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Happy New Year, Livermore |
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Plunge into the New Year with LARPD!
Challenge yourself to take the plunge like a polar bear! Be one of the first in 2022 to plunge down the slide into the ice-cold catch pool.
Once you’re done, enjoy a warm cup of hot cocoa served by the LARPD Foundation members.
Saturday, January 8
10 - 11:30 a.m.
FREE PROGRAM
(Registration is required to attend)
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Sunset ESS Collected Toys and Pajamas This Holiday Season |
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Thank you to the Extended Student Services (ESS) Team from Sunset Elementary School for their work in collecting toys and pajamas for the Alameda County Foster Parent annual holiday party on December 18.
ESS Associate Teacher, Dalia Duran, reached out to the Alameda County Foster Care Parent Association and asked how they could help the group this holiday season.
When they were told what was needed Duran and the Sunset ESS staff and families rallied this holiday season to donate to the cause.
Association member, Emily Otto, reached out to say, "We are very thankful to her and her team."
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Open Space Programs and Highlights
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New Year, New You
Trail Hike
Sun, Jan 2, 10 a.m.
Join Ranger Danny as we all start towards our New Year Resolution! We will take an easy hike through some single tracks to get our heart pumping and hopefully see some wildlife!
RSVP Required:
Call (925) 960-2400 or Email
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New Year
Bird Walk
Sat, Jan 15, 9 a.m.
Head out on a potentially frosty morning and join Ranger Eric on a slow-paced walk as we look and listen for the winter avian residents of Sycamore Grove!
RSVP Required:
Call (925) 960-2400 or Email
Ranger Eric:
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Sycamore Grove 2022 Parking Passes
On Sale Now!
Annual Passes allow frequent park visitors to save money and time.
If you visit the park often, it will be worth your while and support our parks! Senior discount available.
Annual Passes are hang-tags that you can use in multiple vehicles. Passes are prorated for blocks of months, so you get the same great value regardless of when you purchase your pass. MORE INFO
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Upcoming Recreation Programs |
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Kids Night Out
Robert Livermore Recreation Center
Sat, Jan 22, 6-9 p.m.
Join us for a night of fun! Kids Night Out includes a fun-filled evening of games and activities, along with a pizza dinner. Offered once per month; January to May 2022.
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LARPD Youth Soccer League
Winter/Spring
Sun, March 27 to May 8
Register today for the LARPD Youth Soccer Winter/Spring league.
Interested in coaching a team?
Email tcook@larpd.org for more information.
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⭐Registration is OPEN for all LARPD Winter/Spring classes and activities!⭐
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Upcoming Trail Building Dates - 1/22 and 2/5 |
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Volunteer trail builders hiking to the worksite on Dec. 19, 2021. |
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Upcoming Trail Building Work Days at the Patterson Ranch Trail
We had another successful trail building day on Sunday, December 19 where our volunteer crew made their way up to the vista point that will likely be one of the most beautiful views in Livermore.
The next two work days are scheduled for Saturday, January 22 and Saturday, February 5.
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LARPD Awarded $1.2M in COVID Relief Funds |
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LARPD is pleased to announce we've been awarded $1.2 million from the State of California’s COVID Relief Fund. LARPD will receive the funds in January, 2022!
Thank you Governor Newsom, Representative Swalwell, Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan, Senator Atkins, and Speaker Rendon for your support of Special Districts and the essential services we provide.
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This Month in Senior Services |
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FEATURED PROGRAMS
Pop-Up Trips: LARPD Senior Services is planning a fun slate of pop-up trips this winter and we don't want you to miss out. The next trip is heading to the Jelly Belly Factory and John Muir House on January 12. TRIP DETAILS
To be added to the pop-up email list select "50+ Senior Pop-Up Trips" at this link.
Yoga for Self-Care: Discover how to use yoga poses and lyengar-inspired therapeutic techniques to relieve physical and mental stress, increase flexibility, balance, and strength, enhance mind/body awareness and ability to relax. Taught in an easy-going, non-competitive atmosphere. REGISTER
AARP Tax-Aide is Back for 2022: The volunteers are back for the AARP Tax-Aide program beginning in February. Be sure to add your email to the Senior Services Prime Time Newsletter to be notified when we will begin taking appointments. SIGN UP FOR PRIME TIME TO BE NOTIFIED
OTHER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
Check out our other programs and classes including
Contact Phyllis at our Senior Services Office at 925-373-5760 for more info.
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LARPD Board Approves Transfer of Grant Funds for Arroyo Trail Project |
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The LARPD Board of Directors approved the transfer of $229,892 in potential grant monies to the City of Livermore. These funds will support of the Arroyo Trail project aimed to close the gap between the existing trail at Wetmore Road and the Arroyo Del Valle Trail at the Arroyo entrance of Sycamore Grove park.
LARPD is excited to be an operational partner supporting the City of Livermore throughout this project.
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Our Mission: To provide the people of the Livermore area with outstanding recreation programs and a system of parks, trails, enjoyment, lifelong learning, and healthy, active lifestyles. |
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