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December 28, 2022

Recreation Programs for Youth Ages 6 Through 12

The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department will continue its popular Rec on the Move program through January. Rec on the Move is a safe and supervised program where elementary school-age youth participate in free games and physical activities. No registration is required to participate.

Beginning Tuesday, January 2^nd, the program will take place on weekdays from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at five local parks:  

• Mondays, Buena Vista Park, 800 South Pine Street
• Tuesdays, Bob Orach Park, 1800 Westgate Road
• Wednesdays, Tunnell Park, 1100 North Palisade Drive
• Thursdays, Newlove Community Building, 1619 South Thornburg
• Fridays, Russell Park, 1000 West Church Street

Rain cancels the program.

New Year themed arts and crafts activities will be offered from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on January 10^th, 17^th, 24^th, and 31^st, at the Edwards Community Center, located at 809 Panther Drive. The free activities include vision boards, Chinese New Year crafts, a collaborative art project, and a winter STEAM challenge. Registration for the Jumpin’ into January program is available online at www.cityofsantamaria.org/register. 

Questions may be directed to the Recreation and Parks Department at (805) 925-0951 extension 2260.

Department:                            Recreation and Parks

Contact Person:                     Dennis Smitherman, Recreation Services Manager

Telephone Number:                (805) 925-0951 ext. 2263 

E-mail Address:                       dsmitherman@cityofsantamaria.org