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Charged with overseeing all of the Jewel City’s park land and thousands of acres of open space, Community Service & Parks plays a vital role in providing our residents with quality options for both recreation and leisure.
Community Services & Parks by the Numbers
285.5 Acres of Developed Park Land
5,000 + Acres of Open Space
35 Parks
4 Community Centers
6 Sports Facilities
4 Historic Buildings
81 Recreational Classes
40 Non-Profit Operated Programs/ Services
Glendale offers a rich variety of indoor and outdoor recreation programs for every passion, skill level, and age. Whether you’re looking to blast a walk-off homerun over the fence or immerse yourself in the serenity of Mother Nature, Community Services & Parks has something for you. Many of our parks and recreation facilities possess tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic areas, softball fields, children’s playgrounds, and pools.
Recent News
One Glendale
In the middle of its inaugural year, One Glendale is an after-school youth sports program dedicated to enriching the lives of Glendale youth through organized athletics and promoting a healthy lifestyle. With flag football and basketball in the rearview mirror, One Glendale is currently involved in soccer season and will conclude with volleyball. Read up on its community impact.
Improving the Barn at Deukmejian Wilderness Park
Brimming with chaparral and sage scrub, Deukmejian Wilderness Park is comprised of 709 acres of open space and hiking trails. The iconic Le Mesnager Barn is situated right next to the main parking lot and has recently undergone a seismic upgrade to ensure its structural integrity. Now city officials are in the preliminary stages of implementing additional adaptive reuse enhancements to enable the facility to host special events, lectures, meetings, and programmed activities. The aforementioned upgrades include a new HVAC system, plumbing/ electrical work, new concrete floor slab, and a glass storefront entry.
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