Exclusive: The Adventure of a Playtime

EXCLUSIVE REPORT: Moreno Valley Officially Opens Two Brand-New Themed Playgrounds.

The City of Moreno Valley held two ribbon cutting ceremonies to celebrate the official opening of two new playgrounds with exciting themes to encourage imagination, creativity, and exercise for local kids and their families.

Towngate II Park's new play area features a "Treehouse" theme, and Celebration Park's new play area features a "Pirate Adventure" theme. Both parks have been upgraded to include shaded areas over the structures and poured-in-place rubber surfacing to keep things safer and help to regulate temperatures.

Towngate Park is located at 13100 Arbor Park Lane (directly behind the Towngate Community Center).

Celebration Park is located at 14965 Morgan Avenue.

View the recap video of the ribbon cuttings by clicking the button below. Or, better yet, come and visit both of the new play areas in person and set a course for adventure and imagination!

Save the Date: It's Almost Time To Beautify!

Ready to make a beautiful difference in your community? Our next Beautify MoVal Community Day of Service is on Saturday, June 14, 8 a.m. - noon.

Join hundreds of your fellow neighbors as we maintain the beauty of Moreno Valley Equestrian Park in District 2 and Laselle Sports Park in District 4.

Beautify MoVal is a great way to give back to your community, meet your neighbors, and spend a beautiful Moreno Valley day outdoors! We'll meet at City Hall at 8 a.m. for coffee, pastries, and fun before setting off to spruce up our parks!

Join the fun! Visit moval.org/beautify to learn more and sign up.

Celebrate Freedom. Celebrate Community.

Celebrate Juneteenth in Moreno Valley!

Join us at the Civic Center Amphitheater on Saturday, June 21, 4 - 8 p.m. for a free celebration featuring delicious food, great musical acts, and fun and games for the entire family!

This year’s event will feature performances by Aurora Monroe School of Dance, New Foundation Church, Touch of Soul Line Dance, Double Dutch Therapy, and a two-hour concert by The Groove Squad! Plus, we’ll also hold our annual domino tournament and activity space hosted by Double Dutch Therapy.

We can't wait to see you there! The Civic Center Amphitheater is located at 14075 Frederick Street, behind the Conference and Recreation Center. Visit movalparks.org to learn more.

Lights, Camera, Rock, and Roll!

Hey MoVal! Mark your calendars, because the MoVal Rocks/MoVal Movies summer series returns this month!

MoVal Rocks/MoVal Movies feature exciting live bands and fun, family-friendly movies at our Civic Center Amphitheater. Both are great ways to spend a beautiful Moreno Valley summer evening under the stars and among friends!

MoVal Rocks and MoVal Movies take place every Thursday and Friday evening from June 26 through August 1.

Visit moval.org/summer to view the full movie lineup and bands scheduled to perform. 

Be sure to bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the show!

Pet of the Week: Odin

Our Pet of the Week is Odin, a four-year-old, black and tan male German Shepherd mix.

It's no coincidence that this super-sweet boy is named after a Norse god. He is a well-behaved, peace-loving dog with otherworldly charm and gentle characteristics. He'd love to join your family and make your house his very own Asgard.

If you would like to make Odin or any pet from the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter part of your family, please call 951.413.3790 or visit moval.org/pets.

The Moreno Valley Animal Shelter is located at 14041 Elsworth Street in Moreno Valley.

Note: If our featured Pet of the Week has already been adopted when you inquire, please consider one of the other loving pets in the shelter looking for their forever homes.

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