Parks and Recreation Department

Mission Statement The mission of the City of Grover Beach Parks and Recreation Department is to be committed to providing or facilitating quality recreation services, including programs, classes, special events, and facilities to all members of the community in a courteous and efficient manner.

Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission

Activities and Special Events

• The Activity Guide for the Cities of Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, and Pismo Beach, and the Oceano Community Services District is now available at City Halls and Parks and Recreation Offices throughout the South County. Don't miss out on some of the great recreation opportunities offered for the entire family!

  Copies have been distributed to elementary schools in the Lucia Mar School District and local businesses. You may also call the Parks and Recreation Office at (805) 473-4580 or send an e-mail to: parksandrecreation@grover.org to request an Activity Guide mailed directly to you!

• List of events: For 2009

• Farmers' Markets - Every Sunday, June 7 - September 27, 2009
  from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact Julie Andrews-Scott at (805) 602-8266.
  

• Sizzlin' Summer Concert Series - Don't miss out on our free concert series, co-sponsored with the Grover Beach Chamber of Commerce, and held in conjunction with a Farmers' Market (June 7 - September 27, 2009). All ages are welcome. Bring a beach chair or a blanket and spend an enjoyable summer evening listening to great music. | Sponsorship Opportunities.

  Dates, Times & Featured Bands: Sunday afternoons from 3:00 - 6:30 p.m.
  

  June: 6/7/09 - Critical Mass | 6/14/09 - Richard Green Band | 6/21/09 - Cinders Blues Band (Special Father’s Day Concert w/ prize drawing just for Dads!) |
  6/28/09 - Unfinished Business

  July: 7/5/09 - Tres Gatos | 7/12/09 - Funk 30 | 7/19/09 - Crisptones | 7/26/09 - Free Sound

  August: 8/2/09 - Martin Paris Band | 8/9/09 - The Usual Suspects |
  8/16/09 - Impromptu | 8/23/09 - Soulamente

  September: 9/6/09 - Adam Crowe | 9/13/09 - Cadillac Angels; 9/20/09 - Up in the Air; 9/27/09 - The JD Project

  Location: Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Avenue, Grover Beach
  

• Skate Camp
  Date: Weekly Sessions (Mon - Fri) beginning June 15th until August 14th
  Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  Fee: $95 (R); $105 (NR) per week
  Location: South County Skate Park, 1750 Ramona Avenue
  Skaters ages 6 - 12 years, beginners to intermediate level are welcome. The camp goal is to develop performance skills, sportsmanship, safety skills, and park etiquette. Campers must wear proper shoes, bring a mid day snack, skateboard, and full gear (including helmet, elbow pads and knee pads). Register early to save your space.
  

• SLO Symphony Musical Petting Zoo
  Date: Thursday, June 25, 2009
  Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  Fee: Free!
  Location: Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave.
  Has your child ever expressed an interest in playing a trombone or violin, but you don't have an instrument? Your child can try these and many more at the Petting Zoo. Watch out, you may want to try the trombone yourself! All ages welcome!

• 21st Annual Dune Run Run – Saturday, August 29th the run/walk starts at 9:00 a.m. at the Ramona Garden Park. Day of registration begins at 8:00 a.m. This is a challenging and diverse course, along the beautiful coastline that includes a 5K Walk, 5K Run, and 10K Run. The Dune Run-Run is a cross country course through the streets of Grover Beach, the beach boardwalk, hard packed sand and the soft sand dunes. Awards are given in all age categories! Race will be followed by an awards ceremony.
  

  3 Events in 1: 5K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run
  Date: Saturday, August 29, 2009
  Time: Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. (Race starts at 9:00 a.m.)
  Fees: See Registration Form
  Location: Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Avenue
  For additional information contact the Parks & Recreation Dept. at
  (805) 473-4580.

• Stone Soup Music Faire
  Dates: Saturday, August 29 & Sunday, August 30, 2009
  Times: Sat: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. / Sun: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Fee: Free!
  Location: Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Avenue
  A multi-cultural event including: musical entertainment, ethnic food, arts and crafts, pony rides, a petting zoo, wine tasting, citizen health fair, a fun run (the Dune Run Run), and more! For additional information: call the Grover Beach Chamber of Commerce at (805) 489-9091 or the Grover Beach Parks & Recreation at (805) 473-4580.
  

• Dance & More Summer Camps - Youth - Dancing, tumbling, crafts, cooking, and more! Some camps include a live performance at the end of the week. Packed full of fun! Pre-registration is required. Call 473-4580 for more information!

  Musical Theatre / "Amerikids"
  Dates: July 13 - 17, 2009
  Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
  Fee: $141 (R); $155 (NR)
  Location: Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Avenue
  

  Funtastic Gymnastics & Gotta Dance
  Dates: August 10 - 14, 2009
  Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
  Fee: $141 (R); $155 (NR)
  Location: Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Avenue
  

  Crafts & Cooking
  Dates: August 17 - 21, 2009
  Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
  Fee: $141 (R); $155 (NR) plus a $10 materials fee to instructor
  Location: Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Avenue
  

• Summer Paintball League - 10 week long league play includes instructional clinic, practice, games, and an ending tournament.
  Dates: Sunday, June 7 - August 9, 2009
  Time: 9:00 a.m.
  Fee: $200 per player ($500 value!)
  Location: Highway 1 (Camp San Luis Army Guard Base), San Luis Obispo
  

• Summer Surf Camp - Co-sponsored with ESB Surf School. Classes are two hours long and meet right by the beach. Surfboards and wetsuits are provided and suit every profile and ability level: beginners or advanced surfers, ESB has got what you need! So whether you're learning to surf for the first time, or experienced and looking to pick up tips from a pro, you can expect quality instruction, dynamic curriculum, and a safety first attitude from all the experienced instructors. Call the Parks & Recreation Department at (805) 473-4580 for registration information.
  

