Gutierrez 760-455-3121

Mid Valley Pop Warner Football Florentino Olivas 760-562-7173

 

List of City Parks 

  Adams Park 

  Aguilar Park 

  Bucklin Park 

  Countryside Park 

   Debbie Pittman 1 (12 & U) 

  Debbie Pittman 2 (14 & U) 

  Debbie Pittman 3 (10 & U) 

  Debbie Pittman 4 (8 & U) 

  Farmers Park 

  Frazier 1 (12 & U)   

  Frazier 2 (10 & U)   

  Frazier 3 (8 & U) 

  Frazier 4 (Tee Ball)   

  Gomez Park 

  McGee Park 

  Memorial Park 

  Stark Field NW  

  Stark Field SE 

  Stark Big 

  Sunflower BR 

  Sunflower LL 

  Sunflower Soccer E   

  Sunflower Soccer W 

 

  Swarthout Soccer E 

  Swarthout Soccer W 

  Swarthout SW   

  Swarthout NE 

  Swarthout SE 

Cows & Plows Bike Run

Mardi Gras Light Parade & Street Fair February 21, 2009

5pm-10pm

Music Festival & Fireworks Show

Stark Field April 18, 2009

5pm-10pm

Le Tour de Manure • March 14, 2009

Information: (760) 337-4555 Or (760) 337-4556

For a list of all Parks & Recreation programs and events, visit  www.cityofelcentro.org