PUBLIC SERVICE GOAL: To provide high quality, low cost recreation, leisure, and human services progr
The RECREATION and HUMAN SERVICES Department is responsible for supervised recreational activities at six parks with community buildings, two gymnasiums, one parkette, one large two-story community center, and one municipal swimming pool. The Division is categorized into ten complementary areas, consisting of Adults Sports, Aquatics, Children's Day Care, City-Wide Special Events, Contract Classes
Operating as usual
03/25/2023
Are you in need of a Vision, Hearing, or Diabetes Screening? The VFW Post 3261 and the Southern California Inka Lions are hosting a mobile screening on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Register by visiting, https://secure.rec1.com/CA/gardena-ca/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTI0ODYxODk=
For questions or help with registration, call 310-217-9537.
03/25/2023
This morning our Emergency Services Food Pantry partnered with Environmental Charter Schools charter schofor a community food giveaway. 300 Students volunteered community service hours at Gardena Wetland Willows and in return our Pantry donated 1,000lbs of food and fresh produce!
03/25/2023
City of Gardena is participating in Clean California! We are happy to help clean up Gardena Blvd along with Harbor Gateway Chamber of Commerce.
03/25/2023
City of Gardena Recreation & Human Services Department, Gardena Police Dept.’s Juvenile Justice Program and Gardena Transit are here until 1pm at Gardena High School- come see us in the gym at the resource fair and meet Superintendent Spicer! 💚💚
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03/18/2023
Bring your fur babies to the Healthy Pet Clinic on Saturday, May 27, 2023, if they need any of the services listed!
03/18/2023
Reminder to register to be a vendor if you are interested! Vendor spaces are filling up quickly.
Looking to shop? Make sure to come by Mas Fukai Park on Saturday, April 1st to get some great deals on new and used items!
Community Craft Fair & Yard Sale will take take place on Saturday, April 1, 2023! Join us for some great items both used & new!
If you are interested in being a vendor, visit www.cityofgardena.org/events
If you have any questions, call 310-217-9537.
Koi Show weekend has begun. Come by the City Hall complex to see some gorgeous koi fish! Saturday 10am to 5pm & Sunday 10am to 3pm.
03/17/2023
Make sure to stop by this weekend!
03/16/2023
Photos from City of Gardena - City Hall's post
03/15/2023
Is your child an aspiring chess master? Make sure to join us on Saturday, April 15, 2023, for the Youth Chess Tournament.
Register at www.cityofgardena.org/events
03/15/2023
The Carnival at Mas Fukai Park will make its return on Friday, April 7th through Sunday, April 9th! Don't miss out on the fun!
Pre-sale wristbands go on sale Monday, March 20th at the Nakaoka Community Center from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
03/15/2023
Attention Seniors! We have some exciting activities coming up! Mark your calendars 📆!
03/14/2023
Reminder to stop by the City Hall Complex starting this Saturday!
The annual Koi Show is back March 18th & 19th! Join us at City Hall Complex to look at some beautiful fish, enjoy entertainment, and more. This show is the longest running Koi show outside of Japan!
03/12/2023
Don’t forget to join us for the Cinco de Mayo Spring Fundraiser! Great food, music and company.
03/11/2023
Congratulations to the essay winners 🏆! Their essays answered the question “is the struggle to vote today as real as it was during the Civil Rights Movement?”
Great work by all the participants. Notice all the proud parents.
03/11/2023
Our brave dancers 👯♂️ came out despite the rain to enjoy our first TRP dance of the year!
03/10/2023
Looking for something to do this spring break? We got you covered. Get volunteer hours, get involved and have some fun.
www.cityofgardena.org/events
03/10/2023
A special thank you for everyone who attended our Youth Mixer!
It’s never to early to get involved Gardena!
03/09/2023
Community Craft Fair & Yard Sale will take take place on Saturday, April 1, 2023! Join us for some great items both used & new!
If you are interested in being a vendor, visit www.cityofgardena.org/events
If you have any questions, call 310-217-9537.
03/09/2023
Cinco de Mayo Parade is on April 29, 2023! Join us on the parade route and the celebration that follows at Mas Fukai Park.
If you are interested in participating, visit www.cityofgardena.org/events or call 310-217-9537
See you there!
03/02/2023
Today is the Day! Walk-ins welcome. Stop by Rush Gym and donate blood. Several heroes 🦸♀️ will win Gardena Day Dodger Tickets for just donating blood 🩸!
03/02/2023
Calling All Teens! Join us for a fun night of food, games and fun!
Pre-register for a chance to win $$$ for school supplies!
www.cityofgardena.org/events
03/01/2023
Save the Date! We hope you can join us.
Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Nakaoka Community Center.
02/28/2023
Registration is now open for the 2023 General Assembly hosted by the Southbay Cities Council of Governments. Sign up for this informative event by visiting https://southbaycities.org/event/23rd-annual-general-assembly/.
02/25/2023
Photos from City of Gardena - City Hall's post
02/24/2023
Save lives and get a chance to see the Los Angeles Dodgers for free! Help support the Gardena Police Department and their battle of the badges. Sign-up to donate blood 🩸 next week and get a chance to win tickets to Gardena Dodger Day.
02/23/2023
Attention All Parents!
Spring Youth Camp registration begins Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Don't let your child miss out on a fun filled Spring Break!
Register at www.cityofgardena.org/events
Call 310-217-9537 if you have any questions.
02/23/2023
The annual Koi Show is back March 18th & 19th! Join us at City Hall Complex to look at some beautiful fish, enjoy entertainment, and more. This show is the longest running Koi show outside of Japan!
02/23/2023
Calling all teens! Come join us for a night of socializing, food, games, and prizes!
Attention all teens! Get involved while having fun! We hope you can join us.
02/21/2023
Unfortunately, due to the projected weather forecast that shows the chance of rain at over 90% this Saturday the The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade & Celebration has been postponed to next year on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
We look forward to making next years parade the best one yet! We hope to see you all there.
If you have any questions, please call 310-217-9537.
Vendors- please check your emails for more information.
02/16/2023
Our Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade is approaching fast! We are looking forward to celebrating Dr. King's legacy with all of you.
Make sure to enjoy the parade followed by our celebration that includes the Battle of the Bands, retail vendors, food trucks, jumpers, & more!
02/14/2023
Had a wonderful time at our Valentines 💘 Day special lunch ! Our seniors won some delicious raffle prizes 😋.
Always a great time with our community!
02/13/2023
LA County Public Health will be in the Nakaoka Community Center today from 11:00am-1:00pm to administer COVID booster shots and flu shots. Please stop by if you’re interested.
02/11/2023
Teen Night was tonight and we had 50 teens join us for pizza, activities, and conversations about healthy relationships. With Valentines Day around the corner and February being Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month we partnered with to provide prevention, education, and resources to our teens!
Thank you so much for our city departments, 🧡🧡🧡
02/11/2023
Photos from City of Gardena - City Hall's post
02/09/2023
Join us in our restoration efforts. We will be planting natives along our trailside in partnership with TreePeople.
Register online: www.cityofgardena.org/events
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