• Tiny Tots Enrichment Program - The Tiny Tots Enrichment Program is a child enrichment program designed to integrate advanced learning and social skills.
  Registration Form - Tiny Tots Program

  Tiny Tots - This class provides a fun learning experience which includes stories, crafts, music, games, and outdoor play.
  Ages: 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 years
  Dates: Monday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday
  Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
  Fee: $110 per month
  Location: Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Avenue
  

  Advanced Tiny Tots - This class is for older preschool children. It introduces colors, shapes, numbers, letters and includes art, games, music, and movement.
  Ages: 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 years
  Dates: Tuesday/Thursday
  Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon or 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  Fee: $110 per month
  Location: Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Avenue
  

  Kinderkids - This kindergarten readiness class prepares the child for the academic challenges ahead. This class provides learning experiences through art projects, games, music and movement and dramatic play.
  Ages: 4 1/2 - 5 1/2 years
  Dates: Monday/Wednesday/Friday
  Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon or 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  Fee: $139 per month
  Location: Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Avenue
  

• Internet Driving School - The course is fun, interactive, and educational. Coursework can be completed at any time of day or night. DMV-accepted completion certificates issued upon successful completion of the course. Class DOES NOT include behind-the-wheel driving.
  Ages: 14 - 18 years
  Fee: $76 (R); $83.60 (NR)
  Call the Parks and Recreation Department at (805) 473-4580 to register.
  

• Youth Tennis Instruction - Group tennis instruction is arranged according to skill level, age, and space availability.
  Ages: 7 - 17 years
  Dates: Mondays or Wednesdays
  Time: Mondays: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.; Wednesdays: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  Fee: $42 (R); $46.20 (NR) per month
  Location: Grover Heights Tennis Courts, Atlantic City Avenue and North 8th Street
  

• Miss Etiquette Presents - This workshop will present lessons in proper behavior for all occasions. Participants will receive guidance in a variety of topics including table manners, social etiquette, ordering food in a restaurant, entertainment at home, ceremonial occasions and written communication.
  Ages: 6 - 12 years
  Dates: Saturdays (Specific dates to be determined)
  Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
  Fee: $25 (R); $27.50 (NR) per workshop includes snack
  Location: Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Avenue
  

  Community Interest:

  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - November thru February.
    Every winter, thousands of Monarch butterflies spend the months of November - February in a grove of eucalyptus trees at Pismo State Beach - located just north of West Grand Avenue along Highway One (and north of the Grover Beach Train Station). Monarchs make this one of the largest wintering sites in the United States. The "Monarch Butterfly Grove" is staffed every day from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., with docent talks given at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

    For more information, contact California State Parks at (805) 473-7220 regarding the "North Beach Campground" or go to Monarch butterfly.

  • Whale Tail Grants Program
    The California Coastal Commission sponsors a program that distributes funds from the sale of Whale Tail License Plates. Grants support programs that teach California children and the general public to value and take action to improve the health of the state's marine and coastal resources. Adopt-A-Beach programs, California Coastal Cleanup Day, as well as other beach maintenance and coastal habitat restoration projects that have an educational component, are also eligible for these grants. For more information, please see: Whale Tail License Plate.

  For further information on some of the services, programs, and activities the Department offers, contact the Parks and Recreation Office at (805) 473-4580 or via e-mail at: parksandrecreation@grover.org.

  Registration Forms

  For your convenience, you may also download registration forms to drop off or mail directly to the Parks and Recreation Office. (Your computer will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to download these forms in PDF format):
  
  • Registration Form - Tiny Tots Program
    
  • Registration Form - Activity

  Facilities

  • Community Centers and City Parks
  
  Rental Application - City Facility | City Park & Equipment
  • South County Skate Park The Skate Park is located at 1750 Ramona Avenue (between 16th Street and Oak Park Boulevard) in Grover Beach. A variety of skating features in this 13,234 square foot facility make it a fun skating adventure for children and adults alike! Park use is limited to skateboarding and in-line skating only; no bikes allowed. Rental Application - Skate Park

  Community Programs

  • Beautification Awards Program - Nomination Form
  • Bench Dedication
  • Tree Dedication
  • Community Garden
  • Adopt-A-Park
  • Senior Legal Services

  

  Volunteer Opportunities

  The Grover Beach Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking volunteers to assist with programs and special events held throughout the year. Volunteer opportunities include sport programs, office work, special event support, and much more. Help is needed both before and after events. Students needing community service hours are also welcome to participate as volunteers at any of the Department's special events.

  Do you have a talent you would like to share? Instructors are needed to teach classes for older adults, teens, and youth. Topics and schedules can be tailored to meet your individual availability.

  Your help will be greatly appreciated!

  

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